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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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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.

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?

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How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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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.

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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.

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.

MLB News / DRaysBay / June 8

Three If By Bay, 1 If By Sea: Rays 3, Red Sox 1

This game was unnecessarily close for the entire game because the runners in scoring position issues continued, but thankfully, Boston struggled to get anyone into scoring position all night allowing the Rays to score just enough to hold on with a 3-1 victory to open the series at Tropicana Field.

Griffin Jax News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 8

Griffin Jax Has Much-Needed Bounce Back for Rays Against Marlins

The Tampa Bay Rays are mired in their worst stretch of baseball thus far in the 2026 MLB regular season. With their loss to the Miami Marlins on June 7, they have now lost three out of their last four series, dropping 10 out of their last 13 games.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 8

Rays Call Up Austin Slater To Provide Help for Key Area

The Tampa Bay Rays have had a couple of tough weeks, and with some injuries on the team, they will be looking for some help. Despite the Rays still having the best record in the American League, they are only percentage points above the New York Yankees now.

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / June 8

Rays Trade Candidate: Freddy Peralta

While the Rays’ rotation has performed pretty well so far this season, they could benefit from some reinforcements. They have several pitchers with relatively strict workload limits (Shane McClanahan, Griffin Jax, and Steven Matz) and will be without Ryan Pepiot this season.

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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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / June 8

Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 9

This was the 9th week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Sunday, June 7th). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), 22-year old Caden Bodine remains the top hitter spot in the Rays system.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 8

Offense badly needed for Red Sox, Rays through down stretches

The Tampa Bay Rays and visiting Boston Red Sox will both be searching for more offense when they open a three-game series Monday night. Tampa Bay was limited to six hits and struck out 10 times during Sunday's 4-1 loss to Miami.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 7

Rays Named Best Trade Fit for Mets Starting Pitcher

The Tampa Bay Rays have fallen into a bit of a rut, but they are still arguably the best team in the American League. However, during the struggles of late, another potential need has arisen. Over the last two weeks, the Rays have not played their best baseball.

MLB News / DRaysBay / June 7

Weak offense and too many walks = Rays 1 Marlins 4

Today, the Marlins played a sort of game that felt familiar. Their pitching, from starter to bullpen, was outstanding. Their defense possibly robbed Cedric Mullins of a home run and was sharp across the board.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 7

Rays Might Be Overextending Usage of Young Outfielder

The Tampa Bay Rays got off to a scorching hot start in the 2026 MLB regular season, but have come crashing back down to Earth over the last few weeks. A few players who got off to hot starts have regressed to the mean, leading to mixed results on the field.

Tampa Bay Rays 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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / May 28

Will the Rays’ Rotation Continue To Shine Brightly This Season?

The Tampa Bay Rays have emerged as a dominant force in the American League to begin this season. While many pegged them as a likely last-place finisher in a division filled with big spenders, they are pacing the pack at 34-19.

Craig Kimbrel News / Yardbarker / May 27

Future Hall of Fame closer joins the best team in AL

His dominance in the closer role for the Atlanta Braves from 2011 to 2015 was among the greatest four-year stretches for any closer ever. Recently, though, it has been a rough go for the soon-to-be 38-year-old veteran.

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Wander Franco News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26

Wander Franco sentenced in sexual abuse case

Former Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been sentenced after being alleged to have sexually exploited a minor. Franco was found guilty of sexual and psychological exploitation of a minor stemming from his relationship with a 14-year-old girl.