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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 22: Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on after a pitching change during the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on May 22, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
On Saturday afternoon, the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays were supposed to play the second game of their series (in the Bronx).
The Yankees lost the first game by a score of 4-2 (on Friday).
However, Saturday’s game has now been canceled (and rescheduled for a later date).
The Yankees wrote (via X): “Today’s game has been rescheduled due to the forecast of sustained inclement weather and will be made up as the first game of a split-admission doubleheader on Tuesday, September 22 at 1:05 PM.”
Today’s game has been rescheduled due to the forecast of sustained inclement weather and will be made up as the first game of a split-admission doubleheader on Tuesday, September 22 at 1:05 PM.
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Social Media Reacts
GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on after striking out during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on May 22, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Here’s what people were saying about the news on social media:
Gary Phillips: “With the weather also looking bad tomorrow, the #Yankees moved today’s game to September 22”
@mdestefano14: “Division race gonna be a nightmare holyyyy”
@TheRaysin: “Yankees had to break out the weather machines because they’re so scared of the Rays 😭😭😭”
@TJenkinsTampa: “Wouldn’t happen if they had a dome like a real franchise.”
@ncostanzo24: “Honestly good maybe the team will look different by the time they play this one”
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar