Tampa Bay Rays vs Detroit Tigers Live Stream: How to Watch MLB Spring Training

The Tigers will host the Rays on Monday afternoon as Grapefruit League play continues in Florida.

Grapefruit League play will continue on Monday afternoon with a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Both clubs are using these preseason contests to iron out rotations and give players important at-bats before the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues wrap up and the regular season begins in March. Fans can look for both teams to work through lineups and pitching depth on Monday, with players getting crucial work in at the plate and on the mound. As managers work through jockeying roster spots between up-and-coming players and veterans, the competition will heat up both on the field and in the dugout under the Florida sun.

How to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Detroit Tigers in MLB:

Game Date: Monday, March 9, 2026

Game Time: 1:05 p.m. ET

TV: MLB.TV – Detroit Tigers

Location: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium

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The Rays come into Monday’s game following a 9-8 victory over the Braves on Sunday afternoon. Luis Guerrero earned his first win of the season on the mound after throwing for one inning and giving up two earned runs. Taylor Walls led the Rays at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one RBI and two runs. Ben Williamson and Brayden Taylor each hit home runs in the win to account for five of the teams runs. The team finished the game with 14 hits to show they have firepower this year and the potential to be a contender.

The Tigers will look to bounce back from a tough loss on Sunday, losing 5-0 to the Toronto Blue Jays to drop to 4-9 on the season. While Detroit produced seven hits on the day, the team was unable to bring any runners home. Colt Keith led the Tigers at the plate, going 2-for-3, with two singles. Bryan Sammons took the loss on the mound to move to 1-1 after throwing for 2.2 innings and giving up four earned runs, striking out one batter along the way.

The Rays and Tigers have already met once so far in spring training play and the Tigers won handily in a 12-3 victory two weeks ago.

What Time Is Tampa Bay Rays vs Detroit Tigers?

The Tampa Bay Rays vs Detroit Tigers game takes place on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 1:05 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB baseball action.

What Channel Is The Tampa Bay Rays vs Detroit Tigers Game On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans can tune into MLB.TV – Detroit Tigers to see the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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