What is the Tampa Bay Rays record in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Rays are 6-7, 2nd in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Rays today?

Nick Martinez (0-0, 2.25 ERA) vs Max Fried (2-0, 1.35 ERA). First pitch at 06:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Rays game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, Rays.TV. First pitch at 06:10 PM EDT.

Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates

April 11, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays were 6-7, 2nd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the New York Yankees 5-3 at Tropicana Field.

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Rays Game on April 11

Opponent:	New York Yankees (8-5)
Location:	Tropicana Field
First Pitch:	06:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Nick Martinez (0-0, 2.25 ERA) vs Max Fried (2-0, 1.35 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, Rays.TV
Forecast:	⛅ Partly cloudy, 55°F, Wind 6 mph

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the New York Yankees 5-3 at Tropicana Field.

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

Highlights

Chandler Simpson went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
Yandy Díaz went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Yankees	8	5	.615		L3
Rays	6	7	.462	2.0	W1
Orioles	6	7	.462	2.0	L1
Blue Jays	6	7	.462	2.0	W2
Red Sox	4	9	.308	4.0	L1

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

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
2 Yandy Díaz	3	.373	1.066	12
8 Jonathan Aranda	3	.250	.809	12
40 Nick Fortes	1	.324	.845	6

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
1 Richie Palacios	4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
32 Steven Matz	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays snapped their recent struggles with a 5-3 victory over the Yankees, thanks in large part to Steven Matz's strong performance on the mound, marking his third win in three starts this season. Matz's $15 million deal is looking like a brilliant investment as he tamed New York's potent lineup. Yandy Díaz proved invaluable in his new cleanup role, stepping up when the Rays needed him most. As the team begins to find its footing, the impending returns of Edwin Uceta and Gavin Lux from the IL could provide a much-needed boost to the roster. On the front office front, the hiring of former MLB player Mike Ford signals the Rays' commitment to developing young talent. With a 5-7 record and some momentum building, the Rays are ready to tackle the challenges ahead.

Sources

DRays Bay

Matz does it again: Rays 5, Yankees 3

Through his first three starts of the season, Steven Matz is making the 2- year, $15M deal he signed with the Rays this offseason look like quite the steal. The 34-year-old southpaw took the mound for the third time this season and left with this third win. This time, Matz held the dangerous Yankees lineup […]

DRays Bay

Game Thread: Oh, how the turn tables

Go Rays!

Mlbtraderumors

Mike Ford Joins Rays Front Office

The Rays have hired former big-league first baseman Mike Ford to a front office role. The 33-year-old spent parts of six MLB seasons with a half dozen teams. Ford’s specific position is unclear, but Kristie Ackert of the Associated Press reports that the veteran will be working with minor leaguers as part of the gig. […]

Rayscoloredglasses

2 Rays' players that will be enormous returns from the IL in the near future

Edwin Uceta and Gavin Lux are nearing their returns from injury, and they will be huge for this club's future.

MLB.com

Yandy cleans up Rays' mess as lineup shuffle pays off against Yankees

ST. PETERSBURG -- Slotted into the fourth spot in the batting order for the first time in 18 months, Yandy Díaz took the title of “cleanup” hitter to heart in the Rays’ 5-3 win over the Yankees on Friday night. The Rays made a mess of the first inning, with

Yahoo Sports

Aaron Boone explains not pinch-hitting for Randal Grichuk in ninth inning of Yankees' loss to Rays

Following the Yankees' 5-3 loss to the Rays on Friday night, manager Aaron Boone explained his decision to keep Randal Grichuk in to hit against a right-handed closer with the chance to tie the game.

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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