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Joe Boyle will get the starting call for the Tampa Bay Rays as they square off with Jung Hoo Lee and the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.

The Rays are deep into their marathon 12-game road swing, rolling into San Francisco for their fourth straight series away from Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay opened the trip by claiming two of three against the Angels, stumbled badly in a sweep at the hands of Seattle, then bounced back to take another two of three from the Athletics.

Meanwhile, the Giants are searching for answers during a rough patch that has seen them drop five straight. After falling in a three-game set to the Nationals, San Francisco was overpowered by the Padres at Oracle Park, losing 4-1, 5-1, and 11-1 in a lopsided sweep.

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How to watch San Francisco Giants vs Tampa Bay Rays on TV & stream live online

  • National TV channel: MLB Network
  • Local TV channel: NBCS-BA, FDSSUN
  • Streaming service: Fubo, Apple TV+

To watch the entire MLB season, Fubo and DirecTV Stream are the two best streaming services for baseball fans. Both carry MLB.tv for out-of-market access to games and you can also check out our table below for information on regional sports networks and where to find them.

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TeamLocal NetworkStreaming Providers
Arizona DiamondbacksDBACKS.tvFubo, DirecTV Stream
Atlanta BravesBally Sports SouthFubo, DirecTV Stream
Baltimore OriolesMid-Atlantic Sports NetworkFubo, DirecTV Stream
Boston Red SoxNew England Sports NetworkFubo, DirecTV Stream, NESN 360
Chicago CubsMarquee Sports NetworkFubo, DirecTV Stream
Chicago White SoxNBC Sports ChicagoFubo, DirecTV Stream
Cincinnati RedsFanDuel Sports Network OhioFubo, DirecTV Stream
Cleveland GuardiansFanDuel Sports Network Great LakesFubo, DirecTV Stream
Colorado RockiesROCKIES.tvDirecTV Stream
Detroit TigersBally Sports DetroitFubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+
Houston AstrosSpace City Home NetworkFubo, DirecTV Stream
Kansas City RoyalsFanDuel Sports Network Kansas CityFubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+
Los Angeles AngelsFanDuel Sports Network WestFubo, DirecTV Stream
Los Angeles DodgersSportsNet Los AngelesDirecTV Stream
Miami MarlinsFanDuel Sports Network FloridaFubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+
Milwaukee BrewersFanDuel Sports Network WisconsinFubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+
Minnesota TwinsFanDuel Sports Network NorthFubo, DirecTV Stream
New York MetsSportsNet New YorkFubo, DirecTV Stream
New York YankeesYES NetworkFubo, DirecTV Stream
Oakland AthleticsNBC Sports CaliforniaFubo, DirecTV Stream
Philadelphia PhilliesNBC Sports PhiladelphiaFubo
Pittsburgh PiratesSportsNet PittsburghFubo, DirecTV Stream
San Diego PadresPadres.TVFubo, DirecTV Stream
San Francisco GiantsNBC Sports Bay AreaFubo, DirecTV Stream
Seattle MarinersROOT SportsFubo, DirecTV Stream
St Louis CardinalsFanDuel Sports Network MidwestFubo, DirecTV Stream
Tampa Bay RaysFanDuel Sports Network SunFubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+
Texas RangersFanDuel Sports Network SouthwestFubo, DirecTV Stream
Toronto Blue JaysSportnet (Canada)N/A
Washington NationalsMid-Atlantic Sports NetworkFubo, DirecTV Stream

San Francisco Giants vs Tampa Bay Rays: Date and First-Pitch time

San Francisco Giants will take on Tampa Bay Rays in a highly anticipated MLB game on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 10:10 pm ET/ 7:10 pm PT at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California.

DateFriday, August 15, 2025
First-Pitch Time10:15 pm ET/ 7:15 pm PT
VenueOracle Park
LocationSan Francisco, California

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San Francisco Giants vs Tampa Bay Rays team news

San Francisco Giants team news

Jung Hoo Lee has been a steady presence in the Giants’ lineup, batting .257 with 27 doubles, 10 triples, six homers, and 38 walks. He’s riding a modest three-game hit streak and has gone 4-for-17 over his last five outings, including a triple.

Friday’s series opener will also see the Giants welcome back Landon Roupp from the injured list. Roupp last pitched on July 22, when he silenced Atlanta over five scoreless innings in a 9-0 win. He brings a 7-6 record, 3.11 ERA, and 1.43 WHIP across 20 starts this season.

Tampa Bay Rays team news

On the Rays’ side, Junior Caminero has been the power engine, blasting a team-high 34 homers with 84 RBIs, numbers that rank sixth and ninth in MLB, respectively. Yandy Díaz continues to be a reliable bat, hitting .280 with 22 doubles, a triple, and 20 home runs. Brandon Lowe has added pop of his own, slugging 24 homers to go along with a .275 average, while Chandler Simpson leads the team in batting average at .302.

Joe Boyle, who owns a 1-2 record with a 3.82 ERA and 1.08 WHIP through 30.2 innings, will be looking to bounce back after a rough outing against the Mariners in which he surrendered six earned runs on four hits and five walks.

San Francisco Giants vs Tampa Bay Rays projected starting pitchers

DateGiantsRays
08/15/2025Landen RouppJoe Boyle
08/16/2025Justin VerlanderAdrian Houser
08/17/2025Logan WebbRyan Pepiot

San Francisco Giants vs Tampa Bay Rays head-to-head record 

DateCompetitionHome TeamAway TeamScore
14.04.24MLBTampa Bay RaysSan Francisco Giants9 - 4
14.04.24MLBTampa Bay RaysSan Francisco Giants2 - 11
13.04.24MLBTampa Bay RaysSan Francisco Giants2 - 1
17.08.23MLBSan Francisco GiantsTampa Bay Rays1 - 6
16.08.23MLBSan Francisco GiantsTampa Bay Rays7 - 0

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