It’s the San Diego Padres versus the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on August 28, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
- TV Channels: MLB San Diego Padres, MLB Tampa Bay Rays
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch San Diego Padres vs. Tampa Bay Rays on August 28, 2026
You can watch the Tampa Bay Rays take on the San Diego Padres live on DIRECTV on MLB San Diego Padres and MLB Tampa Bay Rays on August 28, 2026 at 7:10 PM ET.
San Diego Padres (72-62) at Tampa Bay Rays (79-54) — Game Preview
The San Diego Padres (72-62) visit Tropicana Field to face the Tampa Bay Rays (79-54) on August 28. Tampa Bay is hitting .260 as a team while San Diego sits at .238, and the Rays enter the day atop the American League East. Manny Machado has been San Diego’s primary power source with 24 home runs and 72 RBIs from third base, while Fernando Tatis Jr. adds a .285 average with a .355 on-base percentage and a .446 slugging mark in right field. Junior Caminero has produced 35 home runs and 84 RBIs at third base for Tampa Bay, and Yandy Díaz is hitting .301 with a .370 on-base percentage and a .459 slugging mark at designated hitter. In center field, Jackson Merrill has combined 21 home runs with 67 RBIs, pairing power with everyday reliability for San Diego, while Chandler Simpson is hitting .308 out of left field for the Rays. San Diego sits 8 games back in the National League West and 11 games out of a wild card spot entering the matchup.
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What Time is the San Diego Padres vs. Tampa Bay Rays Game Today?
The San Diego Padres vs. Tampa Bay Rays game starts at 7:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch San Diego Padres vs. Tampa Bay Rays?
You can watch San Diego Padres vs. Tampa Bay Rays on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
San Diego Padres Channel on DIRECTV
You can find San Diego Padres games on MLB San Diego Padres (Channel 694).
Tampa Bay Rays Channel on DIRECTV
You can find Tampa Bay Rays games on MLB Tampa Bay Rays (Channel 652).
Players to Watch: San Diego Padres vs. Tampa Bay Rays
San Diego Padres
Fernando Tatis Jr. — RF. Tatis is hitting .285 with a .355 on-base percentage this season, giving the Padres a steady presence at the top of the lineup. His .446 slugging mark adds extra-base pop to an offense that has otherwise struggled to find consistency.
Manny Machado — 3B. The Padres’ third baseman has driven in 72 runs and launched 24 home runs, doing much of the heavy lifting in San Diego’s power department. His average sits at .214, a sign that much of his production has come in bursts rather than steady contact.
Jackson Merrill — CF. Merrill has combined 21 home runs with 67 RBIs in center field, pairing power with everyday reliability for the Padres. He carries a .416 slugging mark into tonight’s game, though his .289 on-base percentage suggests he swings early in the count more often than he waits for a walk.
Tampa Bay Rays
Chandler Simpson — LF. Simpson brings a .308 average into the series, the kind of consistent contact that sets the table for Tampa Bay’s lineup. His .336 on-base percentage and .361 slugging mark round out a profile built more on getting on base than driving the ball.
Junior Caminero — 3B. Tampa Bay’s third baseman has produced 35 home runs and 84 RBIs this season, forming the backbone of the Rays’ power numbers. His .280 average shows he does more than hunt for home runs, delivering steady contact to go with the pop.
Yandy Díaz — DH. Díaz is hitting .301 with a .370 on-base percentage, giving Tampa Bay a disciplined bat in the middle of the order. His .459 slugging mark rounds out a complete offensive profile at designated hitter.
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