The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays are playing a two-game series this week at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla.

Yankees lineup plans for 2026 already shifting with Ben Rice’s breakout originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Remember when everyone was worried about Ben Rice’s role once Giancarlo Stanton came off the injured list? Seems like ages ago, because right now, Rice is critical to the Yankees' lineup.

Ben Rice homered and tied a career high with seven RBIs, Aaron Judge also went deep in his first multi-hit game since the All-Star break and the New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 12-8 on S