What is the Tampa Bay Rays record in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Rays are 54-36, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Rays today?

Drew Rasmussen (7-4, 2.78 ERA) vs TBD (TBD). First pitch at 01:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Rays game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, Rays.TV. First pitch at 01:10 PM EDT.

Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates

July 09, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays were 54-36, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the New York Yankees 3-0 at Tropicana Field.

Rays Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

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Rays Game on July 09

Opponent:	New York Yankees (50-42)
Location:	Tropicana Field
First Pitch:	01:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Drew Rasmussen (7-4, 2.78 ERA) vs TBD (TBD)
TV Broadcast:	YES, Rays.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 2 mph

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the New York Yankees 3-0 at Tropicana Field.

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

Highlights

Jonathan Aranda went 2-3 with 3 RBI.
Yandy Díaz went 4-4.

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	54	36	.600		W2
Yankees	50	42	.543	5.0	L2
Blue Jays	44	49	.473	11.5	W2
Red Sox	42	48	.467	12.0	W5
Orioles	42	51	.452	13.5	L3

Tampa Bay Rays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
13 Junior Caminero	26	.278	.907	56
8 Jonathan Aranda	13	.284	.832	61
2 Yandy Díaz	13	.327	.909	55

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
47 Bryan Baker	1-0	1.73	0.83	36.1
57 Drew Rasmussen	7-4	2.78	0.90	97.0
18 Shane McClanahan	8-5	2.83	1.13	86.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
1 Richie Palacios	4 hits, 2 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games
2 Yandy Díaz	6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
47 Bryan Baker	3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games
61 Ian Seymour	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Rays News

Shane McClanahan was the ace the Rays needed, blanking the Yankees in a masterful start that showcased his potential as he aims to elevate his game even further. In the 3-0 victory, Yandy Díaz put on a hitting clinic with a perfect 4-for-4 night, setting the table for a strong offensive showing while the pitching staff combined for yet another dominant performance. With 34 strikeouts in just two games, the Yankees’ struggles continue, highlighting the Rays’ prowess on the mound. As they hold a solid 53-36 record and remain on top of the division, the excitement grows around the team's proposed new ballpark, promising a bright future for Tampa Bay baseball. With a winning atmosphere at Tropicana Field, it’s clear the Rays are not just contending, but thriving.

Sources

DRays Bay

Shane Dealt, Yandy Set the Table, Aranda Delivered: Rays 3, Yankees 0

It takes a lot to overshadow a 4-for-4 night from Yandy Díaz. Eleven strikeouts, zero walks, and another dominant performance from the Rays’ pitching staff did just that in Wednesday’s 3-0 win over the Yankees. This time it was Shane McClanahan setting the tone, followed seamlessly by Cole Sulser and Bryan Baker, as the Rays […]

DRays Bay

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MLB.com

McClanahan holds Yankees scoreless in his longest start since 2023

ST. PETERSBURG -- There is a phrase Shane McClanahan occasionally repeats when discussing his lofty expectations, one he brought up again Tuesday afternoon in the Rays clubhouse while discussing the high standard he sets for himself. “If I’m here,” McClanahan said, “why not find out how good I can be?”

MLB.com

Rays reveal first interior renderings of proposed ballpark in Tampa

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays released five renderings of the interior of their proposed ballpark in Tampa on Wednesday night, giving fans a first glimpse inside the club’s “Forever Home.” Rays chief executive officer Ken Babby unveiled the images during the fifth inning of the Rays.TV broadcast of Tampa Bay’s

CBS Sports

Yankees set franchise record for strikeouts as ugly slump continues

Yankees hitters struck out 34 times in a two-game span to open a series against the AL East rival Rays

Justbaseball

Five Reasons Why the Red Sox Can Still Make a Playoff Push

The 2026 Boston Red Sox have been quite a surprise across baseball, and not for the better. While they are 9-2 in their last 11 games, the team still finds itself near the bottom of the AL East standings with a 41-48 record, 12 games back of the first-place Tampa Bay Rays and four games […] The post Five Reasons Why the Red Sox Can Still Make a Playoff Push appeared first on Just Baseball.

Rays Upcoming Schedule

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

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