Miami Marlins at Tampa Bay Rays – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (May 16, 2026)

The Miami Marlins (20-24) head to Tropicana Field to face the Tampa Bay Rays (28-14) in the second game of their three-game series. Tampa Bay holds the top spot in the division with a .667 winning percentage and an impressive 14-4 home record, making them a formidable opponent on their home turf. The Marlins, sitting fourth in the division at .455, have struggled on the road with a 6-12 away record. Both clubs enter this matchup having dropped their previous contest. Offensively, Miami’s Otto Lopez leads his team with a .339 batting average, while Tampa Bay’s Chandler Simpson paces the Rays at .306. On the mound, Miami’s Tyler Phillips owns a 1.1 ERA, and Tampa Bay’s Nick Martinez has posted a 1.7 ERA.

Miami Marlins at Tampa Bay Rays Game Information

Game Date: May 16, 2026
Game Time: 04:10 PM ET
TV Channel: Tampa Bay Rays, MLB.TV – Miami Marlins
Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Tampa Bay Rays Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 28-14
Home Record: 14-4
Away Record: 14-10
Division Record: 10-2
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .667

Miami Marlins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 20-24
Home Record: 14-12
Away Record: 6-12
Division Record: 5-5
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .455

Stat Leaders

Tampa Bay Rays (28-14, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Chandler Simpson, 0.306
RBI Leader: Jonathan Aranda, 33 RBI
Home Run Leader: Junior Caminero, 11 HR
Runs Leader: Junior Caminero, 26 Runs
Hits Leader: Chandler Simpson, 49 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Chandler Simpson, 14 SB
ERA Leader: Nick Martinez, 1.70 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Drew Rasmussen, 43 K
Wins Leader: Steven Matz, 4 W
Saves Leader: Bryan Baker, 11 SV

Miami Marlins (20-24, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Otto Lopez, 0.339
RBI Leader: Liam Hicks, 38 RBI
Home Run Leader: Liam Hicks, 9 HR
Runs Leader: Xavier Edwards, 31 Runs
Hits Leader: Otto Lopez, 58 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jakob Marsee, 12 SB
ERA Leader: Tyler Phillips, 1.08 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Max Meyer, 54 K
Wins Leader: Calvin Faucher, 4 W
Saves Leader: Pete Fairbanks, 5 SV

Tampa Bay Rays Injury Report

Steven Matz – Elbow (D15) – The Tampa Bay Rays placed LHP Steven Matz on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.
Edwin Uceta – Shoulder (D60) – The Tampa Bay Rays transferred RHP Edwin Uceta to the 60-day injured list with right shoulder impingement.
Michael Grove – Shoulder (D60) – The Tampa Bay Rays transferred RHP Michael Grove to the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder surgery.
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 (D10) – The Tampa Bay Rays placed OF Gavin Lux on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder impingement.
Joe Boyle – Elbow (D15) – The Tampa Bay Rays placed RHP Joe Boyle on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow strain.

Miami Marlins Injury Report

Griffin Conine – Hamstring (D10) – The Miami Marlins placed OF Griffin Conine on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring tear.
Adam Mazur – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Adam Mazur on the 60-day injured list with right elbow surgery.
Ronny Henriquez – Elbow (D60) – The Miami Marlins placed RHP Ronny Henriquez on the 60-day injured list with right elbow UCL surgery.
Robby Snelling – Elbow (D15) – The Miami Marlins placed LHP Robby Snelling on the 15-day injured list with a left UCL sprain.

Tampa Bay Rays Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 15, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
May 16, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
May 17, 2026 vs Miami Marlins
May 18, 2026 vs Baltimore Orioles
May 19, 2026 vs Baltimore Orioles
May 20, 2026 vs Baltimore Orioles
May 22, 2026 at New York Yankees
May 23, 2026 at New York Yankees
May 24, 2026 at New York Yankees
May 25, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles

Miami Marlins Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 15, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
May 16, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
May 17, 2026 at Tampa Bay Rays
May 18, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
May 19, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
May 20, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
May 21, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
May 22, 2026 vs New York Mets
May 23, 2026 vs New York Mets
May 24, 2026 vs New York Mets

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