Yankees vs. Rays Game 1: How to Watch MLB Division Series in Mexico

Who Won the Wild Card Round to Reach the Series?

The New York Yankees advanced to the ALDS after sweeping the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card Series, winning the first game 9-0 and securing their ticket with a 9-2 victory in the second matchup, as reported by capital.tribuna.com.mx. Nueva York reached this round with an offense that produced 18 runs and 26 hits, featuring standout performances from Cody Bellinger and Ben Rice, alongside Aaron Judge, whose presence remains an important topic after missing the Wild Card Round due to a calf injury. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays earned a direct bye into the Division Series after finishing the regular season with a 98-64 record, capturing the American League East crown and the top seed in the league, according to soyreferee.com and capital.tribuna.com.mx.

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How Did the Yankees and Rays Match Up During the Regular Season?

During the 162-game regular season, the two division rivals met 13 times, with the Tampa Bay Rays holding a slight edge by winning seven of those contests, as detailed by soyreferee.com. Capital.tribuna.com.mx noted that the final regular-season meeting between the two clubs took place on September 24, 2026, when the Bronx squad claimed a 6-4 victory. Previously, Yankees and Rays had faced each other only once before in the playoffs during the 2026 ALDS predecessor matchup in the 2020 Division Series, where Tampa Bay eliminated New York in five games before reaching the World Series.

Who Are the Projected Starting Pitchers for Game 1?

The Tampa Bay Rays named right-hander Drew Rasmussen as their Opening Game starter, coming off a regular season where he posted a 16-5 record, a 2.67 earned run average, and a 0.91 WHIP, according to capital.tribuna.com.mx. The New York Yankees had not officially confirmed their Game 1 starter at the time of reporting, though capital.tribuna.com.mx noted that right-hander Gerrit Cole was expected to take the mound.

What Is the Schedule and How Can Fans Watch in Mexico?

Game 1 takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida, where Tampa Bay plays Games 1 and 2 as well as a potential Game 5, while Games 3 and 4 are hosted at Yankee Stadium if necessary. Soyreferee.com listed the start time at 16:30 Central Time in Mexico, while capital.tribuna.com.mx placed the opening pitch at 15:30 CDMX, alongside 18:30 ET in the United States. In Mexico, viewers can watch the broadcast live through ESPN, TUDN, ViX, MLB.TV, and Disney+, according to the combined reporting of soyreferee.com and capital.tribuna.com.mx.