What is the Tampa Bay Rays record in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Rays are 27-13, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Rays today?

Shane McClanahan (4-2, 2.60 ERA) vs Patrick Corbin (1-1, 3.60 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 12, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays were 27-13, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays downed the Toronto Blue Jays 8-5 at Rogers Centre.

Rays Daily Vibe Check

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On Fire

taking over first place

This is what a hot stretch looks like. Climbed to the top of the division. Also helping: 5 of the last 7 in the win column.

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Rays Game on May 12

Opponent:	Toronto Blue Jays (18-23)
Location:	Rogers Centre
First Pitch:	07:07 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Shane McClanahan (4-2, 2.60 ERA) vs Patrick Corbin (1-1, 3.60 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SN1, Rays.TV
Forecast:	🌤️ Mostly sunny, 52°F, Wind 2 mph

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays downed the Toronto Blue Jays 8-5 at Rogers Centre.

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

Highlights

Richie Palacios went 3-4 with 3 RBI.
Chandler Simpson went 3-5.
Jonathan Aranda went 2-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	27	13	.675		W2
Yankees	26	16	.619	2.0	L4
Orioles	19	23	.452	9.0	W2
Blue Jays	18	23	.439	9.5	L2
Red Sox	17	23	.425	10.0	L1

Tampa Bay Rays are 5-1-1T in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
8 Jonathan Aranda	8	.277	.858	32
13 Junior Caminero	11	.252	.831	19
2 Yandy Díaz	5	.303	.830	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	3-1	3.16	0.91	42.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
8 Jonathan Aranda	4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
40 Nick Fortes	4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games
1 Richie Palacios	3 hits, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
47 Bryan Baker	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
43 Hunter Bigge	4.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays are on fire, boasting an impressive 26-13 record and sitting atop the AL East after a decisive win over the Boston Red Sox. This team isn't just winning, they're doing it by mastering the small details, as exemplified by Chandler Simpson, who continues to play a pivotal role in their success. With a remarkable 9-1 record against division rivals, the Rays are clearly not just a flash in the pan but a legitimate threat, especially with their strong pitching showing a 1.6 runs allowed per game over the last week. As they gear up to take on the Toronto Blue Jays, the Rays' combination of hustle and skill suggests they're poised to extend their winning streak and solidify their place as the team to beat in the American League.

Sources

DRays Bay

All the small things: Rays 8, Andrés Giménez 5

Baseball, especially the Rays brand of baseball, relies on doing all the little things well. Baseball is also a very luck dependent sport. But, doing the little things can help manufacture some luck. Perhaps no player exemplifies that more than Chandler Simpson. Simpson got things started right away, with a comebacker to Gausman, who was […]

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Game Thread: North of the Border

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Podcast: Rays keep winning to open big week in AL East

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Rays Upcoming Schedule

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

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