This Record Speaks Volumes About Varying World Series Success For Red Sox, Yankees
The New York Yankees sit one game from elimination after falling behind the Los Angeles Dodgers three games to none in the 2024 World Series. That marks a strong contrast to their rivals, the Boston Red Sox, in the modern era.
For reference, the Red Sox lead baseball with four World Series titles since the start of the 21st century. Across those four series, Boston dominated to the tune of a 16-3 record, including sweeps in 2004 and 2007.
The Yankees already lost three games this series after winning their first American League pennant since 2009. That team went on to beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series for New York’s last championship. New York got to the doorstep but failed to return to the Fall Classic until this season. Upon arrival, the Dodgers ripped away the momentum with a walk-off grand slam from Freddie Freeman to win Game 1 when the Yankees sat one out away from victory.
Sure, New York is the more frequent postseason customer, making the postseason 20 times since 2000, making 11 trips to the American League Championship Series. They’ve been to the World Series five times with two championships and a combined record of 13-14 in those games. In contrast, the Red Sox have been to the postseason 11 times, with seven trips to the ALCS.
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The Red Sox own a .600 winning percentage in this timespan with the Yankees at .520.
The Yankees made several decisive trades and signings to build the roster that got to the World Series, with Gerrit Cole, Giancarlo Stanton and Juan Soto supporting the homegrown captain Aaron Judge. With one more Dodger win, New York will enter the winter without a championship for the 15th straight season.
Boston has had that advantage over its rival in recent years: When they get to the postseason, the World Series in particular, the Red Sox dominate to get the job done.
That’s not to say that’s a parade the Red Sox should be throwing in the offseason after missing the postseason for the third straight year. Instead, this Fall Classic should serve as a reminder to push aggressively this winter to restore the roster to a level of postseason potential.
The Red Sox have a history of making things happen when they play in October. It’s time for that to return in Boston.