The Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Mets are two Major League Baseball (MLB) teams located on opposite sides of the country. The Rays, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, compete in the American League (AL) East division, known for their innovative approach to team building and analytics. The Mets, hailing from Queens, New York, are a National League (NL) East team with a history of passionate fans and dramatic moments. While they rarely play each other outside of interleague play, both teams have experienced periods of success and are striving to reach the World Series.
