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Tricarico, A. (2026, October 3). Where to watch Yankees vs. Rays ALDS Game 1 for free: Time, livestream. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/03/sports/heres-where-to-watch-yankees-vs-rays-alds-game-1-for-free/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-03 · by Angela Tricarico

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The New York Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of their American League Division Series on October 3 at 6:30 p.m. ET. This matchup can be watched for free through a five-day trial of DIRECTV, which includes FOX as part of its channel lineup. The article provides details on how to stream the games without traditional cable services and lists the starting pitchers for both teams.
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Drew Rasmussen took a no-hitter into the eighth inning before Austin Wells broke it up with a double in Game 1 of the ALDS between the Yankees and Rays. Despite breaking up Rasmussen's bid for a perfect game, Wells was thrown out at third base on the play, ending New York’s best scoring chance in their 1-0 loss. Rasmussen struck out ten batters and limited the Yankees to one hit over eight innings. Giancarlo Stanton made his first appearance since April, striking out as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning. The Rays' Jonathan Aranda homered off Gerrit Cole for the only run of the game. Key Stats: Rasmussen threw 101 pitches with 69 strikes; Yankees scored just one hit after collecting 26 hits against Boston in two games previously. Up Next: Cam Schlittler will start Game 2 for the Yankees. Uncertain Outcomes: Stanton’s return to play was cautiously optimistic, with Aaron Boone noting Baker's effectiveness and difficult pitching style. Wells' base-running mistake highlighted the pressure of high-stakes baseball. The Yankees need to find a way to solve Rasmussen in the series moving forward.

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Yankees vs. Rays ALDS schedule - Game 1: Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m. ET (TBS) - Game 2: Oct. 5, 8 p.m. ET (TBS) - Game 3: Oct. 7, 8 p.m. ET (TBS) - Game 4: Oct. 8, 8 p.m. ET (TBS)* - Game 5: Oct. 10, 8 p.m. ET (TBS)* *if necessary This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and Decider.com.
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🔮 Yankees vs. Rays starting pitchers Gerrit Cole (10-9, 3.61 ERA) will start for the Yankees.
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Where to watch Yankees vs. Rays ALDS Game 1 for free: Time, livestream · assertive framing

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October baseball officially kicks off for the New York Yankees tonight. asserted
baseball → kick → Yankees
Thanks to two nine-run outings by the Yankees, they swept the Red Sox in the Wild Card series to move on to the ALDS. asserted
they → sweep → ALDS
In addition to scoring 18 runs, they held the Red Sox to just two across both. asserted
they → score → both
Now, they’ll meet a familiar face in the ALDS: the Tampa Bay Rays. asserted
they → meet → ALDS
The Yankees’ AL East rival finished the regular season with the best record in the American League and won their division. asserted
rival → finish → division
Watch Yankees vs. Rays for free - When: Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m. ET - Where: Tropicana Field (St. Petersburg, Florida) - How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial) - TV Channel: FOX Yankees captain Aaron Judge was once again left off the official roster as the team enters the second round of playoffs. asserted
team → watch → playoffs
After sustaining a calf injury over two weeks ago, Judge he started a running progression on Tuesday, shortly before Game 1 against the Red Sox, but as of yesterday, he had yet to run the bases. asserted
he → sustain → bases
Here’s how to tune in to the Game 1 of the best-of-five ALDS without cable. asserted
tune → ’ → cable
Yankees vs. Rays start time Game 1 of the Yankees-Rays ALDS is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET today, Oct. 3. asserted
Game → schedule → ET
How to watch Yankees vs. Rays ALDS Game 1 for free If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream Yankees vs. Rays for free. asserted
you → watch → Rays
DIRECTV is our favorite service for trying live TV for free. asserted
DIRECTV → try → TV
Right now, you can take advantage of a five-day free trial before saving $30 on your first month. asserted
you → take → month
We recommend the Choice plan, which includes FOX as part of its 125+ channel options. asserted
which → recommend → options
Yankees vs. Rays starting pitchers Gerrit Cole (10-9, 3.61 ERA) will start for the Yankees. asserted
Cole → start → Yankees
Yankees vs. Rays ALDS schedule - Game 1: Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m. ET (TBS) - Game 2: Oct. 5, 8 p.m. ET (TBS) - Game 3: Oct. 7, 8 p.m. ET (TBS) - Game 4: Oct. 8, 8 p.m. ET (TBS)* - Game 5: Oct. 10, 8 p.m. ET (TBS)* *if necessary This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and Decider.com. asserted
article → write → Shopping
Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on every streaming service. asserted
Angela → keep → service
Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she’s also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. asserted
she → test → shopping
When she’s not writing about (or watching) TV, movies, and sports, she’s also keeping up on the underrated perfume dupes at Bath & Body Works and testing headphones. asserted
she → write → headphones
Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews. asserted
she → join → Reviews
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