Why Yankees Rays Is the Most Frustrating Rivalry in Baseball
Why Yankees Rays Is the Most Frustrating Rivalry in Baseball  
Podcast: Evan & Tiki
Published On: Tue Jul 07 2026
Description: The Yankees are chasing Tampa Bay, but does a rivalry with the Rays generate any real emotion? Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber debate why the matchup lacks the atmosphere, history and intensity of the Yankees battles with Boston, Baltimore and Toronto. The conversation also examines whether the Yankees should replace Austin Wells, how Anthony Volpe should be used and why one misleading statistic fails to tell the full story. Plus, the Mets face questions about Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso and David Stearns, while the Knicks weigh the value of Mitchell Robinson and the future dominance of Victor Wembanyama.