That series sucked. The last time the Red Sox swept the Yankees in a four-game set was 2018, which was very annoying but in hindsight more understandable because that was legitimately the best team in Boston history (108 wins, 11-3 record in October). They were a powerhouse. These Red Sox doing it when they entered with–no joke–the worst record in the American League is appalling. Awful, awful.
Can’t dwell on it though. Spit it out like an awful drink, cleanse the palate, and move on with Detroit coming to town.
Today on the site, Estevão will preview the upcoming three-game set against the Tigers, Kevin tackles the Rivalry Roundup, and Jonathan celebrates the 138th birthday of a man who was actually a longtime Tiger but also became a Yankee near the end: Bobby Veach. Later, Jonathan will return to run through the Yankeees’ top Trade Deadline priorities as that aspect of the season heats up, Peter breaks down his At-Bat of the Week, and Madison issues the mailbag prompt.
Today’s Matchup:
New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers
Time: 7:05 p.m. EST
TV: YES Network, Detroit SportsNet
Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
Questions/Prompts:
1. Are there any Triple-A promotions you’d consider to try to jolt some life back into the Yankees’ lineup? Or is there so little there at the moment (especially with George Lombard Jr. hurt) that they’re probably best just riding it out at the moment?
2. Now that almost every team has hit the 81-game halfway point of the regular season, which do you think has been the biggest surprise?
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