Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees Prediction & Picks - MLB

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Tampa Bay Rays
4/18/25 19:05
New York Yankees

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Tampa Bay ML

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 by Travis Pulver | in MLB Picks

After extending their win streak to four in a row with a 6-3 victory over the Rays in Game One of the series, the New York Yankees will try to keep the good times rolling in Game Two of a four-game series. The action is set to get underway at George M. Steinbrenner Field at 7:05 p.m. EST.

Taj Bradley was able to keep Aaron Judge homerless for another game, but the Yankees' lineup did plenty of damage anyway with nine hits and six runs, most in the 5th and 6th innings (Bradley was chased after 5 1/3 innings). The Tampa lineup got to Yankees starter Will Warren early, plating a run in the first. But he was pulled after just 1 2/3 innings. While the lineup was able to get to Ryan Yarbrough (six hits (one home run) and two runs in 2 2/3 innings), they were effectively silenced once he was removed.

The Yankees will give the ball to Carlos Rodon to start the game tonight. Rodon is not off to a good start this season; he’s gone 1-3 in four starts with a 5.48 ERA. Tampa Bay will turn to Drew Rasmussen, who has gone 1-0 in three starts with a .60 ERA and .73 WHIP.

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Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L
3 New York Yankees
0.58 162 94 68
21 Tampa Bay Rays
0.475 162 77 85

Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees Latest Matches

Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays Latest matches
L W W L L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Apr 17, 2025 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
3 :  6
New York Yankees

Apr 16, 2025 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
0 :  1
Boston Red Sox

Apr 15, 2025 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
4 :  7
Boston Red Sox

Apr 14, 2025 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
16 :  1
Boston Red Sox

Apr 13, 2025 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
8 :  3
Atlanta Braves

Apr 12, 2025 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
4 :  5
Atlanta Braves
L W W L L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Apr 17, 2025 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
3 :  6
New York Yankees

Apr 16, 2025 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
0 :  1
Boston Red Sox

Apr 15, 2025 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
4 :  7
Boston Red Sox

Apr 14, 2025 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
16 :  1
Boston Red Sox

Apr 13, 2025 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
8 :  3
Atlanta Braves

Apr 12, 2025 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
4 :  5
Atlanta Braves
L W L L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Apr 6, 2025 - MLB

Texas Rangers
4 :  3
Tampa Bay Rays

Apr 5, 2025 - MLB

Texas Rangers
6 :  4
Tampa Bay Rays

Apr 4, 2025 - MLB

Texas Rangers
5 :  2
Tampa Bay Rays

Sep 26, 2024 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
4 :  3
Tampa Bay Rays

Sep 13, 2024 - MLB

Cleveland Guardians
1 :  3
Tampa Bay Rays

Sep 11, 2024 - MLB

Philadelphia Phillies
3 :  2
Tampa Bay Rays
New York Yankees
New York Yankees Latest matches
W L W W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Apr 17, 2025 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
3 :  6
New York Yankees

Apr 16, 2025 - MLB

New York Yankees
4 :  3
Kansas City Royals

Apr 15, 2025 - MLB

New York Yankees
4 :  2
Kansas City Royals

Apr 14, 2025 - MLB

New York Yankees
4 :  1
Kansas City Royals

Apr 13, 2025 - MLB

New York Yankees
4 :  5
San Francisco Giants

Apr 12, 2025 - MLB

New York Yankees
8 :  4
San Francisco Giants
L W L W W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Apr 16, 2025 - MLB

New York Yankees
4 :  3
Kansas City Royals

Apr 15, 2025 - MLB

New York Yankees
4 :  2
Kansas City Royals

Apr 14, 2025 - MLB

New York Yankees
4 :  1
Kansas City Royals

Apr 13, 2025 - MLB

New York Yankees
4 :  5
San Francisco Giants

Apr 12, 2025 - MLB

New York Yankees
8 :  4
San Francisco Giants

Apr 11, 2025 - MLB

New York Yankees
1 :  9
San Francisco Giants
W L L L W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Apr 17, 2025 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
3 :  6
New York Yankees

Apr 9, 2025 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
3 :  4
New York Yankees

Apr 8, 2025 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
5 :  0
New York Yankees

Apr 7, 2025 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
6 :  2
New York Yankees

Apr 6, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
5 :  4
New York Yankees

Apr 5, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
4 :  10
New York Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays against New York Yankees : Head to Head (H2H)

Tampa Bay Rays

50 %

New York Yankees

50 %

Apr 17, 2025 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
3 :  6
New York Yankees

Jul 22, 2024 - MLB

New York Yankees
9 :  1
Tampa Bay Rays

Jul 21, 2024 - MLB

New York Yankees
4 :  6
Tampa Bay Rays

Jul 20, 2024 - MLB

New York Yankees
1 :  9
Tampa Bay Rays

Jul 19, 2024 - MLB

New York Yankees
6 :  1
Tampa Bay Rays

Jul 11, 2024 - MLB

Tampa Bay Rays
5 :  4
New York Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays - New York Yankees Key Points

  1. Tampa Bay batters have gone .195 vs. Carlos Rodon in 41 at-bats.
  2. Aaron Judge is the only Yankee to get a hit off Drew Rasmussen out of 20 at-bats; it was a single, and Judge struck out in his other six at-bats.
  3. The Yankees are 1-7 in their last eight games vs. Tampa Bay following a win.
  4. Tampa Bay is 1-6 in their last seven games against AL opponents with a winning record.
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Our Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees Prediction

Rodon has a solid history against the Rays, but he’s been beaten up all season long. By comparison, Rasmussen has been an unstoppable force. I’m a little concerned that he only seems to go five innings, but the Rays' bullpen has been pitching well this season (3.47 ERA). I’ve got no faith in the Tampa Bay lineup, but I have plenty in Rasmussen.

Our Yankees vs. Rays Pick: Tampa Bay ML

Prediction:

 

Tampa Bay ML

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