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The Tampa Bay Rays were 0-1, 5th in the AL East. The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.

Rays Daily Vibe Check
35°
Cool
the season is just getting started

Small sample size at 1 games. Cooling off for real reasons. 9.0 RA/G this week. Hard to keep the score up with that. Also weighing on the score: a loss by 2 last night and the vibes reflect it.

Rays Game on March 28

Opponent:St. Louis Cardinals (1-0)
Location:Busch Stadium
First Pitch:02:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Joe Boyle (TBD) vs Michael McGreevy (TBD)
TV Broadcast:Cardinals.TV, Rays.TV
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 5 mph

Rays Score & Recap

The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Yankees
201.000 W2
Blue Jays
101.0000.5 W1
Orioles
101.0000.5 W1
Red Sox
101.0000.5 W1
Rays
01.0001.5 L1

Tampa Bay Rays are 0-1 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
17
Jake Fraley
01.0002.0000
8
Jonathan Aranda
1.5001.7502
15
Ben Williamson
0.7501.5001

Rays News

Opening Day was anything but a celebration for the Tampa Bay Rays, who stumbled out of the gate with a 7-9 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, revealing cracks in a roster that many fans believe may struggle to stay above .500 this season. A staggering 63% of supporters fear another year of disappointment, and with a 9.0 runs allowed per game average, the pitching staff is already under scrutiny. Jake Fraley and Jonathan Aranda flashed some promise at the plate, but it wasn’t enough to mask the glaring issues. With six players on the injured list, a lack of depth is becoming a serious concern. As the team looks to shake off the rust, fans are left wondering if this new squad can truly contend, or if another lackluster season awaits.

Sources
Rays Reacts Results: Opening Day Edition
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Rays Reacts Results: Opening Day Edition
To coincide with Opening Day, we asked y’all whether you thought the Rays did enough to have a competitive season, and the results were not rosy: True to that result, the majority (63%) of fans votes for the Rays to be under .500 this season: As always, Rays Reacts is brought to you by our […]
8 Young Players Auditioning At New Positions
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8 Young Players Auditioning At New Positions
The 2026 season has gotten underway for all but six teams. The A's, Blue Jays, Braves, Royals, Rockies and Marlins will kick off their seasons today. The return of meaningful games has revealed or confirmed some usage plans. There are a few veteran players who are known to be changing their primary positions this season […]
3 key takeaways from Rays' Opening Day
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3 key takeaways from Rays' Opening Day
This was a frustrating way to start the season, but we'll break down the good and the bad from Rays' Opening Day.
Caminero's key after breakout 2025? 'Just go be yourself'
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Caminero's key after breakout 2025? 'Just go be yourself'
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Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview for 2026
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Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview for 2026
After finishing with sub-.500 winning percentages in both 2024 and 2025, the Tampa Bay Rays are looking to improve in what widely projects to be a down 2026 season. This winter was filled with a flurry of moves, and the Rays are definitely bringing a new squad look as they return to Tropicana Field this […] The post Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview for 2026 appeared first on Just Baseball.

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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