What is the Tampa Bay Rays record in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Rays are 61-43, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Rays today?

Drew Rasmussen (8-5, 3.28 ERA) vs Parker Messick (8-5, 2.68 ERA). First pitch at 12:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Rays game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSN / Peacock, NBCSN / Peacock. First pitch at 12:15 PM EDT.

Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates

July 26, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays were 61-43, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays downed the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 at Tropicana Field.

Rays Daily Vibe Check

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Not much to complain about. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. Add in coming off a win by 3. That energy is baked into the score.

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Rays Game on July 26

Opponent:	Cleveland Guardians (54-52)
Location:	Tropicana Field
First Pitch:	12:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Drew Rasmussen (8-5, 3.28 ERA) vs Parker Messick (8-5, 2.68 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSN / Peacock, NBCSN / Peacock
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays downed the Cleveland Guardians 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	5	0
	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0		3	9	0

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	61	43	.587		W2
Yankees	59	45	.567	2.0	W3
Red Sox	53	50	.515	7.5	L1
Orioles	51	54	.486	10.5	W1
Blue Jays	48	57	.457	13.5	W1

Tampa Bay Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +22 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
13 Junior Caminero	29	.285	.923	63
8 Jonathan Aranda	14	.282	.815	65
2 Yandy Díaz	14	.306	.846	61

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
47 Bryan Baker	1-0	1.60	0.84	39.1
60 Garrett Cleavinger	2-3	3.60	1.30	30.0
49 Kevin Kelly	5-3	2.27	0.88	47.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
40 Nick Fortes	8 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .727 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
47 Bryan Baker	2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to flex their muscles in the AL East, shutting out the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 and extending their winning streak to two games. Nick Martinez dazzled on the mound, helping solidify their grip on first place with the best record in the league. Meanwhile, Yandy Díaz celebrated a milestone with his 1,000th career hit, showcasing the depth of talent in this lineup alongside Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda. As the Trade Deadline approaches, the Rays’ aggressive strategy raises intrigue about potential acquisitions that could bolster this already formidable squad. With their current momentum and a roster filled with talent, the Rays are not just playing for today, they’re gearing up for a strong playoff push.

Sources

DRays Bay

“Two in a row is called a winning streak”: Rays 3, Guardians 0

If there were a regular season game to exemplify how the Rays and the fan base are rolling, I have to say, tonight was it. The 2nd overall pick throwing out the first pitch, Nick Martinez shoving, and the big three of Yandy Diaz, Jonathan Aranda, and Junior Caminero, and Yandy Diaz consecutively getting huge […]

DRays Bay

Game Thread: The Anti-strikeout king gets the call

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Mlbtraderumors

AL East Notes: Bellinger, Suarez, Bassitt, Basallo, Matz

Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger was removed in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Phillies on Saturday with a hamstring injury. He’s set to undergo testing. Bellinger downplayed the issue after the game. “It just feels a little tight,” Bellinger told reporters, relayed by Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. “I really don’t think it’s anything […]

MLB.com

Martinez does it again, Díaz reaches 1,000 career hits as Rays shut out Guardians

ST. PETERSBURG -- With the Rays leading the American League East and owning the AL’s best record, there’s been a lot of talk about what kind of impactful acquisitions their aggressive approach to the Trade Deadline may yield over the next nine days. They’ll have a hard time making a

MLB.com

No. 2 pick Emerson ready to join Rays: 'I've been dying to get there'

ST. PETERSBURG -- It’s been a crazy couple weeks for Grady Emerson. Two weeks ago, he was sitting inside Marty B’s restaurant in Bartonville, Texas, when he heard his name called by the Rays as the No. 2 overall pick in the MLB Draft. He got a FaceTime call that

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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