Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 40-25, 1st in the AL East. The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.
A healthy temperature for a reason. A 3.4 RA/G from the staff this week. Clean work. Working against that, a 11-man IL is starting to matter.
Rays Game on June 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Angel Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 09:38 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Shane McClanahan (6-3, 2.85 ERA) vs Sam Aldegheri (1-1, 2.25 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 2 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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40 | 25 | .615 | W3 | |
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Yankees
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41 | 26 | .612 | W4 | |
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Blue Jays
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33 | 36 | .478 | 9.0 | L1 |
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Orioles
|
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33 | 37 | .471 | 9.5 | W2 |
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Red Sox
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27 | 39 | .409 | 13.5 | L4 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | .331 | .940 | 46 | |
| 11 | .270 | .828 | 45 | |
| 14 | .278 | .872 | 30 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.98 | 0.99 | 27.1 | |
| 6-2 | 2.71 | 0.88 | 73.0 | |
| 6-3 | 2.85 | 1.10 | 60.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 1 RBI, .7 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 13 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays continue to eye improvements as they sit atop the division with a solid 40-25 record. Following a 7-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox, it's clear that the pitching staff is stepping up, allowing just 3.4 runs per game over the last week. As the team looks ahead, the trade rumors swirling around Lars Nootbaar could provide a much-needed boost to their offense, which has been a bit lackluster lately, averaging only 3.7 runs per game. Meanwhile, the development of a promising catching duo in High-A hints at a brighter future behind the plate, addressing a long-standing weakness in the organization. With the MLB Draft around the corner, the Rays are in a position to not only capitalize on their current success but also build for the future.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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