What is the Tampa Bay Rays record in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Rays are 50-33, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Rays today?

Ian Seymour (4-1, 4.32 ERA) vs Stephen Kolek (4-2, 4.15 ERA). First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Rays game on today?

Today's game airs on Rays.TV, Royals.TV. First pitch at 07:40 PM EDT.

Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates

July 02, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays were 50-33, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the Kansas City Royals 4-0 at Kauffman Stadium.

Rays Daily Vibe Check

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On Fire

taking over first place

Can't argue with this. Climbed to the top of the division. Also helping: 7-0 lately. Steady, productive baseball.

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Rays Game on July 02

Opponent:	Kansas City Royals (35-52)
Location:	Kauffman Stadium
First Pitch:	07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Ian Seymour (4-1, 4.32 ERA) vs Stephen Kolek (4-2, 4.15 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Rays.TV, Royals.TV

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the Kansas City Royals 4-0 at Kauffman Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	4	11	2
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0

Highlights

Taylor Walls went 3-4.
Junior Caminero went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Cedric Mullins went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	50	33	.602		W7
Yankees	48	38	.558	3.5	L7
Blue Jays	41	46	.471	11.0	W1
Orioles	40	48	.455	12.5	W1
Red Sox	37	48	.435	14.0	L2

Tampa Bay Rays are 7-0 in their last 7 games, with a +34 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
13 Junior Caminero	24	.293	.944	54
8 Jonathan Aranda	13	.294	.869	58
2 Yandy Díaz	12	.329	.913	53

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
47 Bryan Baker	1-0	1.95	0.87	32.1
57 Drew Rasmussen	7-4	2.45	0.87	92.0
18 Shane McClanahan	7-5	3.05	1.17	79.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
31 Cedric Mullins	4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games
8 Jonathan Aranda	4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
13 Junior Caminero	6 hits, 3 HR, 7 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
6 Taylor Walls	4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
57 Drew Rasmussen	7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to assert their dominance, rolling to a 10-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals last night and poised to take the series with Shane McClanahan on the mound. With McClanahan facing Royals starter Seth Lugo, who was shelled for seven runs last week, the Rays are looking to capitalize on their recent hot streak, boasting a 6-1 record over the last week and a stunning +23 run differential. Junior Caminero is the star of the show, tying a franchise mark that has fans buzzing, proving he’s not just a prospect but a force in the lineup. As the Rays sit atop the division at 49-33, the momentum is palpable, and they’re not just playing for wins but also shaping their narrative as serious contenders this season.

Sources

DRays Bay

The Rays Keep Rolling: Rays 4, Royals 0

It’s the middle game of a three-game series in Kansas City, with the Rays looking to secure the series win after last night’s 10-4 win over the Royals. Shane McClanahan takes the mound tonight against Seth Lugo, who allowed seven runs to the Rays last week inside of Tropicana Field. Jonathan Aranda singled with one […]

DRays Bay

Game Thread: A well-rested Shane is better than a tired one!

Go Rays!

MLB.com

Rays 'running out of words' to describe Caminero after tying franchise mark

KANSAS CITY -- Jonathan Aranda had barely gotten situated at first base after a first-inning single off Royals starter Seth Lugo, and all of a sudden the ball was flying off Junior Caminero’s bat, bound for the seats beyond the visitors’ bullpen at Kauffman Stadium.

MLB.com

Team-by-team breakdown of every player headed to Futures Game

The best prospect showcase of the year is just 11 days away. Fifty of the most talented players in the Minor Leagues will square off in the 27th annual Futures Game presented by Nike, scheduled for noon ET at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park on July 12, part of All-Star Week.

Mlbtraderumors

Royals Select Jose Cuas

The Royals announced a handful of roster moves ahead of their game tonight against the Rays. Right-handers Jose Cuas and Randy Dobnak are joining the team in place of fellow righties Eric Cerantola and Connor Seabold. Cerantola has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha, while Seabold has been placed on the 15-day injured list. Dobnak was […]

Yahoo Sports

Royals get blanked by Rays

The offense had an off night, and the Royals lost yet again.

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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