What is the Tampa Bay Rays record in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Rays are 36-23, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Rays today?

Drew Rasmussen (4-2, 3.36 ERA) vs Ryan Gusto (0-0, 9.00 ERA). First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Rays game on today?

Today's game airs on Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, Rays.TV, WMOR. First pitch at 07:10 PM EDT.

Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates

June 05, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays were 36-23, 1st in the AL East. The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.

Rays Daily Vibe Check

60°

Warm

a rough stretch

A healthy temperature for a reason. A 2-5 week weighs heavy on the score. On top of that, the staff giving up 8.1 RA/G this week.

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Rays Game on June 05

Opponent:	Miami Marlins (29-34)
Location:	loanDepot park
First Pitch:	07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Drew Rasmussen (4-2, 3.36 ERA) vs Ryan Gusto (0-0, 9.00 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, Rays.TV, WMOR
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 4 mph

Rays Score & Recap

The Tampa Bay Rays did not play yesterday.

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	36	23	.610		L3
Yankees	37	25	.597	0.5	W1
Orioles	30	33	.476	8.0	W1
Blue Jays	30	33	.476	8.0	W1
Red Sox	26	35	.426	11.0	L1

Tampa Bay Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -28 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
2 Yandy Díaz	11	.313	.916	39
8 Jonathan Aranda	11	.275	.855	43
13 Junior Caminero	14	.278	.879	30

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
47 Bryan Baker	1-0	2.13	1.03	25.1
18 Shane McClanahan	6-2	2.45	1.02	55.0
49 Kevin Kelly	3-2	2.67	0.81	27.0

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
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
60 Garrett Cleavinger	4.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays are reeling after a disheartening 7-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers, marking a brutal 2-5 stretch over the past week that has seen their run differential plummet to -28. With their offense only managing 4.1 runs per game during this downturn, the pressure is on, especially as discussions swirl around potential trades like Detroit's ace Tarik Skubal, who could elevate a struggling rotation. Injuries are piling up on the Rays’ roster, and while Yandy Díaz continues to shine with a .313 average, the team is missing the spark needed to maintain their grip on first place in the division. Former manager Joe Maddon reflects on the Rays' journey and their quest for a permanent home, but right now, fans are more focused on whether this team can turn things around before it’s too late.

Sources

DRays Bay

Rays Trade Candidate: Tarik Skubal

While there’s no guarantee that the Tigers will trade ace Tarik Skubal, they would be wise to entertain offers for him heading into the trade deadline. Set to become a free agent in 2027 with a potential lockout on the horizon, Skubal is a tantalizing trade chip — despite an injury* — thanks to Detroit […]

MLB.com

Joe Maddon on Rays’ Forever Home: Let’s finish what we started

The following column was written by longtime MLB manager Joe Maddon, who managed the Rays from 2006-14 and guided them to their first American League pennant in 2008. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Chicago Cubs winning the World Series. That championship resolved something that had haunted

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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