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Taylor Walls’ Impact Has Been “Very Important” for Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays are inching closer and closer to an American League East Division Title, and are playing solid baseball at the right time. One player who has flown under the radar and has had a significant impact on the Rays this season, doing so in not the most prominent ways, is Taylor Walls.

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Until October, Trop: Rays 5, Red Sox 1

By late Sunday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Rays had secured their 55th win at Tropicana Field. The victory marked the second most home wins in a single season by the Rays, second only to the fabled 2008 team.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

AL-best Rays complete 8-1 homestand by stifling Red Sox

Tampa Bay's Jonny DeLuca and Chandler Simpson drove in a pair apiece in a four-run first inning, Victor Mesa Jr. homered and the Rays won for the eighth time in their final regular-season homestand by beating the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Sunday afternoon in St.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Shane McClanahan News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20

Shane McClanahan Out Through Regular Season

Shane McClanahan, who’s been on the 15-day injured list since September 4th with left forearm tightness, will not return in the regular season, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

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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.

Jake Fraley News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20

Rays Designate Jake Fraley For Assignment

The Rays announced that they have activated infielder Ben Williamson from the 10-day injured list. He returns after missing a month and a half due to a right hamstring strain.

Freddy Peralta News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 20

Freddy Peralta Has Completely Changed His Season After Being Traded to Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays are getting closer to clinching the American League East and the home-field advantage that comes with it. While a massive series is looming with the New York Yankees, they are also playing a very good team in the Boston Red Sox now. On Saturday, the Rays were able to even up their series against the Red Sox with a 2-1 win.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 19

Rays continue walk-off winning ways against Red Sox

Richie Palacios produced a two-out, walk-off single in the ninth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays edged the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Saturday afternoon in St.

Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 19

Junior Caminero’s Success at the Plate Comes Thanks to One Key Metric

For the second straight year, Tampa Bay Rays’ Junior Caminero has proven that he’s one of the game’s most talented hitters. He’s played two full seasons in the Big Leagues and has hit 40+ home runs in each of those seasons.

Brody Hopkins News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 18

Rays Have Emerging Star in Bullpen With Brody Hopkins

The Tampa Bay Rays have had to dig incredibly deep into their pitching depth during the 2026 season. After receiving excellent injury luck in 2025, the team’s fortunes have done a complete 180-degree turn in 2026.

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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 18

Rays Magic Number Update Ahead of Red Sox Series

The Tampa Bay Rays put forth a dominating effort in their series finale against the Athletics, winning 10-1 behind a strong start from Drew Rasmussen. With that victory, the Rays improved their record to 93-59, riding a six-game winning streak into their final series of the season at Tropicana Field against the Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 18

Rays strive to continue success at home in opener vs. Red Sox

Up five with 10 to play. That phrase was bandied about on Thursday afternoon after the Tampa Bay Rays recorded their majors-best 16th series sweep with a 10-1 victory over the Athletics.

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Victor Mesa Jr. News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 18

Rays' Victor Mesa Jr. Has Been Unsung Hero in 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays are playing very well and working towards winning the American League East, while securing home-field advantage until the World Series. As the homestand continued for the Rays, they were able to pull off another sweep, this time against the Athletics.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 17

Rays Pitcher Not Surprisingly Predicted To Decline Mutual Option

The Tampa Bay Rays made a few shrewd moves this offseason that have paid major dividends during the regular season. Acquiring outfielder Victor Mesa Jr.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 16

Rays’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 MLB Playoffs

The Tampa Bay Rays have been the best team in the American League throughout the regular season. After playing a season where they were evicted from their home in the 2025 season because of weather damage to Tropicana Field, the Rays returned to their beleaguered dome in top form this season.

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.

The 'Last 40-HR season by MLB club' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15

Rays Announce Several Roster Moves

The Rays on Tuesday placed righty Tyler Wells on the 15-day injured list due to tightness in his right forearm, retroactive to September 13. Tampa Bay also reinstated outfielder Jake Fraley from the 60-day IL, recalled righty Alex Cook from Triple-A Durham and optioned catcher Kenny Piper to Durham.

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.

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong ties franchise legend with HR No. 42

White Sox get huge win to open series vs. Guardians

White Sox need their 30-HR hitters to break out of extreme slumps

Tarik Skubal silences Reds as Dodgers clinch 14th straight playoff berth

Struggles may keep Edwin Diaz from Dodgers' postseason roster

Dodgers provide encouraging Shohei Ohtani injury update

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

Braves' Walt Weiss loves what we saw from Ha-Seong Kim in win over Phillies

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim delivered another defining late-season hit Friday night, helping his team secure a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in 11 innings at Truist Park.

Phillies drop crucial game in playoff race after questionable bullpen decisions

Lane Thomas lands on IL as underwhelming Braves tenure gets worse

MLB insider reveals Braves tried to trade Spencer Strider for Jacob deGrom

Brewers clinch playoff spot in historic fashion

The 'National League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

Details surface on Freddy Peralta’s expected new contract

Freddy Peralta up-and-down season may have his free agent suitors feeling a little skittish. The Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Peralta is expected to earn a one-year “make-good” deal in free agency this winter, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported this week.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / September 10

Bodine, Isaac Make Waves After Promotions To Triple-A Durham

At the start of the 2026 Minor League Baseball season within the Tampa Bay Rays organization, there was no guarantee that first base prospect Xavier Isaac would find success again in professional baseball.

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.

Rays place ace LHP Shane McClanahan (forearm tightness) on IL

Where Do Bucs’ Stadium Renovations Stand After Rays’ Ballpark Deal?

Mets' Juan Soto moves up all-time list, furthers historic pace with latest HR

The 'MLB active K-leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / September 4