The Red Sox and the Yankees begin an important series against one another Thursday in New York. Both teams are five games back of the first-place Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East standings, but the series is a chance for either team to make some headway between second and third place.

How to watch the MLB game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, as well as first-pitch time and team news.

Recently, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred noted that the league could realign geographically. FOX Sports outlined a plan that would group four major teams.

A fire alarm at Fenway Park caused the Red Sox game against the Orioles to be briefly delayed in the top of the eighth inning on Tuesday night. Dylan Beavers was at the plate for the Orioles

Giancarlo Stanton, Cody Bellinger and Jose Caballero each hit two. Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Ben Rice also went deep.

The series concludes tonight, with Carlos Rodón (11-7, 3.34) facing Jack Leiter (7-6, 4.10). If the Rangers complete the sweep, they’ll also overtake the Yankees for the final AL playoff position. More New York struggles: The Mets haven’t been doing so hot lately, either.

The Boston Red Sox lost on Monday night, falling 6-3 against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Boston is now 68-58 and in a three-way jumble for the America

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly finalizing a contract with former Washington Nationals slugger Nathaniel Lowe.

The Yankees enter Tuesday five games back of the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East, and tied with the Seattle Mariners and the Boston Red Sox atop the AL Wild Card standings.