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Yankees News: Drew Rasmussen and Rays take Round 1

Newsday: The Yankees dropped Game 1 against the Rays on Saturday night. The story of the game was Tampa Bay starter Drew Rasmussen, who completely shut down the Yankees, taking a no-hitter into the eighth inning. The Athletic | Chris…

By Matt Ferenchick · Pinstripe Alley

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 9:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Drew Rasmussen led the Rays to a Game 1 ALDS victory by shutting out the Yankees.
Rasmussen carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning against New York.
Gerrit Cole took the loss for the Yankees, allowing one run across five innings.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday night. Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen dominated the Yankees, carrying a no-hitter into the eighth inning. New York started Gerrit Cole, who allowed one run over five innings as the Yankees were shut out.

Beyond Game 1, pitching coach Matt Blake's contract is set to expire after the 2026 season, though the Yankees reportedly hope to retain him. Additionally, reports indicate Baltimore would have traded Adley Rutschman to New York at the deadline, but the Yankees refused to part with prospect Yostin Pena.

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