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Rays Pitching Staff Stepped up Against High-Powered Nationals

The Tampa Bay Rays' pitching staff faced a stiff test this past weekend, going up against a surprisingly productive Washington Nationals offense. Entering play on June 21, the Nationals were the highest-scoring offense in baseball, averaging 5.36 runs per game.

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Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 11

This was the 11th week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Sunday, June 21st). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), the Rays top overall prospect Theo Gillen has taken over at the top performer in the system.

Drew Rasmussen News / Field Level Media / June 22

Dominant but not undefeated, Rays RHP Drew Rasmussen takes on Royals

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen is enjoying arguably the roll of his career, even if his last trip to the mound resulted in a hard-luck loss.

Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 21

1 Improvement Has Taken Junior Caminero’s Production to New Level

The Tampa Bay Rays have a special player as their franchise cornerstone in third baseman Junior Caminero. In his first full season as a Major Leaguer, he launched 45 home runs.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB playoff debut strikeouts leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

MLB News / DRaysBay / June 21

Jonny DL was obviously the missing ingredient: Rays 4 Nationals 3

The Rays eked out a win over the Nationals with good pitching and defense and just enough offense to win their first series since they took two of three from the Angels a few weeks ago.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Jonny DeLuca News / Field Level Media / June 21

Jonny DeLuca's late 2-run shot lifts Rays over Nationals

Jonny DeLuca slugged a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays strengthened their MLB-best home record with Sunday afternoon's 4-3 comeback victory over the Washington Nationals in St.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 21

Rays Seen as Potential Landing Spot for Twins' All-Star Slugger

Following their fast start to the season, the Tampa Bay Rays have been slumping a bit of late. However, with a record still well over the .500 mark, they should be seeking upgrades before the trade deadline. For quite some time, it was the Rays who held the best record in the American League.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 20

Rays eager to continue hot home cooking in game against Nationals

The Tampa Bay Rays are glad to be back in their domed home, where they win much more often than not, and it helps to get run-producer Jonathan Aranda swinging well again.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / June 20

The Rays Are Proving You Don’t Need Homers To Win

In recent memory, many competing teams tend to share similar traits that help them charge towards October with authority. Whether it’s a strong pitching staff, a bullpen full of flamethrowers, or a strong lineup built with plenty of protection for the club’s stars, these factors can be found in most competing teams.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 20

Rays on the Road: A Fan's Experience at Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles road trip didn’t leave the Tampa Bay Rays feeling glad all over, but it gave this Rays writer the chance to watch them in person. On Tuesday, I ventured to one of America’s most coveted and beautiful ballparks, Dodger Stadium.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 19

Rays erase early deficit, top Nationals to open homestand

Jonathan Aranda sliced a go-ahead, three-run homer off the left field foul pole, and the Tampa Bay Rays won the opener of their three-game series against Washington by topping the Nationals 5-2 on Friday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / June 19

There’s no place like home: Rays 5 Nationals 2

The Rays hopefully hit reset, returning to Tropicana Field with a welll-played win. Six of the runs scored by both teams came via the long ball. The Nationals managed two solo home runs in the second and third inning against Griffin Jax.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 19

Rays Have To Regret Cutting Relief Pitcher Thriving With Twins

The Tampa Bay Rays have a few areas on their roster that need to be upgraded ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but arguably none more so than their bullpen.

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The 'College World Series winners' quiz

The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Austin Slater News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 19

Rays Designate Austin Slater For Assignment

The Rays have designated veteran outfielder Austin Slater for assignment, per a club announcement. His spot on the roster goes to fellow outfielder Jonny DeLuca, who’s been reinstated from the injured list after missing nearly a month due to a hamstring strain.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 19

Rays Reportedly Have Bold Stance on Trading Prospects

The Tampa Bay Rays are a team that many people are going to be keeping a close eye on ahead of the MLB trade deadline. They got off to a scorching hot start, improving to 34-15 on May 22 against the New York Yankees.

Drew Rasmussen News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 18

Rays' Drew Rasmussen Accomplishes Impressive Feat Over Three-Game Span

The Tampa Bay Rays might have gotten off to a great start to the season, but they have certainly hit a bit of a bump in the road of late. However, one of their players is in the middle of an incredible stretch. With the West Coast trip for the Rays finally concluded, the team did not perform as they would have liked.

Tarik Skubal News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 18

Don’t Count Rays Out of Potential Tarik Skubal Sweepstakes

The Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the biggest surprises in the MLB this season, but after their incredible success early on, they have begun regressing to the mean.

Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 18

Junior Caminero Can Make Rays History at All-Star Game

With the All-Star Game just about one month away, phase 1 of All-Star Game fan voting is officially underway. Tampa Bay Rays’ young phenom Junior Caminero is dominating the voting so far.

Chandler Simpson News / Just Baseball / June 13

Chandler Simpson’s True Value Remains Difficult to Assess

Through April 14, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson had a .407 average and a .910 OPS, recording hits in 15 of his first 16 games of the 2026 season.

Drew Rasmussen 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.

The 'MLB 300-saves club' quiz

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

The 'Gold Glove and Silver Slugger seasons' quiz

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.