NEW YORK — These days, many Yankees fans criticize every single decision that manager Aaron Boone makes, even the right ones. Those fans make their presence felt in the Bronx each day as the boos rain down when Boone’s name is announced during pregame introductions.

Brayan Bello’s dominant, seven-inning start Friday was more than just another stellar outing against the Yankees in a long line of them. It was yet another reminder that Bello has emerged as a staff force so far in 2025.

The Yankees offense was overmatched again by Brayan Bello — as well as Aroldis Chapman, who closed out the game in the ninth.

The Boston Red Sox need to add a first baseman to their roster, and they could target New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso in the offseason.

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The swashbuckling squirrel then inspected Fried’s foot hole on the mound before darting toward Ben Rice at first base. Rice, too, was initially statue-esque, but he ultimately jumped away as the squirrel grew near.

The Boston Red Sox won the Alex Bregman sweepstakes last offseason, but they'll likely need to win it again in the coming winter.

If the Red Sox and Yankees are tied in the standings after 162 games, Friday’s win — and Boston’s overall dominance over New York this season — will loom large.

Lefthander Steven Matz, a 34-year-old Stony Brook native, is a new member of the Red Sox after being traded by the Cardinals ahead of last month’s deadline. A career starter who spent his first six seasons with the Mets, Matz has transitioned to a relief role — at least for now.

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Jhostynxon Garcia's little brother, Johanfran, is a Red Sox minor leaguer at High-A Greenville. Club officials made sure both Garcias were in New York for The Password's debut this weekend.

Walker Buehler has said all the right things about his struggles for the Boston Red Sox this year. Unfortunately, he just never got the job done on the mound. B