What is the Tampa Bay Rays record in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Rays are 76-53, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Rays today?

Nick Martinez (12-4, 3.05 ERA) vs Shane Baz (4-13, 4.02 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Rays game on today?

Today's game airs on MASN, Rays.TV. First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates

August 23, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays were 76-53, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays fell just short against the Baltimore Orioles 2-3 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Rays Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

Good place to be. 2-5 over their last 7. The record says it all. Making it worse, 6.4 RA/G over the last 7. The pitching is leaking.

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Rays Game on August 23

Opponent:	Baltimore Orioles (63-67)
Location:	Oriole Park at Camden Yards
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Nick Martinez (12-4, 3.05 ERA) vs Shane Baz (4-13, 4.02 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	MASN, Rays.TV

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays fell just short against the Baltimore Orioles 2-3 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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

The Baltimore Orioles clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	76	53	.589		L3
Yankees	73	56	.566	3.0	L1
Red Sox	70	59	.543	6.0	W2
Blue Jays	64	67	.489	13.0	W1
Orioles	63	67	.485	13.5	W2

Tampa Bay Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -18 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
13 Junior Caminero	35	.276	.895	82
2 Yandy Díaz	19	.306	.843	72
34 Liam Hicks	17	.283	.817	72

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
47 Bryan Baker	1-2	1.44	0.88	50.0
62 Cam Booser	1-0	2.10	0.83	30.0
57 Drew Rasmussen	13-5	3.01	0.95	134.1

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
57 Drew Rasmussen	7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
61 Ian Seymour	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
47 Bryan Baker	2 SV, 2.2 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays have hit a rough patch, losing their last game to the Baltimore Orioles 5-3, marking a disappointing 2-5 stretch over the past week with a staggering run differential of -18. With the offense sputtering at just 4 runs per game, gaps in the lineup are glaring, particularly after Taylor Walls' struggle to deliver in key moments, highlighted by his failed bunt attempt in the 10th inning last night. The team is now facing the reality of a season that, while still boasting a solid 76-52 record, is increasingly marked by missed opportunities and defensive lapses, giving up an alarming 6.6 runs per game. As they gear up for another matchup against the Orioles, the Rays need to rediscover their winning formula,fast.

Sources

DRays Bay

Game Thread: Rays are taking a bath

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MLB.com

'Nothing's coming easy': Rays' rough stretch continues with walk-off loss

BALTIMORE -- With Richie Palacios at third base and one out in the 10th inning Saturday night, Taylor Walls whiffed on a fastball from Rico Garcia, then squared to drop a bunt on the next pitch. The Rays have been the most prolific bunters in baseball this season, and Walls

ESPN

Rangers' Burger hit on wrist by pitch; X-rays clear

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger left Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels after four innings with a left wrist contusion after being hit by a pitch in the third inning.

FanGraphs

Job Posting: Tampa Bay Rays – Database Engineer / Database Administrator

The Tampa Bay Rays are hiring.

Justbaseball

Victor Mesa Jr. Has Found His Calling With the Rays

Baseball fans will likely remember a rather unlikely interaction back in 2021 between young Miami Marlins outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. and soccer superstar Lionel Messi. One was an upstart prospect who had yet to get his shot in the big leagues, while the other has been considered the best to ever play their sport, but […] The post Victor Mesa Jr. Has Found His Calling With the Rays appeared first on Just Baseball.

Justbaseball

The Reds Whiffed on the Luis Castillo Trade

We all know the struggles and disadvantages that hinder small market teams. Limitations with money also lead to limitations in risk, making each move they make more crucial, as correcting mistakes isn’t an easy path. The reason teams like the Brewers, Guardians, and Rays find sustained success is because of how well they do three […] The post The Reds Whiffed on the Luis Castillo Trade appeared first on Just Baseball.

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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