What is the Tampa Bay Rays record in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Rays are 66-46, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Rays today?

Freddy Peralta (5-9, 4.99 ERA) vs Gabriel Hughes (0-3, 3.33 ERA). First pitch at 08:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Rays game on today?

Today's game airs on Rockies.TV, Rays.TV. First pitch at 08:40 PM EDT.

Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates

August 04, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays were 66-46, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays downed the Colorado Rockies 13-9 at Coors Field.

Rays Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Comfortable territory. A W by 4 last night. The most recent result always counts most. On the other hand, getting outscored by 7 is dragging the score south.

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Rays Game on August 04

Opponent:	Colorado Rockies (45-68)
Location:	Coors Field
First Pitch:	08:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Freddy Peralta (5-9, 4.99 ERA) vs Gabriel Hughes (0-3, 3.33 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Rockies.TV, Rays.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 73°F, Wind 6 mph

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays downed the Colorado Rockies 13-9 at Coors Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	2	4	1	1	0	0	2	1	2	13	15	0
	0	0	1	0	1	0	2	1	4	9	15	2

Highlights

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

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	66	46	.589		W1
Yankees	63	50	.558	3.5	L1
Red Sox	60	51	.541	5.5	W5
Orioles	54	58	.482	12.0	L2
Blue Jays	53	60	.469	13.5	W1

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

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
13 Junior Caminero	32	.283	.930	69
8 Jonathan Aranda	14	.286	.813	67
2 Yandy Díaz	15	.298	.827	64

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
47 Bryan Baker	1-0	1.45	0.85	43.1
60 Garrett Cleavinger	3-3	3.27	1.21	33.0
57 Drew Rasmussen	10-5	2.91	0.93	117.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
14 Chandler Simpson	6 hits, 2 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games
13 Junior Caminero	4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
57 Drew Rasmussen	6.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
47 Bryan Baker	3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games
49 Kevin Kelly	2.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays showcased their offensive firepower in a wild 13-9 victory over the Colorado Rockies, proving that even at Coors Field, they can flex their muscles when it counts. Young catcher Kenny Piper made his big league debut, batting eighth, while the team also welcomed new addition Freddy Peralta, who is set to make his first start for the Rays. Amidst the excitement, the front office made headlines by acquiring catcher Liam Hicks from the Marlins without sacrificing any top prospects, signaling a commitment to not just compete, but to build for the future. With a record of 65-46, this team is proving resilient, but fans will hope the pitching staff can tighten up as they move beyond this high-scoring affair.

Sources

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