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Tampa Bay Rays face Athletics as playoff race tightens with Yankees

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:05 AM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays face Athletics as playoff race tightens with Yankees

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to host the Oakland Athletics for a crucial three-game series starting Tuesday at Tropicana Field. With 13 games remaining in the regular season and a four-game lead over the New York Yankees, the Rays aim for a strong finish to secure home-field advantage in the playoffs. After recent victories against the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros, the team hopes to capitalize on their final matchups against a losing record opponent. Griffin Jax will start for the Rays against the Athletics' Jack Perkins, as the division race intensifies ahead of a critical series against the Yankees next week.

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By the Numbers

•Rays clinched postseason berth but seek AL East title.
•Team faces Athletics starting Tuesday, aiming for series sweep.
•Rays currently lead Yankees by four games in standings.
•Upcoming Yankees series is pivotal for playoff positioning.
•Griffin Jax scheduled to start against Athletics' Jack Perkins.

Latest Updates

6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Rays Have a Golden Opportunity to Put the Yankees Away This Week

What they're saying

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The Tampa Bay Rays have clinched an MLB playoff berth, but the AL East race with the New York Yankees is far from over. With 13 games remaining, the Rays' upcoming series against the Athletics could be crucial in their pursuit of the AL's No. 1 seed.
— Yahoo Sports

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