The tarp at Steinbrenner Field was rolled out about eight minutes before the 7:35 p.m. scheduled start time between the Yankees and Rays.

Carlos Rodón is on the mound as he looks to build on an impressive start against the Twins last week, where he was the first Yankee to complete seven innings in a game since he did it himself against the Cubs on July 11th.

After 30 minutes of heavy rain and lightning in Tampa on Tuesday, the skies cleared and it looked like the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays’ series opener at Steinbrenner Field wouldn’t be played.

As the New York Yankees gear up to play the Tampa Bay Rays for the first game of a two-game series, they have announced the loss of yet another pitcher to injur

The Yankees got right against the St. Louis Cardinals and now head to Tampa to face the Rays at George Steinbrenner Field.

The series, Tampa Bay’s last of the season with New York, provides an opportunity to make up ground in the race for a playoff spot.

The New York Yankees will not be in the Bronx to start the week, but the familiar surroundings and reception they expect to get in Tampa may make them feel right at home.