Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates
The Tampa Bay Rays were 56-37, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the Seattle Mariners 6-1 at Tropicana Field.
In a good rhythm. A 5-run win last night helps the cause. Pulling the other way, a 9-man IL is starting to matter.
Rays Game on July 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Ian Seymour (6-1, 4.11 ERA) vs Emerson Hancock (6-4, 3.23 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Mariners.TV, Rays.TV |
Rays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays handled the Seattle Mariners 6-1 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jonathan Aranda went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
- Ben Williamson went 4-4 with 1 RBI.
Rays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
56 | 37 | .602 | W2 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
53 | 42 | .558 | 4.0 | W3 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
45 | 48 | .484 | 11.0 | W8 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
45 | 50 | .474 | 12.0 | L1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
45 | 51 | .469 | 12.5 | W3 |
Tampa Bay Rays are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Rays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | .281 | .933 | 59 | |
| 13 | .297 | .856 | 62 | |
| 13 | .320 | .887 | 55 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 1.73 | 0.83 | 36.1 | |
| 2-2 | 3.58 | 1.30 | 27.2 | |
| 8-5 | 2.83 | 1.13 | 86.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 8 hits, 1 RBI, .615 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays celebrated a momentous weekend as they honored Evan Longoria, the franchise's icon, by retiring his number 3 and enshrining him in the Rays Hall of Fame, a fitting tribute to a player whose clutch hits defined a generation. Meanwhile, the current squad continues to thrive, bolstered by an outstanding performance from their All-Star third baseman, leading them to a solid 6-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Despite a recent mixed bag with a 3-4 record over the past week, the Rays remain atop the division with a 55-37 record. Adding to the excitement, the organization made waves in the 2026 MLB Draft by selecting top prospect Grady Emerson with the second overall pick, signaling a commitment to sustained success and promising talent in the pipeline.
Rays Upcoming Schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Boston Red Sox for a 4-game series starting Friday.
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