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The Tampa Bay Rays were 34-18, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays lost to the Baltimore Orioles 1-6 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Rays Daily Vibe Check
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last night's loss

The indicators are generally positive. Dropped last night by 5 and the temperature took a hit. Pair that with the offense at 3.0 R/G is pulling the temperature down.

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Rays Game on May 27

Opponent:Baltimore Orioles (25-30)
Location:Oriole Park at Camden Yards
First Pitch:06:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Steven Matz (4-1, 3.70 ERA) vs TBD (TBD)
TV Broadcast:Rays.TV, MASN, FS1, FS1
Forecast:⛅ Partly cloudy, 69°F, Wind 2 mph

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays lost to the Baltimore Orioles 1-6 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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Highlights

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
3418.654 L3
Yankees
3322.6002.5 W3
Blue Jays
2629.4739.5 W1
Orioles
2530.45510.5 W2
Red Sox
2231.41512.5 L4

Tampa Bay Rays are 3-3-1T in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
8
Jonathan Aranda
 9.278.84741
2
Yandy Díaz
 8.312.88533
13
Junior Caminero
 13.266.84527

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
18
Shane McClanahan
 5-22.521.0450.0
28
Nick Martinez
 4-11.511.1159.2
57
Drew Rasmussen
 4-12.780.9855.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
8
Jonathan Aranda
 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
57
Drew Rasmussen
 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
47
Bryan Baker
 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Rays News

The Rays are feeling the sting of yesterday's 7-9 loss to the Orioles, but there are bright spots amid the frustration. Craig Kimbrel made an immediate impact in his debut, striking out two in a scoreless eighth inning, which fans hope signals a stabilizing presence in the bullpen. However, the injury bug is biting again, as Griffin Jax left the game after being hit by a 107 mph comebacker, leaving questions about the rotation's depth. With a solid 34-17 record and a recent run differential of +13 over the past week, the Rays have shown they can outscore opponents, but they must tighten up defensively as they prepare for a rematch against the Orioles. As they look to rebound, the addition of Kimbrel and the performance of players like Yandy Díaz (.314) will be crucial.

Sources
Game Thread: Yesterday was infuriating
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Game Thread: Yesterday was infuriating
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 The Rays have a closer, outfield defense has improved, and other things we’ve learned over 51 games
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The Rays have a closer, outfield defense has improved, and other things we’ve learned over 51 games
Many factors have contributed to the strong start, but what have we actually learned that we didn’t already expect entering the season? Pitching The Rays entered the season with a much stronger pitching outlook than they had in 2025 thanks to the additions of Martinez and Matz, along with the return to the pitcher-friendly Trop. […]
 Rays, Austin Slater Agree To Minor League Deal
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Rays, Austin Slater Agree To Minor League Deal
The Rays are signing outfielder Austin Slater to a minor league contract, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. The Ballengee Group client elected free agency yesterday after being outrighted by the Mets. Slater is on his fourth organization of the 2026 season. He was in camp with the Tigers this spring. Granted his release shortly before Opening […]
 Rays Sign Craig Kimbrel
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Rays Sign Craig Kimbrel
2:30pm: The Rays have officially announced Kimbrel’s signing. In a corresponding active roster move, right-hander Jesse Scholtens has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right wrist strain. 11:36am: Veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel is heading to the Rays on a major league deal, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Kimbrel was designated for […]
 Jax day to day with back contusion after hit by 107 mph comebacker
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Jax day to day with back contusion after hit by 107 mph comebacker
BALTIMORE -- Griffin Jax was hit directly in the lower back by a 107.2 mph line drive in the second inning Tuesday night at Camden Yards, which was only part of a painful and frustrating game for the Rays. Jax exited his start after two innings due to a back
 Kimbrel K's 2 in Rays debut as Tampa Bay hopes he can stabilize bullpen
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Kimbrel K's 2 in Rays debut as Tampa Bay hopes he can stabilize bullpen
BALTIMORE -- The Rays added an experienced, highly decorated arm to their bullpen on Tuesday, signing veteran right-hander Craig Kimbrel to a Major League contract. Kimbrel joined the Rays at Camden Yards on Tuesday and pitched a scoreless eighth inning with two strikeouts and an infield single in Tampa Bay’s

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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