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Red Sox's Kiner-Falefa: Blue Jays Prefer Yankees Matchup

3/5/2026

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Isiah Kiner-Falefa of the Boston Red Sox said the Blue Jays preferred facing the New York Yankees in ALDS for a better matchup.
Kiner-Falefa clarified remarks were not meant to offend the Yankees.
He described the Blue Jays as an offensive juggernaut and noted their success against the Yankees.
Boone acknowledged the Blue Jays' strength.
Cora praised the Yankees' pitching, especially Gerrit Cole.

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Isiah Kiner-Falefa of the Boston Red Sox said the Blue Jays preferred facing the New York Yankees in ALDS for a better matchup.
Kiner-Falefa clarified remarks were not meant to offend the Yankees.
He described the Blue Jays as an offensive juggernaut and noted their success against the Yankees.
Boone acknowledged the Blue Jays' strength.
Cora praised the Yankees' pitching, especially Gerrit Cole.