Yankees vs Rays Picks and Prediction – 4/17/2025

The New York Yankees are heading to George M. Steinbrenner Field on Thursday, where they will kick off their series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Get the rest of our free MLB picks here! The Yankees are the number one team in the AL East, putting together a record of 10-7. New York has won two straight games, most recently defeating the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Tuesday. Will Warren will be the Yankees starting pitcher on Thursday, he’s posted a 5.14 ERA through 14 innings of play. New York is averaging 6.1 runs a game, while their bullpen is giving up 4.7 runs a game.

The Rays come into this series with an 8-9 record which places them fourth in the AL East. Tampa Bay has now lost 6 of their last 10 games, as they are coming off a 7-4 loss against the Boston Red Sox. Ryan Pepiot allowed 9 hits and 6 runs through his six innings on the mound in this game. Taj Bradley will be Tampa Bay’s starting pitcher on Wednesday, he’s sitting with a 3.71 ERA to go along with his 2-0 record. The Rays are scoring 4.8 runs per game, while batting .272 at the plate.

The Yankees are on the hunt for their third straight win on Thursday, while the Rays hope to bounce back after a shaky series against Boston. Expect the Yankees to take this one, as they remain the hottest hitting team in baseball. Final score prediction, New York wins 5-2.