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MLB belt news · September 1, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays beat New York Mets 6–2 and take the MLB belt

The 68th reign for the franchise; it ends New York Mets’ 1 day with the belt.

Tampa Bay Rays took the lineal MLB belt on September 1, 2026, beating New York Mets 6–2 at home. It is reign 10,784 in the belt's history and the 68th for the franchise.

New York Mets had held it since August 31, 2026: 1 day and 0 defenses.

Tampa Bay Rays last held the belt in 2026, 1 day before this one; that reign lasted 3 days with 2 defenses.

The reign lasted 1 day and 0 defenses, ending September 2, 2026 against New York Mets.

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10,784Reign number
68thReign for the franchise
0Defenses
1Days held

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