Yankees and Rays take different avenues to success

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 10: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees leads off first base as Jonathan Aranda #8 of Tampa Bay Rays stands in position in the first inning during the game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Friday, April 10, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mary Holt/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images Few saw this coming from the Tampa Bay Rays. They haven’t just given the Yankees a run for the money, but t