What is the Tampa Bay Rays record in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Rays are 0-0, in the AL East.

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The Tampa Bay Rays are 0-0, in the AL East. They are 0-0 over their last 7 games.

Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates

March 09, 2026

Rays News

In a day filled with mixed results, the Rays faced the Braves at Charlotte Sports Park, with a focus on Spring Training roster battles. While there's chatter about Taylor Walls' defensive prowess and his need to stay healthy, fans are eager to see how the Rays finalize their roster with just a few weeks until Opening Day. On the other side, Braves pitcher Joey Wentz's unfortunate leg injury during the game raises concerns as he was carted off the field. Meanwhile, the Rays' offense continues to impress, with Bryce Elder struggling on the mound for Atlanta, allowing the Rays to showcase their hitting depth. As lineup decisions loom, every player’s performance counts, making this spring pivotal for those vying for a spot come April.

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DRays Bay

GDT: IMO Truist Park is overrated

Parking is a nightmare. Sightlines are blocked. Also, most games are held in sweltering heat. Honestly prefer Tropicana Field. First pitch against the Atlanta Braves is at 1:05 at Charlotte Sports Park and the Rays will be providing radio coverage.

MLB.com

How can defensive wizard Walls stay healthy? Working smarter, not harder

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Assessing the Rays’ shortstop situation back at the Winter Meetings in December, president of baseball operations Erik Neander expressed the team’s appreciation for Taylor Walls and noted that the elite defender’s skill-set is “most appreciated when he’s not available.” Unfortunately for the Rays, they’ve had time

MLB.com

1 position battle still undecided for each team

There's so much on the line every Spring Training as all 30 MLB teams work to finalize their rosters for Opening Day. While some positions are set long before the season begins, each club is still trying to nail down at least one key aspect of its roster -- and

ESPN

Braves lefty Wentz carted off after mishap at 1st

Atlanta Braves left-hander Joey Wentz left Sunday's outing against the Tampa Bay Rays because of a right leg injury from an awkward step while covering first base.

Mlbtraderumors

NL East Notes: Wentz, Fulton, Miller

Joey Wentz and the Braves may have gotten relatively lucky after the left-hander was carted off the field with an apparent right leg injury during today’s game with the Rays. According to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman, Wentz will undergo tests to determine the extent of the injury, but initial examinations indicate that Wentz likely isn’t dealing […]

Yahoo Sports

Bryce Elder gets shelled in Braves spring training slugfest vs. Rays

At least the offense continued to crush the ball!

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