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Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates


The Tampa Bay Rays were 56-38, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were crushed by the Seattle Mariners 2-8 at Tropicana Field.

Rays Daily Vibe Check
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last night's loss

Quietly productive. Dropping one by 6 last night stings. Making it worse, a 9-man IL is starting to matter.

Rays Game on July 13

No game on this date.

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were crushed by the Seattle Mariners 2-8 at Tropicana Field.

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Highlights

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
5638.596 L1
Yankees
5442.5623.0 W4
Red Sox
4648.48910.0 W9
Orioles
4651.47411.5 W4
Blue Jays
4551.46912.0 L2

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

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
13
Junior Caminero
28.279.92759
8
Jonathan Aranda
14.297.86564
2
Yandy Díaz
13.322.88855

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
47
Bryan Baker
1-01.730.8336.1
60
Garrett Cleavinger
2-23.581.3027.2
18
Shane McClanahan
8-52.831.1386.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
15
Ben Williamson
6 hits, 2 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games
8
Jonathan Aranda
7 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games
25
Victor Mesa Jr.
3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
47
Bryan Baker
3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games
61
Ian Seymour
6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
60
Garrett Cleavinger
3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays, sitting atop the AL East with a 56-37 record, are riding high after last night’s decisive 6-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Junior Caminero continues to shine, batting .281, and is a key player to watch as the team heads into another matchup against Seattle. Yet, the looming presence of a nine-man injured list can't be ignored, the depth of the roster is being tested, and the draft selections made this year, predominantly pitchers, indicate a long-term approach to bolster the organization. As the Rays seek to maintain their momentum, the combination of emerging talent and strategic planning will be essential in navigating the challenges ahead. With a recent 4-3 record over the past week, there’s a warm vibe around the team, but they need to capitalize on their opportunities to stay ahead in this fiercely competitive division.

Sources
Rays 2026 Draft: Rounds 11-20
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Rays 2026 Draft: Rounds 11-20
The back half of the MLB Draft is where we leave the bonus pool minimums behind. Some players might sign for pretty decent amounts, but it’s the wild west and most will not demand much compensation to fill the Rays org needs. Out of their 21 selections overall, the Rays took 17 pitchers, and that […]
Game Thread: Wanna Seymour strikeouts today
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Game Thread: Wanna Seymour strikeouts today
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AL East Notes: Early, Scherzrer, Fraley
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AL East Notes: Early, Scherzrer, Fraley
Connelly Early has been on Boston’s 15-day injured list since July 1 due to inflammation in his throwing elbow, and Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy told reporters (including MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo) on Friday that a follow-up appointment with Dr. Keith Meister revealed no structural elbow damage.  In another update yesterday, Cotillo wrote that there […]
Diamondbacks Notes: Gurriel, Phillies, Marte, Burnes
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Diamondbacks Notes: Gurriel, Phillies, Marte, Burnes
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Everything to know about T-Mobile Home Run Derby (8 p.m. ET on Netflix)
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Stream Rays games on Rays.TV for $54.99
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Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Boston Red Sox for a 4-game series starting Friday.

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