New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 4/19/25, 4:57 PM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 4/19/25 at 5:00 PM in MLB Picks

The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays close out their four-game series on Sunday at George M. Steinbrenner Field, with the Yankees looking to cap off a dominant stretch. Heading into Saturday's matchup, New York held a strong 13-7 record, good for first place in the American League East. Tampa Bay, on the other hand, continued to slide with an 8-12 record, placing them at the bottom of the division.

The Yankees have been one of the more well-rounded teams in the early going, pairing a solid rotation with a lineup that’s capable of putting up runs consistently. They average over five runs per game and hold a team batting average of .260. Leading the charge is superstar Aaron Judge, who’s off to a scorching start. Judge enters the series finale with a .400 average, seven home runs, and 22 RBIs, setting the tone for a Yankees offense that can break open games quickly.

Tampa Bay, meanwhile, is in the middle of a serious offensive drought. Despite having a pitching staff that has held its own, the Rays’ offense has been nearly nonexistent, scoring just three runs combined over their last three games. Prior to Saturday, they had lost four straight and were struggling to generate momentum at the plate. Even strong performances from the mound haven’t been enough to offset the lack of production from the lineup.