"Red Sox-Yankees is the best rivalry in North American sports and there is no close second. It's a rivalry that has the scope of a historical epic. One that brings with it genuine hatred, passion, jealousy, and vengeance. Hype and narrative build in the lead-up to first pitch and then, despite that hype feeling almost overwhelming, the game play on the field somehow manages to match or surpass it, almost every time."
"If you're a fan in Detroit, Cleveland, or Chicago, I feel your pain. It sucks that so many of your fellow fans won't be able to watch the most meaningful innings of your season, even if there is a giddy kind of joy in daytime playoff baseball - in sneaking out of the office to catch a few innings at the bar in the middle of the day,"
Red Sox-Yankees represents the premier rivalry in North American sports, combining historical scope with genuine hatred, passion, jealousy, and vengeance. Hype and narrative build before first pitch, and on-field play frequently meets or exceeds that hype. The rivalry draws strong national interest, reflected in TV ratings and pennants displayed in sports bars across the country. The Wild Card Series schedule places Red Sox-Yankees in prime time, 6 PM on ESPN, which limits live access for fans in other markets. Daytime playoff baseball retains charms for some fans, but prime-time Yankee-Red Sox matchups remain must-watch, October baseball at its best.
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