What is the Tampa Bay Rays record in 2026?

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

How are the Rays doing?

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 25, 2026

Rays News

In a day filled with mixed news for the Tampa Bay Rays, top prospect Carson Williams has secured the starting shortstop position as the team approaches the final stretch of spring training. Unfortunately, they'll be starting the season without Ryan Pepiot, who is headed to the 15-day injured list due to hip inflammation,an unwelcome setback for a rotation already needing stability. Meanwhile, the Rays waved goodbye to Jake Woodford, trading him to the Brewers for K.C. Hunt, a move that raises eyebrows amid MLB.com’s baffling Power Rankings placing Tampa Bay at a dismal 23rd. With Opening Day on the horizon, the excitement is palpable, yet the challenges loom large, and fans are left to ponder what lies ahead for this season.

Sources

DRays Bay

Rays Reacts Survey: Opening Day 2026 Edition

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rays fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey

DRays Bay

GDT: Final Tuesday of spring training

First pitch against the Atlanta Braves is at 1:05 at CoolToday Ballpark and the Braves will be providing tv coverage.

Mlbtraderumors

Brewers Acquire Jake Woodford

The Brewers have acquired right-hander Jake Woodford from the Rays, reports Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. It had been reported by Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times that Woodford had triggered the upward mobility clause in his minor league deal with Tampa. The Rays receive right-hander K.C. Hunt in return. Milwaukee placed outfielder Akil Baddoo […]

Mlbtraderumors

Rays To Place Ryan Pepiot On Injured List; Carson Williams To Break Camp At Shortstop

The Rays will place right-hander Ryan Pepiot on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his right hip, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He’s not expected to be out long. With Pepiot sidelined, fellow righty Joe Boyle will be brought back after previously being optioned to Triple-A Durham. Boyle will begin […]

Rayscoloredglasses

Rays are given surprisingly awful Opening Day Power Ranking position

MLB.com places Rays at No. 23 in the Power Rankings ahead of Opening Day.

MLB.com

Rays top prospect Williams named starting SS; Pepiot headed to IL

NORTH PORT, Fla. -- The Rays reported to CoolToday Park on Tuesday morning for their Spring Training finale against the Braves with all of their Opening Day roster questions answered. Some decisions were expected, like top prospect Carson Williams becoming the regular shortstop to begin the season. Others came as

Rays Upcoming Schedule

About Small Ball

This Tampa Bay Rays digest was built by Small Ball to save you from bouncing between five apps to follow your team. It's fan-run and made to deliver what matters each morning.

Got thoughts? Tell us. Want to support it? Ko-fi tips help keep it running.