Tampa Bay Rays
American League · AL East
ESPN standings data retrieved October 6, 2026. MLB and WNBA comparisons use regular-season totals, separate from playoff results.
Team snapshot
Tampa Bay Rays through our lens
ESPN’s 2026 standings snapshot, checked October 6, puts Tampa Bay Rays at 98-64. That profile contains 4.5 runs scored and 4.0 conceded per game, a +0.5 average margin. The scoring average is 12 of 30 in this league snapshot. The positive margin supports the record, but the next test is whether control survives against a stronger opponent.
The most recent checked result is Yankees 0 · Rays 1 on 2026-10-03. The next scheduled test is 
New York Yankees on 2026-10-07. Our test is traffic before power. Contact and plate discipline create runners, baserunning changes the next pitch and bullpen leverage controls the late innings. Season run averages establish the baseline; the confirmed starter and available relief arms decide how much of it applies next.
Upcoming matchups
| Date / time | Sport | Matchup | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 7:00 PM CT | MLB | Tampa Bay Rays @ New York YankeesStats & matchup analysis → | Scheduled · ALDS - Game 3 |
| 2026-10-08 7:00 PM CT | MLB | Tampa Bay Rays @ New York YankeesStats & matchup analysis → | Scheduled · ALDS - Game 4 If Necessary |
| 2026-10-10 7:00 PM CT | MLB | New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay RaysStats & matchup analysis → | Scheduled · ALDS - Game 5 If Necessary |
