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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.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3
2 trades Rays must make to upset Yankees in AL East
The Tampa Bay Rays have been the best team in the watered-down American League this year. As the Rays (51-33) have moved past the halfway point in the season and they are in command in the American League East, with a 4.0-game lead over the New York Yankees.
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 / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 3
Rays Star Duo Makes History Sweeping AL Monthly Awards
The Tampa Bay Rays have been on fire recently, getting their season back on track after hitting a lull for a few weeks. Entering play on July 3, the Rays are back in first place in the American League East, four games ahead of the New York Yankees.
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.
Junior Caminero News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3
Rays’ Junior Caminero gets Cooperstown truth bomb from insider
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero emerged as a superstar-caliber player last season and has continued that level of play in 2026. At just 22 years old, he’s already recorded 76 career home runs, with 24 of them coming this year before the All-Star Break.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 3
Astros brace for tall task in slowing Cedric Mullins, Rays
While Junior Caminero had his franchise-record-tying streak of consecutive games with a home run snapped at six on Thursday, the Tampa Bay Rays extended their winning streak to eight.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 3
Interesting Takeaways From Fangraphs’ Rays Prospect Rankings
The Tampa Bay Rays received top prospect rankings from the esteemed analytical publication FanGraphs, which comprehensively covers 62 players. The scouting reports and changes in ranks reflect both the ebbs and flows of minor league performance, as well as the more analytically based takes FanGraphs uses in its assessments.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 3
I apologize, Cedric Mullins: Rays 5, Royals 2 
If you would’ve told me the Rays would convincingly sweep a team on the road two weeks ago after what I saw in person at Dodger Stadium, I’d hedge your bet.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 2
Rays ring up 8th straight win, beat stumbling Royals
Ian Seymour struck out eight over six strong frames, Cedric Mullins clubbed a two-run homer among his two hits and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays capped a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals with a 5-2 win Thursday night, their season-high eighth straight victory.
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 / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 2
Rays Urged To Make Splash Acquisition Ahead of Trade Deadline
After going through a lull for a few weeks near the end of May through the start of June, the Tampa Bay Rays have caught fire again. Entering play on July 2, they are back atop the American League East and looking to build the gap between them and the New York Yankees.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 2
Tampa stadium contribution may be reduced to $80 million
Tampa council member Bill Carlson, the swing vote in approving the Rays stadium MOU earlier this summer and a candidate for Mayor in 2026, has evidently been working behind the scenes to reduce the city’s overall tax revenue contributions toward the multi-billion Rays stadium down to just $80 million.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 2
Rays Outfield Defense: Run first, ask questions later
Following the hiring of Corey Dickerson this offseason — who has received significant buy-in from the Rays outfielders this season — and by having Kevin Kiermaier in camp during Spring Training, the Rays outfield has quietly become one of the better defensive groups in baseball.
MLB News / EasySportz / July 2
Tampa Bay Rays, Miami Marlins Surge in MLB Power Rankings
The Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins are shaking up the MLB Power Rankings as July rolls in. Both teams have shown impressive form, climbing the ranks with the Rays moving from No.
Evan Longoria News / DRaysBay / July 2
Rays update Evan Longoria Legacy Weekend Details
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to retire Evan Longoria’s No. 3 jersey and celebrate his legacy all weekend long during the upcoming July 10-12 homestand. To kick off Longo’s Legacy Weekend on Friday, June 10, the Rays will also launch the Devil Rays Deal for every Friday home game at Tropicana Field.
The 'Last 40-HR season by MLB club' quiz
How many of the last players to hit 40 or more home runs for every MLB team can you name in five minutes?
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.
Austin Slater News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30
Rays Re-Sign Austin Slater To Minor League Deal
The Rays have re-signed veteran outfielder Austin Slater to a minor league contract, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Ballengee Group client is headed to Triple-A Durham.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 28
Rays sign ex-1st round pick to minor league contract
On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a minor league contract with veteran infielder Nick Madrigal shortly after he elected free agency following his departure from the Los Angeles Angels.
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.
Sandy Alcantara News / Yardbarker / June 25
Three potential landing spots for Marlins' Sandy Alcantara
Pitcher Sandy Alcantara has been the subject of trade rumors for years as his salary continued to increase.
Drew Rasmussen News / Yardbarker / June 11
Drew Rasmussen has been a dominant weapon in Rays rotation
His pitching efficiency and resiliency are two factors that have played a significant role in his ongoing prosperity.
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