Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 68-46, 1st in the AL East. The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.
Things are trending well. The 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Rays Game on August 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | T-Mobile Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Drew Rasmussen (10-5, 2.91 ERA) vs Logan Gilbert (8-6, 3.46 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Apple TV, Apple TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 80°F, Wind 4 mph |
Rays Score & Recap
The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
68 | 46 | .596 | W3 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
64 | 51 | .557 | 4.5 | L1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
63 | 51 | .553 | 5.0 | W8 |
|
Orioles
|
|
56 | 59 | .487 | 12.5 | L1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
54 | 62 | .466 | 15.0 | L1 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | .284 | .932 | 71 | |
| 14 | .285 | .806 | 71 | |
| 15 | .282 | .803 | 66 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.42 | 0.83 | 44.1 | |
| 4-3 | 3.12 | 1.18 | 34.2 | |
| 2-2 | 2.60 | 0.96 | 55.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 6 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Rays are shaking up their roster as they make critical moves to position themselves for the playoff push. Today, they designated reliever Steven Wilson for assignment, a decision that reflects the urgency of optimizing their bullpen after his injury absence. Meanwhile, the legendary Craig Kimbrel has opted for free agency after being DFA'd, leaving behind a legacy as one of the all-time great closers. As Tampa Bay navigates these changes, Tyler Wells made a splash in his debut, showcasing 'nasty stuff' that could bolster their pitching depth amid the chaos of the trade deadline. With a 68-46 record and a recent 4-0 win over the Rockies, the Rays must continue to find ways to keep their momentum moving forward, especially as they look to maintain their grip on the division lead.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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