Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / August 1

Rays Win A Challenging One: Rays 1, White Sox 0

If you love pitching and defense, this was the perfect game for you. Then again, there was not much need for defense in this contest as Drew Rasmussen and four relievers struck out 16 White Sox while scattering five singles in this 1-0 victory.

Luis Arraez News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 1

Rays Reportedly Facing Little Competition for Luis Arraez

The Tampa Bay Rays have a few different items on their wish list ahead of the MLB trade deadline on Aug. 3. A starting pitcher has become more of a priority after Shane McClanahan hit the injured list with a back ailment.

Tarik Skubal News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 1

What Rays Trade Offer for Tarik Skubal Could Look Like

By all accounts, the Tampa Bay Rays are ready to make a splash or two ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Owners of the best record in the American League at 64-45, they are in prime position to make some additions and go on a deep run in October.

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Adley Rutschman News / DRaysBay / August 1

Rays Trade Candidate: Adley Rutschman? In this economy?

There have been some rumblings that Adley Rutschman could be a trade target for the Rays following the 2026 All-Star Game. Rutschman and Drew Rasmussen were college teammates at Oregon State, while Bryan Baker was teammates with Rutschman in Baltimore before being traded to Tampa Bay last season.

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MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 1

Pitching Could Highlight Rays Offer to Giants for Luis Arraez

The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to aggressively pursue upgrades ahead of the MLB trade deadline, which is set for Aug. 3. Their priorities could certainly be changing given injuries that have occurred.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Rays' Junior Caminero joins list of MLB legends with latest HR

At only 23, Caminero joined a group of MLB legends when he hit his 30th home run of the season in the fourth inning.

White Sox use four homers to top Rays in opener

Tampa Bay Rays lose key starter just before trade deadline

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MLB News / DRaysBay / July 31

Any trades yet? White Sox 6, Rays 1

The Rays entered Friday’s game with a three-game lead in the AL East, after the Yankees beat the Cubs in an afternoon affair at Wrigley Field, By the end of Friday’s game, which saw the division lead cut to 2.5, the last completed trade was AJ Minter to the Twins.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 31

Rays Have Means To Meet High Asking Price for Mets Pitcher

The Tampa Bay Rays were already in the market for a starting pitcher, but their urgency to make a deal to bolster their rotation has definitely increased with the injury to Shane McClanahan.

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Shane McClanahan News / Field Level Media / July 31

Rays LHP Shane McClanahan (back) placed on 15-day IL

The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Shane McClanahan on the 15-day injured list Friday with tightness in his left-mid back area. McClanahan was removed from Thursday's game against the visiting Texas Rangers after facing two batters in the fourth inning.

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Shane McClanahan News / Yardbarker / July 31

Tampa Bay Rays lose key starter just before trade deadline

The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly in the market for a starting pitcher. That need became even more important on Friday. Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander announced during an appearance on WDAE radio with Tom Krasniqi that pitcher Shane McClanahan is being placed on the Injured List due to tightness in his back.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31

Rays To Place Shane McClanahan On Injured List

The Rays are placing lefty Shane McClanahan on the 15-day injured list, president of baseball operations Erik Neander announced in an appearance on WDAE radio with Tom Krasniqi.

Tarik Skubal News / Viral Sports News / July 30

Tampa Bay Rays’ Tarik Skubal Chances Take Interesting Turn

The Tampa Bay Rays have quietly become one of the most intriguing teams in the race for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, and recent events may be pushing that possibility closer to reality.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 30

Cedric Mullins' late HR lifts red-hot Rays past Rangers

Cedric Mullins slashed a tiebreaking solo home run in the eighth inning and Victor Mesa Jr. made it stand up with a dazzling catch in the ninth, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to their 20th series victory by nipping the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Thursday afternoon in St.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30

Who are the 'biggest threats' to Dodgers in Tarik Skubal sweepstakes?

It seems it's not a matter of if the Detroit Tigers trade ace Tarik Skubal, but when. The Dodgers are considered the favorites to land the ace, but could another team swoop in?

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MLB News / TWSN / July 30

3.09 ERA Pitcher Listed as Probable Starter in Tampa Bay Rays vs Texas Rangers (July 30th)

The Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers series is currently split 1-1 right now, but that has to break in Game 3. Texas was able to get the Game 1 victory by a score of 4-1, with Cal Quantrill going 5.1 innings and allowing two hits and just one earned run.

MLB News / Anubis Sports / July 30

Proposed Ketel Marte-Diamondbacks Trade Doesn’t Work For Both Teams

On the most recent episode of the Lights Out Sports Podcast, host of the show Michael Ballentine discussed the MLB trade deadline with guest George Lund of the Locked On Diamondbacks Podcast.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 28

Rays rumors: Tampa Bay linked to Tarik Skubal, other stars before trade deadline

The Tampa Bay Rays have the best record in the American League as the league gets ready for the MLB Trade Deadline. The Rays are expected to be active, as they look to improve and make the playoffs for the first time since 2023.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / July 22

Rays fans get exciting update ahead of MLB trade deadline

There haven't been many seasons where the Tampa Bay Rays front office has decided to be aggressive at the MLB trade deadline. Will that change this season with the team leading the AL East?

Massive update on Mets' Luis Robert Jr. emerges as trade deadline approaches

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Theo Gillen News / Just Baseball / July 21

Theo Gillen Breaks Through To Double-A and Is Hungry For More

It was only a matter of time before Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Theo Gillen was going to be promoted to Double-A Montgomery. Gillen, Just Baseball’s No.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 19

Red Sox tie second-longest win streak in franchise history with 13th consecutive win

Another solid outing from Sonny Gray along with a two-run home run from Willson Contreras helped the Boston Red Sox match their second-longest win streak in franchise history.

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