Yankees face Rays in ALDS after Wild Card sweep of Red Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The Yankees meet the Rays in the AL Division Series after a dominant sweep of the Red Sox, outscoring them 18-2 in two games. This marks only the second playoff meeting between the two teams, following the Rays' win in the 2020 ALDS. The Yankees aim to reach the AL Championship Series for the second time in three years, while the Rays look to continue their strong postseason performance as the top team in the American League. Experts from various outlets have made predictions on the series, with opinions divided on who will advance.
- •Yankees swept Red Sox in the AL Wild Card round
- •The two teams previously met in the 2020 ALDS
- •Predictions vary on series outcome
- •Aaron Judge's absence is a key factor for Yankees
- •Rays finished with the best record in the American League
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees vs Rays predictions. See our expert picks for ALDS
"It's Yankees vs. Rays in the ALDS. Which team will come out on top and advance to the ALCS? See our staff predictions.
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