The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will start the season on Friday at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. We have some notes on the game as well as viewing options and betting odds for the game
For Opening Day, the visiting Boston Red Sox will have Nathan Eovaldi toe the slab for them and he will oppose Gerrit Cole for the Yankees. Eovaldi went 11-9 in 2021 with an ERA of 3.75 in an AL-leading 32 starts. He led the AL in FIP (2.75) and he had the lowest walk rate in the AL as well (1.7 BB/9). He was an All-Star for the first time in his career and came in fourth in AL Cy Young Award voting.
Cole led the AL in wins in 2021 with 16 as he went 16-8 with a 3.23 ERA in 30 starts. He also was an All-Star (the fourth time in his career) and he came in second in AL Cy Young Award voting.
What time is the Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees game today?
First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. (Eastern).
Where can I watch the Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees game?
The New England Sports Network (NESN) will broadcast the game from the Red Sox point of view and the Yankees Entertainment Sports Network (the YES Network) will broadcast it for the Yankees. The game will also be covered by MLB Network with their broadcasters Bob Costas, Tom Verducci, and Jon Morosi.
The game will also be broadcast in Spanish on radio for both teams.
MLB.TV will also have both TV broadcasts available (subject to MLB blackout rules).
What are some of the betting odds for the Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees game?
The money line for Boston is +155 and -170 for the Yankees. The total over/under runs are set at 8.0 while Boston’s over/under is at 3.5 and New York’s is at 4.5.
What is an option to live stream the Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees game?
If you are looking for a live stream of the game, head to FuboTV for a free trial.