It’s the Tampa Bay Rays versus the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 22, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- TV Channels: MLB Network®, YES Network
- Streaming: New York Yankees – MLB.TV, Tampa Bay Rays – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees on May 22, 2026
You can watch the New York Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays live on DIRECTV on New York Yankees – MLB.TV, Tampa Bay Rays – MLB.TV, MLB Network®, and YES Network on May 22, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET.
Tampa Bay Rays (33-15) at New York Yankees (30-21) — Game Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays bring a 33-15 record into Yankee Stadium to face a New York Yankees club sitting at 30-21. Tampa Bay has built its AL East lead with a balanced lineup and strong run prevention, while New York is trying to keep pace behind a power-heavy offense. Nick Martinez starts for the Rays at 4-1 with a 1.51 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 35 strikeouts across 53.2 innings.
The Yankees counter with Gerrit Cole, who is making his season debut after returning from Tommy John surgery. For Tampa Bay, Jonathan Aranda has driven in a team-high 37 runs, while Junior Caminero remains one of the Rays’ key power bats. On the Yankees side, Ben Rice has been a major bright spot with 16 home runs and a .644 slugging percentage, and Aaron Judge gives New York another middle-order power threat with 16 homers of his own.
National TV
MLB Network®, YES Network
Streaming
New York Yankees – MLB.TV, Tampa Bay Rays – MLB.TV
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees Game Today?
The Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees game starts at 7:05 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees?
You can watch Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees on New York Yankees – MLB.TV, Tampa Bay Rays – MLB.TV, MLB Network®, YES Network, and MLB Extra Innings®.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Tampa Bay Rays (Channel 652), YES Network (Channel 631)
Players to Watch: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays
Nick Martinez — SP. Martinez takes the ball for Tampa Bay carrying a 1.51 ERA across 53.2 innings of work. His 4-1 record and 35 strikeouts speak to steady command rather than overpowering stuff, and the 1.04 WHIP underlines how rarely he puts free runners on base.
Junior Caminero — 3B. Caminero leads the Rays with 13 home runs while hitting .268 and driving in 27 runs from the hot corner. The third baseman has settled into a middle-of-the-order role where his power has translated into the kind of production the Rays look for from the position.
Jonathan Aranda — 1B. Aranda has 37 RBIs from first base, the team-high mark for Tampa Bay, with 8 home runs and a .263 average to support him. His value is in the consistency of his run-scoring rather than thump alone, and his RBI total tops Caminero’s 27 by a healthy margin even with fewer home runs.
New York Yankees
Ben Rice — 1B. Rice has been a breakout bat for the Yankees this season, batting .288 with 16 home runs and 33 RBIs from first base. The .385 on-base and .644 slugging marks reflect a damage-per-swing profile that gives the lineup another threat alongside Judge.
Aaron Judge — RF. Judge sits with 16 home runs, matching Rice for the Yankees high, plus a .250 average and 30 RBIs from right field. His 30 RBIs lead the team, giving New York the middle-of-the-order presence the lineup is built around.
Gerrit Cole — SP. Cole is scheduled to make his season debut after returning from Tommy John surgery, giving the Yankees a major rotation piece back for the series opener. His workload may be managed in his first start back, but his return changes the shape of New York’s pitching plan for this matchup.
Injury Report: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees
Tampa Bay Rays
Ben Williamson (2B) — 10-day IL, back strain
Jake Fraley (RF) — 10-day IL, abdomen surgery
Cole Sulser (RP) — 15-day IL, back strain
Gavin Lux (LF) — 10-day IL, left shoulder
Steven Wilson (RP) — 60-day IL, back inflammation
Ryan Pepiot (SP) — 60-day IL, right hip surgery
Michael Grove (RP) — 60-day IL, right shoulder surgery
Manuel Rodriguez (RP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Edwin Uceta (RP) — 60-day IL, right shoulder strain
New York Yankees
Jasson Dominguez (LF) — 10-day IL, left shoulder sprain
Giancarlo Stanton (DH) — 10-day IL, right calf strain
Max Fried (SP) — 15-day IL, left elbow bruise
Angel Chivilli (RP) — 15-day IL, right shoulder soreness
Clarke Schmidt (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
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