#RedSox tonight vs #Rays:

Jarren Duran LF
Willson Contreras 1B
Wilyer Abreu RF
Trevor Story SS
Masataka Yoshida DH
Ceddanne Rafaela CF
Marcelo Mayer 2B
Connor Wong C
Caleb Durbin 3B
Jake Bennett P

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On deck to talk #Rays on @[email protected]
Red-hot #Rays get some national attention vs. #RedSox tonight with first regular season game on @espn in years and broadcasters @karlravechespn and @[email protected] are excited to tell their stories: https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2026/05/07/espn-karl-ravech-eduardo-perez-boston-red-sox-junior-caminero/
ESPN crew eager to showcase ‘exciting’ and ‘fun’ Rays on national level

This is the first regular-season national game featuring the Rays on ESPN since 2021.

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On deck to talk red-hot #Rays on @MLBNetwork
Red hot #Rays get some national attention vs. #RedSox tonght with first regular season game on @espn in years and broadcasters @karlravechespn and ⁦@[email protected]⁩ are excited to tell their stories https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2026/05/07/espn-karl-ravech-eduardo-perez-boston-red-sox-junior-caminero/
ESPN crew eager to showcase ‘exciting’ and ‘fun’ Rays on national level

This is the first regular-season national game featuring the Rays on ESPN since 2021.

Tampa Bay Times
Mason Englert was to start a rehab assignment with #Rays AAA ⁦@[email protected]⁩ team; instead he’s expected to pitch vs. #RedSox. Plus notes on Lux return, Jax starting, Seymour saving, Diaz hits, Gomez trade, #BlueJays losing, more https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2026/05/06/mason-englert-rotation-opener-steven-matz-gavin-lux/
With Steven Matz out, Rays call an audible, bring back Mason Englert

Notes | The right-hander was expecting to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham.

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Some #Rays stadium news:

Rays first seeking ‘non-binding’ agreement with Hillsborough, Tampa in May https://www.tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2026/05/06/tampa-bay-rays-stadium-mlb-ken-babby-hillsborough-desantis/

Rays first seeking ‘non-binding’ agreement with Hillsborough, Tampa in May

The team previously set June 1 as the deadline for definitive agreements, but is currently focused on a non-binding May MOU.

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There’s many reasons why #Rays have been on torrid tear, winning 12 of last 13. But McClanahan said most important is: “We care about going out there, competing our butts off and being a good teammate. … It’s ‘What can I do today to help the team win?’ “ https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2026/05/06/shane-mcclanahan-al-east-sweep-jonny-deluca-blue-jays/
Shane McClanahan leads way as Rays keep rolling, winning 12 of last 13

A two-run fourth inning, thanks to RBIs by Jonny DeLuca and Chandler Simpson, and some strong relief work cap off a sweep of the Blue Jays.

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#Rays trade RH Yeondrys Gomez, who was recently DFA'd, to #MnTwins for cash.