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The New York Yankees dropped their opener to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. said he and his teammates are to blame.
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.
Bleacher Report’s Zachary Rymer was one of them, as he pointed out he thinks the Sox’ biggest red flag is the collapse of their bullpen in recent games. MORE: Red Sox expected
Red Sox prospect Jhostynxon Garcia – who is fittingly nicknamed "The Password" – has been called up to the big leagues. Boston called up the outfielder from Triple-A Worcester on Thursday ahead of a crucial four-game series against the New York Yankees.
The Boston Red Sox are moving right-hander Walker Buehler to the bullpen, manager Alex Cora told reporters on Friday, hours before first pitch against the New York Yankees (GameTracker). The Red Sox elected not to announce who will take Buehler's spot in their starting rotation.