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2026 MLB Playoff Picture, Standings: Dodgers' NL West Dominance Continues

A weekly look at MLB's standings and how they are informing the postseason picture.

56 MINS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Playoff Picture, Standings: Dodgers' NL West Dominance Continues

Garrett Cleavinger - Slated for mound work Saturday Cleavinger (forearm) is expected to resume mound work Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Impact If all goes well then, the hope is that Cleavinger will progress to bullpen sessions thereafter. The Rays shut the southpaw down in early September due to left forearm tightness, but he should have a chance to rejoin the Tampa Bay bullpen either before the end of the regular season or at some point during the playoffs.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

As battle for AL East looms, Rays fall flat against possible playoff foe ST. PETERSBURG -- It seems inevitable that the Rays’ four-game series at Yankee Stadium next week will decide the American League East race,...

2 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Ian Seymour - Takes loss against Boston Seymour (9-7) was tagged with the loss against the Red Sox on Friday, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five across five innings.

Impact Seymour put the Rays behind immediately after giving up a leadoff homer to Roman Anthony in the first inning. Seymour proceeded to give up three more runs over the next two frames, with two of those runs coming on a bases-loaded single by Anthony in the second. The four earned runs Seymour gave up were his most in a start since July 12 against the Mariners, and he now sports a 4.38 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 127.1 innings this season. He's projected to make his next start against the Yankees next week on the road.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox beat Rays 4-2 to close in on playoff spot

Roman Anthony homered and drove in three runs and the Boston Red Sox took a big step toward clinching an American League playoff spot with a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on...

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Anthony's 438-foot leadoff blast snaps slump, sets tone at Trop ST. PETERSBURG – Roman Anthony tore into the third pitch of Friday night’s game at Tropicana Field, perhaps making a Statcast-projected 438-...

2 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

MLB Gameday: Red Sox 4, Rays 2 Final Score (09/18/2026) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Red Sox vs. Rays at Tropicana Field

3 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Rays Have Emerging Star in Bullpen With Brody Hopkins The Tampa Bay Rays have had to dig incredibly deep into their pitching depth during the 2026 season. After receiving excellent injury luck i...

4 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

After shining at 4 levels, catching prospect Bodine joins Rays' taxi squad ST. PETERSBURG -- This year has already been crazy enough for Rays catching prospect Caden Bodine. Drafted by the Orioles with the 30th over...

5 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

MLB Gameday live updates: Red Sox at Rays game on 09/18/2026 free Follow MLB results with FREE live box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Red Sox vs. Rays at Tropicana Field

5 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Red Sox, Rays begin tough stretch run against each other in key series The home stretch is here, and it will not be easy for two American League East rivals looking to secure their standing in the postseason fie...

7 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Rays' 'fatal flaw' for MLB postseason involves one-third of their lineup | Sporting News These three lineup spots could prove to be a season-ender for the Rays.

9 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Liam Hicks - Sitting against left-hander Hicks is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact With left-hander Ranger Suarez on the bump for Boston, Hicks will take a seat, and Nick Fortes will start behind the plate while batting seventh. Hicks went 2-for-4 with two RBI, a walk and one run scored in Thursday's 10-1 rout of the Athletics.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays vs. Rangers Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Friday, Sept. 18 The Texas Rangers host the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-game set starting on Friday night. These teams are locked in a heated race for the fina...

11 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Why rival scout still believes Red Sox could carve through Yankees, Rays in the MLB playoffs Don't sleep on the Boston Red Sox for a deep postseason run.

11 HOURS AGO • FANSIDED.COM

Rays, Legends Global announce long-term partnership for new Forever Home The Tampa Bay Rays and Legends Global today announced a new long-term partnership in which Legends Global will serve as owner’s representati...

11 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Walk-Off Wagers: MLB Best Bets Today (Predictions for Red Sox-Rays, Blue Jays-Rangers, Yankees-Diamondbacks) The penultimate weekend of the MLB regular season is here, and there are still plenty of teams fighting for playoff position. The Phillies a...

12 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Red Sox vs. Rays Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Friday, Sept. 18 The Tampa Bay Rays close out the home portion of their schedule with a three-game set against the Boston Red Sox starting on Friday night. T...

12 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Best MLB Prop Bets Today, September 18, 2026 The Boston Red Sox versus the Tampa Bay Rays is one of 15 solid options on today's MLB slate.If you're looking for MLB prop bets for today's...

13 HOURS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Rays have new 'best slugger' behind Junior Caminero amid AL East race | Sporting News This rookie could help the Rays make a deep postseason run.

13 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Willson Contreras says hand injury 'felt like a fracture' as Red Sox await further testing after negative X-rays Willson Contreras is hoping for the best after experiencing intense pain after being hit in the hand by a pitch in the eighth inning of Thur...

14 HOURS AGO • MASSLIVE.COM

In a year of surprises, Mesa a new headliner as 'tooled out' piece for Rays This story was excerpted from Adam Berry’s Rays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly...

15 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Athletics Get Smoked: Takeaways From Ugly Loss vs. Rays The Athletics would go down without much to show for it.

16 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Top Athletics Performers in Depressing Series vs. Rays Even though the Athletics played one of their worst series since August, there were still some notable bright spots.

18 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Rays' Victor Mesa Jr. Has Been Unsung Hero in 2026 The Tampa Bay Rays are playing very well and working towards winning the American League East, while securing home-field advantage until the...

19 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

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2026 MLB Playoff Picture, Standings: Dodgers' NL West Dominance Continues

Red Sox beat Rays 4-2 to close in on playoff spot