Ben Rice and the New York Yankees will visit Junior Caminero and the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday in the 2026 MLB Playoffs .
Gerrit Cole (10-9, 3.61 ERA) gets the start on the mound for the Yankees, while the Rays will turn to Drew Rasmussen (16-5, 2.67 ERA) to open the best-of-five series.
The Yankees will be without three-time MVP Aaron Judge , who was left of the ALDS roster with a right calf strain.
Here’s how to watch the Yankees-Rays game , including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
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New York vs. Tampa Bay will broadcast on TBS and truTV in the American League Division Series of the 2026 MLB playoffs.
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Mickey Mantle, New York Yankees’ 7-time World Series champion, MLB Hall of Fame outfielder
FILE PHOTO; New York Yankees centerfielder Mickey Mantle on the field. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK (Tony Tomsic, Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY Sports)
May 1967; Detroit, MI, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Yankees infielder Mickey Mantle at bat against the Detroit Tigers during the 1967 season at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports (Malcolm Emmons, Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports)
1967; Cleveland, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Yankees centerfielder Mickey Mantle in action at the plate against the Cleveland Indians at Cleveland Stadium during the 1967 season. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK (Tony Tomsic, Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY Sports)
July 11, 1968; Milwaukee, WI, USA; New York Yankees legend Mickey Mantle hauls the set of golf clubs received in a ceremony before the game between the Yankees and the Chicago White Sox at County Stadium on July 11, 1968. Mantle’s appearance – it was his last season in the majors – drew a crowd of 40,575 fans to County Stadium, which hosted nine White Sox “home” games that season. Mandatory Credit: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK)
Unknown date and location; New York Yankees infielder Mickey Mantle in action. Mantle won three most valuable player awards in 1956, 1957 and 1962, won the triple crown in 1956 and helped the Yankees win 12 pennants and 7 World Series titles while establishing the record for most home runs in the World Series at 18. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports (Malcolm Emmons-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE)
Unknown date and location; New York Yankees infielder Mickey Mantle during batting practice. Mantle won three most valuable player awards in 1956, 1957 and 1962, won the triple crown in 1956 and helped the Yankees win 12 pennants and 7 World Series titles while establishing the record for most home runs in the World Series at 18. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports (Malcolm Emmons, Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports)
Aug 1963; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Yankees outfielder Mickey Mantle attending the Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams pre-season game at the Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Boss-USA TODAY Sports © Copyright David Boss (David Boss-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE)
1963; USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Yankees center fielder Mickey Mantle on the field during the 1963 season.
Jul 14, 1962; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Yankees outfielder Mickey Mantle (7) follows through on a hit against the Los Angeles Angeles at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Boss-USA TODAY Sports (David Boss-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE)
Jul 14, 1962; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Yankees outfielder Mickey Mantle (7) waits on deck against the Los Angeles Angeles at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Boss-USA TODAY Sports (David Boss-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE)
August 8, 1970; New York, NY, USA; Yankees Old Timers Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle pause for the national anthem at the start of the annual Old-Timers’ Day game at Yankee Stadium in New York City on August 8, 1970. Mandatory Credit: Stuart Davis-USA TODAY NETWORK (Stuart Davis, NorthJersey.com-USA TODAY NETWORK)
Baseball newest Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle, left, is all smiles as he gets ready to play in the opening round of the Capital City Golf Association tournament at McCabe Golf Course on Aug. 13, 1974. (Jimmy Ellis / The Tennessean)
Unknown date 1985; Boston, MA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Yankees tv analyst and former player Mickey Mantle in the broadcast booth at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Dick Raphael-USA TODAY NETWORK (Dick Raphael, Dick Raphael-USA TODAY NETWORK)
In this 1952 file photo, it was a terrific day in Commerce as a parade and celebration honored Mickey Mantle and wife Merlyn. (OKLAHOMAN FILE PHOTO)
In this 1952 file photo: Among the celebrities attending the Mickey Mantle homecoming celebration in Commerce Friday was Tom Greenwade, center, the New York baseball scout, shown with Mrs. Mantle, left, and the star outfielder, who signed the young Oklahoman to a Bomber contract. (OKLAHOMAN FILE PHOTO)
New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays betting odds in Game 1 of American League Division Series in 2026 MLB PlayoffsOdds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, Oct. 3:
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New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays schedule in 2026 MLB Playoffs
All times are Central Standard Tim e
Game 1: New York at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 (TBS/TruTV)
Game 2: New York at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5 (TBS/TruTV)
Game 3: Tampa Bay at New York, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 (TBS/TruTV)
Game 4 (if necessary): Tampa Bay at New York, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 (TBS/TruTV)
Game 5 (if necessary): New York at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 (TBS/TruTV)
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