It’s the Baltimore Orioles versus the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on May 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
- TV Channels: Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), MLB Tampa Bay Rays
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays on May 18, 2026
Watch the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Baltimore Orioles live on Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) channel 640 and MLB Tampa Bay Rays channel 652 with DIRECTV on May 18, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Baltimore Orioles (21-26) at Tampa Bay Rays (30-15) — Game Preview
The Baltimore Orioles (21-26) head to Tropicana Field to face the Tampa Bay Rays (30-15), and the Rays come in with one of the AL’s better profiles while the Orioles try to climb back into AL East contention. Tampa Bay has hit .258 with a .713 OPS against Baltimore’s .232 and .699, but the bigger separator is on the mound where the Rays carry a 3.59 team ERA and the Orioles sit at 4.74. Tonight’s matchup pairs Trevor Rogers, who has struggled to a 5.77 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with 30 strikeouts across 34.1 innings, against Shane McClanahan, who has been one of the steadier arms in the league at a 2.27 ERA and 0.98 WHIP with 41 strikeouts. Junior Caminero has been the central power source in the Tampa Bay lineup with 12 home runs at a .256 average, while on the Baltimore side Gunnar Henderson leads the way at shortstop with 10 home runs and 24 RBIs. Jonathan Aranda has added 34 RBIs from first base for the Rays, and Taylor Ward has reached at a .419 clip for the Orioles. Look also for Nick Martinez out of the Rays rotation, sitting at a 1.51 ERA with 35 strikeouts.
Regional Coverage
Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), MLB Tampa Bay Rays
League Packages
What Time is the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles Game Today?
The Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays?
You can watch Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Tampa Bay Rays Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Tampa Bay Rays (Channel 652)
Baltimore Orioles Channel on DIRECTV
Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) (Channel 640)
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