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How to watch the Dodgers vs. the Rays: First pitch, TV & streaming details for the series

By Matt Buxbaum  |  Last updated Aug 1, 2025 5:42 PM ET
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Two playoff caliber teams battle it out over the weekend, with the Los Angeles Dodgers being the team to beat. They current hold the best odds to win the World Series, and hope to beat the Rays tonight to build out their postseason form, in preparation for the playoffs. Do they have what it takes to continue their dominance?

How to watch Dodgers vs. Rays Game 1 Friday

  • Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
  • Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
  • Time: 7:35 PM ET
  • TV Channels: MLB Network, Bally Sports Sun (FDSSUN), and SportsNet LA
  • Live Stream Platform: DIRECTV
  • Location: Tampa, FL
  • Stadium: George M. Steinbrenner Field


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Predictions, odds, and spread for Dodgers vs. Rays — Game 1

Key Line
 Los Angeles Dodgers
 Tampa Bay Rays
Run Line
 -1.5
 +1.5
Run Line Odds
 +108
 -132
Moneyline
 -132
 +123
World Series Odds
 +240
 +10000

How to watch Dodgers vs. Rays Game 2 Saturday

  • Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
  • Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
  • Time: 1:10 PM ET
  • TV Channels: MLB Network, Bally Sports Sun (FDSSUN), and SportsNet LA
  • Live Stream Platform: DIRECTV
  • Location: Tampa, FL
  • Stadium: George M. Steinbrenner Field

How to watch Dodgers vs. Rays Game 3 on Sunday

  • Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
  • Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
  • Time: 12:10 PM ET
  • TV Channels: MLB Network, Bally Sports Sun (FDSSUN), and SportsNet LA
  • Live Stream Platform: DIRECTV
  • Location: Tampa, FL
  • Stadium: George M. Steinbrenner Field

Key players you need to watch on the Dodgers

  • Shohei Ohtani – Serving as the Dodgers' designated hitter, Ohtani led the team with 38 home runs, a .269 batting average, a .978 OPS, and 107 games played in the 2025 regular season.
  • Will Smith – As the team's catcher, Will Smith contributed 14 home runs, a .325 batting average, and an impressive .968 OPS across 85 games.
  • Freddie Freeman – Playing first base, Freddie Freeman provided consistent production with 11 home runs, a .297 average, and an .840 OPS over 96 games.

Key players you need to watch on the Rays

  • Junior Caminero – As the Rays' 2025 home run leader with 27 homers, Junior Caminero has emerged as a key power hitter in the lineup.
  • Brandon Lowe – Brandon Lowe solidified his spot as one of the team's top run producers, finishing second on the club with 19 home runs in 2025.
  • Yandy Díaz – Serving as the Rays' designated hitter, Yandy Díaz contributed 18 home runs in 2025 and played a major role in the team's offensive production.

Key stats for Los Angeles Dodgers

TEAM
 R
 AVG
 OBP
 SLG
 OPS
 HR
 SB
 ERA
 WHIP
 K
 BB
 OBA
 SV
Los Angeles Dodgers
 568
 .255
 .330
 .442
 .772
 163
 63
 4.24
 1.32
 958
 386
 .244
 33

Key stats for Tampa Bay Rays

TEAM
 R
 AVG
 OBP
 SLG
 OPS
 HR
 SB
 ERA
 WHIP
 K
 BB
 OBA
 SV
Tampa Bay Rays
 505
 .254
 .319
 .401
 .720
 118
 143
 3.89
 1.22
 917
 316
 .238
 24

Who's winning the Dodgers vs. Rays series?

Though the Dodgers lead the league, don't count Tampa out just yet. Both teams know how to win, but ultimately the Dodgers might just be too strong, thus being also favored to win the entire World Series. This matchup should be good, you won't want to miss it.