The Rays (28-14) are off today, May 14th. It’s the 7th time this season Tampa Bay has been off since the season opener and the fifth time it’s been on a Thursday. The Rays have 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 back at Tropicana Field for the next six games and are off again in one week’s time. Tampa Bay is 8-10 against National League teams and holds a 20-4 record against the American League. The Rays are also 14-10 on the road and 14-4 at home.