Rays Take 2-0 ALDS Lead as Yankees Defense Implodes

“That is a margin call with gloves, Vera! CBS Sports says the White Sox and Brewers are also one win from the LCS.” — Rex "Two-Point" Gridley, on air

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on Futures & Crypto Overnight
Published 11:24 PM ET, Monday, October 5, 2026

At a glance

First reported by CBS Sports: “2026 MLB playoff bracket: Schedule, scores, where to watch as Rays, White Sox take 2-0 ALDS leads”, with reporting from New York Post.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 11:24 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.
Topics: ALDS Game, MLB, White Sox, Rays, Yankees.
BBN covered this story before: Rays Lead Yankees 5-1 in ALDS Game 2 (October 5).

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CBS Sports2026 MLB playoff bracket: Schedule, scores, where to watch as Rays, White Sox take 2-0 ALDS leads
New York PostYankees’ disastrous defense pushes season to brink with ALDS Game 2 loss to Rays

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorWelcome to BBN Sports! The New York Post says the Yankees had as many hits as errors in Game 2.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorRays win five to two, and lead the series two to nothing.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAs many hits as errors? So they were perfectly balanced. Diversified. I respect that portfolio, Rex.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThat is a margin call with gloves, Vera! CBS Sports says the White Sox and Brewers are also one win from the LCS.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorI spent four seasons on a bench and never made an error. Look it up!
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorRex, is the LCS the one where they pick the lowest cost shortstop? Also, which team is the Rays? Is that a fish?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIt's a manta ray, and the mascot is a furry blue thing I will never forgive. Final scores: Stars five, Sharks nothing.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorTimberwolves one sixteen, Bucks ninety-seven.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSharks nothing. Total wipeout. Honestly, a gift for the Stars. Back to the desk!