Tampa Bay Rays drop to sixth in MLB power rankings after homestand struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:16 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays fell to No. 6 in Bleacher Report's latest MLB power rankings following a challenging homestand, where they finished 2-5 against division rivals. The New York Yankees closed the gap in the AL East standings, now trailing the Rays by 3.5 games. Despite still holding the best record in the American League at 78-53, the Rays seek a momentum shift as they approach the 2026 playoffs. Key players like Junior Caminero are on the cusp of historic performances; however, the team's late-season performance will be critical as they aim to avoid a repeat of last year's early postseason exit.
- •Rays went 2-5 in their recent homestand against division opponents.
- •Yankees are now 3.5 games behind in the AL East.
- •Junior Caminero is nearing multiple 40-home run campaigns.
- •Chandler Simpson is on a 15-game hitting streak.
- •Rays are aiming for a stronger postseason showing compared to last year.
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"Tampa Bay Rays fall to No. 6 in Bleacher Report's latest MLB power rankings after a rough homestand, as the New York Yankees close the gap in the AL East standings. Can the Rays regain momentum before the 2026 MLB playoffs?
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