What is the Tampa Bay Rays record in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Rays are 88-59, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Rays today?

Ian Seymour (9-6, 4.33 ERA) vs Peter Lambert (8-8, 3.67 ERA). First pitch at 06:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Rays game on today?

Today's game airs on Space City Home Network, Rays.TV. First pitch at 06:10 PM EDT.

Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates

September 12, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays were 88-59, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays bested the Houston Astros 3-1 at Tropicana Field.

Rays Daily Vibe Check

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Warm

a hot week

Steady as she goes. Going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. Plus, they're +13 in run differential. The gap is meaningful.

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Rays Game on September 12

Opponent:	Houston Astros (75-73)
Location:	Tropicana Field
First Pitch:	06:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Ian Seymour (9-6, 4.33 ERA) vs Peter Lambert (8-8, 3.67 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Space City Home Network, Rays.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays bested the Houston Astros 3-1 at Tropicana Field.

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

Highlights

Junior Caminero went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	88	59	.599		W1
Yankees	85	62	.578	3.0	W4
Red Sox	80	68	.541	8.5	L3
Blue Jays	73	75	.493	15.5	L2
Orioles	72	76	.486	16.5	W2

Tampa Bay Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
13 Junior Caminero	40	.279	.899	95
2 Yandy Díaz	22	.303	.835	80
8 Jonathan Aranda	19	.276	.786	86

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
47 Bryan Baker	2-2	1.58	0.91	57.0
62 Cam Booser	1-0	2.27	0.84	35.2
68 Tyler Wells	4-2	2.41	0.90	71.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
25 Victor Mesa Jr.	4 hits, 3 HR, 3 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
57 Drew Rasmussen	7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
51 Freddy Peralta	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
68 Tyler Wells	4.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays officially punched their ticket to the postseason for the first time since 2023, clinching a playoff berth by rallying late to walk off the Houston Astros 3-1. Junior Caminero, proving he's built for October, blasted a decisive home run that came off the bat at 107.2 mph, showcasing the kind of power that makes him a key player in the postseason race. With an impressive record of 87-59, the Rays not only lead their division but also stand as legitimate World Series contenders. The team's resilience shines through, especially after a challenging stretch, and their ability to perform under pressure could be a game-changer as they gear up for the playoffs. As they head into the postseason, the Rays are poised to make some noise, igniting excitement among their dedicated fanbase.

Sources

DRays Bay

Better Late Than Never: Rays 3, Astros 1

The Rays are back in the postseason for the first time since 2023 as the club rallied late against one of the better relievers in baseball in the 9th to walk off the Astros 3-1. This game was two hours and twenty-two minutes long, but the 9th inning was the main event. Through the first […]

DRays Bay

Rays GDT: A Dangerous Astros team provides a tough test for the Rays

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Mlbtraderumors

A’s Claim Hunter Bigge, Designate Taylor Rashi

The Athletics have claimed right-handed reliever Hunter Bigge off waivers from the Rays, per a club announcement. Fellow righty Taylor Rashi was designated for assignment to open a spot on the roster. Originally a 12th-round pick by the Cubs back in 2019, Bigge landed with the Rays as part of Tampa Bay’s return in the […]

MLB.com

After two-year absence, Rays first to punch ticket to postseason

ST. PETERSBURG -- When the Rays gathered inside the visitors’ clubhouse at Busch Stadium for a meeting before their Opening Day matchup with the Cardinals, nobody seemed to be expecting much of them. Nobody, that is, except for themselves.

MLB.com

With playoff-clinching blast, Caminero proves once again he's 'built for the moment'

ST. PETERSBURG -- Bryan Abreu’s first-pitch fastball came in at 96.6 mph and came off Junior Caminero’s bat at 107.2 mph, bound for the seats beyond the left-center-field fence at Tropicana Field. Caminero watched the ball fly and leaned back for a moment. By the time he stepped out of

CBS Sports

Rays clinch playoff berth: Three reasons why they're a legitimate World Series contender

The Rays became the first team to clinch a postseason spot this season

Rays Upcoming Schedule

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

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