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How to watch Yankees vs Rays in 2026 MLB ALDS: Schedule, TV/stream info, preview, everything to know

The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays are set to clash in the American League Division Series, marking only their second postseason meeting in history. Their previous playoff matchup occurred during the 2000 pandemic postseason at a neutral location, meaning this series will be the first to feature traditional home crowds in the Bronx and Florida.

Tampa Bay holds the home-field advantage and will host the opening games of the best-of-five matchup, with Game 1 featuring a pitching duel between Gerrit Cole and Drew Rasmussen. Game 1 is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, with national broadcasts handled by TBS and truTV alongside live streaming on HBO Max.

During the regular season, the Rays edged out the Yankees by winning seven of their thirteen meetings, though New York dominated the late stretch by taking four of their final five encounters.

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