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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 11
Rays 2026 Draft: Day One Analysis 
The Rays took a balanced approach with their first five picks in the 2026 MLB Draft, blending polished talent with high-upside prep prospects. Headlined by second overall pick Grady Emerson, the class is already shaping up to be another strong haul for one of baseball’s best player development organizations.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 11
Rays Draft Collin Bland 113th Overall in the 2026 MLB Draft
The Rays added one of the highest-upside power bats in the high school class by selecting Collin Bland, a corner OF/1B from Houston High School (Tenn.), with the 113th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 11
Rays Draft Gavin Giese 85th Overall in the 2026 MLB Draft
The Rays continued to target high-upside pitching by selecting Gavin Giese, a right-handed pitcher from Dana Hills High School (Calif.), with the 85th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
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 11
Rays Draft Ben Blair 49th Overall in the 2026 MLB Draft
The Rays bolstered their pitching pipeline by selecting Ben Blair, a right-handed pitcher from Liberty University, with their next pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
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 / DRaysBay / July 11
Rays Draft Taj Marchand 33rd Overall in 2026 MLB Draft
The Rays continued to add athleticism to their 2026 draft class by selecting shortstop Taj Marchand with the 33rd overall pick in Competitive Balance Round A.
Tampa Bay Rays News / EasySportz / July 11
The Rays Find Their Next Superstar
The Tampa Bay Rays may have entered the 2026 MLB Draft with the second overall pick, but they walk away with the player many believe has the highest ceiling in the entire class.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11
Meet Rays’ MLB Draft No. 2 overall pick Grady Emerson
Tampa Bay Rays fans have a new prospect to follow after using the No. 2 overall pick on Grady Emerson. The Rays selected Emerson with the No. 2 overall pick Saturday, adding a polished shortstop from Fort Worth Christian.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 11
Rays Draft SS Grady Emerson Second Overall in 2026 MLB Draft
The Rays used the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on Fort Worth Christian (Texas) shortstop Grady Emerson, selecting one of the highest-upside hitters in this year’s class.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 11
Rays Select Grady Emerson With Second Overall Pick in 2026 MLB Draft
It has been a fantastic season so far for the Tampa Bay Rays, and the team is hoping to be a real contender in the American League after a great start to the campaign.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 11
Rays, laden with All-Stars, hope to outshine struggling Mariners again
The Tampa Bay Rays are riding a power surge and sporting a new All-Star, the team's fifth, and will try to keep rolling Saturday afternoon when they face the Seattle Mariners in St.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / July 10
Rays use homers, stellar pitching, Taylor Walls' glove to defeat M's
Tampa Bay starter Nick Martinez posted his eighth win on the day he was named to his first All-Star team, and the Rays opened the final series before the break with a 7-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night in St.
Drew Rasmussen News / Field Level Media / July 9
Rays' Drew Rasmussen takes aim at Yankees' struggling offense
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen will make his final start before the All-Star break on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a four-game series against the New York Yankees in St.
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.
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 / 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.
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 / 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.
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.
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