The New York Yankees put on quite a power show during a 13-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, becoming the first team in major league history to hit nine home runs in a game twice in one season.

After a lengthy rain delay, Giancarlo Stanton hit two home runs and the New York Yankees matched a franchise record with nine long balls Tuesday night in a convincing 13-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays,

For the third time this season, the Yankees crushed back-to-back-to-back home runs — happening in the first inning all three times — on Tuesday night.

Recently, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred noted that the league could realign geographically. FOX Sports outlined a plan that would group four major teams.

MLB expansion to 32 teams could trigger geographic realignment and less travel. Potential divisions may pair Royals with teams like Cardinals, Cubs or White Sox. Realignment may boost broadcast appeal by aligning time zones for key matchups.

Box score for the New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB game from August 19, 2025 on ESPN. Includes all pitching and batting stats.

The Yankees are favored (-130 moneyline odds) when they take on the Rays (+110). The starting pitchers are Carlos Rodon (12-7) for the New York Yankees, and Shane Baz (8-9) for the Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees won their last contest versus the Cardinals by an 8-4 score Sunday,

The New York Yankees' manager, Aaron Boone, and their superstar, Aaron Judge, certainly aren't on the same page with Judge's return to playing the outfield.

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge is likely to have his throwing limited the rest of the season as he recovers from a flexor strain, manager Aaron Boone revealed Tuesday morning. Judge missed 10 days with the injury spanning late July and early August,