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Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (June 08, 2026)

June 8, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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Tampa Bay holds first place in the AL East, but the Rays have hit a rough patch at exactly the wrong moment — losers of two straight and just 3-7 over their last ten games, with New York breathing down their necks. A home series against a Boston club sitting 10.5 games back might look like a soft landing, but the Red Sox have been a different team on the road, going 17-15 away from Fenway compared to a dismal 10-21 at home.

Connelly Early gets the ball for Boston, and the left-hander has been one of the more quietly effective starters in the American League, posting a 3.26 ERA with 63 strikeouts and five wins. For Tampa Bay, Junior Caminero has been the engine of the offense — 14 home runs, 41 runs scored, and the kind of at-bats that change games. Yandy Díaz is hitting .325 with 74 hits, providing the lineup’s steadiest presence at the top.

The Red Sox carry their own injury concerns — Garrett Crochet, Trevor Story, and Roman Anthony are all sidelined — but Ceddanne Rafaela (.286, 5 HR, 24 RBI) and Wilyer Abreu (67 hits) have kept the offense functional. This is a game where Tampa Bay needs to stop the bleeding and Boston needs to prove its road form is real.

Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays Game Information

Game Date: June 08, 2026
Game Time: 06:40 PM ET
TV Channel: NESN, Tampa Bay Rays, and MLB.TV – Boston Red Sox
Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

9:29 PM ET
Bryan Baker (P) replaces Garrett Cleavinger (P).
9:25 PM ET
Mickey Gasper grounds out to second base, Richie Palacios to Jonathan Aranda.
9:24 PM ET
Willson Contreras strikes out on a foul tip.
9:23 PM ET
Wilyer Abreu singles to right field.
9:22 PM ET
Ceddanne Rafaela grounds out to third base, Ben Williamson to Jonathan Aranda.
9:15 PM ET
Yandy Díaz out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Ceddanne Rafaela. Taylor Walls scores.
9:13 PM ET
Alec Gamboa (P) replaces Danny Coulombe (P).
9:12 PM ET
Cedric Mullins walks.
9:09 PM ET
Nick Fortes grounds out to shallow infield, Danny Coulombe to Willson Contreras. Taylor Walls to third.
9:05 PM ET
Taylor Walls walks.
9:03 PM ET
Andruw Monasterio remains in the game as 2B.
9:03 PM ET
Isiah Kiner-Falefa switches from 2B to SS.
9:02 PM ET
Jarren Duran pops out to shallow infield to Taylor Walls.
9:01 PM ET
Carlos Narváez grounds out to shortstop, Taylor Walls to Jonathan Aranda.
8:58 PM ET
Andruw Monasterio called out on strikes.
8:56 PM ET
Andruw Monasterio pinch-hitting for Marcelo Mayer.
8:56 PM ET
Garrett Cleavinger (P) replaces Kevin Kelly (P).
8:55 PM ET
Ben Williamson switches from 2B to 3B.
8:55 PM ET
Victor Mesa remains in the game as RF.
8:55 PM ET
Chandler Simpson remains in the game as LF.
8:55 PM ET
Richie Palacios remains in the game as 2B.
8:54 PM ET
Ben Williamson flies out to deep left field to Jarren Duran.
8:53 PM ET
Jonathan Aranda flies out to left field to Jarren Duran.
8:51 PM ET
Chandler Simpson pinch-running for Junior Caminero.
8:50 PM ET
Danny Coulombe (P) replaces Greg Weissert (P).
8:49 PM ET
Victor Mesa walks. Junior Caminero to second.
8:47 PM ET
Victor Mesa pinch-hitting for Ryan Vilade.
8:46 PM ET
Junior Caminero singles to center field.
8:44 PM ET
Richie Palacios strikes out on a foul tip.
8:42 PM ET
Richie Palacios pinch-hitting for Austin Slater.
8:41 PM ET
Greg Weissert (P) replaces Tyron Guerrero (P).
8:40 PM ET
Isiah Kiner-Falefa grounds out to shallow infield, Junior Caminero to Jonathan Aranda.
8:37 PM ET
Caleb Durbin called out on strikes.
8:37 PM ET
Caleb Durbin called out on strikes.
8:35 PM ET
Mickey Gasper singles to center field. Willson Contreras to second.
8:33 PM ET
Willson Contreras hit by pitch.
8:31 PM ET
Kevin Kelly (P) replaces Cam Booser (P).
8:30 PM ET
Wilyer Abreu pops out to Junior Caminero.
8:28 PM ET
Yandy Díaz grounds out to shallow infield to Willson Contreras.
8:27 PM ET
Cedric Mullins strikes out swinging.
8:25 PM ET
Nick Fortes singles to shallow infield.
8:23 PM ET
Taylor Walls flies out to deep center field to Ceddanne Rafaela.
8:18 PM ET
Ceddanne Rafaela singles to right field.
8:18 PM ET
Jarren Duran strikes out swinging.
8:15 PM ET
Cam Booser (P) replaces Casey Legumina (P).
8:14 PM ET
Carlos Narváez grounds out to third base, Junior Caminero to Jonathan Aranda.
8:11 PM ET
Ben Williamson strikes out swinging.
8:07 PM ET
Tyron Guerrero (P) replaces Connelly Early (P).
8:07 PM ET
Jonathan Aranda singles to left field. Austin Slater scores.
8:04 PM ET
Ryan Vilade flies out to shallow center field to Ceddanne Rafaela.
8:02 PM ET
Junior Caminero strikes out swinging. Austin Slater steals second.
7:59 PM ET
Austin Slater singles to shallow infield.
7:56 PM ET
Marcelo Mayer grounds out to shallow infield, Junior Caminero to Jonathan Aranda.
7:54 PM ET
Isiah Kiner-Falefa called out on strikes.
7:53 PM ET
Caleb Durbin grounds out to shortstop, Junior Caminero to Jonathan Aranda.
7:51 PM ET
Casey Legumina (P) replaces Ian Seymour (P).
7:51 PM ET
Yandy Díaz pops out to shallow right field to Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
7:49 PM ET
Cedric Mullins walks.
7:46 PM ET
Nick Fortes strikes out swinging.
7:44 PM ET
Taylor Walls flies out to right center field to Wilyer Abreu.
7:40 PM ET
Mickey Gasper called out on strikes.
7:39 PM ET
Willson Contreras pops out to Junior Caminero.
7:37 PM ET
Wilyer Abreu strikes out swinging.
7:34 PM ET
Ben Williamson grounds out to third base, Caleb Durbin to Willson Contreras.
7:32 PM ET
Jonathan Aranda grounds out to shallow infield. Ryan Vilade out at second. Junior Caminero to third.
7:28 PM ET
Ryan Vilade walks. Junior Caminero to second.
7:26 PM ET
Junior Caminero walks.
7:23 PM ET
Ceddanne Rafaela flies out to right field to Ryan Vilade.
7:21 PM ET
Jarren Duran strikes out swinging.
7:19 PM ET
Carlos Narváez pops out to Nick Fortes.
7:17 PM ET
Marcelo Mayer homers to center field.
7:14 PM ET
Austin Slater lines out to center field to Ceddanne Rafaela.
7:13 PM ET
Yandy Díaz walks. Cedric Mullins to second. Nick Fortes to third.
7:11 PM ET
Cedric Mullins singles to shallow infield. Nick Fortes to second.
7:08 PM ET
Nick Fortes hit by pitch.
7:08 PM ET
Nick Fortes hit by pitch.
7:08 PM ET
Taylor Walls strikes out swinging.
7:05 PM ET
Ben Williamson strikes out swinging.
7:03 PM ET
Isiah Kiner-Falefa lines out to left center field to Austin Slater.
7:01 PM ET
Caleb Durbin walks.
6:59 PM ET
Mickey Gasper pops out to Jonathan Aranda.
6:58 PM ET
Willson Contreras flies out to deep right field to Ryan Vilade.
6:56 PM ET
Jonathan Aranda strikes out swinging.
6:53 PM ET
Ryan Vilade singles to center field.
6:51 PM ET
Junior Caminero grounds out to shortstop, Caleb Durbin to Willson Contreras.
6:49 PM ET
Austin Slater strikes out swinging.
6:47 PM ET
Yandy Díaz homers to left field.
6:44 PM ET
Wilyer Abreu strikes out on a foul tip.
6:43 PM ET
Ceddanne Rafaela grounds out to third base, Junior Caminero to Jonathan Aranda.
6:41 PM ET
Jarren Duran strikes out swinging.

Game Preview

Tampa Bay leads the AL East at 37-25, but the margin is shrinking. The Rays are 3-7 over their last ten games, and with Boston 10.5 games back, the more pressing concern for Tampa Bay is the Yankees, who are close enough that a continued slide could cost the Rays the division lead they have held since mid-May. For Boston, the standings gap makes a division title a long shot, but road wins against a first-place club carry weight — and the Red Sox have shown they can get them.

Tampa Bay Rays Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 37-25
Home Record: 21-9
Away Record: 16-16
Division Record: 10-5
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .597

Boston Red Sox Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 27-36
Home Record: 10-21
Away Record: 17-15
Division Record: 11-8
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .429

Stat Leaders

Tampa Bay Rays (37-25, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Yandy Díaz, 0.325
RBI Leader: Jonathan Aranda, 44 RBI
Home Run Leader: Junior Caminero, 14 HR
Runs Leader: Junior Caminero, 41 Runs
Hits Leader: Yandy Díaz, 74 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Chandler Simpson, 14 SB
ERA Leader: Bryan Baker, 2.13 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Drew Rasmussen, 64 K
Wins Leader: Shane McClanahan, 6 W
Saves Leader: Bryan Baker, 16 SV

Boston Red Sox (27-36, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Anthony Seigler, 0.333
RBI Leader: Willson Contreras, 39 RBI
Home Run Leader: Willson Contreras, 13 HR
Runs Leader: Jarren Duran, 32 Runs
Hits Leader: Wilyer Abreu, 67 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jarren Duran, 11 SB
ERA Leader: Aroldis Chapman, 0.46 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Ranger Suarez, 63 K
Wins Leader: Sonny Gray, 7 W
Saves Leader: Aroldis Chapman, 13 SV

What to Watch For

Connelly Early is the name to watch on the Boston side. The left-hander carries a 3.26 ERA and 63 strikeouts into this start, making him one of the more reliable arms in a rotation that has been battered by injuries — Crochet is out with a shoulder issue, and Brayan Bello has been removed from the rotation entirely. Early’s ability to keep Tampa Bay’s lineup in check will go a long way toward determining whether Boston can extend its road success.

For the Rays, Junior Caminero remains the most dangerous hitter in the lineup. His 14 home runs and 41 runs scored reflect a player who has grown into a genuine middle-of-the-order threat. Yandy Díaz (.325, 74 hits) gives Tampa Bay a high-contact presence who makes the lineup difficult to navigate from top to bottom, and Jonathan Aranda’s 44 RBI add another layer of run-producing depth.

Willson Contreras is listed as day-to-day with a wrist issue, which bears watching for Boston’s lineup construction. Chandler Simpson is also day-to-day with a thumb injury for Tampa Bay, though his 14 stolen bases make his availability worth monitoring. Bryan Baker has been sharp in the closer’s role — a 2.13 ERA and 16 saves — meaning late-game leads for the Rays are well protected.

Tampa Bay Rays Injury Report

Edwin Uceta – Shoulder (D60) – The Tampa Bay Rays transferred RHP Edwin Uceta to the 60-day injured list with right shoulder impingement.
Chandler Simpson – Thumb (Day-to-Day) – Simpson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday’s (Jun. 7) game against Miami due to a thumb injury.
Michael Grove – Shoulder (D60) – The Tampa Bay Rays transferred RHP Michael Grove to the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder surgery.
Jonny DeLuca – Hamstring (D10) – The Tampa Bay Rays placed OF Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.
Jonathan Heasley – Elbow (D15) – The Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Jonathan Heasley on the 15-day injured list.
Manuel Rodríguez – Elbow (D60) – The Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Manuel Rodríguez on the 60-day injured list due to an elbow injury.
Steven Wilson – Back (D60) – The Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Steven Wilson on the 60-day injured list with lumbar disc inflammation.
Ryan Pepiot – Hip (D60) – Pepiot will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing hip surgery according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
Gavin Lux – Shoulder (D60) – The Tampa Bay Rays transferred OF Gavin Lux from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.
Jake Fraley – Groin (D10) – The Tampa Bay Rays placed OF Jake Fraley on the 10-day injured list due to a hernia.
Craig Kimbrel – Wrist (D15) – The Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Craig Kimbrel on the 15-day injured list with a right wrist strain.
Jesse Scholtens – Wrist (D15) – The Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Jesse Scholtens on the 15-day injured list with a right wrist sprain.

Boston Red Sox Injury Report

Tanner Houck – Elbow (D60) – The Boston Red Sox placed RHP Tanner Houck on the 60-day injured list due to a right flexor pronator strain.
Nick Sogard – Oblique (D10) – The Boston Red Sox placed INF Nick Sogard on the 10-day injured list due to a right oblique strain.
Triston Casas – Knee (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred INF Triston Casas from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from left patellar tendon repair.
Romy Gonzalez – Shoulder (D60) – The Boston Red Sox placed INF Romy Gonzalez on the 60-day injured list.
Garrett Crochet – Shoulder (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred LHP Garrett Crochet to the 60-day injured list from the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder inflammation.
Garrett Whitlock – Knee (D15) – The Boston Red Sox placed RHP Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation.
Willson Contreras – Wrist (Day-to-Day) – Contreras is not in Sunday’s (May. 31) lineup against Cleveland due to a wrist injury.
Johan Oviedo – Elbow (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred RHP Johan Oviedo to the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow strain.
Kutter Crawford – Wrist (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred RHP Kutter Crawford from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from right wrist surgery.
Roman Anthony – Wrist (D10) – The Boston Red Sox placed OF Roman Anthony on the 10-day injured list due to right wrist sprain.
Patrick Sandoval – Elbow (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred LHP Patrick Sandoval to the 60-day injured list due to recover from left ulnar collateral ligament surgery.
Trevor Story – Abdomen (D60) – The Boston Red Sox transferred INF Trevor Story from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to sports hernia.
Jovani Morán – Elbow (D15) – The Boston Red Sox placed LHP Jovani Morán on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow inflammation.

Tampa Bay Rays Upcoming 2026 Schedule

June 08, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
June 09, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
June 10, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
June 12, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
June 13, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
June 14, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
June 15, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers
June 16, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers
June 17, 2026 at Los Angeles Dodgers
June 19, 2026 vs Washington Nationals

Boston Red Sox Upcoming 2026 Schedule

June 08, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
June 09, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
June 10, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
June 12, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
June 13, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
June 14, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
June 16, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
June 17, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
June 18, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
June 19, 2026 at Seattle Mariners

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