Rob Manfred made clear realignment could come with expansion, and one politician endorsed a hypothetical division that put the Rays together with the Braves

The New York Yankees (67-57) and Tampa Bay Rays (61-64) tangle Tuesday in the opener of an abbreviated 2-game set in Tampa. The first pitch from George M. Steinbrenner Field is slated for 7:35 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Yankees vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Tampa Bay third-base coach Brady Williams plays a key role in getting the Rays defense ready to go. Hours before a game begins, Williams is hitting ground balls to infielders.

Tampa Bay Rays All-Star third baseman Junior Caminero continues to climb the ranks of MLB history before hitting his prime.

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The Tampa Bay Rays potentially have one of the best offensive lineups in MLB. Their lack of run-scoring abilities, though, is causing Rays manager Kevin Cash to look for some type of boost.

How to watch the MLB game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays, as well as first-pitch time and team news.

Shane Baz allows three consecutive homers in the first inning and five total, Ian Seymour gives up three and Mason Montgomery another.