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StreamEast Tampa Bay Rays TB 95-61
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StreamEast New York Yankees NYY 90-66

Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees: Betting Line, Odds & Head-to-Head Breakdown

MLB · 2026 Season · Odds via DraftKings

This game has ended. The New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, 2-0. You can find the full box score and recap above.

Heading into this MLB matchup, DraftKings lists the New York Yankees as the favorite at NYY -145, with the Tampa Bay Rays sitting as the underdog on the moneyline. The point spread currently sits at -1.5, and the over/under total for the game is set at 6.5, giving an early read on how competitive, and how high-scoring, oddsmakers expect this game to be.

These two teams already know each other well this season. NYY lead series 1-0, across 4 meetings so far. Head-to-head trends like this are often factored into betting lines and predictive models alike, since some matchups simply play out differently than a team's overall record would suggest.

That betting line lines up with what the standings show. The Tampa Bay Rays currently carry a .609 win percentage on the season, compared to .577 for the New York Yankees. Whether that gap on paper translates to the scoreboard is a different question entirely, standings measure a whole season, while a single game can turn on one swing, one drive, or one bad quarter.

Betting lines, like win probabilities, are a snapshot, not a forecast set in stone, and they can shift right up until the Final start time as injury news, weather, and public money move the market. This page will keep reflecting the latest numbers as they update, so it's worth a final check before Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees actually take the field.

Odds are for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Please gamble responsibly.

Division Standings

2026 American League East Standings
Team W L PCT GB STRK
Boston
84 72 .538 11 L2
Toronto
77 80 .490 18.5 L1
Baltimore
76 81 .484 19.5 W1

Injured Players

New York Yankees
Player Status Est. Return
Jazz Chisholm Jr. 2B
10-Day-IL 2026-09-22
Fernando Cruz RP
15-Day-IL 2026-09-22
Giancarlo Stanton DH
60-Day-IL 2026-09-22
Clarke Schmidt SP
Day-To-Day 2026-09-23
Trent Grisham CF
10-Day-IL 2026-09-29
Tampa Bay Rays
Player Status Est. Return
Ben Williamson 2B
Day-To-Day 2026-09-22
Manuel Rodriguez RP
15-Day-IL 2026-09-22
Edwin Uceta RP
60-Day IL 2026-09-22
Jonathan Heasley RP
60-Day-IL 2026-09-22
Garrett Cleavinger RP
15-Day-IL 2026-09-25

Frequently Asked Questions

What channel is the Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees game on?
The MLB matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees will be broadcast on YES, and available to stream on ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Rays.TV. Check your local listings, as regional blackouts may apply.
What time does the MLB game start?
The Tampa Bay Rays take on the New York Yankees on Final. Start times are shown in your local time zone and may shift slightly for weather or broadcast scheduling.
Where is the game being played?
This MLB game is being played at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. You can find venue details, surface type, and live weather conditions in the matchup info section above.
Who is favored to win, Tampa Bay Rays or New York Yankees?
A win-probability prediction for this game isn't available yet. It's typically generated closer to game time.
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