Get the best Yankees vs. Rays predictions ahead of Wednesday's AL East clash. Free MLB picks and predictions for August 20.

Cam Schlitter’s homer-suppressing tendencies haven’t transferred over to the big leagues. The Yankees’ rookie has allowed six long balls in 29 ⅔ innings since his big league debut on July 9. Schlitter’s 1.82 homers allowed per nine innings is the 19th-highest among MLB pitchers with at least 29 innings pitched in that span.

Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton hit back-to-back-to-back home runs in the first inning as the Bronx Bombers tied a franchise record.

The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays are playing a two-game series this week at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla.

Preview the Aug. 19 matchup between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The New York Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 (8/20/25) in Tampa Bay, Fla. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for FREE via a trial of DirecTV or with a subscription to fuboTV. Here are your best options to watch the game if you don’t already have cable: Watch for free with a trial of DIRECTV.

Currently, the Yankees (68-57) lead the race, leaving no doubt that the Rays will heavily rely on Rasmussen to dominate on Wednesday when he faces New York right-hander Cam Schlittler (1-2, 3.94 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. ET.

The New York Yankees' newest utility player contributed to an absolute thrashing of his old team on Tuesday night.