How to watch today's Los Angeles Angels vs Tampa Bay Rays MLB game: Live stream, regional networks, team news, start time

Yusei Kikuchi is slated to toe the rubber for the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night at Angel Stadium as they welcome Yandy Díaz and the Tampa Bay Rays in the opener of a fresh series.

The Rays have held their own offensively, ranking middle-of-the-pack in several key metrics. They're averaging 4.92 runs per contest and sport a .715 team OPS, 15th in the majors. While they haven’t exactly led the league in long balls, they’ve still cranked out 121 homers, placing them right in the middle of the power rankings.

The Angels, meanwhile, have put up a slightly more modest .710 team OPS and are generating 4.34 runs per game. Like Tampa, L.A. hasn’t been the most patient team at the plate, they’re tied with the Rays for 21st in total walks with 336, but they’ve shown occasional pop and aggression in their approach.

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How to watch Los Angeles Angels vs Tampa Bay Rays on TV & stream live online

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Los Angeles Angels vs Tampa Bay Rays: Date and First-Pitch time

Los Angeles Angels will take on Tampa Bay Rays in a highly anticipated MLB game on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 9:38 pm ET/ 6:38 pm PT, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Los Angeles Angels vs Tampa Bay Rays team news

Los Angeles Angels team news

Taylor Ward has been the driving force behind the Halos’ offense this season. The veteran slugger leads the club with 26 homers and 82 RBIs, putting him among the league’s top 10 in both categories. Nolan Schanuel has quietly posted a team-best .279 batting average, even though his power numbers lag behind. Zach Neto is also heating up, hitting .278 over his last five games with two doubles, a homer, and five RBIs. Jo Adell brings the long-ball threat too, contributing 21 home runs despite a lower batting average.

The Angels will send southpaw Yusei Kikuchi to the hill. The 34-year-old lefty has been solid at home this year, going 4-2 with a sharp 2.48 ERA in 12 starts at Angel Stadium. Overall, he owns a 3.30 ERA across 23 outings, although his 1.42 WHIP suggests he’s had to pitch around traffic. In his last start, Kikuchi gave up three earned runs on 10 hits over 5.1 innings in a no-decision against Texas.

Tampa Bay Rays team news

Tampa Bay will counter with recently acquired right-hander Adrian Houser, who’s been quietly dominant since joining the rotation. The veteran boasts a 2.10 ERA and a 6-2 record in 11 starts. While he’s been slightly less sharp on the road, posting a 2.75 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in six starts away from home, he’s still been tough to crack. Houser is coming off a solid performance against the Cubs in which he allowed three runs on five hits while striking out five over 6.2 innings.

Yandy Díaz continues to be a rock in the Rays’ lineup. The first baseman is hitting .282 with 20 home runs and 36 walks, and he ranks among the top 30 hitters in both homers and RBIs across the majors. Junior Caminero, however, has been the true spark plug for Tampa, pacing the team with 28 homers and 72 RBIs, both of which land him in the top tier of MLB power producers. Brandon Lowe has also chipped in with 19 round-trippers of his own while hitting .271. And don’t overlook Chandler Simpson, who’s quietly batting .297 with sneaky speed and gap power.

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