Yankees vs. Rays prediction, odds: 2026 MLB picks for Friday, May 22 by proven model as Gerrit Cole returns

CBS Sports — May 22, 20:40 PM

SportsLine's model simulated Tampa Bay Rays vs.

New York Yankees 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Friday's matchup as Yankees ace Gerrit Cole makes his return after Tommy John surgery

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