Boston Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins is sticking by the story he told about his father playing for the New York Yankees, despite no evidence that he actually did.

Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins made some headlines prior to his first career start against the Yankees last week when he said he’d rather retire than pitch for New York.

Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins had some explaining to do Wednesday, according to the New York Post. Dobbins created a stir over the weekend when he made his dislike of the Yankees organization crystal clear,

The Red Sox starter set aside his "stubbornness" and tried to adapt after getting pounded last week in New York.

After a 10-8 extra-inning win in Monday's opener, Tampa Bay had its 2-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday with a 3-1 loss against the Red Sox. The Rays were held to just 3 hits in the loss while 1B Yandy Diaz had the team's only RBI with a fifth-inning single.

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton didn’t rule out potentially making his season debut vs. the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park this weekend. “I don’t know,” he said. “I’m not sure.” Stanton spoke to reporters hours before his first rehab game at Double-A Somerset at TD Bank Park on Tuesday night.

The New York Yankees are getting closer to getting Giancarlo Stanton back. He started a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset and could make his return soon.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that he’ll likely play again Wednesday and rest Thursday. And when asked if Stanton could be in the lineup this weekend in Boston, Boone didn’t rule it out,