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Rays Veteran Continues To Build Strong Case To Be an All-Star

There have been a lot of standout performers for the Tampa Bay Rays this season, which is why they are atop the American League East standings through June 11.

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Struggles of Rays' Pitcher Have Become Concerning

While the Tampa Bay Rays have been playing very well overall, they have had some struggles of late, and one of their key contributors has hit a rough patch, prompting some change. Following a bad two-week stretch, the Rays were able to get back on track to begin this week with a sweep against the Boston Red Sox.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 11

Rays' Savvy Addition Last Year Has Had Breakout Season

The Tampa Bay Rays have been able to bounce back nicely from a bit of a tough stretch and remain the team to beat right now in the American League. Coming into the year, the Rays were not expected to be the team to beat in the AL.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / June 11

Drew Rasmussen has been a dominant weapon in Rays rotation

His pitching efficiency and resiliency are two factors that have played a significant role in his ongoing prosperity.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 11

Rays Go Different Direction From Grady Emerson in Recent MLB Mock Draft

The Tampa Bay Rays are in a very unique situation because Lady Luck was on their side during the 2026 MLB Draft Lottery. They landed the No. 2 pick in this year’s draft, being presented with a golden opportunity to add another high-upside youngster to their talent pipeline.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / June 10

Nick Fortes gameday GOAT: Rays 7, Red Sox 5

It was a fine afternoon for baseball, because the weather is always great when you’ve got a dome. The Rays were looking to sweep their series against the Red Sox, and to get the job done, they had Drew Rasmussen on the mound.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 10

Top of Red Sox lineup sets new mark for single-game futility

Things have not been going well for the Boston Red Sox lineup this season, and the top of their lineup reached a new historic low on Wednesday afternoon.

Drew Rasmussen dominates as Rays finish sweep of Red Sox

Red Sox likely to recall Jake Bennett in bid to avert sweep vs. Rays

Red Sox prospect Henry Godbout undergoes surgery for broken left hand

Notable update emerges about the future of Red Sox executive Craig Breslow

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / June 10

Drew Rasmussen dominates as Rays finish sweep of Red Sox

Drew Rasmussen struck out a career-high 13 batters over seven scoreless innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 7-5, series-sweeping win over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 10

Rays Hold off Late-Charging Red Sox for Much-Needed Bounce Back

The Tampa Bay Rays were cruising to an easy victory against the Boston Red Sox behind a dominant performance from their starting pitcher, Drew Rasmussen.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 10

Rays Have Excelled in Important High-Leverage Spots

There have been several contributing factors to the Tampa Bay Rays performing as well as they have during the 2026 MLB regular season. Overlooked coming into the year by virtually everyone, the Rays weren’t expected to factor into the playoff picture in the American League.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 10

Strong Farm System Will Be Key for Rays at MLB Trade Deadline

The Tampa Bay Rays are continuing to try to bounce back from a bad stretch, but they are still a real threat in the American League. For most of the season, the Rays have been the team to beat in the AL.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / DRaysBay / June 9

Two-Out Rally Leads to One-Run Win: Rays 4, Red Sox 3

The Rays were the kings of the two-out rally on Tuesday night in a 4-3 win over the Red Sox. Tampa Bay put Payton Tolle to the test early when Yandy Díaz lined a single to right, Junior Caminero followed by smoking a ball to the wall in center, and suddenly Tampa Bay had runners on second and third with nobody out to get the game started.

Nick Martinez News / Field Level Media / June 9

Nick Martinez, Rays hold down Red Sox to seal series win

Ryan Vilade went 3-for-4 and Nick Martinez turned in seven-plus strong innings to help the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Tuesday in St.

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What to Expect from Rockies Outfielder Cole Carrigg

The Rockies added a sparkplug to the active roster on June 9, as infielder/outfielder Cole Carrigg was promoted to the club’s Major League roster. It also comes after Carrigg ran through the Pacific Coast League, where he was first in stolen bases and third in total hits.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 9

Rays in a Get-Right Spot Facing Red Sox After Skid

The Tampa Bay Rays aren’t exactly in free fall, but their steady decline continues to be in full effect. While they took a game from the Miami Marlins in a three-game set that was kept close, their matchup against the Detroit Tigers showed how quickly their brand of baseball can collapse.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / June 9

Lineup protection hardly matters – here’s why

Is Junior Caminero getting pitched around because neither Jonathan Aranda nor Yandy Diaz are hitting behind him in the lineup to “protect” him? How much influence does Caminero have on the number of pitches the batter ahead of him sees in the zone?

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 9

Rays Dropping in MLB Power Rankings is Justified Following Bad Week

The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off another tough week, and their perception around the league is starting to drop. Coming into the year, the Rays were a team that wasn’t expected to be much of a contender in what was expected to be a very challenging American League East.

Yandy Diaz News / Field Level Media / June 8

Yandy Diaz, bullpen guide Rays over Red Sox

Yandy Diaz hit a solo home run and had two RBIs as the Tampa Bay Rays ended a two-game losing streak by beating the Boston Red Sox 3-1 Monday night in St.

Austin Slater News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Rays Make Veteran Outfield Addition Ahead of Red Sox Series

The Tampa Bay Rays are calling up a much-needed right-handed hitting reinforcement for their lineup. The Rays are reportedly calling up veteran outfielder Austin Slater ahead of their series against the Boston Red Sox, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8

Rays To Select Austin Slater

The Rays will select the contract of outfielder Austin Slater from Triple-A Durham, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Slater signed a minor league deal with Tampa Bay late last month but is now headed to the major league club as the Rays gear up for a slate of left-handed pitchers.

Steven Matz News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6

Rays Move Steven Matz To Bullpen

Left-hander Steven Matz is heading to the Rays’ bullpen, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The veteran failed to escape the second inning on Tuesday against the Tigers.

Andrew Wantz News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 2

Andrew Wantz Elects Free Agency

The Rays announced that right-hander Andrew Wantz has cleared waivers and elected free agency. Tampa designated him for assignment a few days ago. He has a previous career outright, which gives him the right to reject further outright assignments in favor of the open market.

Chandler Simpson News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1

Chandler Simpson suffers a bizarre injury on a stolen base

Chandler Simpson was a victim of his own blinding speed during Monday’s game. The Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Simpson suffered an unusual injury in the middle of his team’s series opener against the Detroit Tigers.

Carson Williams News / Athlon Sports / May 29

Why Did the Rays Demote Former Top Prospect Carson Williams After 12 Games?

The Tampa Bay Rays have chosen to send their former No. 1 prospect Carson Williams back to Triple-A Durham after a rough 12 game stretch. The shortstop was drafted by the Rays in the first round of the 2021 MLB draft and quickly soared to the top of the organizations prospect rankings.