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Rangers MLB.com reporter Kennedi Landry reported that Cal Quantrill (3-3) is the likely starter for Texas (54-52, .509, 1st AL West) against Tampa Bay (62-43, .590, 1st AL East, 1st AL) and starter Griffin Jax (6-7) in today’s series opener between the two teams in the Sunshine State. The Rays are coming off a day of rest while the Rangers just won 3 of 4 in a series with the Mariners to maintain first place in the American League West.

Tampa Bay is 13-10 since the start of the second half of the season which was NOT the All-Star Game break, but game 82 of 162 on June 30th of season 29.

First pitch in game 106 is set for 6:40 PM EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on July 28th, 2026.

Today is the 18th time this season the Rays (62-43, .590) have been off since the season opener and the fourth time the off-day has come on a Monday. Tampa Bay also had one Friday off-day (the first, on March 27th), a Tuesday (July 14th), a Wednesday (July 15th), and eleven Thursdays!

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 Game break. This season, there are 24 scheduled days off, which does not include rain delays or postponements or possible days off between the regular season and post-season or between post-season games.

Tampa Bay is 14-10 since the start of the second half of the season which was NOT the All-Star Game break, but game 82 of 162 on June 30th of season 29.

Cleveland’s lefty Parker Messick had a no decision against the Rays earlier this season (April 27th) and will face Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen today in the regular season series finale with the Guardians.

Saturday evening, Nick Martinez started off a shutout with Junior Caminero getting the game winning RBI on an opposite field double in the bottom of the fifth. Bryan Baker got his 27th save of the season and Martinez his team leading 10th win of the season.

The Rays (61-43, .587) are back in a tie for the third best win percentage in baseball and stay on top in the American League, the closest competition being division rival New York (59-45, .567).

Tampa Bay is 13-10 since the start of the second half of the season which was NOT the All-Star Game break, but game 82 of 162 on June 30th of season 29.

First pitch in game 105 is set for 12:15 PM EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on July 26th, 2026.

Cleveland will send Tanner Bibee to the mound tonight against Tampa Bay ace Nick Martinez.

The Rays (60-43, .583) got win number 60 of the season last night and catcher Nick Fortes went 4-4 with a run and two RBI in an 11-3 Friday home victory.

Tampa Bay is 12-10 since the start of the second half of the season on June 30th, 2026 with game 82 of 162.

First pitch in game 104 is set for 6:10 P-M EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on July 25th, 2026.

Tonight, Cleveland is in town with the Guardians starting Joey Cantillo against Shane McClanahan in a battle of lefties.The Rays (59-43, .578) could not finish off a sweep the Blue Jays and lost the four game finale 3-1 Thursday afternoon. Tampa Bay is 11-10 since the start of the second half of the season on June 30th, 2026 with game 82 of 162.

First pitch in game 103 is set for 7:10 P-M EDT at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on July 24th, 2026.

The Rays (59-42, .584) have won three straight games after ending a five game losing skid on Monday. Tampa Bay now has 61 games to play in the regular season, including this afternoon. Last night, Wednesday, the Rays scored three runs in the 6th inning, en route to a 4-2 win. Griffin Jax (W, 6-7) earned the win and Bryan Baker (S, 26) notched another save. Tampa Bay is 11-9 since the start of the second half of the season on June 30th, 2026 with game 82 of 162.

First pitch in game 102 is set for 3:07 P-M EDT at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 23rd, 2026.

The Rays (58-42, .580) have 62 games to play in the regular season, including tonight’s. Last night, Tuesday, the Rays beat the ‘Jays by ten runs, 12-2. Tampa Bay is 10-9 since the start of the second half of the season on June 30th, 2026 with game 82 of 162.

First pitch in game 101 is set for 7:07 P-M EDT at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 22nd, 2026.

The Rays (57-42, .576) have 63 games to play in the regular season, 62 after tonight’s game is over. Last night, Monday, the Rays ended a losing skid with a 7-1 win over the Blue Jays. Tampa Bay is 9-9 since the start of the second half of the season on June 30th, 2026 with game 82 of 162.

First pitch in game 100 is set for 7:07 P-M EDT at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 21st, 2026.

The Rays (56-42, .571) lost 6-1 on Sunday to the streaking Red Sox. Boston has won 13 games in a row to become the story of the month. Tampa Bay is 8-9 since the start of the second half of the season on June 30th, 2026 with game 82 of 162.

First pitch in game 99 is set for 7:07 P-M EDT at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 20th, 2026.

The Rays (56-41, .577) handed the Red Sox a 12th straight win Saturday in a one run, 7-6 game. Boston has handed Tampa Bay three of its four losses in a row, making the Rays 8 and 8 since they began the second half of the season on June 30th, 2026 with game 82 of 162.

First pitch in game 98 is set for 1:35 PM EDT at Fenway Park in Boston, MA on July 19th, 2026.