Aaron Boone eyes postseason rematch with Rays after AL East defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 4:22 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed interest in a potential postseason matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays following the Rays' 6-1 victory at Yankee Stadium, which clinched the AL East for Tampa Bay. The loss eliminated New York's chance at the division title, though the Yankees secured home-field advantage as the top Wild Card team. In the first game of the doubleheader, the Yankees won 2-0, with Carlos Rodon throwing eight scoreless innings. The Yankees will host their Wild Card Series starting September 29, but may do so without Aaron Judge due to a calf strain.
- •Yankees go 1-1 in doubleheader against Rays on September 22
- •Rays secure AL East title with 6-1 win in nightcap
- •Carlos Rodon pitches eight scoreless innings in Yankees' first win
- •Yankees to host Wild Card Series beginning September 29
- •Aaron Judge's availability for postseason is uncertain due to injury.
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Aaron Boone wants new shot at Rays after falling short in AL East race
"New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is already looking toward a potential postseason rematch with the Tampa Bay Rays after watching his division rival clinch the AL East at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night. The Rays secured the division with a 6-1 victory in the nightcap of a doubleheader after the Yankees took the series opener 2-0. The loss ended […] The post Yankees news: Aaron Boone wants new shot at Rays after falling short in AL East race appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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