Yankees News Previewing the Rivalry at Fenway Park This Weekend

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox renewed their historic rivalry Friday night at Fenway Park, setting the stage for an action-packed weekend series in Boston. Here’s a look at the biggest storylines surrounding the Yankees heading into the rivalry matchup.

Tale of the Tape: Yankees vs. Red Sox

According to The Athletic’s Eno Sarris, the Yankees hold an advantage in starting pitching and power hitting, two areas that could tip the series in their favor. Hitting for contact remains evenly matched between the two clubs, while Boston may hold an edge in defense and bullpen depth. For the Yankees, the hope is that their weaknesses don’t come back to haunt them in a tight series.

Trade Deadline Buzz: Yankees Checked in on Paul Skenes

In surprising news reported by Jon Heyman (via Newsweek), the Yankees reached out to the Pittsburgh Pirates at the trade deadline to inquire about Paul Skenes, one of MLB’s brightest young aces. New York reportedly put top prospects George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones on the table, but the Pirates had no interest in moving their franchise cornerstone. Interestingly, only a handful of teams even bothered to check in with Pittsburgh about Skenes, underscoring how rare such discussions were.

Aaron Judge Joins Joe DiMaggio on Yankees’ Home Run List

Thursday night was historic for Aaron Judge, who launched the 360th and 361st home runs of his career, tying him with Joe DiMaggio for fifth on the Yankees’ all-time leaderboard.

Teammate Giancarlo Stanton also went deep, marking his 20th homer of the season despite an injury-shortened campaign. Their combined effort made history too: it was the 56th time Judge and Stanton have homered in the same game, tying Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra for ninth-most all-time by a Yankee duo.

The all-time leaders remain Eddie Mathews and Hank Aaron, who achieved the feat 76 times. Judge and Stanton need 21 more to surpass them—a milestone within reach if the pair stays healthy and productive.

Looking Ahead at Fenway

The rivalry series at Fenway Park brings high stakes, as the Yankees look to gain ground in the standings while keeping Boston at bay. With Judge on a power surge and starting pitching in their favor, the Yankees are positioned well—but as always in this rivalry, anything can happen under the lights in Boston.

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FAQs

What is the Yankees’ advantage over the Red Sox this weekend?
A: According to analysts, the Yankees have the edge in starting pitching and power hitting, while the Red Sox hold advantages in defense and bullpen depth.

Did the Yankees try to trade for Paul Skenes?
A: Yes. At the trade deadline, New York contacted the Pittsburgh Pirates about Paul Skenes, reportedly offering top prospects like George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones, but Pittsburgh declined.

What milestone did Aaron Judge reach this week?
A: Aaron Judge hit his 360th and 361st career home runs, tying him with Joe DiMaggio for fifth on the Yankees’ all-time home run leaderboard.

How many times have Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered in the same game?
A: Judge and Stanton have now homered in the same game 56 times, tying Yankees legends Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra for ninth-most all-time among duos.

Who holds the record for most games with teammates homering together?
A: The all-time record is held by Eddie Mathews and Hank Aaron, who went deep in the same game 76 times.