What is the Tampa Bay Rays record in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Rays are 96-61, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Rays today?

Ian Seymour (9-7, 4.38 ERA) vs Gerrit Cole (9-9, 3.63 ERA). First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Rays game on today?

Today's game airs on Amazon Prime Video, Rays.TV. First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates

September 23, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays were 96-61, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were outplayed by the New York Yankees 0-2 at Yankee Stadium.

Rays Daily Vibe Check

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a hot week

The indicators are generally positive. Going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. Plus, 1.9 RA/G over the last 7. The arms are doing their part.

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Rays Game on September 23

Opponent:	New York Yankees (90-67)
Location:	Yankee Stadium
First Pitch:	07:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Ian Seymour (9-7, 4.38 ERA) vs Gerrit Cole (9-9, 3.63 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Amazon Prime Video, Rays.TV

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays were outplayed by the New York Yankees 0-2 at Yankee Stadium.

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

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	96	61	.611		W1
Yankees	90	67	.573	6.0	L1
Red Sox	84	73	.535	12.0	L3
Blue Jays	77	80	.490	19.0	L1
Orioles	76	81	.484	20.0	W1

Tampa Bay Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
13 Junior Caminero	41	.275	.886	97
8 Jonathan Aranda	22	.277	.798	92
2 Yandy Díaz	22	.291	.802	85

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
47 Bryan Baker	4-2	1.47	0.93	61.1
62 Cam Booser	1-0	2.06	0.76	39.1
57 Drew Rasmussen	16-5	2.67	0.91	172.0

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
57 Drew Rasmussen	6.2 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays clinched the AL East title in style, showcasing their dominance with a stunning performance at Yankee Stadium, where Drew Rasmussen flirted with a no-hitter and Yandy Díaz drove in four runs. This victory comes on the heels of an impressive 6-1 run over the last week, underscoring a run differential of +24. Despite their recent success, the Rays still experienced a bump in the road with a 2-0 loss in the Bronx, reminding fans that even champions have off days. As the playoffs loom, Nick Martinez prepares for his 30th start, a notable feat that reflects his resilience this season. Meanwhile, the release of Jake Fraley signals a new chapter as the Rays solidify their roster for a championship run, with the postseason now firmly within reach.

Sources

DRays Bay

Dress For Success: Tampa Bay Rays Are AL East Champions

The Tampa Bay Rays were terrible houseguests Tuesday night. They showed up at Yankee Stadium wearing their brand-new Road Gray uniforms, refused to give the Yankees much at the plate, and then helped themselves to the American League East title. Drew Rasmussen carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Yandy Díaz drove in four runs, and Tampa […]

DRays Bay

Rays’ bats fall silent in the Bronx: Yankees 2, Rays 0

In true “end-of-the-season battle of the titans” fashion, the Rays were going to be facing the Yankees in a Tuesday doubleheader. Both teams had secured their trip to the postseason, but the Rays really wanted to finally lock down their place as the AL East champions without question. To get the job done, they had […]

Mlbtraderumors

Rays Release Jake Fraley

The Rays released outfielder Jake Fraley, as reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times first reported that Fraley had declined a minor league assignment, leaving the Rays no choice but to release him. He had been designated for assignment a few days ago. Fraley is an impending free agent […]

Mlbtraderumors

The Rays’ Unlikely Ace

This afternoon, Nick Martinez will make his 30th start of the year. Thirty starts isn’t usually a huge milestone, at least not for a major league veteran. More than 30 pitchers have already hit that mark in 2026. Yet, for Martinez, that nice, round number 30 represents something special. The right-hander has played 16 professional […]

MLB.com

Boundless confidence powers Rays to AL East title, home-field through ALCS

NEW YORK -- Back in Spring Training, the preseason predictions and projection systems were skeptical of the Rays. After consecutive fourth-place finishes, they were widely picked to finish last in the American League East this year.

MLB.com

Podcast: Bonus points for celebrating at Yankee Stadium

The Rays clinch the AL East | Morning Lineup

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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