As the Tampa Bay Rays play out the remainder of the 2025 campaign, there are conflicting feelings regarding the present and future of the franchise. The present is filled with disappointment about potentially missing the playoffs for the second straight season.

The Cardinals lost its past outing 6-2 to the Marlins, but won the series to snap a five-game losing streak ahead of this matchup. The Rays are coming off being swept by the Yankees in two-games and a loss to the Giants for three consecutive losses.

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Aaron Judge appears to be finding his groove after returning from the IL, and we’re backing the Yankees’ captain to go deep again in the series opener against Boston.

Outfielder Drew Gilbert joins “Giants Postgame Live” after San Francisco’s 7-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday at Oracle Park.Drew Gilbert details meaning of first MLB homer, Giants' 7-1 win aga

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge, who has exclusively been a designated hitter since returning to the lineup after suffering a flexor strain in his right elbow, will not play in the outfield for his team's road series at the Tampa Bay Rays this week.