Who is pitching for the Rays today?

Nick Martinez (15-5, 2.94 ERA) vs Zack Wheeler (13-5, 3.06 ERA). First pitch at 03:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Rays game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSP, Rays.TV. First pitch at 03:05 PM EDT.

Tampa Bay Rays Daily Update
September 27, 2026

Q: What is the Tampa Bay Rays record in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Rays are 98-63, 1st in the AL East.

The Tampa Bay Rays are 98-63, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays creamed the Philadelphia Phillies 12-1 at Citizens Bank Park. Today they play the Philadelphia Phillies at 03:05 PM EDT on NBCSP, Rays.TV.

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last night's win

14-Day Trend

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The trend line looks fine. Last night's 11-run victory is the freshest data point. Add in the pitching staff at 2.9 RA/G is a stabilizing force.

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Rays Game Today

Opponent:	Philadelphia Phillies (87-74)
Location:	Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:	03:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Nick Martinez (15-5, 2.94 ERA) vs Zack Wheeler (13-5, 3.06 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSP, Rays.TV
Forecast:	🌦️ Light drizzle, 59°F, Wind 10 mph

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays creamed the Philadelphia Phillies 12-1 at Citizens Bank Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	3	0	0	0	4	3	0	0	2	12	17	1
	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	7	1

Highlights

Richie Palacios went 2-4 with 4 RBI.
Yandy Díaz went 3-4.
Victor Mesa Jr. went 4-5 with 2 RBI.
Junior Caminero went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Cedric Mullins went 1-5 with 2 RBI.

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	98	63	.609		W2
Yankees	93	68	.578	5.0	W1
Red Sox	87	74	.540	11.0	W2
Orioles	79	82	.491	19.0	L1
Blue Jays	78	83	.484	20.0	L1

Tampa Bay Rays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.

Postseason Picture

Rays are 98–63, leading the AL East by 5 games over the Yankees.

Division Magic Number: Clinched

AL Division Leaders

Rays 98–63

Guardians 85–76

Astros 80–81

Wild Cards

Yankees 93–68

Red Sox 87–74

White Sox 83–78

Next in Line

Rangers 80–81 (- GB)

Orioles 79–82 (19.0 GB)

Blue Jays 78–83 (20.0 GB)

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
13 Junior Caminero	42	.277	.887	101
8 Jonathan Aranda	22	.273	.790	92
2 Yandy Díaz	22	.293	.805	85

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
47 Bryan Baker	4-2	1.44	0.91	62.1
62 Cam Booser	1-0	1.98	0.76	41.0
57 Drew Rasmussen	16-5	2.67	0.91	172.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
13 Junior Caminero	5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
1 Richie Palacios	4 hits, 4 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
6 Taylor Walls	5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
25 Victor Mesa Jr.	5 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
2 Yandy Díaz	5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
57 Drew Rasmussen	6.2 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to flex their muscle as they clinch the top spot in the American League, securing a 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, thanks to Jonny DeLuca's timely hitting against lefty Christopher Sanchez. With Junior Caminero hitting personal milestones of 40 home runs and 100 RBIs, the Rays are not just coasting to the postseason but looking to establish dominance. Meanwhile, Griffin Jax's lower back contusion from a 104 mph liner raises some eyebrows, but he remains optimistic about his postseason readiness. As the team gears up for October, their dominant pitching, allowing just 2.9 runs per game over the last week, remains a bedrock strength, even as the offense struggles to keep pace with only 3.0 runs per game. The Rays are setting the stage for a postseason run, and fans couldn't be more excited.

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DRays Bay · Yesterday

Fortydelphia: Rays 2, Phillies 0

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MLB.com · 15h ago

Caminero (again) meets goals of 40 HRs, 100 RBIs; 162 starts is next

PHILADELPHIA -- Junior Caminero has put up a lot of big, impressive numbers as the best player on the American League’s best team. There are three that mean a lot to him: 40, 100 and 162.

MLB.com · 15h ago

Jax expects to be ready for postseason after taking 104 mph liner off back

PHILADELPHIA – Rays starter Griffin Jax exited Saturday night’s 12-1 win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park after taking a 104 mph comebacker off his lower back in the third inning. Jax sustained only a lower back contusion, and he does not expect the injury to affect his postseason

ESPN · 12h ago

Phillies turn to Wheeler on final day as Nola move backfires vs. Rays

Through all the final-week hardships for the Phillies -- a 4-game losing streak, a catcher in an 0-for-34 funk, a punchless offense, a desperate gamble on Aaron Nola -- they are taking solace in one certainty about the final game -- win and they're in.

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