What is the Tampa Bay Rays record in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Rays are 26-13, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Rays today?

Drew Rasmussen (2-1, 2.95 ERA) vs Kevin Gausman (2-2, 3.09 ERA). First pitch at 07:07 PM EDT.

What channel is the Rays game on today?

Today's game airs on SN1, Rays.TV. First pitch at 07:07 PM EDT.

Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates

May 11, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays were 26-13, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 at Fenway Park.

Rays Daily Vibe Check

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The data is clear. Just took over first place in the division. And 5-1 over the last 7. That record does the talking.

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Rays Game on May 11

Opponent:	Toronto Blue Jays (18-22)
Location:	Rogers Centre
First Pitch:	07:07 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Drew Rasmussen (2-1, 2.95 ERA) vs Kevin Gausman (2-2, 3.09 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SN1, Rays.TV
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 62°F, Wind 7 mph

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 at Fenway Park.

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

Highlights

Junior Caminero went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	26	13	.667		W1
Yankees	26	15	.634	1.0	L3
Blue Jays	18	22	.450	8.5	L1
Orioles	18	23	.439	9.0	W1
Red Sox	17	23	.425	9.5	L1

Tampa Bay Rays are 5-1-1T in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
8 Jonathan Aranda	7	.268	.827	29
13 Junior Caminero	11	.252	.836	19
2 Yandy Díaz	5	.314	.858	23

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
18 Shane McClanahan	4-2	2.60	1.07	34.2
28 Nick Martinez	4-1	1.70	1.05	47.2
57 Drew Rasmussen	2-1	2.95	0.93	36.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
13 Junior Caminero	3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games
40 Nick Fortes	4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
57 Drew Rasmussen	6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
43 Hunter Bigge	5.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games
47 Bryan Baker	2 SV, 2.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Rays News

Nick Martinez continued to validate the Rays' decision to sign him with a stellar performance against the Red Sox, further solidifying the team's grip on first place in the AL East with their impressive 25-13 record. Martinez's dominant showing is part of a broader trend, as the Rays have gone 5-1 over the last week, boasting an incredible +11 run differential. The Tampa Bay pitching staff has been on fire, allowing just 1.6 runs per game during this stretch. Meanwhile, the Red Sox faced some adversity when Willson Contreras took a 94 mph pitch to the hand, leaving his status uncertain. As the Rays prepare to face Boston once again, fans should be excited to see if their hot streak can continue and if players like Yandy Díaz (.316) can keep the momentum rolling.

Sources

MLB.com

Martinez, Rays continue dominant stretch with gem vs. AL East rivals

BOSTON -- Signing Nick Martinez to a one-year deal worth $13 million has proven to be a bargain for the Rays. Before Sunday’s game against the Red Sox, the right-hander credited the Rays for the best start of his career. Martinez is willing to talk all day about what Tampa

Mlbtraderumors

AL East Notes: Contreras, Suarez, Barger, Rogers, Cole

X-rays were negative on Willson Contreras‘ right hand after the Red Sox first baseman was hit by a 94mph pitch from Nick Martinez. The bruised hand forced Contreras out of the game after the first inning, and Sox interim manager Chad Tracy told reporters (including the Boston Globe’s Tim Healey) that it isn’t yet known […]

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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