Rays host Tigers in series opener at Tropicana Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:56 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays face the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on June 1, 2026. This matchup marks the first of a three-game series. Tampa Bay enters with a strong record of 36-20, leading the AL East and posting 21 wins at home. In contrast, the Tigers sit at 22-38, struggling with an 8-24 record on the road. Starting pitchers include Griffin Jax for the Rays and Ty Madden for the Tigers. Both teams come into the series with multiple injuries among key players.
- •Tigers and Rays begin a three-game series at Tropicana Field.
- •Rays hold a 36-20 record, leading the AL East.
- •Tigers are 22-38, with significant struggles on the road.
- •Griffin Jax and Ty Madden are the starting pitchers.
- •Both teams are dealing with multiple injuries to key players.
- 7:56 AMYahoo Sports — Rays begin 3-game series at home against the Tigers
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