Rays improve power rankings after strong 6-1 week in MLB
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays topped the latest power rankings following a successful 6-1 week. They currently lead the AL East with a 62-43 record, three games ahead of the New York Yankees. The week included a four-game series where they won three of four against the Toronto Blue Jays and a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians. After rebounding from a five-game losing streak, the Rays are in discussions regarding potential trades as the deadline approaches.
- •Rays have a 62-43 record, leading the AL East.
- •They improved from No. 7 to No. 4 in power rankings.
- •Last week's victories included a series win against the Blue Jays and a sweep of the Guardians.
- •Luis Arraez and Lars Nootbaar are mentioned as potential trade targets.
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Rays jump back into elite spot in latest power rankings after 6-1 week
"Tampa Bay is playing elite baseball right now.
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