The Chicago White Sox won’t be the only potential opponents of the New York Yankees’ push for American League supremacy. Bad weather could delay their pursuit, too.

After a roller-coaster ride of a season so far, the bullpen hierarchy might be taking shape with trade deadline acquisition David Bednar emerging as the likely postseason closer. If he can hold onto that role, the Yankees could also have their closer for next year, as he’ll remain under team control for another year.

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge and Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh slugged historic home runs.

The New York Yankees face the Chicago White Sox in a regular season MLB game on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 (9/25/25) at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

The Yankees haven’t made any announcements regarding their playoff rotation, but their probable pitchers for the rest of the regular season may offer a window into their thinking.

Gil appears to face an uphill battle. "When you look at it, like, is this sustainable?" Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake said.

If the Yankees claim the top seed, games one, two and five of the American League Division series will be played in New York. If the Yankees are the lower seed, games three and four would be played in New York. The dates and times of ALDS games have not yet been announced.

But, removing the mental aspect (indeed, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are the only Yankees on the active roster who played in the 2021 Wild Card Game), are the Red Sox the biggest foes for the Yankees in a potential Wild Card Series? Let’s weigh why or why not.