Blue Jays face Rays at Tropicana Field on August 19
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. The game is ongoing, with the Jays looking to secure their second consecutive win against the Rays. This follows a notable improvement in their performance, as they are now half a game out of a wild card spot after a challenging start to the month. Notable absences include George Springer, who is resting, and Ernie Clement, who is under the weather. Alejandro Kirk is DH-ing while rookie Brandon Valenzuela starts behind the plate. Vlad Guerrero Jr. is set to play a rehab game tomorrow in Dunedin.
- •Blue Jays are half a game out of a wild card spot
- •George Springer resting due to shoulder issues
- •Vlad Guerrero Jr. to play rehab game tomorrow
- •Game currently in progress at Tropicana Field
- •Blue Jays look for consecutive wins against Rays
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jays @ Ray Game Thread
"We might as well make it two in a row against the Rays. Getting 10 runs again would be a good thing too. Half a game out of a wild card spot seems unbelievable considering where we were at the start of the month. Vlad is going to play a rehab game tomorrow in Dunedin. […]
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Aug 20, 2026, 12:19 AMGame 127 Game Day Thread – Washington Nationals @ Texas Rangers
MLB•Aug 20, 2026, 12:19 AMMinnesota Twins vs Los Angeles Angels
MLB•Aug 19, 2026, 11:47 PMTigers Lead MLB In Disturbing Stat After Latest Damaging Loss
MLB•Aug 19, 2026, 11:47 PMToronto Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News During Rays Series
MLB•Aug 19, 2026, 11:22 PMJacob deGrom can still be 2nd-fastest to 2,000 career Ks after triceps shortened last start
MLB•Aug 19, 2026, 10:51 PMBlue Jays Make George Springer Decision Amid Injury Concerns During Rays Series