What is the Tampa Bay Rays record in 2026?

The Tampa Bay Rays are 81-54, 1st in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Rays today?

Drew Rasmussen (14-5, 2.95 ERA) vs Robbie Ray (11-7, 3.21 ERA). First pitch at 01:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Rays game on today?

Today's game airs on Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Rays.TV. First pitch at 01:40 PM EDT.

Tampa Bay Rays News & Updates

August 30, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays were 81-54, 1st in the AL East. Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays eked out a win over the San Diego Padres 7-6 at Tropicana Field.

Rays Daily Vibe Check

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Quietly productive. Going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. And 2.7 RA/G over the last 7. The arms are doing their part.

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Rays Game on August 30

Opponent:	San Diego Padres (72-64)
Location:	Tropicana Field
First Pitch:	01:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Drew Rasmussen (14-5, 2.95 ERA) vs Robbie Ray (11-7, 3.21 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Rays.TV

Rays Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays eked out a win over the San Diego Padres 7-6 at Tropicana Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	1	0	0	2	3	0	0	6	10	1
	1	0	1	0	0	1	4	0		7	11	0

Highlights

Jonathan Aranda went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Junior Caminero went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Rays Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rays	81	54	.600		W3
Yankees	77	59	.566	4.5	W1
Red Sox	74	62	.544	7.5	L1
Orioles	67	69	.493	14.5	W2
Blue Jays	67	70	.489	15.0	W2

Tampa Bay Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.

Rays Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
13 Junior Caminero	36	.280	.900	86
2 Yandy Díaz	20	.304	.838	75
8 Jonathan Aranda	17	.279	.786	79

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
47 Bryan Baker	1-2	1.53	0.89	53.0
62 Cam Booser	1-0	2.03	0.81	31.0
49 Kevin Kelly	6-3	1.98	0.85	63.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
14 Chandler Simpson	5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
6 Taylor Walls	4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays showcased their resilience with a thrilling 7-6 comeback victory over the San Diego Padres, highlighted by Yandy Díaz's clutch bases-loaded single that drove in three runs during a wild seventh inning. Chandler Simpson's game-winning RBI followed, capping off a rally that underscores the team's tenacity and ability to capitalize on late-game opportunities. This victory not only solidifies the Rays' grip on the division with an 80-54 record but also emphasizes their capacity to perform under pressure, especially with playoff aspirations on the horizon. Meanwhile, the Padres faced a tough blow as Luis Rengifo was carted off the field with a knee injury, adding a layer of drama to an already intense matchup. The Rays are proving they can handle the heat, and with performances like this, they are a force to be reckoned with as the season winds down.

Sources

DRays Bay

Seven Up: Rays Rally in 7th to Win 7-6

This contest was a series of moments wrapped around a wild seventh inning that saw each team score at least three runs, albeit in different methods. Prior to a 7th inning that was off the rails in the home half, the Rays looked to be mostly in control with an early 2-1 lead through five […]

DRays Bay

Game Thread: Shovin’ Nick

Go Rays!

MLB.com

Fired-up Simpson delivers game-shifting blow for Rays in 'gutsy comeback'

ST. PETERSBURG -- Chandler Simpson slapped the ball to left field, scrambled out of the batter’s box and immediately pointed into the Rays’ dugout. He shouted as he jogged down the first-base line, pumping his arms at his sides, then roared and pumped his fist after stepping on the bag.

ESPN

Padres' Rengifo (knee) carted off field vs. Rays

Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off the field in the seventh inning of Saturday's game against Tampa Bay after spraining his right knee.

Mlbtraderumors

Luis Rengifo Suffers Knee Sprain

The Padres announced that outfielder/infielder Luis Rengifo sprained his right knee in their 7-6 loss to the Rays on Saturday. He will fly back to San Diego for further evaluation, but manager Craig Stammen said after the game that it “doesn’t look good,” per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Rengifo suffered the non-contact […]

Yahoo Sports

Simpson’s RBI single caps 4-run 7th inning as Rays rally to defeat Padres 7-6

Yandy Diaz knocked in 3 runs with a bases-loaded single in the seventh and Chandler Simpson followed with a tiebreaking RBI as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat San Diego 7-6 on Saturday.

Rays Upcoming Schedule

The Tampa Bay Rays host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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