There were positives to come out of the first game between the Yankees and Rays, but they were overshadowed by another bullpen meltdown. This time, it was the ever-reliable Tim Hill suddenly combusting, the Yankees wasting a gem from Gerrit Cole in his first outing in a year and a half. It’s great to see Cole back, and he should give the Yankees a dominant rotation that gives them a great chance to win every night. Yet winning every night has not been something they’ve been doing lately.
It’ll be a lighter day on the site, with Kevin handling the Rivalry Roundup this morning, and Jonathan writing a profile of Buck Showalter, an important figure in Yankees history, and just MLB history at large. Also, Maximo contrasts the ways the Yankees and Rays have gotten to the top of the AL this year, and Matt delivers the All-May Yankee Birthday team.
Today’s Matchup
New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Time: 1:35 p.m. EST
Video: YES Network, Rays.TV
Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
Questions/Prompts:
1. Let’s focus on the positives: did Gerrit Cole’s debut meaningfully impact your expectations for him?
2. How much do you expect to actually see Anthony Volpe at second base?
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