What is the Tampa Bay Rays record in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Rays are 52-34, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Rays today?

TBD (TBD) vs Peter Lambert (6-5, 3.51 ERA). First pitch at 03:30 PM EDT.

What channel is the Rays game on today?

Today's game airs on Peacock / NBCSN Extra, Peacock / NBCSN Extra. First pitch at 03:30 PM EDT.

Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates

July 05, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays were 52-34, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays came up short against the Houston Astros 8-10 at Daikin Park.

Rays Daily Vibe Check

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The numbers paint a decent picture. Winning 6 of their last 7 and it shows. Plus, 2.9 RA/G this stretch. The pitching is carrying weight.

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Rays Game on July 05

Opponent:	Houston Astros (44-47)
Location:	Daikin Park
First Pitch:	03:30 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	TBD (TBD) vs Peter Lambert (6-5, 3.51 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Peacock / NBCSN Extra, Peacock / NBCSN Extra

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays came up short against the Houston Astros 8-10 at Daikin Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	1	2	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	8	9	0
	2	0	0	2	1	0	3	0	2	10	11	1

Highlights

Richie Palacios went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Jonny DeLuca went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Junior Caminero went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	52	34	.605		L1
Yankees	49	39	.557	4.0	L1
Blue Jays	42	47	.472	11.5	L1
Orioles	42	48	.467	12.0	W3
Red Sox	39	48	.448	13.5	W2

Tampa Bay Rays are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +19 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
13 Junior Caminero	26	.291	.945	56
8 Jonathan Aranda	13	.287	.845	58
2 Yandy Díaz	12	.325	.903	53

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
47 Bryan Baker	1-0	1.83	0.82	34.1
57 Drew Rasmussen	7-4	2.78	0.90	97.0
18 Shane McClanahan	7-5	3.05	1.17	79.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
14 Chandler Simpson	6 hits, .545 AVG in last 3 games
13 Junior Caminero	3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
61 Ian Seymour	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
47 Bryan Baker	3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays, with a dazzling record of 52-33, are riding high after a dominant 3-1 victory over the Astros, extending their winning streak to seven games and boasting a staggering run differential of +26 during that stretch. Junior Caminero, who is living up to the hype, was named an All-Star starter, showcasing his power with an impressive 11 home runs in just 11 games. This offensive dynamism is complemented by a pitching staff that has allowed only 1.6 runs per game over the past week. As the Rays solidify their position atop the AL, the conversation turns to whether they will make a trade deadline splash to further bolster their already formidable lineup.

Sources

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MLB.com

AL-best Rays send 4 to All-Star Game, including starter Caminero

HOUSTON -- The American League-leading Tampa Bay Rays will send four All-Stars to Philadelphia for the 96th Midsummer Classic. Junior Caminero headlines the selections being voted by the fans -- earning 66% of the final vote over Blue Jays’ Kazuma Okamoto -- as the starting third baseman for the AL.

MLB.com

‘Must-see TV': ASG starter Caminero continues HR binge (11 in 11 games!)

HOUSTON -- Junior Caminero enjoys putting on a show. Fans who showed up early for Saturday’s game at Daikin Park got a preview of the fireworks that he would put on display at the plate just after he learned he'd been named a starter for the 2026 All-Star Game.

ESPN

All-Star Alvarez walks off Rays in multi-HR night

Yordan Alvarez added to his AL home run lead with a walk-off against the Rays on Saturday night, his second homer of the night.

ESPN

Astros option struggling OF Meyers to Triple-A

The Astros optioned struggling outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land in one of four roster moves made before Saturday's game against the Rays.

Justbaseball

It’s Time for the Rays To Make a Trade Deadline Splash

Nobody gave the Tampa Bay Rays a chance to compete in the vaunted American League East division entering this season. Coming off of a 77-85 finish in 2025, the Rays opted to sell off some key pieces this past offseason while the rest of the division brought in exciting talent. The Yankees brought back Cody […] The post It’s Time for the Rays To Make a Trade Deadline Splash appeared first on Just Baseball.

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays host the New York Yankees for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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