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Rays Have Smallest Magic Number in MLB Heading Into Mets Series

The Tampa Bay Rays have proven time and time again that they are a team that, when given an inch, will take a yard. That was the theme of their series against the San Diego Padres.

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Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 21

This was the 21st week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Sunday, August 30th). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), prospect Theo Gillen tops the system and might just find himself in the running for Minor League Player of the Year.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 31

Rays' Biggest Advantage Heading Into September Isn't What Many Would Expect

The Tampa Bay Rays were able to return home against the San Diego Padres and take the series as a playoff contender from the National League, further proving their legitimacy. On the heels of the announcement of their new stadium, the Rays continued their excellent play at Tropicana Field over the weekend.

MLB News / ESPN / August 30

Rays top Padres after DeLuca HR off Miller ties it

Jonny DeLuca homered off Mason Miller to tie it in the ninth and Jorge Mateo singled in the winning run in the 11th as Tampa Bay finished a sweep.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 30

3 Players Rays Could Add to Team When Rosters Expand

The Tampa Bay Rays are rolling once again, shrinking their Magic Number to make the postseason with each passing day. With September right around the corner, they are in a great spot, owners of the best record in the American League at 81-54, putting them 4.5 games ahead of the New York Yankees in the AL East entering play on Aug.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / DRaysBay / August 30

Hip Hip Jorge! Mateo finishes what DeLuca started: Rays 5, Padres 4

The game was over. Samad Taylor had caught Jonny DeLuca’s fly ball at Tropicana Field’s short left-field wall with two outs in the ninth and the San Diego Padres leading by two.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Bleacher Report / August 30

Watch: The Rays came back to win in extras

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 30

Rays Prospect Could Be Excellent Addition During September Call-Ups

As the Tampa Bay Rays continue their quest toward making the playoffs, the team has been performing very well of late. However, with September nearly here,

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 29

Rays outscore Padres in wild 7th, hold on to win series

Chandler Simpson slashed a tiebreaking, two-out single to cap a four-run, seventh-inning rally, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays to a wild 7-6 victory and a series win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday afternoon in St.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 29

Rays Improve Magic Number Taking Advantage of Padres Miscues

The Tampa Bay Rays control their own destiny in the American League, currently holding the best record at 80-54. They are the first team in the AL to reach the 80-win plateau and currently lead the New York Yankees by four games in the division.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 29

Rays ride big day, big inning into rematch vs. Padres

In terms of a winning the whole day from start to finish, the Tampa Bay Rays will have a hard time topping Friday. The Rays, who secured their future in the area early in the day, opened their series against the San Diego Padres with a 9-4 victory.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 29

Rays Quality of Depth Leads to Elite Farm System Ranking

The Tampa Bay Rays were very active ahead of the MLB trade deadline this year, acquiring upgrades for what they hope is a deep run in the postseason. Starting pitcher Freddy Peralta was brought aboard in a deal with the New York Mets.

Rob Manfred News / Athlon Sports / August 28

Rob Manfred Issues Statement After Major Tampa Bay Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays took a major step toward securing their long-term future on Friday. Hillsborough County commissioners approved a deal for the Rays’ proposed new ballpark development, moving the franchise closer to a new home in Tampa beginning with the 2029 season.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / August 28

Rays' new ballpark approved in county vote

The Tampa Bay Rays are inching closer toward having a new home. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved plans for a new stadium at Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus on Friday in a 5-2 vote.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

Rays’ stadium future gets massive update

With the Tampa Bay Rays looking to make a postseason push, the future of the team is bright after the approval on Friday for a new stadium in the city for the team.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Hillsborough County Commission Approves Rays’ Stadium Proposal

The Hillsborough County Commission has voted to approve the Rays’ proposed stadium deal, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The vote, which passed by a 5-2 measure, follows yesterday’s vote of approval from the Tampa City Council.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27

Tampa city council votes in favor of Rays' stadium deal; county vote on Friday

The Tampa City Council voted in favor of the Rays’ proposed stadium deal.

Freddy Peralta earns first Rays win as AL East leaders blank Tigers

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Austin Slater News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Tampa Bay Rays Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran

Austin Slater’s long baseball odyssey took another turn this week when the veteran outfielder left the Tampa Bay Rays organization. After a productive stretch at Triple-A Durham, Slater opted out of his minor-league contract and is now seeking a major-league opportunity as clubs prepare for September roster expansion.

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / August 24

Freddy Peralta's tenure with the Rays is off to a rough start

Freddy Peralta was acquired by the Tampa Bay Rays ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline to bolster their rotation, but so far he's had four rough starts with the team.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Rays To Activate Manuel Rodríguez

The Rays will activate reliever Manuel Rodríguez from the 60-day injured list this weekend, president of baseball operations Erik Neander tells Tom Krasniqi of 95.7 FM.

Pete Alonso News / Yardbarker / August 22

Orioles' Pete Alonso smashes game-winning HR, joins exclusive club

With his second home run in three days, Pete Alonso put his consistency on display in the Baltimore Orioles' win on Friday night.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Kevin Cash Provides an Update on Victor Mesa Jr. Ahead of Rays Game

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash provided an encouraging update on rookie outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. as the team manages his recent hamstring injury. Mesa was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain after the issue resurfaced during Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Bryan Baker News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17

Rays’ Bryan Baker does a vulgar celebration after getting save

Bryan Baker decided to celebrate Monday’s victory by pulling a Roseanne Barr. The Tampa Bay Rays won on Monday night over the division rival Baltimore Orioles by a final score of 7-6.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 12

MLB insider addresses Yankees' chances of winning AL East

The Tampa Bay Rays started Wednesday with a six-game lead over the New York Yankees in the American League East. Is the race over or do the Yankees still have a path to a division crown?

Red Sox sign former Yankees farmhand Aaron Nixon to minor league contract

Rays superstar Junior Caminero joins elite company with 35th home run

Yankees Recall Bradley Hanner For MLB Debut

Yankees release Rafael Montero

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