What is the Tampa Bay Rays record in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Rays are 52-35, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Rays today?

Griffin Jax (4-5, 3.45 ERA) vs Cam Schlittler (8-5, 2.08 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Rays game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, Rays.TV. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates

July 06, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays were 52-35, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were outplayed by the Houston Astros 0-2 at Daikin Park.

Rays Daily Vibe Check

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a hot week

On the right side of things. 5-2 lately. Steady, productive baseball. Add in pitching at 2.9 RA/G. That's keeping the score warm.

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Rays Game on July 06

Opponent:	New York Yankees (49-40)
Location:	Tropicana Field
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Griffin Jax (4-5, 3.45 ERA) vs Cam Schlittler (8-5, 2.08 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, Rays.TV

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were outplayed by the Houston Astros 0-2 at Daikin Park.

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

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	52	35	.598		L2
Yankees	49	40	.551	4.0	L2
Blue Jays	42	48	.467	11.5	L2
Orioles	42	49	.462	12.0	L1
Red Sox	40	48	.455	12.5	W3

Tampa Bay Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
13 Junior Caminero	26	.288	.939	56
8 Jonathan Aranda	13	.287	.840	58
2 Yandy Díaz	12	.321	.893	53

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
47 Bryan Baker	1-0	1.83	0.82	34.1
57 Drew Rasmussen	7-4	2.78	0.90	97.0
18 Shane McClanahan	7-5	3.05	1.17	79.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
14 Chandler Simpson	6 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games
13 Junior Caminero	3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
61 Ian Seymour	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
47 Bryan Baker	3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays' offensive woes culminated in a disheartening 0-2 loss to the Houston Astros, snapping their nine-game homer streak and highlighting missed opportunities throughout the game. Despite maintaining the best record in the American League at 52-34, the Rays now find themselves in a two-game skid, leaving fans wondering if the potent bats of Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz can reignite the lineup after this shutout. On a brighter note, four Rays, including Bryan Baker and Drew Rasmussen, were honored with All-Star selections for the 2026 game, reflecting the team's depth and talent. As Mason Englert continues to contribute on the mound, this club must shake off the recent defeats and focus on regaining momentum in their upcoming matchups.

Sources

DRays Bay

Two Errors, Two Homers, Too Many Missed Chances: Rays 0, Astros 2

The Tampa Bay Rays came into Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros riding a nine-game homer streak. That streak came to an end on a day of a shutout loss, when the lucky breaks did not go the Rays’ way. Houston wasted no time accepting two unexpected gifts in the bottom of the first. Ben […]

DRays Bay

Four Rays named to 2026 All-Star Game

Right-handed pitcher Bryan Baker, infielder Junior Caminero, designated hitter Yandy Díaz, and right-handed pitcher Drew Rasmussen have been named American League (AL) All-Stars and will represent the Tampa Bay Rays at the 2026 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, July 14. This marks the fifth time the Rays […]

MLB.com

Englert embraces 'dirty' work for Rays in key 9-K outing

HOUSTON -- Mason Englert’s 2026 campaign has been full of movement. The 26-year-old righty has rotated between a Tampa Bay and Triple-A Durham uniform a couple of times -- and had a short stint on the injured list -- after making the Rays' Opening Day roster.

ESPN

Chisholm (toe) exits Yankees' game in 5th inning

Jazz Chisholm Jr. exited the New York Yankees' 6-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins because of right big toe discomfort Sunday, another in a list of concerns riddling a club that has lost nine of 10 games and fallen four games behind first-place Tampa Bay.

Rotowire

Josh Hader: Collects ninth save

Hader earned the save Sunday against the Rays, striking out two and walking one in a scoreless ninth inning. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Yahoo Sports

Walker, Paredes HRs Back Lambert & Co in 2-0 Shutout of Rays

Tampa Bay came to Daikin Park with the best record in the American League, winners of 8 straight games. They will leave Daikin Park still with the best record in the AL, but on a 2 game skid. Peter Lambert (W, 7-5) went 5.2 IP scoreless, backed by Steven Okert, Bryan King and Josh Hader […]

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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