Rays (S29) Off Day #9 (5/28/26)

Rays (S29) Game 54 - vs Los Angeles Angels (5/29/26)

The Rays (34-19) return to the “friendly confines” of Tropicana Field and celebrate Columbian Heritage Night at the ballpark! Tampa Bay is 19-5 at home (12-0 against the American League). The Rays are 9-0 at the Trop vs. the A.L. East and 3-0 vs. the only non-divisional A.L. team so far (the Twins, May 24th - May 26th). First up this homestand, game one of a “home and away” season series with the Los Angeles Angels that takes up the weekend and resumes two weekends from now on the west coast. Monday through Wednesday next week, Detroit comes to St. Pete. Overall, the Rays are 24-8 against the A-L, 10-2 against non-divisional A.L. opponents, and 14-6 overall against A.L. East. First pitch in the six game homestand is scheduled for 7:10 P.M. at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL on May 29th, 2026.

Rays (S29) Off Day #9 (5/28/26)

The Rays (34-19, .642) are off today, May 28th. It’s the 9th time this season Tampa Bay has been off since the season opener and the seventh time it’s been on a Thursday. The Rays have also had one Friday off-day (the first, on March 27th) and one Monday off-day (April 13th). Last year, between games one and 162, the Rays had 23 days off, which included the ones that come as part of the All-star break. Tampa Bay is at home for the next six games (against non-divisional American League opponents) and then off again in one week’s time. The Rays are 27-8 against the A.L. and 14-6 against the division, so 13-2 against all other A.L. teams. Tampa Bay is 19-5 at home (12-0 at home vs. A.L., 9-0 at home vs. A.L. East teams, 3-0 at home against non-divisional A.L. opponents, 7-5 at home vs. the National League) and 15-14 on the road (5-6 away vs. AL East, 7-2 against non-divisional A.L. opponents on the road, 3-6 vs. N.L. teams on the road).

Rays (S29) Game 53 - at Baltimore Orioles (5/27/26)

The Rays (34-18) have one more game in this road trip and might be glad for it to end and have a day of rest after today’s game. Tampa Bay (.654) is now second place in Major League Baseball’s win percentage rankings, behind Atlanta (.673). Tampa Bay’s record on the road is 15-13, and away from home against the American League East the team is 5-5. Overall, the Rays are 24-7 against the A-L and 14-5 overall against the division. First pitch in the road trip finale and third of three against the O’s is set for 6:35 PM at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD on May 27th, 2026.

Rays (S29) Game 52 - at Baltimore Orioles (5/26/26)

The Rays (34-17) are tied for the best win percentage in Major League Baseball (.667) after Monday’s loss to the Orioles (24-30). The Braves (36-18, .667) were off Monday and are heading to Fenway Park to face Boston mid-week. Tampa Bay’s record on the road is 15-12, and away from home against the American League East the team is 5-4. Overall, the Rays are 24-6 against the A-L and 14-4 overall against the division. First pitch in the second game of three against the O’s is set for 6:35 PM at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD on May 26th, 2026.

Rays (S29) Game 51 - at Baltimore Orioles (5/25/26)

The Rays (34-16) STILL have the best win percentage in Major League Baseball (.680) after Saturday afternoon’s loss to the Yankees (31-22). The Braves (36-18, .667) lost Saturday and Sunday to the Nationals (27-27). Tampa Bay’s record on the road is 15-11, and away from home against the American League East the team is 5-3. Overall, the Rays are 24-5 against the A-L and 14-3 overall against the division. First pitch in the third game of a six game road trip is set for 1:35 PM at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD on May 25th, 2026.