Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 33-15, 1st in the AL East. The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.
Room to grow, but the floor is solid. 5-2 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that. Factor in 6.6 R/G this week. Enough pop in the lineup to matter.
Rays Game on May 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Yankee Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nick Martinez (4-1, 1.51 ERA) vs Gerrit Cole (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | YES, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 59°F, Wind 3 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
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33 | 15 | .688 | W4 | |
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Yankees
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30 | 21 | .588 | 4.5 | L2 |
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Blue Jays
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23 | 27 | .460 | 11.0 | W2 |
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Red Sox
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22 | 27 | .449 | 11.5 | W3 |
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Orioles
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21 | 29 | .420 | 13.0 | L3 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .316 | .900 | 33 | |
| 13 | .268 | .865 | 27 | |
| 8 | .263 | .814 | 37 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 1.51 | 1.04 | 53.2 | |
| 5-2 | 2.82 | 1.05 | 44.2 | |
| 4-1 | 3.19 | 1.00 | 48.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .636 AVG in last 3 games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays continue to generate buzz, both on and off the field, as they sit atop the AL East with a 33-15 record. Following a solid 4-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles, the team has gone 5-2 in the last week, showcasing a powerful offense averaging 6.9 runs per game. Meanwhile, the Rays are making strides towards a new stadium, as Hillsborough County and Tampa City have approved a nonbinding MOU that could pave the way for construction. In a twist of fate, discussions about trading Junior Caminero for Shohei Ohtani remind fans of the team's ambitious nature in pursuing greatness. The spotlight isn’t just on the bats, Chandler Simpson's impressive defensive turnaround highlights a commitment to all aspects of the game, ensuring the Rays are a force to reckon with as the season progresses.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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