Rays GDT: A Dangerous Astros team provides a tough test for the Rays

Sep 22, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nick Martinez (28) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters…

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) delivers a pitch during a Major League Baseball game against the Houston Astros at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on September 11, 2026. The Rays defeated the Astros 3-1 to…

For the first time in a long time, the Tampa Bay Rays will now carry the name Tampa Bay on their jersey while playing in other stadiums. According to the team press release: This uniform represents the commitment between the club and its…

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 20: Chandler Simpson #14 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates knocking in Junior Caminero #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field on September 20, 2026…

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (8) receives a high five from designated hitter Yandy Diaz (2) after a Major League Baseball game against the Houston Astros at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on September 13, 2026.…

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Richie Palacios #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates with teammates after hitting an RBI single to walk-off the Boston Red Sox 2-1 at Tropicana Field on September 19, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida.…

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 13: Freddy Peralta #51 of the Tampa Bay Rays delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Tropicana Field on September 13, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio…

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 18: Roman Anthony #19 of the Boston Red Sox runs the bases after hitting a home run off of Ian Seymour #61 of the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Tropicana Field on September 18, 2026 in St…