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There was a lot of excitement about the Tampa Bay Rays' pitching staff heading into the regular season, and rightfully so. A mix of established veterans and exciting young arms make up the staff.

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Rays Have Uncertain Weekend Pitching Plans Against Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays did a great job winning in their return to Tropicana Field, defeating the Chicago Cubs in their home opener, 6-4. However, the rest of the series didn’t go as well.

Steven Matz News / DRaysBay / April 10

Matz does it again: Rays 5, Yankees 3

Through his first three starts of the season, Steven Matz is making the 2- year, $15M deal he signed with the Rays this offseason look like quite the steal.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 10

Rays shake up order, send Yankees to third straight loss

Yandy Diaz started an early comeback with a two-run homer to spoil Luis Gil's season debut and spark the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night in St.

Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Chandler Simpson News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 10

Rays Make Excellent Lineup Decision With Chandler Simpson Against Yankees

Coming into the 2026 MLB regular season, arguably the biggest question mark surrounding the Tampa Bay Rays was how their lineup would produce offensively.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 10

Rays' Series Opener Against Yankees: Preview, Storylines

Following another series loss to the Chicago Cubs, the Tampa Bay Rays were able to get a needed day off on Thursday to regroup for a massive weekend series against the New York Yankees. Through 12 games, the results for the Rays haven’t been the best overall, with a 5-7 record and losing three series out of four so far.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 10

Yankees vs Rays American League East Series Preview

Many consider Tropicana Field, the home ballpark of the Tampa Bay Rays, blasphemy. In a world of timeless gems like Wrigley Field and Fenway Park, or modern marvels like Oracle Park, the Rays are known for playing in a dimly lit domed stadium.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 10

Rays' Upcoming Series Against Yankees Will Be Important Early Test

After losing their series at home to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Rays will be getting set for their biggest test of the year so far against the New York Yankees.

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

Rays Need To Improve in Key Area If They Want To Be a Contender

The Tampa Bay Rays suffered another loss on Wednesday to the Chicago Cubs and have now fallen to 5-7 on the young season. With three series losses so far, it is fair to be a bit concerned about the team. Coming into the year, the Rays were a team that was hoping to be a contender in the American League East following a busy offseason of moves.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / April 9

Five numbers from the Rays second week of games

The Rays dropped the final two games of their first home series back at the Trop against the Cubs, undone by a quiet offense and some uncharacteristically poor defense.

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

Rays' Slugger Has Clearly Been Difference-Maker for Team So Far

The Tampa Bay Rays are getting set to wrap up their series against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, and winning this series would be excellent to help the franchise build some momentum. It has been a bit of an uneven start to the campaign for the Rays so far.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

MLB News / DRaysBay / April 8

And Look At Us, We’re a Disaster: Cubs 6, Rays 2

Through four innings, this was an enjoyable game. Joe Boyle and Colin Rea took two different approaches attacking hitters as each limited the other side to just one run.

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

Rays Have Some High-Upside Homegrown Talent To Build Around as Core

Based on how the Tampa Bay Rays operate when it comes to their roster and budget, it would be fair to assume that they are elite when it comes to developing homegrown talent.

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Colin Rea News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 8

Rays' Series Finale Against Cubs: Preview, Storylines

Coming off a bad loss on Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Rays will be back in action on Wednesday for their series finale against the Chicago Cubs. With the series

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

Rays Return to Tropicana Field in Long-Awaited 2026 Home Opener

Monday afternoon featured an emotional and meaningful return to Tropicana Field for the Tampa Bay Rays. It was the first game at the ballpark since September 22, 2024, their final home game of the 2024 season.

MLB News / DRaysBay / April 8

Bullpen Day Fail: Cubs 9, Rays 2

Up until Monday afternoon, Rays RHP Drew Rasmussen was the probable starter for tonight’s matchup against the Cubs — probable. His wife Stevie went into labor early with their second child and the Rays had a bullpen game.

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

Rays Should Move Red Hot Outfielder Up in the Lineup

The Tampa Bay Rays dropped their second game of the series to the Chicago Cubs and once again slipped under the .500 mark. With starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen

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

Rays' Slugger Wisely Predicted To Be All-Star in American League

The Tampa Bay Rays have gotten off to a bit of a mediocre start to the season in 2026, with a long road trip for the team proving to be very challenging.

Bryan Baker News / DRaysBay / April 7

Bryan Baker is the Rays Closer

In action, Kevin Cash appears to have finally cemented what we have been championing since January on the site. Forget what the team says about Closer by Committee, there is one closer and his name is Bryan Baker.

Drew Rasmussen News / Field Level Media / April 7

Rays RHP Drew Rasmussen late scratch vs. Cubs

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen will not start Tuesday's home game against the Chicago Cubs after his wife went into early labor. Rasmussen, 30, had been scheduled to make his third start of the season after he fashioned a 1.80 ERA in 10 combined innings over the first two outings.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / April 7

Tampa Bay Rays Claim Third Straight Victory After 6-4 Triumph Over Chicago Cubs

After a quality home win against a Chicago Cubs team filled with talent to begin a three-game home series, the Tampa Bay Rays are starting to find a groove.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 6

Rays Activate Taylor Walls From IL, Option Carson Williams

The Rays are shuffling their infield mix this morning, as Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times relays that shortstop Taylor Walls is being activated from the injured list.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 4

Rays share crucial early-season injury update

It sounds like the Tampa Bay Rays could have a depth infielder return relatively soon. The club’s early-season injury update reveals a rough timeline for a veteran player on the roster.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3

Umpire gets laughed at by Brewers, Rays for 'missing the easiest call of all time'

CB Bucknor does not even need to be behind home plate these days to prove how incompetent he is.

Pros and cons of MLB's ABS challenge system: New layer of drama has been added

MLB umpire got a call so wrong that it glitched the ABS system

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Cam Booser News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Rays Add Cam Booser To 40-Man Roster

The Rays added lefty reliever Cam Booser to their 40-man roster, the team announced. He will not break camp, as the club optioned him to Triple-A Durham.