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After postponement, slumping Yankees try to salvage short series vs. Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays are comfortable waiting to the late innings to pull off comebacks and certainly at ease in those situations against the New York Yankees.

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Nick Martinez Continues Historic Start to Season Against Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays didn’t receive much positive feedback when it was announced that they had signed veteran pitcher Nick Martinez to a one-year, $13 million deal at the outset of spring training.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 23

Rays Make Rotation Adjustments Following Rainout Against Yankees

Following a thrilling win on Friday night, the Tampa Bay Rays were rained out on Saturday with a fairly early call due to bad weather in New York. It was a pretty early call by the New York Yankees, with bad weather taking over most of the Northeast on Saturday to postpone their game on Saturday.

Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 23

Junior Caminero Makes Rays History With Torrid Performance

The Tampa Bay Rays have received incredible contributions from players up and down their roster to get off to a torrid start. Through 48 games, they have the best record in the American League at 33-15.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 23

Rays-Yankees game ppd., doubleheader slated for Sept. 22

Saturday's game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Yankees was postponed due to the forecast of heavy rain in the New York area. The game will be made up as part of a split-admission doubleheader Sept.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 23

Rays Get Rained Out Against Yankees on Saturday, Doubleheader Set for September

Following a fantastic win over the New York Yankees on Friday night, the Tampa Bay Rays won’t be in action on Saturday. On Friday, the Rays were able to continue their dominance in the American League East with a big win on the road against the Yankees.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 23

Rays Continue Clutch Late-Game Play To Steal Game From Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays started a massive series against the New York Yankees on the road at Yankee Stadium this weekend. They entered the matchup riding a massive wave of positive momentum, winning eight series in a row.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 23

Rays hope Yankees, rain don't slow their momentum

The Tampa Bay Rays are comfortable waiting for the late innings to pull off comebacks, and they certainly are at ease in those situations against the New York Yankees.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Rays ruin Gerrit Cole's season debut, match franchise-best stretch

With another come-from-behind win, the Tampa Bay Rays added to their American League-leading win total on Friday night.

Gerrit Cole delivers six strong innings in 2026 debut for Yankees

Yankees could target an injured star before the trade deadline

Report: Angels 'seriously' discussed major Shohei Ohtani trade in 2023

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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Gerrit Cole delivers six strong innings in 2026 debut for Yankees

Gerrit Cole was back on the mound for the New York Yankees on Friday night, making his 2026 debut and his first appearance since the 2024 World Series.

Yankees could target an injured star before the trade deadline

Tigers' Tarik Skubal emerging as top trade chip ahead of deadline

What Red Sox could do after SS Trevor Story's latest injury

Cristopher Sanchez chasing down Phillies legend

Examining Matt Chapman's poor start to season for Giants

Cubs promoting No. 2 prospect Pedro Ramirez prior to Astros series

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / May 22

Rays' ballpark proposal survives initial narrow Tampa council vote

The Tampa Bay Rays received initial permission for a long-awaited, $2.3 million ballpark. The vote of the Tampa City Council on Thursday was 4-3 -- not exactly the endorsement the Rays would have liked.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 22

Rays Against the Machine: Tampa Bay Challenges Evil Empire

It looked like the Tampa Bay Rays were on their way to taking only two of three from the Baltimore Orioles in Wednesday’s series finale. Former Tampa Bay starter Shane Baz and the Baltimore bullpen were breezing through the Rays’ lineup until Anthony Nunez left the door just a crack open.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 22

Rays' Certainly Regret Offseason Move That Has Failed So Far

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to have one of the best starts to the season in the American League and are showing no signs of slowing down. However, this is a team that isn’t perfect and has made some mistakes along the way. This offseason, the Rays were one of the most active teams in the league in terms of making moves.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 22

Rays vs. Yankees Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 22

Rays vs. Yankees: An important AL East series will get underway this weekend as the Tampa Bay Rays visit the New York Yankees. After their recent loss against the Blue Jays, the Yanks have made a couple of changes to their roster.

MLB News / The Spun / May 21

Shohei Ohtani Was Nearly Traded To The Tampa Bay Rays

Shohei Ohtani was nearly a member of the Tampa Bay Rays. No, seriously - that almost happened. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal is reporting that in 2023, at the MLB trade deadline, the Angels and the Rays were close on a deal involving Ohtani, who was set to hit free agency a few months later.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / May 21

City, County approve stadium MOU

The Hillsborough County Commission approved a nonbinding MOU with the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, and Tampa City Council followed suit today. These votes are the next step toward the start of stadium construction, but they are by no means the final step.

Shohei Ohtani News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 21

Rays’ Success Can Be Attributed To Failed Shohei Ohtani Trade

The Tampa Bay Rays are currently one of the best teams in baseball, far exceeding all expectations that were placed on them coming into the season. With a 33-15 record, they are four games ahead of the New York Yankees in the American League East.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21

Report: Angels 'seriously' discussed major Shohei Ohtani trade in 2023

Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is arguably the greatest baseball player of all time.

Angels' Mike Trout speaks out amid growing trade speculation

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Yandy Diaz News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Yandy Diaz Injury Update Emerges Before Rays-Orioles Game

The Tampa Bay Rays closed out their Tuesday victory over the Baltimore Orioles without designated hitter Yandy Diaz. During his fourth plate appearance in the eighth inning, the slugger was hit by a pitch in both hands and was immediately pulled from the game.

Oliver Dunn News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Rays Select Oliver Dunn

The Rays announced that they have selected the contract of just-acquired infielder Oliver Dunn from Triple-A Durham. He’ll take the active roster spot of fellow infielder Ben Williamson, who’s headed to the 10-day injured list due to a lower back strain.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Yandy Diaz Injury: Rays' Kevin Cash Announces Update After Orioles Game

Tampa Bay Raysdesignated hitter Yandy Diaz has continued to operate as one of the league’s most underrated hitters. Now in his eighth season with the organization, he has shown no signs of slowing down.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / May 19