It’s the Boston Red Sox versus the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on June 9, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
- TV Channels: NESN, MLB Tampa Bay Rays
- Streaming: Boston Red Sox – MLB.TV, Tampa Bay Rays – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays on June 9, 2026
You can watch the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Boston Red Sox live on DIRECTV on NESN and MLB Tampa Bay Rays, or you can stream on Boston Red Sox – MLB.TV and Tampa Bay Rays – MLB.TV on June 9, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Boston Red Sox (27-37) at Tampa Bay Rays (38-25) — Game Preview
The Boston Red Sox bring a 27-37 record into Tropicana Field to face the 38-25 Tampa Bay Rays. Tampa Bay holds a slight edge in home run production, with 53 homers to Boston’s 49. The Rays lean on Yandy Díaz, who is hitting .325 with a .399 on-base percentage, while Junior Caminero adds power from third base with 14 home runs.
Jonathan Aranda leads Tampa Bay with 45 RBI, giving the Rays another key run producer. The Red Sox counter with Willson Contreras and his .294 average at first base, while Jarren Duran and Ceddanne Rafaela add outfield production for Boston. Tampa Bay enters with the stronger record, but the home run totals point to a matchup with power on both sides.
Regional Coverage
NESN, MLB Tampa Bay Rays
Streaming
Boston Red Sox – MLB.TV, Tampa Bay Rays – MLB.TV
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays Game Today?
The Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays?
You can watch Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays on Boston Red Sox – MLB.TV, Tampa Bay Rays – MLB.TV, your local regional sports network, NESN and MLB Extra Innings®.
Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays Channel on DIRECTV
Boston Red Sox games air on New England Sports Network (NESN) (Channel 628). Tampa Bay Rays games air on MLB Tampa Bay Rays (Channel 652).
Players to Watch: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Boston Red Sox
Willson Contreras — 1B. Contreras is the steadiest bat in the Red Sox’s lineup, carrying a .294 average with a .389 on-base percentage. His 13 home runs and 39 RBI give Boston a middle-of-the-order presence at first base.
Jarren Duran — LF. Duran has scuffled at the plate with a .208 average, though he still owns 10 home runs and 33 RBI. A hot stretch from the left fielder would lift a Boston offense that has scored in fits.
Ceddanne Rafaela — CF. The center fielder hits .286 with a .429 slugging percentage. Rafaela adds 5 home runs and 24 RBI, and his range up the middle makes him a factor on both sides of the ball.
Tampa Bay Rays
Yandy Diaz — DH. Diaz leads Tampa Bay with a .325 average and a .399 on-base percentage. His .537 slugging mark makes the designated hitter the toughest out the Red Sox will see.
Junior Caminero — 3B. The third baseman pairs 14 home runs with a .277 average and a .496 slugging percentage. Caminero supplies much of the Rays’ pop and has driven in 30 runs.
Jonathan Aranda — 1B. Aranda tops the Rays with 45 RBI to go with 11 home runs and a .270 average. His .378 on-base percentage keeps the line moving at first base.
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