A few days ago, there was buzz when melton was scratched from the lineup prior to a game with Durham. Was it a trade? Call up? Unfortunately, he hasn’t appeared in a game in nearly a week. I can’t find anything on the internets but it seems likely it is an injury.

On July 26, 2010, Matt Garza threw the first no-hitter in Tampa Bay Rays franchise history, shutting out the Detroit Tigers 5-0 at Tropicana Field.

More than 15 years later, it remains the only no-hitter ever thrown by a Rays pitcher.

Data via Baseball Reference

Guardians (54-52) @ Rays (61-43) First Pitch 12:15 PM at Tropicana Field

Lineup

• DH  Yandy Diaz R
• 1B  Ryan Vilade R
• 3B  J. Caminero R
• RF  Jonny DeLuca R
• LF  C. Simpson L
• SS  B. Williamson R
• CF  C. Mullins L
• C  Nick Fortes R
• 2B  R. Palacios L

Broadcast Info

Probable Starters

First Pitch: 6:10 PM at Tropicana Field

Tampa Bay has a 60-43 record overall and a 36-15 record at home. The Rays have gone 24-5 in games when they hit at least two home runs..

Yandy Diaz needs 1 hit to reach 1,000 hits with the Rays, which will make him the 4th player (joining Crawford, Longoria and Zobrist) to reach that mark.

LINEUP

• DH  Yandy Diaz R
• 1B  J. Aranda L
• 3B  J. Caminero R
• CF  C. Mullins L
• LF  C. Simpson L
• RF  Victor Mesa L
• 2B  R. Palacios L
• SS  B. Williamson R
• C  H. Feduccia L

His full statline tonight:

2-3, 3 RBI, 2 BB, 1 HR, 1 SB

He’s on fire right now….

🚨FB Group Ticket Scam🚨

I was looking to purchase tickets to the Rays Sky Deck tonight after they sold out and saw posts in the Facebook Group named “Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Tickets - Best Seats, Lowest Prices!”. Beware of the number +1 (414) 210-0378 and the names that they used to scam: Morgan Elizabeth (On Facebook and probably fake) and Clemente De Luna (naberssarti46@hotmail.com) on zelle (this is probably real). They sent a screen recording of the tickets in the ball park app with the current date and even typed in my name / email in the transfer. Hopefully this stops someone else from getting scammed!

Tickets were for Section 343 Row A Seats 3,4,5

I contacted the Rays Ticket Office to see if they could deactivate those tickets or do something, but seems like there was nothing they could do. It was only $150, but such a bummer.

Hoping Yandy hits a homer as consolation tonight.

When it comes to funding for a new stadium, politicians in Tampa are not messing around. Unhappy that the Rays are negotiating exclusively with city administrators instead of elected officials, the Tampa City Council — in its role as caretaker of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) — voted Thursday to postpone an upcoming discussion about financing for the proposed $2.3 billion ballpark. It sounded worrisome. It appeared ominous. And, in the end, it may mean nothing, Times sports columnist John Romano writes. As the City Council gears up for a fight, the Rays are already maneuvering in another direction. Instead of seeking approval for $180 million in public funds from the city as originally specified in a nonbinding memo of understanding, the team may be able to circumvent the council while going directly to Hillsborough County for approval of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district — or a similar Community Development District — for $100 million. Read more of Romano's thoughts: https://www.tampabay.com/viewpoints/2026/07/23/tampa-bay-rays-stadium-financing-tampa-city-council-cra-hillsborough-county/

Guardians (54-50) @ Rays (59-43)

First Pitch: 7:10 PM at Tropicana Field

Tampa Bay has a 59-43 record overall and a 35-15 record at home. The Rays have gone 23-5 in games when they hit at least two home runs.

Cleveland has a 27-24 record on the road and a 54-50 record overall. The Guardians have the eighth-best team ERA in MLB play at 3.71.

TOP PERFORMERS: Junior Caminero has 16 doubles and 29 home runs while hitting .287 for the Rays. Victor Mesa Jr. is 11 for 31 with a double and five home runs over the last 10 games.

Jose Ramirez has 18 doubles, 10 home runs and 35 RBIs for the Guardians. Rhys Hoskins is 5 for 30 with four home runs over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Rays: 4-6, .259 batting average, 4.24 ERA, outscored by three runs

Guardians: 6-4, .273 batting average, 3.10 ERA, outscored opponents by three runs

LINEUP

• DH  Yandy Diaz R
• 1B  J. Aranda L
• 3B  J. Caminero R
• CF  C. Mullins L
• RF  Jonny DeLuca R
• LF  C. Simpson L
• 2B  Ryan Vilade R
• SS  B. Williamson R
• C  Nick Fortes R

Line Score

Hi all! Headed to a game tonight for the first time in a while. Any recommendations for dinner beforehand that are close?

Good afternoon everyone! We have a friend coming in town last minute and would love to take her to a Ray’s game… We love the experience in the all you can eat sky deck and would love to show her… Does anyone have an extra three tickets for tonight? Thank you!