New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox partner on Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will partner to raise money for Hurricane Harvey relief by auctioning off various items of autographed team memorabilia from Sunday night's game at Yankee Stadium.

All of the proceeds raised through this initiative will go to support hurricane relief efforts, the teams announced Sunday in a joint press release.

"The effects of this crisis have been felt across the country, including in our own clubhouse where the hearts of many of our players have been with their family and friends who call Texas home," Red Sox chairman Tom Werner said. "Tonight, we put our rivalry aside and team up with the Yankees to bring support, attention, and funds to help relief efforts in the aftermath of this tragedy."

Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner said, "In difficult times such as this, we stand united with our traditional rival in helping those affected by the hurricane. We hope that fans are inspired to support the hurricane rescue and recovery efforts in whatever way they can."

Yankees items, including game-used jerseys from all players and coaches from Sunday night's game, will be available to be bid upon at www.steinersports.com/harvey. Additional items at the website will include a non-game-used home plate signed by the entire Yankees team, along with non-game-used autographed caps from every Yankees player and coach.

Red Sox items, including game-used jerseys from all players and coaches from Sunday night's game, will be available to be bid upon at www.redsox.com/harvey. Additional items at the website will include a non-game-used home plate signed by the entire Red Sox team, along with non-game-used autographed caps from every Red Sox player and coach.

Both websites are currently live and accepting bids.

Prior to the game, there will be a pregame home plate ceremony with Yankees manager Joe Girardi and Red Sox manager John Farrell kicking off the fundraising efforts.