Should the Yankees be concerned about the Rays?

Benjamin Orr — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:00:56 +0000

The trend lately is that the Tampa Bay Rays (63-52) have always found their way into the playoffs or have been at least threatening to get in. Will the same be true for this season? The New York Yankees (68-47) had a comfortable lead over the Rays and Baltimore Orioles, but now that lead has slipped by a few games. The Rays are currently on a seven-game winning streak and they certainly seem to be making the most of it with the Yankees’ inconsistent play since mid-July. The Rays are a team that primarily focuses on their pitching and with David Price (15-4, 2.50 ERA) leading the way, it may be a rough road ahead for the Yankees who play the Rays six more times before the regular season ends. (more…)

Tropicana Quencher: Yankees end nine-game drought at Rays’ home park

Chris Carelli — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:03:31 +0000

The New York Yankees ended a nine-game Tropicana Field skid and a two-game losing streak against the Tampa Bay Rays yesterday afternoon, thanks to hot-hitting All-Star second baseman Robinson Cano and with some help from a former Yankees reliever. (more…)

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Should the Yankees be concerned about the Rays?

Tropicana Quencher: Yankees end nine-game drought at Rays’ home park