
Rays Hold AL-Best 48-33 Record at Midseason, Lead AL East by One
Tampa Bay Rays reach the midseason mark with the American League's best record at 48-33, one game ahead of the Yankees in the AL East.

Tampa Bay Rays reach the midseason mark with the American League's best record at 48-33, one game ahead of the Yankees in the AL East.

Yandy Díaz left Saturday's game against Arizona with a left shoulder strain but expects to return Tuesday against the Royals.

Griffin Jax struck out a season-high seven over five innings as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 at Tropicana Field.

Ian Seymour and five relievers combined to allow four hits and strike out 10 as Tampa Bay beat Boston 3-1 at Tropicana Field.

Seven Rays players have built strong cases for All-Star selection, led by Yandy Díaz, Junior Caminero and a deep pitching staff.

Tampa Bay set season highs in runs, hits and extra-base hits while routing Baltimore at Tropicana Field to extend their AL-best record to 31-15.

Cedric Mullins recorded two bunt hits, a homer and a stolen base as Tampa Bay beat Miami 7-2 for its 11th consecutive home win.

Tampa Bay's Yandy Díaz collected five hits and four RBIs while Steven Matz earned the victory against his former team in an 11-7 win over St. Louis.