At least in the television ratings, the Red Sox/Yankees rivalry is a far cry from what it once was.
Regional MLB action featuring Red Sox/Yankees drew a mere 1.6 final rating and 2.468 million viewers on FOX Saturday, down 24% in ratings and viewership from coverage featuring the same matchup last year (2.1, 3.227 mil).
This marks the lowest rated Red Sox/Yankees telecast on FOX over the past eight years (29* telecasts total). No other matchup between the teams drew less than a 2.0 rating.
Additionally, this is the 18th of 25 telecasts on FOX to draw less than a 2.0 rating this season. Through 25 telecasts last year, 17 telecasts held that dubious distinction.
Entering the final Sunday of the season, FOX appears on pace to tie last year’s record low average of 1.8.
* Excludes ratings for a 30th game between the rivals on September 16, 2006. Ratings for that game were unavailable.
