Yankee killers, local ties and what to know about Rays before ALDS

The Rays are preparing to host the New York Yankees for the start of the 2026 ALDS in St. Petersburg. Key factors include their history as Yankee killers and local connections. Simultaneously, baseball's postseason has progressed into the League Divisional Series. Former New York Mets General Manager Steve Phillips appeared on The Takeout to provide expert analysis and discussion regarding the current state of both the ALDS and the NLDS as the playoffs continue.