The Yankees could make the unconventional call to start Max Fried in Game 1 against Boston and save Cam Schlittler for Game 2. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate why the second game of a best-of-three may actually be the most important, how the Yankees’ pitching depth gives them flexibility, and whether Aaron Boone should simply embrace Schlittler as his ace.
The Giants also face a major test against Tennessee as their pass rush struggles to make an impact and Andrew Thomas works toward a return. Plus, new information emerges about why CC Sabathia’s ceremony stayed on Friday, and Shaun Morash finds a surprising reason to believe the Giants’ season may still have life.
