Rays climb MLB power rankings after five-game winning streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 5:55 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays reclaimed first place in the AL East after a dominant homestand. They went 7-3 in their last 10 games and finished a 10-game homestand on a five-game winning streak, moving to 48-33 on the season. Junior Caminero's impressive performance, including seven home runs in six games, has significantly contributed to their success. The team now holds a 1.5-game lead over the New York Yankees and has risen to sixth in Bleacher Report's power rankings, signaling a potential strong push as the trade deadline approaches.
- •Rays finish homestand with a five-game winning streak.
- •Tampa Bay holds a 1.5-game lead over the Yankees.
- •Junior Caminero hits seven home runs in six games.
- •Rays improve to 48-33, best record in the American League.
- •They rise to sixth in Bleacher Report's power rankings.
- 5:55 AMYahoo Sports — Rays Continue Climbing MLB Power Rankings After Dominant Homestand
"The Rays are heating up again. After reclaiming first place in the AL East with a five-game winning streak, Tampa Bay is climbing the power rankings behind Junior Caminero's MVP-caliber surge and renewed momentum heading into the trade deadline.
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