US EditionDobbins' Comments About Yanks Cause a Stir, but He Pitches Red Sox to Victory
- Hunter Dobbins, a 25-year-old rookie pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, made his first start against the New York Yankees on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Yankee Stadium.
- Dobbins gained attention for his outspoken comments about the Yankees, stating he would retire if they were the last team to offer him a contract, reflecting his strong loyalty to the Red Sox.
- During his start, Dobbins allowed a leadoff single but retired 13 of the next 14 hitters, and notable moments in the weekend series included Aaron Judge hitting his 22nd home run of the season against Boston.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone downplayed Dobbins' comments as more Red Sox devotion than an insult and called it "a little funny" with a puckish grin, while players like Jazz Chisholm Jr. engaged in pregame banter.
- Dobbins’ remarks and debut in the rivalry emphasize his alignment with Boston, likely fueling the longstanding Red Sox-Yankees tensions and adding intrigue to future matchups between the teams.
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Aaron Judge delivers powerful statement with home run against Red Sox rookie who refuses to sign with Yankees
Aaron Judge responds to Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins' anti-Yankees comments with home run in first at-bat, but Boston still wins the rivalry game, 11-7.
Judge homers off Red Sox rookie after jab at Yanks
Aaron Judge hit one of his two home runs Sunday night off Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins, whose recent comment that he'd rather retire than play for New York made waves. Said Judge: "I've only heard Ken Griffey say that so I was a little surprised."
Hunter Dobbins earns win, Red Sox hit five homers to beat Yankees 11-7
It’s not unusual to hear a Red Sox fan suggest they’d never play for the Yankees if given the chance. People have been saying that for as long as the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry has existed. But for most fans it’s a pointless hypothetical. Few are actual big league pitchers, and even fewer make such comments publicly the day before making their first career start at Yankee Stadium. Welcome to the rivalry, Hunter. Red Sox right-hander Hunter Dobbins …
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