The New York Yankees (15-7) will host the Oakland Athletics (8-14), Monday at 1:05 PM ET, in the opener of a four-game series.
The Athletics are an underdog (+195 moneyline odds) when they take the field at the Yankees (-242). The Yankees will give the ball to Carlos Rodon (1-1) versus the Athletics and JP Sears (1-1).
The Yankees won their most recent game against the Rays yesterday by a 5-4 score. Alex Verdugo went 3-for-4 with two RBI to lead them offensively. Luis Gil picked up the win on the strength of 5 2/3 innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out nine.