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Rays take 5-game road win streak into matchup with the Pirates

The Tampa Bay Rays hit the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates aiming to continue a five-game road winning streak

43 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Pirates vs. Rays: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – April 17 At PNC Park on Friday, the Tampa Bay Rays (11-7) begin a three-game series versus the Pittsburgh Pirates (11-8), at 6:45 p.m. ET.Looking to...

2 HOURS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

What channel is Pirates vs. Rays on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch MLB Friday Night Baseball game | Sporting News Here's where to watch as Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay begin a weekend series.

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Bryan Baker - Locks down fourth save Baker picked up the save Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing no hits and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact That's now four saves already for Baker on the young campaign, which is his career-high total. The 31-year-old right-hander is establishing a rather strong grip on Tampa Bay's closer role, posting a 3.68 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 7:2 K:BB over 7.1 innings while converting four of his five save opportunities. That said, Edwin Uceta (shoulder) might present some competition to Baker once he completes his rehab assignment.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Steven Matz - Settles for no-decision Matz took a no-decision Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk in 5.1 innings. He struck out four.

Impact Though Matz threw a season-low 74 pitches Wednesday, he was still able to turn in a solid outing overall. The veteran southpaw is putting together an effective transition back to the rotation with the Rays in 2026 so far, having now tossed at least five frames in each of his first four starts. Matz has a quality 3.80 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB over his first 21.1 innings, and he should maintain streaming appeal in his next scheduled start at pitcher-friendly Tropicana Field versus the Reds.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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7 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2 former top Dodgers prospects resurface with Rays in unfortunate roster shuffle Former top Dodgers prospect Michael Grove signed an MLB deal with the Rays as another former top Dodgers prospect in Ryan Pepiot went onto t...

8 HOURS AGO • DODGERSWAY.COM

Steven Vogt and Craig Albernaz's friendship and more | 04/16/2026 Steven Vogt and Craig Albernaz's friendship, the prank played by Albernaz, playing on the Rays together and more

9 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Rays' plate patience pays off with sixth straight win, series sweep of White Sox CHICAGO -- Steven Matz's family always roots for whatever team he is on. But watching this Rays team -- and their small-ball-heavy offense,...

10 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Rays rally in 9th with 2 bases-loaded walks for 5-3 win over White Sox, stretch win streak to 6

Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Rays scored twice on bases-loaded walks in the ninth inning, rallying for a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox

11 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

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11 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Orioles may regret ignoring bullpen arm Dodgers just swiped in a trade There are a few teams that a general manager should be wary of working with. If the Tampa Bay Rays are giving up a player, there's reason to...

12 HOURS AGO • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Rays sign a former Dodger in lieu of Ryan Pepiot's unfortunate injury setback A former Dodger is joining the Rays to potentially replace another former Dodger. Ryan Pepiot played for the Dodgers in 2022 and 2023, but d...

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Rays might finally be ready to break their Buster Posey curse | Sporting News The Rays' catching problems might finally be behind them.

14 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jake Fraley - Exiting starting nine Thursday Fraley is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Though right-hander Jordan Leasure is opening the game for Chicago, the left-handed Anthony Kay is scheduled to cover the bulk of the innings out of the bullpen, which has likely influenced the Rays' decision to hold the left-handed-hitting Fraley out of the lineup. Jonny DeLuca will pick up a start in right field in place of Fraley.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Aranda - Getting first day off Thursday Aranda is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Aranda has started each of the Rays' first 17 games to begin the season, so Thursday's series finale against the White Sox will be his first breather. The first baseman has slashed .227/.316/.424 with three home runs, 15 RBI, nine runs scored and a 10:17 BB:K across his first 79 plate appearances. He's in the midst of a seven-game homer-less streak. Ryan Vilade is making the start at first and batting fifth Thursday.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Scholtens - Earns win in bulk-relief role Scholtens (1-0) earned the win in relief against the White Sox on Wednesday, pitching five innings of one-run ball while allowing one hit and two walks. He struck out three.

Impact Scholtens entered the game after Cole Sulser allowed four baserunners in the first two innings. The right-hander cruised all the way until completing the seventh frame, allowing just three baserunners in the process and tossing 46 of his 77 pitches for strikes. Scholtens has yet to allow a run in his first two outings of the season, giving up five hits and three walks while striking out seven in 9.2 innings of work.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cole Sulser - No-decision as opener Sulser didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the White Sox, pitching two scoreless innings as the opener, allowing three hits and a walk while striking out one.

Impact Sulser allowed four baserunners in his two innings of work, but he didn't allow a single run -- that's already a step in the right direction considering his recent performances. He had given up at least a run in five of his six previous outings this season, and as a bullpen arm that's nowhere near pitching in high-leverage situations, he shouldn't carry a ton of fantasy upside -- especially since he owns a 4.91 ERA with a 2.00 WHIP across 11.0 innings over his first seven appearances in 2026.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jonny DeLuca - Hits three-run homer in win DeLuca went 1-for-1 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's win over the White Sox.

Impact DeLuca entered the game as a pinch-hitter for Jake Fraley in the seventh inning and took Tyler Gilbert deep with a three-run blast to bolster the Rays' lead to 8-0. This was DeLuca's second homer of the season, and it was also the third straight game in which he drove in at least one run. DeLuca has also hit safely in four of his last five games, notching a .824 OPS in 17 at-bats over that stretch.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Junior Caminero - Goes yard Wednesday Caminero went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, an additional RBI, an additional run scored and a strikeout in Wednesday's win over the White Sox.

Impact Caminero snapped a six-game homer drought with a solo shot in the third inning off Sean Burke to give the Rays a 1-0 lead. Caminero has hit safely in four of his last five games, and while he's seeing the ball well, the drop in power numbers is a bit concerning. He smacked 45 homers in 653 plate appearances in 2025 while posting a .271 ISO, but he has just three long balls with a .172 ISO in 77 plate appearances to open the 2026 campaign. It's too early to draw conclusions, but Caminero is also experiencing a drop in his batting average, from .264 in 2025 to .234 so far this year.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rays vs. White Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – April 16 The Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox will play on Thursday at Rate Field, at 2:10 p.m. ET, with Yandy Diaz and Munetaka Murakami among t...

22 HOURS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

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Garrett Cleavinger - Live BP on tap for Thursday Cleavinger (calf) is scheduled to face hitters in live batting practice Thursday, per MLB.com.

Impact The left-hander is working his way back from right calf tightness, and the expectation is that he'll be able to rejoin Tampa Bay's bullpen at some point in mid-to-late April. Cleavinger has given up two runs on three hits and four walks over 2.1 innings to begin the year, so it's possible the Rays will ease him back into the mix when he's ready to return.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rays find their power stroke in 5th straight win CHICAGO — The Rays have bombarded teams with their small-ball approach early in the season. They lead the Majors in sacrifice bunts (nine) a...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Caminero, Fraley and DeLuca homer as Rays pound White Sox 8-3 for 5th straight win

Junior Caminero, Jake Fraley and Jonny DeLuca homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays pounded the Chicago White Sox 8-3 for their fifth straight win

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Caminero, Fraley and DeLuca homer as Rays pound White Sox 8-3 for 5th straight win

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Rays take 5-game road win streak into matchup with the Pirates

Rays vs White Sox | MLB on FOX

Rays rally in 9th with 2 bases-loaded walks for 5-3 win over White Sox, stretch win streak to 6

Caminero, Fraley and DeLuca homer as Rays pound White Sox 8-3 for 5th straight win