Boston Red Sox fans clap back at New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes as he downplays rivalry: "He should check World Series since 2010"

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox rivalry is as old as the game itself. It is something that fans and former players of the teams take seriously. The two franchises truly dislike each other.

According to Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes, that flame has fizzled out a bit. Because of Boston's struggles over the last few seasons, he doesn't view the rivalry being as big as it once was.

The two clubs are getting ready to meet for the first time this season on Friday. It's not just one series, either. They play a weekend series and have another three-game series to look forward to next week.

Cortes is adding fuel to the fire, and that's the last thing you want to do. It gives your opponents extra motivation to play out of their minds. Don't be surprised if a Red Sox player goes off for multiple home runs in a game.

Boston Red Sox fans don't feel the same way that Cortes does. They wasted no time ripping on the Yankees for not winning a World Series since 2009.

Red Sox fans are more than ready for this series to start. Unfortunately, Cortes won't be a part of it. He was placed on the 15-day IL with a rotator cuff strain.

New York Yankees will be shorthanded against the Boston Red Sox

Nestor Cortes isn't the only New York Yankees player on the IL. They will also be without superstar Aaron Judge, who is recovering from a toe sprain he suffered against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Veteran outfielder Harrison Bader is also on the IL with a hamstring strain. He's not expected to return to the lineup for another week or two. Bader has been on the IL since May 29. The Yankees definitely miss Bader's presence in the lineup. He was on fire to start the season.

Even though Boston is last place in the American League East, they're still a talented baseball team. New York will have to have to earn their victories this weekend.

About the author

Jared "Bloomy" Bloom is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda and a former college baseball pitcher from Illinois, who just graduated with a Master's degree in Sport Psychology.

A writer with over 3 years of experience, Jared is consistently more concerned with quality than quantity, thoroughly checking multiple sources of information, and prides himself in being knowledgeable not just about MLB, but the game of baseball in general. He loves breaking down plays and game-changing moments, as well as looking closer into players' statistics.

Jared is a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, and one of his earliest memories is seeing his great-grandfather, a huge Sox fan, in his rocking chair watching a game. Jared started playing from the age of 5 with his grandfather coaching him early on.

Jared loved Tim Lincecum for his quirky delivery and looked up to him as a role model when playing. His current favorite is Phillies star Bryce Harper, an exciting player who doesn't let injuries hold him back. Jared's favorite sports moment is Mark Buehrle's opening day between-the-legs glove flip to first base in 2010.

When he is not watching or writing about baseball, Jared can be found racing BMX at his local Rockford BMX track or coaching his local youth travel baseball team.

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