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The Tampa Bay Rays are 0-0, 4th in the AL East. The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday. Today they play the St. Louis Cardinals at 04:15 PM EDT on Cardinals.TV, Rays.TV.

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Opening Day 2026
The Season Starts Now

Welcome to your daily Rays digest. Each day you'll get the vibe check, game recaps, standings, achievements, and news. Today, it all begins.

Rays Game Today

Opponent:St. Louis Cardinals (0-0)
Location:Busch Stadium
First Pitch:04:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Drew Rasmussen (TBD) vs Matthew Liberatore (TBD)
TV Broadcast:Cardinals.TV, Rays.TV
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 48°F, Wind 6 mph

Rays Score & Recap

The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Yankees
101.000 W1
Blue Jays
00.0000.5
Orioles
00.0000.5
Rays
00.0000.5
Red Sox
00.0000.5

Tampa Bay Rays are 0-0 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.

Rays News

The Rays are gearing up for the 2026 season with a finalized 26-man roster, but injuries are already complicating things, as six players, including Steven Wilson, will start on the injured list. With Opening Day looming, Shane McClanahan's recent scare,a line drive hitting him during a live BP session,has fans holding their breath. Despite these challenges, the team is ready to face Matthew Liberatore, showcasing a lineup that still has potential firepower. Adding to the mix, the Rays made a trade for minor league infielder Cooper Bowman to bolster infield depth, proving they are not sitting idle in the face of adversity. As predictions and bold takes circulate in anticipation of tomorrow's opener, the Rays look to kick off the season strong despite being stuck in neutral.

Sources
Rays finalize 26-man roster for 2026 season
DRays Bay · 22h ago
Rays finalize 26-man roster for 2026 season
The Tampa Bay Rays have officially finalized the 26-man roster for the 2026 season, including six players to the injured list. Here is your 2026 Rays for Opening Day: LEFT-HANDED PITCHERS (4): Garrett Cleavinger, Steven Matz, Shane McClanahan, Ian Seymour RIGHT-HANDED PITCHERS (9): Bryan Baker, Joe Boyle, Mason Englert, Yoendrys Gómez, Griffin Jax, Kevin Kelly, Nick Martinez, […]
Rays 2026 Hot Takes Roundtable
DRays Bay · Yesterday
Rays 2026 Hot Takes Roundtable
Opening Day is here tomorrow and the bold predictions are flying in the Slack chat, so I’ve pulled together the hottest takes from masthead. Some are reasonable. Some are absolutely nuclear. All of them are compelling. Let’s get into it with Daniel, who set things off: Daniel Vonderwalde Ian Malinowski Danny Russell Jason Collette Darby […]
Rays Add Cam Booser To 40-Man Roster
Mlbtraderumors · 23h ago
Rays Add Cam Booser To 40-Man Roster
The Rays added lefty reliever Cam Booser to their 40-man roster, the team announced. He will not break camp, as the club optioned him to Triple-A Durham. Tampa Bay placed righty reliever Steven Wilson on the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster. He’s dealing with lumbar disc inflammation and will be […]
The most desirable Opening Day lineup against former Rays' prospect Liberatore
Rayscoloredglasses · Yesterday
The most desirable Opening Day lineup against former Rays' prospect Liberatore
The Rays’ Opening Day lineup will look much different than it was originally supposed to due to injury, but they can still put together a solid batting order for day one against Matthew Liberatore.
Rays trade for minor league infielder immediately after Gavin Lux's injury
Rayscoloredglasses · Yesterday
Rays trade for minor league infielder immediately after Gavin Lux's injury
Rays complete trade with Athletics to acquire Cooper Bowman for infield depth.
McClanahan survives scare during final live BP session
MLB.com · 18h ago
McClanahan survives scare during final live BP session
ST. LOUIS -- Shane McClanahan was nearing the end of his second and final simulated inning Wednesday afternoon at Busch Stadium, the final step in his journey back to the Rays’ rotation, when Ben Williamson stung a line drive straight up the middle. The ball caromed off McClanahan’s backside, and

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Rays Upcoming Schedule

DateOpponentTime
Sat 03/28
@ St. Louis Cardinals
2:15 PM
Sun 03/29
@ St. Louis Cardinals
2:15 PM
Mon 03/30
@ Milwaukee Brewers
7:40 PM

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