{"id":1206,"date":"2026-05-24T15:37:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T14:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=1206"},"modified":"2026-05-24T15:37:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T14:37:22","slug":"bronx-alert-the-yankees-have-officially-named-their-starting-pitcher-for-sundays-showdown-against-the-rays-and-the-decision-instantly-adds-another-layer-of-tension-to-a-rivalry-that-never-f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=1206","title":{"rendered":"BRONX ALERT: The Yankees have officially named their starting pitcher for Sunday\u2019s showdown against the Rays, and the decision instantly adds another layer of tension to a rivalry that never feels ordinary. With every game carrying weight in the AL East, New York is handing the ball to a name expected to set the tone \u2014 and Yankees fans know one strong outing can change the entire mood of the weekend."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2269819802-e1777984041745.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2269819802-e1777984041745.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2269819802-e1777984041745.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2269819802-e1777984041745.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Yankees Announce Starting Pitcher for Sunday's Game vs Rays\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>Yankees All-Star inks deal with Tigers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The New York Yankees were set to continue their series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. Inclement weather had other plans. The game was postponed and will be made up on September 22, leaving New York with a quick turnaround heading into Sunday\u2019s series finale.<\/p>\n<p>The Yankees wasted no time announcing who would take the mound.<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Weathers will start Sunday\u2019s game against Tampa Bay, with first pitch scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Weathers Gets the Call for Sunday<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5933103\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270601493.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270601493.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270601493.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270601493.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270601493.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270601493.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270601493.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270601493.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270601493.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270601493.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270601493.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270601493.jpg?resize=254,169 254w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270601493.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270601493.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2270601493.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Yankees Announce Starting Pitcher for Sunday's Game vs Rays\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5933103\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5933103\">GettyRyan Weathers of the New York Yankees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Acquired from the Miami Marlins in January, Weathers has been one of the quiet success stories of New York\u2019s season. The 26-year-old left-hander has posted a 3.58 ERA across nine starts with 61 strikeouts, already surpassing his total number of starts from all of last season in Miami.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday presents another opportunity to strengthen his case for a long-term rotation spot. With Max Fried on the 15-day IL and Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon both working their way back from injury absences, Weathers has stepped into a larger role and delivered consistently.<\/p>\n<p>The question going forward is whether he can hold onto a spot once the rotation is at full strength. Fried, Cole, Rodon, and Cam Schlittler would occupy the top four spots when healthy, leaving Weathers to compete with Will Warren for the fifth. Warren enters the weekend 6-1 with a 3.61 ERA and ranks among the league leaders in wins.<\/p>\n<div id=\"76ab35a9487a63db59ae56d93bdb7413\">\n<blockquote data-dnt=\"true\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Yankees announce that Ryan Weathers will start tomorrow vs. Tampa Bay. (Weather permitting, of course.)<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bryan Hoch \u26be\ufe0f (@BryanHoch) May 23, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Cole\u2019s Return Adds Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6035498\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gerrit-cole-new-york-yankees.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gerrit-cole-new-york-yankees.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gerrit-cole-new-york-yankees.jpg?resize=150,84 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gerrit-cole-new-york-yankees.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gerrit-cole-new-york-yankees.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gerrit-cole-new-york-yankees.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gerrit-cole-new-york-yankees.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gerrit-cole-new-york-yankees.jpg?resize=782,440 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gerrit-cole-new-york-yankees.jpg?resize=780,439 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gerrit-cole-new-york-yankees.jpg?resize=425,239 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gerrit-cole-new-york-yankees.jpg?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gerrit-cole-new-york-yankees.jpg?resize=267,150 267w\" alt=\"Yankees Announce Starting Pitcher for Sunday's Game vs Rays\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6035498\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-6035498\">GettyGerrit Cole of the New York Yankees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Friday\u2019s series opener brought its own significant moment. Cole made his season debut after missing all of 2025 following Tommy John surgery, throwing six shutout innings against the Rays on just 72 pitches. His last major league appearance had come in the 2024 World Series, and Friday\u2019s outing suggested the long wait is over.<\/p>\n<p>The Yankees lost the game 4-2, with the offense continuing to struggle. But Cole\u2019s performance was an encouraging sign for a rotation that has been navigating injuries since opening day.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What It Means for the Yankees<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>New York sits 5.5 games back of Tampa Bay in the AL East after Friday\u2019s defeat. Sunday\u2019s game is an opportunity to avoid dropping the series entirely. Aaron Judge is in the midst of an 11-game RBI drought and the offense has been inconsistent. Weathers keeping the Yankees in the game gives the lineup a chance to find its footing.<\/p>\n<p>A rotation getting healthier is an encouraging development. The offense catching up is the bigger priority right now.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Final Word for the Yankees<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Weathers has earned the ball on Sunday. He has been reliable all season and this is another chance to prove it.<\/p>\n<p>The series with Tampa Bay is not over. The Yankees need a win.<\/p>\n<p>Keith Watkins Keith Watkins is a sports journalist covering the NBA for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Lakers. He previously wrote for FanSided, NBA Analysis Network, and Last Word On Sports. Keith is based in Bangkok, Thailand. 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