Red Sox vs Yankees: Greatest rivalry in sports history

BOSTON, MA - JUNE 27: A rainbow appears over the Budweiser Deck as rain stops falling before the Boston Red Sox take on the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park on June 27, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JUNE 27: A rainbow appears over the Budweiser Deck as rain stops falling before the Boston Red Sox take on the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park on June 27, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
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As the Red Sox open a series with the Yankees tonight, let’s take a look back at the most memorable moments in this rivalry

MIAMI, FL – JULY 11: Gary Sanchez #24 of the New York Yankees and the American League and Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox and the American League discuss the signs during the 88th MLB All-Star Game at Marlins Park on July 11, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – JULY 11: Gary Sanchez #24 of the New York Yankees and the American League and Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox and the American League discuss the signs during the 88th MLB All-Star Game at Marlins Park on July 11, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees rivalry is known as one of the greatest rivalries in sports. It has also been one of the longest. But, the rivalry has been said to have died down recently.

Some people are beginning to say that we can’t even call this a rivalry anymore, which is understandable.  The teams just haven’t been as competitive as they have in the past.  This is the first time in about nine years that the two teams have been at the top of their division. In recent years, one of the teams is usually doing well and the other isn’t.  With both teams performing very well this season and being the top two teams in the division, this season could give the rivalry the opportunity to revitalize.

As the Red Sox begin a four-game series with Yankees tonight, let’s take a look at some of the best moments in this rivalry. These are moments that have helped shape the rivalry. Moments that fans will never forget. Moments that the players and coaches on the teams will never forget. These are the moments that everyone wants to see more of.

So, here they are, the best moments in the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry.

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