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Tampa Bay Rays Third Baseman Junior Caminero With Historic First Half

Tampa Bay Rays Third Baseman Junior Caminero has had a great first half of the regular season. He is the fifth player in league history, 21 or younger, to have 23+ home runs in the first half of the regular season. The last player to accomplish this feat was Cody Bellinger in 2017.

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Orioles outright catcher David Banuelos

The Orioles announced Monday that they’ve passed catcher David Bañuelos through waivers and assigned him outright to Triple-A. He had the right to elect free agency but will instead accept his assignment to Norfolk.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 14

What Do the Tampa Bay Rays Get With Brendan Summerhill and Cooper Flemming?

The Tampa Bay Rays entered the 2025 MLB Draft with a deep pool of picks, allowing them to keep an open mind. So far, the organization is doing just that.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / July 14

Report: Stu Sternberg agrees to sell Tampa Bay Rays for $1.7 billion

Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg has agreed in principle to a $1.7 billion deal to sell the franchise to a group led by a Florida-based developer Patrick Zalupski, The Athletic reported Monday.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 14

Tampa Bay Rays Reportedly to Be Sold to Florida Developer for About $1.7 Billion

The Tampa Bay Rays will be sold to developer Patrick Zalupski and his group for approximately $1.7 billion, with the sale possibly finalized before the end of the current season, The Athletic reported Monday.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14

Sternberg to sell Rays to Zalupski, deal to be final by September

Stuart Sternberg to sell Rays to Patrick Zalupski, deal to be final by September

The deal is worth about $1.7B and is expected to be completed as soon as September. The report adds that Zalupski plans to keep the club in the Tampa area, with a preference for Tampa proper over St. Petersburg.

Rays release former Silver Slugger Award winner

Rays All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe heads to IL

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Drew Rasmussen News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 14

Rays' Drew Rasmussen Relishes First All-Star Selection After Difficult Journey

When Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen took the mound in Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night, he did so as an All-Star for the first time in his career.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 14

Rays First-Round Pick Daniel Pierce Calls Tampa Bay 'Dream Landing Spot'

For Mill Creek (Ga.) High School shortstop Daniel Pierce, the Tampa Bay Rays were a dream landing spot. On Sunday night, that dream came true. The Rays selected Pierce, 18, at No.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 13

2025 MLB Draft: Rays select high school OF Dean Moss at No. 67 overall

$1.29 million slot value for the IMG Academy prospect. The Tampa Bay Rays have selected IMG Academy outfielder Dean Moss at No. 67 overall in the supplemental round between the second and third rounds.

Rays Take High School Shortstop Daniel Pierce with the No.14 Pick in 2025 MLB Draft

The Tampa Bay Rays selected shortstop Daniel Pierce with the 14th pick in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday. Pierce is a product of Mill Creek High School in Hoschton, Ga.

Ha-seong Kim News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 13

Tampa Bay Rays Infielder Ha-Seong Kim Leaves Sunday Loss With Left-Foot Injury

The Tampa Bay Rays' 10-day road trip before the All-Star break was taxing, especially for infielder Ha-Seong Kim. After rehabbing from shoulder surgery

Tampa Bay Rays News / 5 GOATs / July 13

Tampa Bay Rays select Georgia SS commit Daniel Pierce in 2025 MLB Draft

Georgia shortstop commit Daniel Pierce was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. He now has the option to begin his pro career.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13

Rays rumors: The next trade Tampa Bay could make after Orioles deal

The Tampa Bay Rays, famous for their aggressive and often unconventional approach to roster management, could be preparing for another significant move following their recent acquisition of right-handed reliever Bryan Baker from the Baltimore Orioles.

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Rays All-Star Southpaw Shane McClanahan Takes the Mound for Triple-A Durham on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan is taking a significant step in his return to a major league mound while rehabbing from his second Tommy John surgery.

Taj Bradley News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Rays Reportedly Open To Offers On Taj Bradley

The Rays are routinely one of the league’s most creative teams, and a report from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale this morning suggests that they figure to remain flexible this summer even after being aggressive to add right-hander Bryan Baker to their bullpen in a trade with the Orioles last week.

Brandon Lowe News / Field Level Media / July 11

Rays All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe heads to IL

The Tampa Bay Rays placed All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe on the 10-day IL due to left oblique tightness and recalled 1B Curtis Mead from Triple-A Durham.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

Rays starting pitcher a late add to MLB All-Star Game

The Tampa Bay Rays’ starting pitcher, Drew Rasmussen, has been named to the 2025 American League All-Star team, replacing Los Angeles Angels’ Yusei Kikuchi.

Brandon Lowe News / Athlon Sports / July 11

Rays Announce Unfortunate Brandon Lowe News After Missing Fourth Straight Game

Brandon Lowe is in his eighth major-league season as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays. The 31-year-old second baseman was selected in the third round of the 2015 MLB Draft and made his big-league debut in 2018.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / July 10

Rays Acquire Reliever in Trade With Division Rivals

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired right-handed reliever Bryan Baker from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for the 37th pick in this year’s Competitive Balance (Round A) Draft.

Ryan Pepiot News / Just Baseball / July 10

Ryan Pepiot Is Proving the Rays Targeted the Right Dodger Arm

The Tampa Bay Rays rarely fail to return value from a trade in which they sell off a veteran on an expiring contract. President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander and his team in the Rays’ front office are among baseball’s best at identifying young talent and setting them up for success in the big leagues.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / July 10