It’s the Tampa Bay Rays versus the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on May 12, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:07 PM ET
- Location: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
- TV Channels: MLB Tampa Bay Rays / Rays.TV
- League Package: MLB® Extra Innings®
How to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays on May 12, 2026
You can watch the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Tampa Bay Rays live on DIRECTV on MLB Tampa Bay Rays / Rays.TV on May 12, 2026 at 7:07 PM ET.
Tampa Bay Rays (27-13) at Toronto Blue Jays (18-23) — Game Preview
Tampa Bay enters with one of the stronger pitching profiles in the AL and sits atop the AL East at 27-13. Shane McClanahan gets the start for the Rays with a 2.60 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 34 strikeouts in 34.2 innings, while Toronto counters with Patrick Corbin at 1-1 with a 3.60 ERA. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been one of Toronto’s most consistent hitters at .300 with a .386 OBP, and Kazuma Okamoto has provided power with 10 home runs and 26 RBIs. The Rays counter with Junior Caminero, who leads Tampa Bay with 11 home runs, and Jonathan Aranda, who leads the club with 32 RBIs. Dylan Cease is not scheduled to start tonight, but he has been one of Toronto’s top arms with a 2.58 ERA and 66 strikeouts.
Regional Coverage
MLB Tampa Bay Rays / Rays.TV
League Packages
MLB® Extra Innings®
What Time is the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays Game Today?
The Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays game starts at 7:07 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays?
You can watch Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays on your local regional sports network and MLB® Extra Innings®.
Tampa Bay Rays Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Tampa Bay Rays (Channel 652)
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays — Team Stats
| Tampa Bay Rays | Toronto Blue Jays | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 27-13 | 18-23 |
| Top hitter (AVG) | Chandler Simpson — .314 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — .300 |
| HR leader | Junior Caminero — 11 | Kazuma Okamoto — 10 |
| RBI leader | Jonathan Aranda — 32 | Kazuma Okamoto — 26 |
| ERA leader | Nick Martinez — 1.70 | Dylan Cease — 2.58 |
Players to Watch: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Tampa Bay Rays
Shane McClanahan — SP. 2.60 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 34 strikeouts in 34.2 innings, 4-2. McClanahan gets the start for Tampa Bay and has been one of the Rays’ most effective starters so far.
Junior Caminero — 3B. 11 home runs, 19 RBIs, .252 average. Caminero is Tampa Bay’s top power bat and a key run producer in the middle of the lineup.
Toronto Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — 1B. .300 average, .386 OBP. Guerrero has been one of Toronto’s most consistent hitters and remains a central part of the Blue Jays’ offense.
Kazuma Okamoto — 3B. 10 home runs, 26 RBIs, .248 average. Okamoto has provided Toronto with needed power and run production in the middle of the order.
Injury Report: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Tampa Bay Rays
Joe Boyle (SP) — 15-day IL, right elbow strain
Steven Wilson (RP) — 60-day IL, back inflammation
Steven Matz (SP) — 15-day IL, left elbow inflammation
Ryan Pepiot (SP) — 60-day IL, right hip surgery
Gavin Lux (LF) — 10-day IL, right shoulder pinched nerve
Toronto Blue Jays
Nathan Lukes (RF) — 10-day IL, left hamstring strain
Max Scherzer (SP) — 15-day IL, right forearm tendinitis
Addison Barger (RF) — 10-day IL, right elbow inflammation
Shane Bieber (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow inflammation
Jose Berrios (SP) — 15-day IL, right elbow fracture
Anthony Santander (RF) — 60-day IL, left shoulder surgery
Lazaro Estrada (RP) — 15-day IL, right shoulder pinched nerve
Bowden Francis (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Alejandro Kirk (C) — 10-day IL, left thumb surgery
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