 The Yankees – Red Sox match @-@ up is regarded by some sports journalists as the greatest rivalry in sports . Games between the two teams often generate considerable interest and receive extensive media coverage , including being broadcast on national television . Many national networks , including ESPN and Fox Sports , broadcast the games on the weekend . Yankees – Red Sox games are some of the most @-@ watched MLB games each season . Outside of baseball , the rivalry between the two teams has led to violence between fans , along with attention from politicians and other athletes . 
