It’s the New York Yankees versus the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 6, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
- Streaming: New York Yankees – MLB.TV, Tampa Bay Rays – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays on July 6, 2026
You can watch the Tampa Bay Rays take on the New York Yankees live on DIRECTV on New York Yankees – MLB.TV, Tampa Bay Rays – MLB.TV on July 6, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
New York Yankees (49-40) at Tampa Bay Rays (52-35) — Game Preview
The Yankees head into St. Petersburg at 49-40, sitting 4 games behind in the American League, while the Rays sit atop their division at 52-35 with a Tropicana Field date on tap. Tampa Bay hits .259 as a team compared to New York’s .235 mark, though the Yankees counter with 128 team home runs against the Rays’ 84. Ben Rice anchors the New York lineup, hitting .267 with 24 home runs and 56 RBIs from first base, and his power has kept the Yankees competitive even as the team average lags.
Cody Bellinger adds another dimension in left field, batting .251 with 11 home runs and 50 RBIs, while Paul Goldschmidt has driven in 41 runs with a .271 average of his own. On the Tampa Bay side, Yandy Diaz leads the way at .321 with a .404 on-base percentage, and Junior Caminero has matched Rice’s run production with 56 RBIs and 26 home runs. Jonathan Aranda rounds out the Rays attack with a team-high 58 RBIs, giving Tampa Bay balance up and down the order as it looks to hold its division lead.
Streaming
New York Yankees – MLB.TV, Tampa Bay Rays – MLB.TV
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays Game Today?
The New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays?
You can watch New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays on New York Yankees – MLB.TV, Tampa Bay Rays – MLB.TV, your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays Channel on DIRECTV
You can watch the Yankees on YES Network (Channel 631) and the Rays on MLB Tampa Bay Rays (Channel 652).
Players to Watch: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays
New York Yankees
Ben Rice — 1B. Rice is hitting .267 with 24 home runs and 56 RBIs, the clearest power threat in the New York lineup. His .361 on-base percentage and .559 slugging mark give him one of the more complete stat lines on the roster.
Left fielder Cody Bellinger brings a .251 average with 11 home runs and 50 RBIs into the series. He pairs that with a .348 on-base percentage and a .426 slugging mark, both signs of a hitter who gets on base as often as he drives in runs.
At first base, Paul Goldschmidt has posted a .271 average with 14 home runs and 41 RBIs this season. His .331 on-base percentage and .514 slugging mark round out a Yankees lineup that leans on power over average.
Tampa Bay Rays
Yandy Diaz — DH. Diaz leads the Rays with a .321 average, the top mark on either roster in tonight’s game. He backs it up with a .404 on-base percentage and a .489 slugging mark, both among the best on the Tampa Bay roster.
Third baseman Junior Caminero has 26 home runs and 56 RBIs on the year, matching Ben Rice’s RBI total across the diamond. His .378 on-base percentage and .561 slugging mark make him the Rays’ primary source of extra-base power.
Jonathan Aranda — 1B. Aranda leads Tampa Bay with 58 RBIs to go with a .287 average and 13 home runs. His .388 on-base percentage and .452 slugging mark give the Rays another consistent bat in the middle of the order.
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