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The Tampa Bay Rays were 8-7, 3rd in the AL East. The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.

Rays Daily Vibe Check
57°
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Lukewarm
a hot week

The definition of lukewarm. 5-2 lately. Steady, productive baseball.

Rays Game on April 14

Opponent:Chicago White Sox (6-10)
Location:Rate Field
First Pitch:07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Shane McClanahan (0-1, 4.15 ERA) vs Noah Schultz (TBD)
TV Broadcast:Chicago Sports Network, Rays.TV
Forecast:🌤️ Mostly sunny, 72°F, Wind 4 mph

Rays Score & Recap

The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Yankees
97.562 W1
Orioles
97.562 W3
Rays
87.5330.5 W3
Blue Jays
69.4002.5 L2
Red Sox
610.3753.0 L1

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

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
2
Yandy Díaz
3.3621.02514
14
Chandler Simpson
0.411.9234
8
Jonathan Aranda
3.217.70314

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
14
Chandler Simpson
5 hits, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
6
Taylor Walls
5 hits, 2 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
32
Steven Matz
6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
57
Drew Rasmussen
6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays are riding high after a thrilling 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees, solidifying their spot at the top of the division with an 8-7 record. This win marks a critical moment as the Rays swept their rivals, contributing to the Yankees' rapid descent in the standings. While the major league squad is making waves, the minor league system is also buzzing with excitement, highlighted by newcomers like Austin Overn, who’s currently the top hitter in the Rays’ system. The front office's patience with Ian Seymour is paying off, as he’s become a reliable reliever after a rough start. As the Rays look ahead to their series against the White Sox, they’ll face an intriguing matchup with Shane McClanahan on the mound against top prospect Noah Schultz.

Sources
Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 1
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Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 1
This week’s minor league roundup will only feature the numbers accumulated prior to the start of play on Monday. This was the 1st a week of full minor league play. According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), newcomer Austin Overn the top hitter in the Rays system; the Rays […]
1 reliever that the Rays' front office is certainly glad they didn't give up on
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1 reliever that the Rays' front office is certainly glad they didn't give up on
Despite an awful performance on Opening Day, the Rays never gave up on Ian Seymour and he has been elite ever since.
Rays happily a major part of Yankees' rapid descent
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Rays happily a major part of Yankees' rapid descent
The Rays' sweep of Yankees causes a huge shift in the division and further worsens their rival's descent.
Two Rays prospects land on Team of the Week
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Two Rays prospects land on Team of the Week
Baseball is officially back in full swing, as all four levels of full-season Minor League ball are in action once again. And with that comes the return of the Pipeline Prospect Team of the Week. Although the Triple-A season started March 27, we'll be keeping things even by counting stats
White Sox Weighing Promotion For Sam Antonacci
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White Sox Weighing Promotion For Sam Antonacci
The White Sox will call up at least one of their top prospects for Tuesday’s series opener against the Rays. Noah Schultz will start the game against Shane McClanahan in a promotion that will officially be announced tomorrow morning. Does Chicago have another promotion looming for a highly-regarded young player? Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and […]

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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