The Rays took three of the four series out west, but were swept by the Seattle Mariners for their lone series which meant that they were an even .500 over the 12-game span. Thus, their record is 61-64, 6.5 games back in the Wild Card chase; all three Wild Card teams are currently tied in the standings.

As the New York Yankees gear up to play the Tampa Bay Rays for the first game of a two-game series, they have announced the loss of yet another pitcher to injury. Brent Headrick, a left-handed reliever,

The Yankees got right against the St. Louis Cardinals and now head to Tampa to face the Rays at George Steinbrenner Field.

Fresh off a sweep of the Cardinals, a resurgent Yankees squad is heading to Tampa for a two-game set against the division rival Rays. Tampa Bay has played a game below .500 since dropping three of four against the Yankees at the end of July,