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Yankees most to blame for ALDS Game 2 loss to Rays

Once again, the mental side of baseball came back to bite the New York Yankees. Two years after a series of miscues led to the Yankees’ World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, those same types of mistakes directly led to an AL Division Series (ALDS) Game 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Yankees At-Bat of the Week: George Lombard Jr. (9/30)

Welp, the Yankees forgot to bring their bats to Game 1 against the Rays and now they forgot their gloves in Game 2. Five errors in the first five innings destroyed any advantage they might have gained from Cam Schlittler starting, their self-immolation eerily reminiscent of the fifth inning collapse in Game 5 of the 2024 World Series.

New York Yankees News / Baseball Now / October 6

Yankees' Cam Schlittler, Aaron Boone Disagree In Assessment Of Outing Against Rays

The New York Yankees had their ace on the mound for Game 2 of the American League Division Series, but they did not do enough to help him out. The Yankees made three errors in the first inning, and Schlittler exited after 4 1/3 innings of work.

Jazz Chisholm News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Comments on Mistake During Yankees’ Loss to Rays

Jazz Chisholm Jr. had no excuses for the mistake that helped set the tone during the New York Yankees’ 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the American League Division Series.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Stephen A Smith News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Stephen A. Smith Sounds Off After Yankees Game 2 Loss To Rays

Monday night was a night the New York Yankees would like to forget. After being no-hit through nearly eight innings in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Yankees had another letdown in Game 2.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / October 6

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Rubén Sierra

" /> The first stint in the Bronx for Sierra started in 1995 and ended almost a year to the date in 1996. The reason for the short stint was manager conflict again.

CC Sabathia News / Baseball Now / October 6

CC Sabathia Keeps It Real When Reacting To Yankees Game 2 Loss

The New York Yankees lost Game 2 of the American League Division Series, and the lack of offense and poor defense were on full display. The Yankees' offense looked great against the Boston Red Sox, but they cannot seem to get the big hit against the Rays.

Aaron Boone News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Aaron Boone Sends Message With Yankees on Brink of Elimination

Aaron Boone did not try to sugarcoat the New York Yankees’ latest postseason setback. The Yankees fell 5-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS on Monday, putting them one loss away from elimination after dropping the first two games of the series.

Jazz Chisholm News / EssentiallySports / October 6

'I’d Probably Still Throw It': Jazz Chisholm Jr. Stands by Costly Error as Yankees Sit One Loss From Elimination

The New York Yankees defense fell apart in Game 2 of the ALDS, committing more errors than runs in a single postseason game. The Monday-night defensive collapse headlined their second straight loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Division Series.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Aaron Boone News / Yardbarker / October 6

Aaron Boone on Yankees’ ride home from Tampa Bay: ‘It’s gut check time’

Monday’s 5-2 loss to the Rays put the Yankees down 2-0 in the best-of-five American League Division Series, with little room left to recover.

Yankees' pitching plans for Games 3 and 4 of ALDS revealed

Tropicana Field catwalk helps Rays early in Game 2 of ALDS

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New York Yankees News / HITC / October 6

‘A telling game’ – MLB insider gives verdict on New York Yankees’ huge Game 2 loss

After the Tampa Bay Rays took control of their series against the New York Yankees, Jeff Passan gave a succinct verdict on the situation. The New York Yankees lost Game 2 of their ALDS matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 6

Four errors prove costly for Yankees in Game 2 of ALDS

The New York Yankees had a meltdown on defense Monday night at Tropicana Field. They were charged with four errors -- there could have been more -- and it proved costly in a 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, who now lead, 2-0, in the American League Division Series.

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Tropicana Field catwalk helps Rays early in Game 2 of ALDS

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Cam Schlittler News / Viral Sports News / October 6

Cam Schlittler Makes Painful Admission After Yankees’ Game 2 Loss

The Tampa Bay Rays took a 2-0 lead in the American League Division Series on Monday night, beating the New York Yankees 5-2 at Tropicana Field behind a four-run fifth inning and four New York errors.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / October 6

Yankees had laughably pathetic inning to start Game 2

The New York Yankees could not get out of their own way Monday in their ALDS Game 2 clash against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays’ first at-bat of the contest was a sign of things to come at Tropicana Field in St.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 5

Tropicana Field catwalk helps Rays early in Game 2 of ALDS

The catwalk at Tropicana Field ended up helping the Tampa Bay Rays in the top of the second inning of Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees.

Rays' Drew Rasmussen flirts with no-hitter in Game 1 of ALDS against Yankees

Rays' Drew Rasmussen shows Yankees who's boss in Game 1 of ALDS

Aaron Boone had a telling remark on Austin Well’s blunder against the Rays

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MLB News / Yardbarker / October 5

Yankees' pitching plans for Games 3 and 4 of ALDS revealed

The New York Yankees have revealed their pitching plans for Game 3 and a potential Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Craig Breslow gives honest answer about what Red Sox's wild-card loss to Yankees really means

Cam Schlittler to bring the noise as Yankees eye rebound at Rays

Rays' Drew Rasmussen shows Yankees who's boss in Game 1 of ALDS

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MLB News / Yardbarker / October 5

Breslow answers what Red Sox's wild-card loss to Yankees really means

Craig Breslow gives honest answer about what Red Sox's wild-card loss to Yankees really means

While there is plenty to celebrate about the season that was for the Boston Red Sox, it will be the wild-card round sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees that will leave a bitter aftertaste all winter.

Cam Schlittler takes a savage parting shot at fan after eliminating the Red Sox

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MLB News / Yardbarker / October 4

Freddy Peralta hopes to follow in Drew Rasmussen's footsteps in Game 2 of ALDS

Minutes after watching teammate Drew Rasmussen win a 1-0 thriller over the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday night, Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Freddy Peralta was informed that he was pitching Game 2 of the series on Monday.

Rasmussen flirts with no-hitter in Game 1 of ALDS against Yankees

Rasmussen shows Yankees who's boss in Game 1

Why Chandler Simpson is Rays' most improved player

Aaron Boone had telling remark on Austin Well’s blunder vs. Rays

Cam Schlittler to bring the noise as Yankees eye rebound at Rays

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 4

Yankees Hope To Retain Pitching Coach Matt Blake

As the Yankees look to rebound against the Rays following a 1-0 loss tonight, a key member of their coaching staff will see his contract expire at the end of the year.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 3

Rays' Drew Rasmussen flirts with no-hitter against Yankees

Rays' Drew Rasmussen flirts with no-hitter in Game 1 of ALDS against Yankees

The New York Yankees offense was no match against Tampa Bay Rays ace Drew Rasmussen in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday.

Rasmussen shows Yankees who's boss in Game 1 of ALDS

Aaron Boone had telling remark on Austin Well’s blunder vs. Rays

Boone explains why keeping Aaron Judge off ALDS roster 'was the best thing'

White Sox's Grant Taylor matches MLB history in win over Guardians

White Sox's Jordan Hicks has been an underrated weapon in postseason

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 3

Yankees announce Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton decisions for ALDS clash vs. Rays

The Yankees did not need Judge or Stanton during their dominant sweep of the Red Sox during the wild-card round. However, the Rays' impressive lineup may prove to be a more formidable challenge.

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