Michael Kay Will Call Yankees-Red Sox Series
The veteran broadcaster returns to radio for the upcoming American League Wild Card series at Yankee Stadium.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Baseball
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Play-by-play announcer Michael Kay is set to call the upcoming American League Wild Card series between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox next week. The games will air to a national audience via ESPN Radio.
Why it matters
The assignment marks a return to the radio booth for Kay, who has served as the voice of the YES Network for over two decades. His broadcast coverage will track the outcome of a rivalry series that saw the teams split their matchups during the regular season.
The Yankees secured a 7-6 record against the Red Sox during the 13 games played in the regular season. Each game of the upcoming playoff series is slated to begin at 8 p.m. at Yankee Stadium.
The players
Michael Kay
He is a long-standing sports broadcaster who serves as the lead play-by-play announcer for the YES Network.
Eduardo Perez
He is a former professional baseball player who currently serves as a game analyst.
Tim Kurkjian
He is a veteran baseball analyst and journalist known for his extensive coverage of Major League Baseball.
The details
Michael Kay will be joined in the booth by analysts Eduardo Perez and Tim Kurkjian for the national radio broadcast. Local fans in New York City can listen to the series on 1050 AM, with Game 2 also available on 880 AM.
Timeline
The Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card series is scheduled for Tuesday to Thursday next week.
Michael Kay last called a Yankees radio game in 2001.
The YES Network launched in 2002, the year Kay transitioned to his radio hosting role.
Season Trajectory
This series broadcast marks a nostalgic pivot to radio for Kay, echoing his work prior to the 2002 launch of the YES Network. The intense AL Wild Card matchup serves as the definitive test of the Yankees' 7-6 regular season advantage over the Red Sox.
Local listeners in New York City can access the games via 1050 AM, with 880 AM serving as a secondary frequency for Game 2. The national radio feed featuring Kay, Perez, and Kurkjian will provide the primary audio coverage for the Wild Card games.
The takeaway
Fans should prepare for prime-time action with games starting at 8 p.m. each night of the series. This broadcast configuration offers an alternative for those looking to follow the rivalry games outside of the television coverage.
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