After a sloppy, 6-3 loss to the Red Sox on Thursday night, the Yankees have a 1-6 record in seven games vs. their old rivals in 2025.

Was this about a coach seeking to show off his detailed preparation? No, it had much more to do with exorcising a demon.

The Red Sox got exactly what they needed in the Bronx, and it came from a 21-year-old rookie making his first appearance at ...