New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay 8:07 ET
Yankees over Rays- From what I am reading and hearing from the media is that the Rays and Yankees have a rivalry that is intense as the Red Sox and Yankees. Let me tell you from a New Yorker's view-point and even from a Bostonians eyes that will never happen. Yanks and Sox go back to 1919 and the trading of Babe Ruth and the continuation is on going. Not, to say that the Rays don't get 'up' for any series with the Bronx Bombers, after all they are still 27-time World Series Champions. The Rays have been the best team in baseball from start to finish this season and will start former Cy Young winner Black Snell who started Game 1 against Toronto and allowed no runs in 5.2 innings while striking out nine. Gerrit Cole was 7-3 2.84 ERA in the regular season but had a 4.96 ERA allowing five home runs in three starts against the Rays. There will be one huge difference in Cole's start in Game 1...Gary Sanchez the worst catcher in MLB history will NOT be behind the plate as he was in his three starts against Tampa. Cole's ERA is 3-runs lower when ANYONE but Sanchez is 'catching' (he actually doesn't catch the ball he mostly just retrieves it off the back stop). The fact that New York is such a strong favorite against the MLB team with the best record lends me to laying it. Take the NEW YORK YANKEES!