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Baltimore (60-63, .488, last AL East) plans on sending left-handed pitcher Trevor Rogers (7-8) to the mound against Tampa Bay today. The Rays (74-47, .612, 1st MLB) have Freddy Peralta (5-9) making his first start at home since joining the team. Tampa Bay lost the four game series opener on Friday by one run, then did the same on Saturday. Milwaukee’s win makes them the best team in baseball and Tampa Bay has the second best winning percentage, but still leads the American League.With the Orioles win, the A.L. East division is the first in baseball to have every team at 60 wins or more this season.Tampa Bay is 24-15 since June 30th, the official start of the second half of the season at game 82 of a 162 game schedule.First pitch in game 123 is set for 12:15 PM EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL on August 16th, 2026.

Right-hander Kyle Bradish (7-11) is the expected starting pitcher for Baltimore (59-63, .484, last AL East) today against the Rays (74-47, .612, 1st MLB). Ian Seymour (9-3) is the scheduled starter for Tampa Bay. The team began a 7 game homestand yesterday, but the 9 game win streak ended with a one run loss.Tampa Bay is 24-14 since June 30th, the official start of the second half of the season at game 82 of a 162 game schedule.First pitch in game 122 is set for 6:10 P-M EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL on August 15th, 2026.

Baltimore right-hander Kyle Bradish (7-11) is the expected starting pitcher (58-63, .479, last AL East) today against the Rays (74-46, .617, 1st MLB). Steven Matz (5-4) is the scheduled opener for Tampa Bay. The team begins a 7 game homestand today, returning to the Trop after a 9-0 road trip. The Rays have the best win percentage in baseball!Tampa Bay is 24-13 since June 30th, the official start of the second half of the season at game 82 of a 162 game schedule.First pitch in game 121 is set for 7:10 P-M EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL on August 14th, 2026.

Today is the 20th time this season the Rays (74-46, .617, 1st MLB) have been off since the season opener and the thirteenth time the off-day has come on a Thursday. Tampa Bay also had one Friday off-day (the first, on March 27th), a Tuesday (July 14th), a Wednesday (July 15th), and four Mondays. There is one more Thursday (#21) and three Mondays (#22, #23, #24) off before the end of the regular season.Last year, between games one and 162, the Rays had 23 days off, which included the ones that come as part of the All-Star Game break. This season, there are 24 scheduled days off, which does not include rain delays or postponements or possible days off between the regular season and post-season or between post-season games.Tampa Bay is 24-13 since the start of the second half of the season after Wednesday night’s 8-4 win over the Athletics and 18-8 since the All-Star break. The second half did not start with the All-Star Game break, but game 82 of 162 on June 30th of season 29.The Rays have also claimed the top spot in all of Major League Baseball with a league best win percentage of .617, ahead of the Brewers, who have a four game series starting tonight against the Dodgers.

Athletics right-hander Jack Perkins (2-8) is the expected starting pitcher (47-73, .392, 4th AL West) today against the Rays (73-46, .613, 1st AL East, 1st AL). Drew Rasmussen (11-5) is the scheduled starter for Tampa Bay. The team is finishing up a 9 games in 11 days road trip in California today and returning to the Trop for seven games in seven nights, starting Friday. The Rays are STILL the second best team in the major leagues by win percentage, behind only the Milwaukee Brewers!Tampa Bay is 24-13 since June 30th, the official start of the second half of the season at game 82 of a 162 game schedule.First pitch in game 120 is set for 3:10 P-M EDT at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, CA on August 12th, 2026.

Mason Barnett (1-2) is the expected starting pitcher for the Athletics (47-72, .395, 4th AL West) today against the Rays (72-46, .610, 1st AL East, 1st AL). Nick Martinez (11-3) is the scheduled starter for Tampa Bay. The team is toward the end of a 9 games in 11 days trip away from the Trop. The Rays are the second best team in the major leagues by win percentage, behind only the Milwaukee Brewers!Tampa Bay is 23-13 since June 30th, the official start of the second half of the season at game 82 of a 162 game schedule.First pitch in game 119 is set for 8:40 P-M EDT at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, CA on August 11th, 2026.

Jacob Lopez (5-4) will start for the Athletics (47-71, .398, 4th AL West) today against the Rays (71-46, .607, 1st AL East, 1st AL). Freddy Peralta (5-9) is the scheduled starter for the Rays. Tampa Bay is toward the end of a 9 games in 11 days trip away from the Trop. Currently, the Rays are the second best team in the major leagues!Tampa Bay is 22-13 since June 30th, the official start of the second half of the season at game 82 of a 162 game schedule.First pitch in game 118 is set for 8:40 P-M EDT at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, CA on August 10th, 2026.

Emerson Hancock (6-6) will start for the Mariners (56-62, .475, 3rd AL West) today against the Rays (70-46, .603, 1st AL East, 1st AL). Ian Seymour (8-3) is the scheduled starter for the Rays. Tampa Bay is in the middle of a 9 games in 11 days trip away from the Trop. The Rays will face teams winning less than 50% of their games for the next several nights after last night’s win and have a chance at win 71 today. Currently, the Rays are the second best team in the major leagues!Tampa Bay is 21-13 since June 30th, the official start of the second half of the season at game 82 of a 162 game schedule.First pitch in game 117 is set for 4:10 P-M EDT at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA on August 9th, 2026.

George Kirby (8-9) will start for the Mariners (56-61, .479, 3rd AL West) today against the Rays (69-46, .600, 1st AL East, 1st AL). Griffin Jax (6-9) is the scheduled starter for the Rays. Tampa Bay is in the middle of a 9 games in 11 days trip away from the Trop. The Rays will face teams winning less than 50% of their games for the next five nights after last night’s win and have a chance at win 70 tonight.Tampa Bay is 20-13 since June 30th, the official start of the second half of the season at game 82 of a 162 game schedule.First pitch in game 116 is set for 9:50 P-M EDT at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA on August 8th, 2026.

Logan Gilbert (8-6) will start for the Mariners (56-60, .483, 3rd AL West) today against the Rays (68-46, .596, 1st AL East, 1st AL) for the first time the teams have met since the day before the 2026 All-Star Game break. Tampa Bay won the first two games, July 10th and 11th, but lost July 12th. Drew Rasmussen (10-5) is the scheduled starter for the Rays. It’s the fourth game of a 9 games in 11 days trip away from the Trop. Tampa Bay just finished a sweep of Colorado in the first three games of the road trip and will face teams winning less than 50% of their games for the next six.Tampa Bay is 19-13 since June 30th, the official start of the second half of the season at game 82 of a 162 game schedule.First pitch in game 115 is set for 9:45 P-M EDT at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA on August 7th, 2026.

Today is the 19th time this season the Rays (68-46, .596, 1st AL East, 1st AL) have been off since the season opener and the twelfth time the off-day has come on a Thursday. Tampa Bay also had one Friday off-day (the first, on March 27th), a Tuesday (July 14th), a Wednesday (July 15th), and four Mondays.Last year, between games one and 162, the Rays had 23 days off, which included the ones that come as part of the All-Star Game break. This season, there are 24 scheduled days off, which does not include rain delays or postponements or possible days off between the regular season and post-season or between post-season games.Tampa Bay is 19-13 since the start of the second half of the season after Wednesday night’s 4-0 win over Colorado. The second half did not start with the All-Star Game break, but game 82 of 162 on June 30th of season 29.

Tomoyuki Sugano (11-4) will start for the Rockies (45-69, .395, last NL West, last NL) today against the Rays (67-46, .593, 1st AL East, 1st AL) in a series finale between the two teams. Nick Martinez (10-3) will be on the mound for the Rays. It’s the third game of a 9 games in 11 days road trip. Tampa Bay is facing the team with current possession of the worst win percentage in the National League and second worst in all of baseball (.381, LAA).Tampa Bay is 18-13 since June 30th, the official start of the second half of the season at game 82 of a 162 game schedule.First pitch in game 114 is set for 3:10 PM EDT at Coors Field in Denver, CO on August 5th, 2026.

The MLB trade deadline has passed. The Rays acquired a catcher from Miami, a reliever from Baltimore, an outfielder from the Dodgers, and gave up a catcher (Feduccia), some minor leaguers, and designated two players for reassignment.Rookie Gabriel Hughes (0-3), will start for the Rockies (45-68, .398, last NL West, last NL) today against the Rays (66-46, .589, 1st AL East, 1st AL) who have scheduled new acquisition Freddy Peralta in the second game of a road trip and season series. Tampa Bay is facing the team in current possession of the worst win percentage in the National League and second worst in all of baseball (.384, LAA).Tampa Bay is 17-13 since June 30th, the official start of the second half of the season at game 82 of a 162 game schedule.First pitch in game 113 is set for 8:40 PM EDT at Coors Field in Denver, CO on August 4th, 2026.

Michael Lorenzen (3-9), will start for the Rockies (45-67, .402, last NL West, last NL) today against the Rays (65-46, .586, 1st AL East, 1st AL) who have scheduled Ian Seymour (7-3) in the road trip and season series opener against the team in current possession of the worst win percentage in the National League.Tampa Bay is 16-13 since June 30th, the official start of the second half of the season at game 82 of a 162 game schedule.First pitch in game 112 is set for 8:40 PM EDT at Coors Field in Denver, CO on August 3rd, 2026.

Anthony Kay (7-5), will start for the White Sox (58-52, .532, 1st AL Central, 4th AL) today against the Rays (65-45, .591, 1st AL East, 1st AL) who will use Griffin Jax (6-8) in the homestand and regular season series finale against Chicago (AL).Tampa Bay is 16-12 since June 30th, the official start of the second half of the season at game 82 of a 162 game schedule.First pitch in game 111 is set for 1:40 PM EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on August 2nd, 2026.

Jordan Hicks (1-1), will make his first start of the year for the White Sox (58-51, .532, 1st AL Central, T3rd AL) today against the Rays (64-45, .587, 1st AL East, 1st AL) who will use Drew Rasmussen (9-5) in game two of the of the last series of the homestand.Tampa Bay is 15-12 since June 30th, the official start of the second half of the season at game 82 of a 162 game schedule.First pitch in game 110 is set for 4:10 PM EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on August 1st, 2026.

Erick Fedde (5-6), will pitch for the White Sox (57-51, .528, 1st AL Central, T3rd AL) today for the first time in the Tampa Bay area in only his third career game against the Rays (64-44, .593, 1st AL East, 1st AL) who will use Nick Martinez (10-2) in the series opener of the last series of the homestand.Tampa Bay is 15-11 since the start of the second half of the season with one game left in July. The second half of a 162 game season starts with game 82, which took place on June 30th.First pitch in game 109 is set for 7:10 PM EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on July 31st, 2026.

Cole Winn (5-3), will make his first career start in the major leagues today Texas (55-53, .509, 1st AL West, T5th AL) against Tampa Bay (63-44, .589, 1st AL East, 1st AL) and Shane McClanahan (9-6) in today’s finale of the current series.Before Thursday’s game, Tampa Bay is 14-11 since the start of the second half of the season. To remind you, the second half did not technically start post-All-Star Game break. The second half of a 162 game season starts with game 82, which took place on June 30th.First pitch in game 108 is set for 12:10 PM EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on July 30th, 2026.

MacKenzie Gore (6-8) is the likely starter for Texas (55-52, .514, 1st AL West) against Tampa Bay (62-44, .585, 1st AL East, 1st AL) and Casey Legumina (2-2) will “open” for Ian Seymour (6-3) in today’s second game of the season series.Before Wednesday’s game, Tampa Bay is 13-11 since the start of the second half of the season. Technically speaking, that is NOT post-All-Star Game break. The second half of a 162 game season starts with game 82, which took place on June 30th.First pitch in game 107 is set for 6:40 PM EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on July 29th, 2026.

Rangers MLB.com reporter Kennedi Landry reported that Cal Quantrill (3-3) is the likely starter for Texas (54-52, .509, 1st AL West) against Tampa Bay (62-43, .590, 1st AL East, 1st AL) and starter Griffin Jax (6-7) in today’s series opener between the two teams in the Sunshine State. The Rays are coming off a day of rest while the Rangers just won 3 of 4 in a series with the Mariners to maintain first place in the American League West.Tampa Bay is 13-10 since the start of the second half of the season which was NOT the All-Star Game break, but game 82 of 162 on June 30th of season 29.First pitch in game 106 is set for 6:40 PM EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on July 28th, 2026.

Today is the 18th time this season the Rays (62-43, .590) have been off since the season opener and the fourth time the off-day has come on a Monday. Tampa Bay also had one Friday off-day (the first, on March 27th), a Tuesday (July 14th), a Wednesday (July 15th), and eleven Thursdays!Last year, between games one and 162, the Rays had 23 days off, which included the ones that come as part of the All-Star Game break. This season, there are 24 scheduled days off, which does not include rain delays or postponements or possible days off between the regular season and post-season or between post-season games.Tampa Bay is 14-10 since the start of the second half of the season which was NOT the All-Star Game break, but game 82 of 162 on June 30th of season 29.

Cleveland’s lefty Parker Messick had a no decision against the Rays earlier this season (April 27th) and will face Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen today in the regular season series finale with the Guardians.Saturday evening, Nick Martinez started off a shutout with Junior Caminero getting the game winning RBI on an opposite field double in the bottom of the fifth. Bryan Baker got his 27th save of the season and Martinez his team leading 10th win of the season. The Rays (61-43, .587) are back in a tie for the third best win percentage in baseball and stay on top in the American League, the closest competition being division rival New York (59-45, .567).Tampa Bay is 13-10 since the start of the second half of the season which was NOT the All-Star Game break, but game 82 of 162 on June 30th of season 29.First pitch in game 105 is set for 12:15 PM EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on July 26th, 2026.

Cleveland will send Tanner Bibee to the mound tonight against Tampa Bay ace Nick Martinez.The Rays (60-43, .583) got win number 60 of the season last night and catcher Nick Fortes went 4-4 with a run and two RBI in an 11-3 Friday home victory.Tampa Bay is 12-10 since the start of the second half of the season on June 30th, 2026 with game 82 of 162.First pitch in game 104 is set for 6:10 P-M EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on July 25th, 2026.

Tonight, Cleveland is in town with the Guardians starting Joey Cantillo against Shane McClanahan in a battle of lefties.The Rays (59-43, .578) could not finish off a sweep the Blue Jays and lost the four game finale 3-1 Thursday afternoon. Tampa Bay is 11-10 since the start of the second half of the season on June 30th, 2026 with game 82 of 162.First pitch in game 103 is set for 7:10 P-M EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on July 24th, 2026.

The Rays (59-42, .584) have won three straight games after ending a five game losing skid on Monday. Tampa Bay now has 61 games to play in the regular season, including this afternoon. Last night, Wednesday, the Rays scored three runs in the 6th inning, en route to a 4-2 win. Griffin Jax (W, 6-7) earned the win and Bryan Baker (S, 26) notched another save. Tampa Bay is 11-9 since the start of the second half of the season on June 30th, 2026 with game 82 of 162.First pitch in game 102 is set for 3:07 P-M EDT at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 23rd, 2026.

The Rays (58-42, .580) have 62 games to play in the regular season, including tonight’s. Last night, Tuesday, the Rays beat the ‘Jays by ten runs, 12-2. Tampa Bay is 10-9 since the start of the second half of the season on June 30th, 2026 with game 82 of 162.First pitch in game 101 is set for 7:07 P-M EDT at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 22nd, 2026.

The Rays (57-42, .576) have 63 games to play in the regular season, 62 after tonight’s game is over. Last night, Monday, the Rays ended a losing skid with a 7-1 win over the Blue Jays. Tampa Bay is 9-9 since the start of the second half of the season on June 30th, 2026 with game 82 of 162.First pitch in game 100 is set for 7:07 P-M EDT at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 21st, 2026.

The Rays (56-42, .571) lost 6-1 on Sunday to the streaking Red Sox. Boston has won 13 games in a row to become the story of the month. Tampa Bay is 8-9 since the start of the second half of the season on June 30th, 2026 with game 82 of 162.First pitch in game 99 is set for 7:07 P-M EDT at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 20th, 2026.

The Rays (56-41, .577) handed the Red Sox a 12th straight win Saturday in a one run, 7-6 game. Boston has handed Tampa Bay three of its four losses in a row, making the Rays 8 and 8 since they began the second half of the season on June 30th, 2026 with game 82 of 162.First pitch in game 98 is set for 1:35 PM EDT at Fenway Park in Boston, MA on July 19th, 2026.

The Rays (56-40, .583) lost for the 40th time this season after dropping both games Friday, 10-0 and 5-3. The Red Sox are on an 11 game win streak and the Rays on a three game losing skid. Tampa Bay has gone 8 and 7 since they began the second half of the season on June 30th, 2026 with game 82 of 162.First pitch in game 97 is set for 4:10 PM EDT at Fenway Park in Boston, MA on July 18th, 2026.

The Rays (56-38, .597) began the second half of the season on June 30th, 2026 with game 82 of 162.First pitch to open the post-All-Star break schedule will be in game 95 at 1:35 PM EDT and a second game, game 96, is scheduled to start at 7:10 PM EDT, both (obviously) at Fenway Park in Boston, MA on July 17th, 2026.

Today is the 17th time this season Tampa Bay has been off since the season opener and the eleventh time day it has come on a Thursday. Tampa Bay also had one Friday off-day (the first, on March 27th), a Tuesday (July 14th), and three Mondays (July 13th, June 29th, and April 13th).Last year, between games one and 162, the Rays had 23 days off, which included the ones that come as part of the All-star break. This season, there are 24 scheduled days off, which does not include rain delays or postponements or possible days off between the regular season and post-season or between post-season games.Tampa Bay resumes the post-All-Star Game schedule tomorrow. The next game(s) for the Rays are tomorrow, Friday, July 17th, with games 95 and 96 of the season, which are games 14 and 15 of the second half of the 162 game schedule.

All five Tampa Bay Rays on the American League All-Star roster played and the good news is, Junior Caminero’s X-rays were negative for broken bones, which means getting hit by a pitch in his second at bat may not cost him playing time. Yandy Diaz went 0-2 with two strikeouts, Drew Rasmussen and Nick Martinez each pitched a full inning, and Bryan Baker came in to close out the 9th with one out in a 3 hit 4-0 shutout for the A.L. over the N.L, the first shutout since 2013 and the second shutout in Philadelphia’s five All-Star Games hosted. It’s also the fourth A.L. shutout of the N.L. and the tenth shutout in A.S.G. history.Today is the 16th time this season Tampa Bay has been off since the season opener and the first, and only time it has been a Wednesday without Rays baseball. Tampa Bay also had one Friday off-day (the first, on March 27th), a Tuesday (yesterday, July 14t), three Mondays (yesterday, July 13th, June 29th, and April 13th) and ten Thursdays off. Last year, between games one and 162, the Rays had 23 days off, which included the ones that come as part of the All-star break. This season, there are 24 scheduled days off, which does not include rain delays or postponements or possible days off between the regular season and post-season or between post-season games.Tampa Bay has no games between this day off and the next (Thursday, July 16th) which is a league wide day off for all players EXCEPT for the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies, who start a weekend series a day before the rest of the league, then have Friday off. The next game(s) for the Rays are on Friday, July 17th, with games 95 and 96 of the season, games 14 and 15 of the second half of the 162 game schedule.

Junior Caminero took part in last night’s 43rd Home Run Derby in Philadelphia, PA, but did not make the finals. Jordan Walker of St. Louis was the winner over Philly’s own Kyle Schwarber, now twice a runner-up in the Derby. Tonight is the 96th All-Star Game for Major League Baseball, the fifth time it’s been celebrated in Philly. Five Tampa Bay Rays are on the roster, including Caminero, Drew Rasmussen, and Yandy Diaz each making their second summer classic, and Bryan Baker and Nick Martinez each making the first ASG of their careers.Today is the 15th time this season Tampa Bay has been off since the season opener and the first, and only time it has been a Tuesday without Rays baseball. Tampa Bay also had one Friday off-day (the first, on March 27th), three Mondays (yesterday, July 13th, June 29th, and April 13th) and ten Thursdays off. Last year, between games one and 162, the Rays had 23 days off, which included the ones that come as part of the All-star break. This season, there are 24 scheduled days off, which does not include rain delays or possible days off between the regular season and post-season or between post-season games.Tampa Bay has no games between this day off and the next (Wednesday, July 15th) which is a league wide day off for all players. The next game(s) for the Rays are on Friday, July 17th, with games 95 and 96 of the season, games 14 and 15 of the second half of the 162 game schedule.

The Rays (56-38, .596) loss dropped them to a 3 game lead in the American League East heading into the break. Tampa Bay is (mostly) off today, July 13th, 2026 with the exception of Junior Caminero. He is taking part in the 43rd Home Run Derby.It’s the 14th time this season Tampa Bay has been off since the season opener and the third it has a Monday. The Rays have also had one Friday off-day (the first, on March 27th) and ten Thursdays off. Last year, between games one and 162, the Rays had 23 days off, which included the ones that come as part of the All-star break.Tampa Bay has no games between this day off and the next (Tuesday, July 14th). The next game(s) for the Rays are on Friday, July 17th, with games 95 and 96 of the season, games 14 and 15 of the second half of the 162 game schedule.

The Rays (56-37, .602) are more than just heading into the All-star break with a winning record. Tampa Bay has the third best win percentage in all of baseball no matter what happens on the field today! Evan Longoria’s number three will be retired today by the team and he takes his place among Wade Boggs (#12), Jackie Robinson (#42), whose number was retired for all teams before the Rays had played their first game, and coach Don Zimmer (#66). Yesterday, he was inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame.First pitch in the last game of the last series before the All-Star break is scheduled for 1:40 P-M EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL on July 12th, 2026.

First pitch in the second game of the last series before the All-Star break is scheduled for 4:10 P-M EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL on July 11th, 2026.

First pitch in the final series before the All-Star break is scheduled for 7:10 P-M EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL on July 10th, 2026.

First pitch in the finale of a four game series against New York with the All-Star break looming next week (with 4 more games to go, including today) is scheduled for 12:10 P-M EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL on July 9th, 2026.

The Rays (53-36, .596) got even with the Yankees and won 6-4 Tuesday night. For the second straight game, New York had 17 batters strike out in a game, which means Tampa Bay pitchers struck out 34 batters Monday and Tuesday night!First pitch in game three of a four game series against New York with the All-Star break looming next week (with 5 more games to go, including today) is scheduled for 6:40 P-M EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL on July 8th, 2026.

The Rays (52-36, .591) lost for the first time at home to a divisional opponent, 5-1 to the Yankees last night.First pitch in game two of a four game series against New York with the All-Star break looming next week (with 6 more games to go, including today) is scheduled for 6:40 P-M EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL on July 7th, 2026.

The Rays (52-35, .598) first road trip of the back half of the 162 game schedule had mixed results. The first three went to Tampa Bay against Kansas City. Two of the last three went to Houston, including Sunday’s shutout win by the Astros, 2-0.First pitch in a four game series with a division rival with the All-Star break looming next week (with 7 more games to go, including today) is scheduled for 6:40 P-M EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL on July 6th, 2026.

The Rays (52-34, .605) win streak is over at nine games after a Saturday night, Independence Day loss, 10-8. Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez walked it off with a home run, his second of the game, in the bottom of the ninth. Junior Caminero homered and Drew Rasmussen allowed 5 earned runs, but did not get saddled with the loss. Both were named to the All-Star game next week and will be joined by Yandy Diaz, also making his second summer classic, and Bryan Baker, making his first All-Star team.First pitch in the last road game before the All-Star break (with 8 more games to go, including today) is scheduled for 3:30 P-M EDT at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas on July 5th, 2026.

The Rays (52-33, .612) took a trip down to Houston Friday night after sweeping Kansas City to start a road trip and continued the team’s winning ways with a 3-1 win over the Astros.First pitch in the Independence Day ballgame (with 9 more games to go before the All-star Break) is scheduled for 7:10 P-M EDT at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas on July 4th, 2026.

The Rays (51-33, .607) are on an eight game win streak, but Junior’s consecutive games with a home run streak is over. He’ll have to settle for a share of the franchise record (Carlos Pena, 6 straight games with a HR in 2010).First pitch in the first game of the Independence Day weekend (with 10 more games to go before the All-star Break) is scheduled for 8:15 P-M EDT at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas on July 3rd, 2026.

The Rays (50-33, .598) are on a seven game win streak while the Yankees have lost seven in a row! Tampa Bay won for the 50th time this season and Junior Caminero homered in his sixth straight game, tying a franchise record for consecutive games with a home run with Carlos Pena (2010).First pitch in the third game of the second half of this season’s 162 game schedule (with 11 more to go before the All-star Break) is scheduled for 7:40 P-M EDT at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on July 2nd, 2026.

The Rays (49-33, .598) are on a six game win streak while the Yankees have lost the last six and sit 2 ½ games behind Tampa Bay in the American League East!First pitch in the second game of the second half of this season’s 162 game schedule (with 12 more to go before the All-star Break) is scheduled for 7:40 P-M EDT at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on July 1st, 2026.

The Rays (48-33, .593) are on a five game win streak while the Yankees have lost the last five and sit 1 ½ games behind Tampa Bay in the American League East!First pitch in the first game of the second half of the 162 game schedule and the last 13 games before the All-star Break is scheduled for 7:40 P-M EDT at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on June 30th, 2026.

The Rays (48-33, .593) are off today, June 29th, 2026. It’s the 13th time this season Tampa Bay has been off since the season opener and the second it’s been on a Monday. The Rays have also had one Friday off-day (the first, on March 27th) and ten Thursdays off. Last year, between games one and 162, the Rays had 23 days off, which included the ones that come as part of the All-star break.Tampa Bay has 13 games between this day off and the next (Monday, July 14th). The first six are away, the last seven at home, and the second half of the 162 game schedule begins Tuesday in Kansas City. The Rays are 31-12 at home and 17-21 on the road.

The Rays (47-33, .588) got a 4-2 win and another home run from Junior Caminero to take back first place in the entire American League Saturday night.Pitcher Michael Grove played for the first time in 630 days and got a win for the first time since June 7th, 2024 when he was with the Dodgers and before his surgery and recovery, both with the L.A. club and Tampa Bay! Bryan Baker earned his 21st save and Rays pitchers struck out 8 batters while walking none.First pitch in the last game of the first half of the 162 game schedule and the homestand finale against Arizona is scheduled for 1:40 P-M EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on June 28th, 2026,