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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 27
Why the Rays Have a Massive Pitching Advantage in Postseason
The Tampa Bay Rays are officially the American League East Division Champions, which means they are lined up to face either the New York Yankees or the Boston Red Sox in the ALDS.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 27
Tampa Bay 98ers – Rays 3, Phillies 7 
Every baseball season’s ending is bitter sweet. It’s a game that comes into our homes nightly for all summer. It’s a constant that we can count on, that can entertain and frustrate in oftentimes equal measures.
Jesse Scholtens News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 27
Rays Option Top Prospect To Recall Jesse Scholtens
The Tampa Bay Rays have been in a great spot down the stretch of the regular season. They clinched a playoff spot so early and then secured the American
The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 26
Rays blast skidding Phillies in runaway rout
Richie Palacios drove in four runs and Victor Mesa Jr. had four hits and two RBIs as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays walloped the Philadelphia Phillies 12-1 on Saturday.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Kevin Cash News / Athlon Sports / September 26
Kevin Cash Sends Message to Players Ahead of MLB Playoffs
Kevin Cash wants the Tampa Bay Rays to finish the regular season with the same urgency they showed while winning the American League East. Cash made that clear after Friday’s win over the Philadelphia Phillies, telling reporters that the remaining games still matter to the Rays despite their division title and postseason bye.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 26
Rays Unsurprisingly Expected to Lose Key Pitcher in Free Agency This Winter
After clinching the American League East this week against the New York Yankees, the Tampa Bay Rays are preparing for October baseball. As one of the biggest surprises of the year, it has been the Rays who have not only won the AL East, but also hold the best record in the entire league.
Freddy Peralta News / Field Level Media / September 25
Freddy Peralta, Rays staff flummox Phillies
Freddy Peralta and four relievers combined on a four-hitter as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays topped the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 on Friday. Nick Fortes homered for Tampa Bay (97-63), which has already clinched the top seed in the American League playoffs but continued to pile on against a Philadelphia team with plenty to play for.
Chandler Simpson News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 25
Chandler Simpson Postseason Debut With Rays Brings Anticipation, Excitement
With the Tampa Bay Rays making their first postseason appearance since 2023, one of the team's young phenoms, Chandler Simpson, is set to make his postseason debut.
Jake Woodford News / Viral Sports News / September 25
Rays Part Ways With Long-Time Veteran Just Before MLB Playoffs
The Tampa Bay Rays designated right-hander Jake Woodford for assignment on Friday, a one-day major league cameo that ended as quickly as it began, via the MLB transaction log.
Jake Woodford News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 25
Rays Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment
The Rays announced that right-hander Manuel Rodríguez has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Fellow righty Jake Woodford has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 25
Rays Could Get Multiple Reinforcements for ALDS on Mound
The Tampa Bay Rays clinched the American League East with their victory over the New York Yankees in the second game of their doubleheader on Sept. 22.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Baseball Now / September 24
Rays Announce Two-Time All-Star Not Available For ALDS
The Tampa Bay Rays have secured the American League's top seed and a bye in the postseason. The Boston Red Sox will likely be heading to the Bronx on Tuesday for a best-of-three series.
Jake Woodford News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24
Rays Select Jake Woodford
The Rays announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Jake Woodford. Fellow righty Mason Englert has been optioned to Triple-A Durham as the corresponding active roster move.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / September 24
5 Greatest Tampa Bay Rays Hitters of All Time
The Tampa Bay Rays may be one of Major League Baseball’s younger franchises (established in 1998), but they have produced some of the most accomplished hitters of their era.
Shane McClanahan News / Athlon Sports / September 24
Rays Issue Shane McClanahan Update for MLB Playoffs
The Tampa Bay Rays will be without Shane McClanahan when they begin their 2026 postseason run, but the left-hander could still return later in October.
Shane McClanahan News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23
Shane McClanahan Not Available For Division Series
The Rays have ruled out Shane McClanahan for the Division Series, manager Kevin Cash told Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. He could return later in the postseason if Tampa Bay advances.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23
Jazz Chisholm Jr. had blunt reaction to Rays clinching AL East at Yankee Stadium
The Yankees are set for the top wild-card spot in the AL, which means they will host the first-round series.
The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz
How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23
Kevin Cash speaks out after Rays win first AL East title since 2021
A few hours after losing the first game of a day-night doubleheader to the New York Yankees, 2-0, at Yankee Stadium, the Tampa Bay Rays had a game to remember a few hours later.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / September 22
Cost-effective strategy powers Rays to first AL East title since 2021
Consider the Tampa Bay Rays the anti-Los Angeles Dodgers.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Baseball Now / September 21
Rays Magic Number: When Is The Earliest They Clinch AL East?
The Tampa Bay Rays have won the American League East four times and are close to securing a fifth division title. The Rays have already secured a spot in the postseason party, but there is still plenty to play for.
Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / September 16
Rays' Junior Caminero makes history with second recent walk-off HR
His big season has propelled the Rays to the top of the American League, as they sit at the top of the East at 91-59.
Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / September 14
Aaron Judge crushes first HR in months as Yankees clinch playoff berth
Making a September return to help push the New York Yankees into the playoffs, Aaron Judge found his stroke again on Monday night.
Shane McClanahan News / Yardbarker / September 4
Rays lose key pitcher at worst possible time
The Tampa Bay Rays have scuffled of late, losing three of their previous four games. An injury to one of their top starting pitchers could not have come at a worse time.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / September 4
New stadium could drastically increase Tampa Bay Rays payroll
The Tampa Bay Rays have not been known for exorbitant payrolls throughout their history. That could change relatively soon.
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