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Rays Correctly Predicted To Decline Mutual Option With Veteran

Rays Correctly Predicted To Decline Mutual Option With Veteran

There is a lot that has gone right for the Tampa Bay Rays this season, as they were the first team to clinch a spot in the MLB postseason. With a record of 90-59 entering play on Sept.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 15
Rays Pitcher Claimed by Braves in Plethora of Roster Moves

Rays Pitcher Claimed by Braves in Plethora of Roster Moves

The Tampa Bay Rays are back at it, starting a three-game series with the Athletics at Tropicana Field. Before beginning the three-game set and looking

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15
Rays Announce Several Roster Moves

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.

Michael Grove News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15
Braves Claim Michael Grove

Braves Claim Michael Grove

The Braves announced Tuesday that they’ve claimed righty Michael Grove off waivers from the Rays. He’s been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Atlanta already had a 40-man spot open, so no additional moves are needed.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz
The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz
The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz
Richie Palacios News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 15
Richie Palacios Has Flipped His Scouting Report on Its Head

Richie Palacios Has Flipped His Scouting Report on Its Head

In late August and September, the Tampa Bay Rays' supporting cast has begun to pick up the slack. Newly anointed AL Player of the Week, Victor Mesa Jr.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

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.

Bryan Baker News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 15
Bryan Baker Dominance as Closer Leads to Rays History

Bryan Baker Dominance as Closer Leads to Rays History

On Saturday night, Tampa Bay Rays’ closer Bryan Baker picked up his 40th save of the season. He entered with two outs in the eighth inning and completed the four-out save, locking down a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros at Tropicana Field.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / September 14
Aaron Judge crushes first HR in months as Yankees clinch playoff berth

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
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 14
Rays Still Have Plenty To Play for Down Stretch of Season

Rays Still Have Plenty To Play for Down Stretch of Season

The Tampa Bay Rays were the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the MLB this year, further proving how much they were overlooked coming into the season.

Tampa Bay Rays News / New Baseball Media / September 14
How the Rays Made the 2026 MLB Postseason

How the Rays Made the 2026 MLB Postseason

For much of the 2026 season, the Tampa Bay Rays were the top dog in the American League. So, it’s not a shock to see that the club was the first in the circuit to lock up a playoff spot.

Jonathan Aranda News / Field Level Media / September 13
Jonathan Aranda keys offensive outburst as Rays rout Astros

Jonathan Aranda keys offensive outburst as Rays rout Astros

Jonathan Aranda homered twice with three RBIs, starter Freddy Peralta twirled five no-hit innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays completed their majors-best 15th series sweep Sunday by pummeling the Houston Astros 14-4 in St.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 13
League-leading Rays strive for sweep of Astros

League-leading Rays strive for sweep of Astros

After clinching a spot in the playoffs, the Tampa Bay Rays were not interested in taking Saturday night off. The American League's top team stretched its lead in the East Division to four games in a 3-2 win over Houston and will try to sweep the Astros on Sunday afternoon in St.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

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.

Chandler Simpson News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 13
Chandler Simpson Makes MLB History Stealing Bases for Rays

Chandler Simpson Makes MLB History Stealing Bases for Rays

Last week, Chandler Simpson made history for the Tampa Bay Rays. He stole his 40th base of the season in the third inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves, marking his second consecutive season with 40 or more stolen bases.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 12
Rays squeeze out another win over Astros

Rays squeeze out another win over Astros

Pinch hitter Nick Madrigal produced a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, Bryan Baker recorded his major league-leading 40th save and the first-place Tampa Bay Rays padded their American League East lead with a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night in St.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz
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 The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
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 The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
Junior Caminero News / TWSN / September 12
Tampa Bay Rays Odds Defying Postseason Berth

Tampa Bay Rays Odds Defying Postseason Berth

The Tampa Bay Rays clinched the postseason last night in a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros. The win was stamped by a walk-off home run from third baseman and MVP hopeful Junior Caminero.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / September 12
Tampa Bay Rays Cut Ties With Former Dodgers Champion

Tampa Bay Rays Cut Ties With Former Dodgers Champion

The Tampa Bay Rays designated right-hander Michael Grove for assignment Saturday, clearing a 40-man roster spot for prospect Brody Hopkins after selecting his contract, via the MLB transaction log.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12
Rays To Select Brody Hopkins

Rays To Select Brody Hopkins

The Rays will be selecting right-hander Brody Hopkins’ contract before today’s game with the Astros.  WCIV’s Scott Eisberg was the first to report the news after being informed by none other than Hopkins’ father.  Corresponding moves will need to be made to make room for Hopkins on both the Rays’ active roster and the 40-man roster.

Junior Caminero News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12
What Rays star Junior Caminero said after walking off Astros with 2-run bomb

What Rays star Junior Caminero said after walking off Astros with 2-run bomb

Tampa Bay Rays star Junior Caminero delivered a two-run walk-off homer Friday night, beating the Houston Astros 3-1 and clinching the Rays’ first postseason berth since 2023.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12
Braves' Walt Weiss loves what we saw from Ha-Seong Kim in win

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 / Field Level Media / September 11
Junior Caminero's walk-off homer sends Rays to playoffs

Junior Caminero's walk-off homer beats Astros, sends Rays to playoffs

Junior Caminero launched a mammoth walk-off home run in the ninth inning Friday night, sending the Tampa Bay Rays to the postseason.

Brewers demolish Reds 20-0, wrap up postseason berth
Phillies drop crucial game in playoff race after questionable bullpen decisions
Carlos Rodon, Yankees beat Mets on 25th anniversary of 9/11
Angels' Mike Trout ends hitting slump with first HR since August
Brewers have been kryptonite for Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong
Freddy Peralta News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11
Details surface on Freddy Peralta’s expected new contract

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

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

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
New stadium could drastically increase Tampa Bay Rays payroll

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. 

Rays lose key pitcher at worst possible time
Where Do Bucs’ Stadium Renovations Stand After Rays’ Ballpark Deal?
Three impending free agents who need a strong finish to 2026
The 'MLB 300-saves club' quiz
Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / September 2
Mets' Juan Soto moves up all-time list, furthers historic pace with latest HR

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

It's no secret how consistent Juan Soto has been throughout his career. Soto even made history on Wednesday. 

Mets ride pair of 3-run doubles to series win over Rays
Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses theory about struggles with Mets
Three impending free agents who need a strong finish to 2026
The 'MLB active K-leaders' quiz
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / September 2
Freddy Peralta finding his rhythm with Rays following troubling stretch

Freddy Peralta finding his rhythm with Rays following troubling stretch

His newfound dominance has been precisely what the team had hoped for when it acquired him ahead of the MLB trade deadline. 

Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses theory about struggles with Mets
Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses motivation for wanting to beat the Mets
The 'Last 40-HR season by MLB club' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2
Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses motivation for wanting to beat the Mets

Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses motivation for wanting to beat the Mets

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Freddy Peralta gave up a leadoff home run to shortstop Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets, Peralta's former team, in

The 'MLB active K-leaders' quiz
Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses theory about struggles with Mets
Mark Vientos reflects on MLB return after helping Mets defeat Rays
Mark Vientos reflects on MLB return after helping Mets defeat Rays

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