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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 7
Rays Rightfully Solidifying Spot in Top Five of MLB Power Rankings
Coming into the 2026 MLB regular season, not much was expected from the Tampa Bay Rays. Expectations were incredibly low, with many analysts and fans believing they wouldn’t be a factor in the American League playoff picture.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 7
A Proven Bullpen Arm Named an Ideal Fit for the Rays
Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel of ESPN made a list of several players who could be on the trade block this summer. With the trade deadline looming, it’s worth discussing which players might be the best fit for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 7
1 massive MLB trade deadline mistake Rays must avoid making
The Tampa Bay Rays are in an excellent position to assert themselves as the best team in the American League. That may be faint praise due to the differential with the National League this season — based on interleague performance and the presence of the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 7
Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 13 
This was the 13th week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Tuesday, July 6th). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), prospect Caden Bodine remains the top performer in the system.
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.
Edwin Uceta News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 7
Rays Provide Disheartening Update on Edwin Uceta’s Rehab
The Tampa Bay Rays pitching staff has been a strength for the team this season, but has yet to be at full strength. Unfortunately, that isn’t going to happen at any point in 2026.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 7
Yankees make rare franchise history vs. Rays
Lost in another quality start from Cam Schlittler, the New York Yankees' lineup made some history of their own on Monday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6
Cam Schlittler brings ERA down to historic level in Yankees' win over Rays
With every quality start, Cam Schlittler continues to separate himself from past greats who once wore the New York Yankees uniform. On Monday night, the 25-year-old right hander furthered enhanced his 2026 season that already stands as one of the best by any Yankees pitcher ever.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6
Jose Caballero single-handedly powers Yankees to much-needed win
The New York Yankees headed into Monday's series opener against the AL East leading Tampa Bay Rays needing a big swing of the bat in a major way. New York got exactly what it needed from its super utility man that's been steady throughout his time in the pinstripes.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6
Yankees' Cam Schlittler gets back on track in pivotal win over Rays
That's the Cam Schlittler we're used to seeing.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 6
Rays Draft 2026: Mock Draft Round-up for No. 2
With the 2026 MLB Draft less than a week away, we’ll take a look at what the Rays are expected to do with their first round picks. We will update this as new versions of mock drafts are published through the day before the draft.
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 / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6
Rays Eyeing Catching Help As Deadline Approaches
As the trade deadline looms just four weeks down the road, the Rays are once again in the market for catching help, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 6
Reeling Yankees face critical series with AL East-leading Rays
Trending in opposite directions over the past two weeks, the top two teams in the American League East -- the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees, respectively -- will meet in a key four-game series that begins Monday night in St.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6
On deck: Yankees-Rays battle for AL East lead, Giants, Cardinals face litmus test
The final week before Major League Baseball's All-Star Game break could provide answers that will settle standings at the top and bottom of several divisions.
Two Errors, Two Homers, Too Many Missed Chances: Rays 0, Astros 2
The Tampa Bay Rays came into Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros riding a nine-game homer streak. That streak came to an end on a day of a shutout loss, when the lucky breaks did not go the Rays’ way.
Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 5
Rays Rightfully Have Multiple Players Joining Junior Caminero on AL All-Star Team
The Tampa Bay Rays have been arguably the most pleasant surprise in the MLB this season, turning into a dominant squad. With a record of 52-34 entering play on July 5, they have the best record in the American League and are four games ahead of the New York Yankees in the AL East.
Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / July 5
Astros' Yordan Alvarez hits familiar holiday walk-off blast vs. Rays
No stranger to setting off fireworks, Yordan Alvarez sent the home fans happy on Saturday with a big blast of his own. Alvarez crushed a walk-off home
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.
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.
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.
Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / June 30
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.
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.
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.
Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / June 28
Junior Caminero continues home-run barrage as Rays sweep Diamondbacks
Caminero has now homered in four consecutive games for the first time in his career and leads all third basemen with 22 home runs this season.
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.
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