Cam Schlittler, a Boston native who now serves as the New York Yankees’ ace pitcher, has turned a hometown rivalry into a headline‑making saga.
Since joining the Yankees, Schlittler has been a frequent target of Red Sox fans on social media, a relationship that intensified after his dominant start against Boston in last year’s postseason.
The rivalry endures despite recent turbulence
A rough outing on June 30 against the Detroit Tigers saw him surrender four unearned runs, and just days earlier he gave up four runs to the Red Sox on June 25. Yet the pitcher says he remains unmoved by the criticism.
Boston’s season has had its bright spots: a nine‑game winning streak to close the first half and a current position 1½ games behind the Yankees for the wild‑card race.
If the standings hold, a postseason rematch between the Yankees and the Red Sox looms as a distinct possibility, promising another chapter in this storied feud.
The Athletic has tracked the developments, noting the ongoing dialogue between Schlittler and Boston’s fan base.