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Jose Caballero single-handedly powers Yankees to much-needed win

The New York Yankees headed into Monday's series opener against the AL East leading Tampa Bay Rays needing a big swing of the bat in a major way. New York got exactly what it needed from its super utility man that's been steady throughout his time in the pinstripes.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. makes big admission about concerns amid Yankees' summer swoon

Aaron Judge's absence shows how much he means to Yankees' success

Can the Yankees’ trade-deadline plans save the team?

MLB power rankings: National League dominates top spots

On deck: Yankees-Rays battle for AL East lead, Giants, Cardinals face litmus test

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Caballero 4(+1), Rays 1

Caballero translates into “gentleman” in Spanish, but former Rays utility player Jose Caballero was anything but gentlemanly in his return to his former home park this evening with two no-doubt and well-celebrated trips around the bases supplying two of the three hits on the evening for the Yankees in their 5-1 victory.

Cam Schlittler News / Yardbarker / July 6

Yankees' Cam Schlittler gets back on track in pivotal win over Rays

That's the Cam Schlittler we're used to seeing.

Jose Caballero single-handedly powers Yankees to much-needed win

Jazz Chisholm Jr. makes big admission about concerns amid Yankees' summer swoon

Aaron Judge's absence shows how much he means to Yankees' success

MLB power rankings: National League dominates top spots

On deck: Yankees-Rays battle for AL East lead, Giants, Cardinals face litmus test

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 6

Rays Draft 2026: Mock Draft Round-up for No. 2

With the 2026 MLB Draft less than a week away, we’ll take a look at what the Rays are expected to do with their first round picks. We will update this as new versions of mock drafts are published through the day before the draft.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6

Rays Eyeing Catching Help As Deadline Approaches

As the trade deadline looms just four weeks down the road, the Rays are once again in the market for catching help, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Junior Caminero News / CBSSports.com / July 6

How Junior Caminero is powering his way into the MVP conversation

Caminero could be on his way into Rays history, and not just with home runs (but there are a lot of home runs)

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 6

Upgrade Tampa Bay Rays Should Make at Trade Deadline is Clear

The Tampa Bay Rays have been playing great of late, recording a nine-game winning streak dating back to the end of June. Now, with the trade deadline approaching, the team does have to start thinking about ways to improve. Despite losing their series over the weekend to the Houston Astros, the Rays have been on fire of late.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 6

Rays Draft order for 2026: No. 2 overall pick incoming

For the first time in nearly 20 years the Tampa Bay Rays will have one of the top two picks in the MLB draft. During the final day of the Winter Meetings this past offseason, the draft lottery was held and the Rays entered with a 3.03% chance of being awarded the #1 overall selection.

Alexander Alberto News / DRaysBay / July 6

Prospect Alexander Alberto has the stuff to get big outs for the Rays

Alexander Alberto was a late signee in the Rays 2019 international class and is currently in the final year of his MiLB contract. It has been a long journey for Alberto, but this might be the year he gets a chance to stick in the majors.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 6

Reeling Yankees face critical series with AL East-leading Rays

Trending in opposite directions over the past two weeks, the top two teams in the American League East -- the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees, respectively -- will meet in a key four-game series that begins Monday night in St.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6

On deck: Yankees-Rays battle for AL East lead, Giants, Cardinals face litmus test

The final week before Major League Baseball's All-Star Game break could provide answers that will settle standings at the top and bottom of several divisions.

MLB power rankings: National League dominates top spots

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 5

Rays Rightfully Have Multiple Players Joining Junior Caminero on AL All-Star Team

The Tampa Bay Rays have been arguably the most pleasant surprise in the MLB this season, turning into a dominant squad. With a record of 52-34 entering play on July 5, they have the best record in the American League and are four games ahead of the New York Yankees in the AL East.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 5

Astros' Yordan Alvarez hits familiar holiday walk-off blast vs. Rays

No stranger to setting off fireworks, Yordan Alvarez sent the home fans happy on Saturday with a big blast of his own. Alvarez crushed a walk-off home

Rays' Junior Caminero continues HR tear in win over Astros

Reds ace Hunter Greene struggles in 2026 debut

Why Nathan Lukes should be primary leadoff hitter for Blue Jays

Big Dumper to Big Slumper: Is Mariners' Cal Raleigh a one-hit wonder?

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 3

Rays outlast Astros in pitcher's duel for ninth straight win

Junior Caminero smacked his 10th home run over his last 10 games and Nick Fortes added a pair of run-scoring extra-base hits as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays extended their winning streak to nine games with a 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3

Rays' Junior Caminero continues HR tear in win over Astros

Red hot like the weather across the country, Junior Caminero hit another home run on Friday as part of a Tampa Bay Rays' win to open up the holiday weekend.

Cubs on wrong side of history after blowout loss to Cardinals

Historic June earns Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Player of the Month honors

Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto earns June AL Rookie of the Month award

Mariners' Randy Arozarena had the worst ABS challenge game of the season

Zack Wheeler displeased despite Phillies' win over the Pirates

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3

2 trades Rays must make to upset Yankees in AL East

The Tampa Bay Rays have been the best team in the watered-down American League this year. As the Rays (51-33) have moved past the halfway point in the season and they are in command in the American League East, with a 4.0-game lead over the New York Yankees.

Drew Rasmussen News / Just Baseball / July 3

Drew Rasmussen Continues To Be MLB’s Most Underrated Starter

On Wednesday, Just Baseball released its American League and National League Players of the Month for June, and it should come as no surprise that the Tampa Bay Rays swept the AL honors.

MLB News / EasySportz / July 2

Tampa Bay Rays, Miami Marlins Surge in MLB Power Rankings

The Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins are shaking up the MLB Power Rankings as July rolls in. Both teams have shown impressive form, climbing the ranks with the Rays moving from No.

Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / June 30

Rays' Junior Caminero joins elite company in win

Rays' Junior Caminero follows up Home Run Derby news by joining elite company in win over Royals

After announcing that he would be in the Home Run Derby field for the second year in a row on Tuesday, Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero wasted no time reminding everyone why he should be considered a threat to win it.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

Trade Deadline Outlook: Tampa Bay Rays

After consecutive fourth place finishes in the AL East, the Rays are back to their old ways. They’ve exceeded outside expectations and not only find themselves atop the division, they’re approaching July with the best record in the American League.