Rays vs Yankees MLB Pick: AL East Rivalry in the Bronx (Jul 31)

An intense AL East rivalry continues on Wednesday, Jul 31, as the Tampa Bay Rays (54-54) visit the New York Yankees (58-49) at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. The Yankees won the game on Jul 29, looking to take another step in this four-game series.

Tampa Bay Rays Outlook

The Rays hold a 54-54 record, currently fourth in the AL East. Their offense ranks 10th in MLB in runs scored, and they have strong base-running with the most stolen bases (140) in MLB. Junior Caminero leads the team with 27 home runs and 70 RBIs. Jonathan Aranda has a team-best .315 batting average. The Rays’ pitching staff has a 3.86 ERA (14th in MLB).

Injury Update: Brandon Lowe (foot) is on track to return for this Jul 30 game. Shane McClanahan (triceps/biceps) and Ha-Seong Kim (back) remain out for the Rays.

New York Yankees Outlook

The Yankees are 58-49, sitting second in the AL East. Their offense is potent, ranking as the third-highest scoring team in MLB, averaging 5.2 runs per game. Cody Bellinger (20 HR, 61 RBI) and Jazz Chisholm Jr. (18 HR) are key power hitters. Their pitching staff holds a 3.99 ERA.

Injury Update: Aaron Judge (elbow flexor strain) was recently placed on the 10-day IL on Jul 27, though he has resumed light cage work. Gerrit Cole (elbow) and Luis Gil (lat) are on the 60-day IL, with Gil expected back in Aug.