Tampa Bay at Toronto

This is a big series with both teams in striking distance of the struggling NY Yankees. They are also battling for a wild-card position. Tampa Bay enters with just a half-game lead over Toronto. Tampa Bay lost their final 2 games in New York allowing 10 runs in each, the bullpen is depleted, and the team's overall state of mind might be down some. The Rays are down to having to start Cooper Criswell who had 1 major league start for the Angels last year. It did not go well as he left the game after just an inning and a third and an ERA of 20.25. The Rays bullpen has been overworked, and it looks like they will be vulnerable. Make the play on Toronto.