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Junior Caminero Carrying Rays in Midst of Historic Hot Streak

When the Tampa Bay Rays went through their lull in late May through early June, the team wasn’t clicking on all cylinders. One of the players who wasn’t playing up to par was third baseman Junior Caminero.

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Junior Caminero Receives Bold Comparison to Yankees Star

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero burst onto the scene during the 2025 MLB season, his first full year as a Major Leaguer. He put together one of the most memorable seasons for a player his age in the history of the sport, hitting 45 home runs to go along with 110 RBI.

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.

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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

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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.

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 3

Rays Star Duo Makes History Sweeping AL Monthly Awards

The Tampa Bay Rays have been on fire recently, getting their season back on track after hitting a lull for a few weeks. Entering play on July 3, the Rays are back in first place in the American League East, four games ahead of the New York Yankees.

Junior Caminero News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3

Rays’ Junior Caminero gets Cooperstown truth bomb from insider

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero emerged as a superstar-caliber player last season and has continued that level of play in 2026. At just 22 years old, he’s already recorded 76 career home runs, with 24 of them coming this year before the All-Star Break.

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 / Field Level Media / July 3

Astros brace for tall task in slowing Cedric Mullins, Rays

While Junior Caminero had his franchise-record-tying streak of consecutive games with a home run snapped at six on Thursday, the Tampa Bay Rays extended their winning streak to eight.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 2

Rays ring up 8th straight win, beat stumbling Royals

Ian Seymour struck out eight over six strong frames, Cedric Mullins clubbed a two-run homer among his two hits and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays capped a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals with a 5-2 win Thursday night, their season-high eighth straight victory.

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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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 2

Rays Urged To Make Splash Acquisition Ahead of Trade Deadline

After going through a lull for a few weeks near the end of May through the start of June, the Tampa Bay Rays have caught fire again. Entering play on July 2, they are back atop the American League East and looking to build the gap between them and the New York Yankees.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 2

Tampa stadium contribution may be reduced to $80 million

Tampa council member Bill Carlson, the swing vote in approving the Rays stadium MOU earlier this summer and a candidate for Mayor in 2026, has evidently been working behind the scenes to reduce the city’s overall tax revenue contributions toward the multi-billion Rays stadium down to just $80 million.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 2

Rays Outfield Defense: Run first, ask questions later

Following the hiring of Corey Dickerson this offseason — who has received significant buy-in from the Rays outfielders this season — and by having Kevin Kiermaier in camp during Spring Training, the Rays outfield has quietly become one of the better defensive groups in baseball.

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 / DRaysBay / July 2

Rays Reacts Results: Junior Caminero returns to the Home Run Derby

Hello friends! For this week’s Rays Reacts poll we asked how you felt about Junior Caminero returning to the Home Run Derby after his second place showing

Evan Longoria News / DRaysBay / July 2

Rays update Evan Longoria Legacy Weekend Details

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to retire Evan Longoria’s No. 3 jersey and celebrate his legacy all weekend long during the upcoming July 10-12 homestand. To kick off Longo’s Legacy Weekend on Friday, June 10, the Rays will also launch the Devil Rays Deal for every Friday home game at Tropicana Field.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1

Rays star Junior Caminero makes MLB history with latest home run

Baseball's hottest hitter isn't just carrying his team — he's making history.

Cubs' Seiya Suzuki joins exclusive history with 100th career home run

Cubs slug eight homers, score 23 runs in series finale vs. Padres

Athletics get a devastating update on Brent Rooker injury

Beltway rivals Orioles and Nationals complete first trade between franchises

Rival MLB executives identify front-runner for Tarik Skubal

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.

Junior Caminero makes decision on 2026 Home Run Derby

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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.

Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / June 30

Junior Caminero makes decision on 2026 Home Run Derby

The 22-year-old has been on an impressive power surge and has logged 22 home runs with a .292 batting average and a .932 OPS.

Junior Caminero continues home-run barrage as Rays sweep Diamondbacks

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Austin Slater News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

Rays Re-Sign Austin Slater To Minor League Deal

The Rays have re-signed veteran outfielder Austin Slater to a minor league contract, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Ballengee Group client is headed to Triple-A Durham.

Griffin Jax News / Just Baseball / June 29

Griffin Jax’s Move to the Rotation Is Paying Off

Griffin Jax took the ball in Kansas City on July 3, 2021, for what was his fifth career appearance, only this time it did not come via a long trot from the bullpen.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Rays Make Roster Move After Fourth Straight Win

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled right-handed reliever Trevor Martin from Triple-A Durham and optioned right-handed reliever Michael Grove on Sunday. The move comes one day after Grove made his 2026 season debut, tossing three scoreless innings and striking out four batters against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday.