How to watch Yankees-Rays ALDS game 3 for free tonight

New York Yankees' Ben Rice reacts after teammate Cody Bellinger's fly out to end the top of the fifth inning in Game 2 of an American League Division Series baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)AP Photo/Phelan EbenhackIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Thomas Lagrone | tlagrone@al.comThe New York Yankees play against the Tampa Bay Rays in game 3 of the ALDS tonight. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. CT on TBS. You can watch this playoff game for free online by using the five-day free trial offered by DIRECTV. Alternatively, Sling offers a cheap monthly subscription. The Yankees are trailing 2-0 in this playoff series, so they must win tonight’s game to stay alive. The New York squad has struggled offensively in this series, as the team has only recorded two runs and five hits. New York’s designated hitter Ben Rice will be a key player to watch tonight, as he leads the team with four home runs and eight RBI in the postseason. Notably, Rice hit two home runs last game. The Rays can win the series with a victory tonight, which will require a great performance from their first baseman Jonathan Aranda. He leads the team with three hits in the postseason, and he has recorded a home run in this playoff series. Fans can watch game 3 of the ALDS for free online by using the free trial offered by DIRECTV. If the free trial has been used, Sling offers a cheap monthly subscription. How to watch Braves-Dodgers NLDS game 4 for free todayHow to watch White Sox-Guardians ALDS game 3 for free todayHow to watch Troy-Southern Miss college football game for free tonightHow to watch Padres-Brewers NLDS game 3 for free tonightHow to watch Dodgers-Braves NLDS game 3 for free todayThomas Lagrone is an Alabama native and recent graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's degree in sports communication. Thomas has loved participating in and watching sports...