Carlos Rodón is on the mound as he looks to build on an impressive start against the Twins last week, where he was the first Yankee to complete seven innings in a game since he did it himself against the Cubs on July 11th.

Their team name is the New York Yankees, but Tuesday night's game against the Rays was when the Yankees channeled their other nickname, the Bronx Bombers. The Yankees have won six out of their last eight games played, trending back in the right direction as the end of the season approaches.

As the New York Yankees gear up to play the Tampa Bay Rays for the first game of a two-game series, they have announced the loss of yet another pitcher to injury. Brent Headrick, a left-handed reliever,

The Rays took three of the four series out west, but were swept by the Seattle Mariners for their lone series which meant that they were an even .500 over the 12-game span. Thus, their record is 61-64, 6.5 games back in the Wild Card chase; all three Wild Card teams are currently tied in the standings.

Giancarlo Stanton will return to right field for the New York Yankees during Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

For the Tampa Bay Rays, they need to get really serious about making some inroads on an MLB postseason spot. It's come to put-up-or-shut-up time as the Rays will open a three-game series against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.