The Opener: Rays/Yankees, Gore, Alonso
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Tampa Bay Rays have a chance to clinch the AL East division title with a win in either game of their day/night doubleheader against the New York Yankees on Tuesday, potentially pushing the Yankees into the top AL Wild Card spot.
- Rangers left-hander MacKenzie Gore is expected to start against the Mets despite recent back spasms, with the team relying heavily on bullpen support as they currently hold a slim lead over the Astros in the AL West.
- Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso hit his 40th home run of the season on Monday, marking a strong offensive performance in his first year with Baltimore and achieving career highs in walk rate and on-base percentage.
