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Yankees prepare to face Rays as postseason series begins this weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 1:50 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Yankees prepare to face Rays as postseason series begins this weekend

Summary

The New York Yankees are set to begin a five-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays this weekend following strong victories over the Boston Red Sox. Stephen A. Smith expressed concerns about Yankees pitching facing Drew Rasmussen, noting his effective performance against New York this season, including a 2.86 ERA and 26 strikeouts over four games. While the Yankees have a historic edge in regular-season matchups against the Rays, they hold a 2-3 playoff record against them. The upcoming games will be significant for both teams as they compete for advancement in the postseason.

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Status Watch

•Yankees won their last two playoff games against the Red Sox, 9-0 and 9-2.
•Drew Rasmussen has a 2-1 record and 2.86 ERA against the Yankees this year.
•Yankees have a 278-211 overall record against the Rays in the regular season.
•Yankees are 2-3 in playoff matchups against the Rays.
•The series against the Rays starts this weekend.

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What they're saying

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The New York Yankees are due to kick off their five-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays this weekend. The Yankees’ postseason got off to an excellent start when they saw off the Boston Red Sox with comfortable 9-0 and 9-2 wins.
— Yahoo Sports

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