What is the Tampa Bay Rays record in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Rays are 59-42, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Rays today?

Ian Seymour (6-2, 4.79 ERA) vs Shane Bieber (1-1, 5.70 ERA). First pitch at 03:07 PM EDT.

What channel is the Rays game on today?

Today's game airs on Sportsnet, Rays.TV, WMOR. First pitch at 03:07 PM EDT.

Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates

July 23, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays were 59-42, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 at Rogers Centre.

Rays Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

The indicators are generally positive. Took last night by 2. That matters. Pulling the other way, a 9-man IL is starting to matter.

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Rays Game on July 23

Opponent:	Toronto Blue Jays (46-56)
Location:	Rogers Centre
First Pitch:	03:07 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Ian Seymour (6-2, 4.79 ERA) vs Shane Bieber (1-1, 5.70 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Sportsnet, Rays.TV, WMOR
Forecast:	🌤️ Mostly sunny, 74°F, Wind 7 mph

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 at Rogers Centre.

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

Highlights

Victor Mesa Jr. went 2-3 with 2 RBI.

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	59	42	.584		W3
Yankees	57	45	.559	2.5	W1
Red Sox	52	49	.515	7.0	L1
Orioles	50	53	.485	10.0	W1
Blue Jays	46	56	.451	13.5	L4

Tampa Bay Rays are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
13 Junior Caminero	29	.290	.940	62
8 Jonathan Aranda	14	.286	.829	65
2 Yandy Díaz	14	.308	.852	60

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
47 Bryan Baker	1-0	1.64	0.83	38.1
49 Kevin Kelly	5-3	2.27	0.88	47.2
60 Garrett Cleavinger	2-3	3.72	1.31	29.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
15 Ben Williamson	4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
14 Chandler Simpson	6 hits, 2 RBI, .6 AVG in last 3 games
13 Junior Caminero	7 hits, 2 RBI, .636 AVG in last 3 games
40 Nick Fortes	6 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games
25 Victor Mesa Jr.	4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
47 Bryan Baker	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Rays News

The Rays are riding high with their third consecutive win in Toronto, taking down the Blue Jays 4-2 to extend their strong track record at Rogers Centre to 5-1 this season. Griffin Jax delivered a solid performance on the mound, and the depth of the lineup was evident with the No. 5-9 hitters contributing significantly to the success. This victory marks the Rays' first four-game series win since 2024, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure. Off the field, excitement brews with the signing of No. 2 overall draft pick Grady Emerson for a hefty $9.75 million, adding another promising talent to the organization. As Tampa Bay continues to establish itself as a contender in the AL East, their momentum is palpable, but they must remain vigilant against any potential slip-ups.

Sources

DRays Bay

We call that a winning streak: Rays 4, Blue Jays 2

The Rays might cruise to an American League East title if they were to play all of their remaining games north of the border. Wednesday’s 4-2 victory was the team’s third straight in Toronto, and the team is now 5-1 on the season at Rogers Centre. Griffin Jax took the bump for the Rays, looking […]

DRays Bay

Game Thread: Jax rolls the dice

Go Rays!

MLB.com

Rays' No. 5-9 hitters stay hot as club seals first 4-game-series win since '24

TORONTO -- There’s a quick way to determine if the Rays’ lineup is operating at its highest and most dangerous capacity. Start from the bottom. If the guys who hit after Yandy Díaz, Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero are doing well, it’s generally safe to assume the Rays are, too.

MLB.com

Rays reach deal with No. 2 overall pick Emerson for $9.75M (source)

TORONTO -- The Rays added one of baseball's most exciting young prospects to their organization on Wednesday, as they officially signed shortstop Grady Emerson after selecting him with the No. 2 overall pick in this year's Draft. Emerson agreed to a $9.75 million signing bonus, sources told MLB.com. It is

Mlbtraderumors

Mariners Outright Miles Mastrobuoni

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Yahoo Sports

Another Game, Another Loss

Rays 4 Blue Jays 2 Well, we scored two runs. For a moment, it looked like we could have big first inning. With one out (an Ernie Clement strikeout), Nathan Lukes walked and Vladimir Guerrero doubled high off the wall in right center. A few feet left and it would have been a home run […]

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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