The Rays are 53-50 on the season, 6.5 games back of the Toronto Blue Jays in the division and 1.5 games of the 3rd Wild Card, currently tied with the Texas Rangers. Meanwhile, the Reds share the same record with the Rays, but are 8.5 games back in their division and 2 games back of the 3rd Wild Card with the Giants ahead of them by a game.

After dropping a home series to the American League-worst Chicago White Sox, the Tampa Bay Rays (53-50) will look to right the ship as they travel to Great Amer

If they weren't before, the Cincinnati Reds are now officially rolling. The Reds ascended to a new high-water mark in 2025 − six games over .500 − as they completed a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 2-1 win on July 27 at Great American Ball Park. It was also four consecutive wins for Cincinnati.

The Rays are reportedly open to trading Yandy Diaz, possibly allowing the Red Sox to acquire one of their top trade deadline targets.

After four straight quality starts, Baz gave up eight runs on eight hits over four innings in his last outing, an 8-3 loss to the visiting Chicago White Sox on July 21. He is 0-1 with a 9.72 ERA in 8 1/3 innings over two career starts against the Reds.

Martinez went on to say the trade deadline was motivation for the 2025 Reds, who stood at 54-50 after Friday's victory and one game back of the San Diego Padres for the third National League Wild Card.

The Boston Red Sox are gaining on the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East standings. With a four-game stint ahead of them, it will be up to the Rays to slow down Boston's red-hot offense.

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