""Roughly two-thirds of our voters expect the Yankees to flip the script," he wrote. "The Yankees simply have too much firepower, and [Aaron] Judge is bound to finally deliver in the postseason," noted MLB reporter Rhett Bollinger. Having surveyed 25 MLB reporters, ESPN found that 18 believe the Yankees will win (with the remaining seven picking Boston)."
""The Red Sox are an underdog in the eyes of our voters. How do you think they pull off the upset? In Game 1, they ride the powerful left arm of Garrett Crochet - and a save from Aroldis Chapman - to a low-scoring victory. Then, the Red Sox have to win just one of the next two games to advance. Just as easy as that!" joked ESPN's David Schoenfield."
The Yankees (94 wins) and Red Sox (89 wins) face off in a best-of-three wild-card series in the Bronx. Boston went 9-4 against New York in 2025, including a 5-2 mark at Yankee Stadium. Predictions lean toward the higher-seeded Yankees because of a deeper lineup and greater run-producing ability, with Aaron Judge expected to be a pivotal postseason presence. Boston's upset path depends on deploying top pitching in the short series, with Garrett Crochet and Aroldis Chapman identified as key components. The short format heightens the importance of pitching matchups and timely hitting.
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