New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox
Digest more
4hon MSN
Red Sox vs. Yankees prediction, odds, props, best bets: Free 2025 MLB picks for Saturday, August 23
The Boston Red Sox (70-59) and the New York Yankees (69-59) continue their American League East rivalry series on Saturday. Boston has taken the first two games, with a 1-0 win over the Yankees on Friday.
Roman Anthony's home run in the ninth innings was crucial in the Red Sox's 6-3 win over the Yankees, earning praise from Alex Bregman.
Red Sox prospect Jhostynxon Garcia – who is fittingly nicknamed "The Password" – has been called up to the big leagues. Boston called up the outfielder from Triple-A Worcester on Thursday ahead of a crucial four-game series against the New York Yankees.
The Yankees come into play riding a five-game winning streak that included an historic nine-homer performance on Tuesday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. The Red Sox, conversely, have dropped three games in a row and are 3-7 in their last 10 contests.