The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will renew their rivalry on Thursday, opening a four-game series at Yankee Stadium that has obvious playoff implications. The Yankees enter Thursday with a 1 ½ game lead over the Red Sox for the American League's top wild card spot.

Look at that, an extended, consequential late-summer series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. This weekend’s drop is unusual in that four games are separated across four different out-of-market TV hosts.

The Boston Red Sox sent outfielder Wilyer Abreu to the 10-day injured list due a strained right calf on Thursday.

The Red Sox, mired in a series with their archrival Yankees with postseason implications, are discussing moving a two-time All-Star starter to the bullpen.

The Boston Red Sox have promoted top outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia, according to Tommy Cassell of T&G Sports.