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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 20
Rays Have Bright Future Behind the Plate With Star Prospects
Essentially, since their inception, the Tampa Bay Rays have struggled to find a long-term answer at catcher. There have been a few solid seasons throughout their franchise history behind the plate, but sustained success from their backstops has been difficult to find.
Shane Bieber News / DRaysBay / August 20
Bieber Shuts Down Rays Again: Rays 1, Toronto 5 
Shane Bieber last faced the Rays on July 23rd in what was potentially an audition to acquire the veteran pitcher. In that game, he scattered three hits and a single run as Toronto won the contest 3-1.
Bryan Baker News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 20
Bryan Baker Has Emerged as One of Rays' Most Important Players
As the Tampa Bay Rays continue to be one of the biggest surprises in baseball, it is no shock that some of their players have also exceeded expectations. Coming into the year, the Rays were a team that figured to come in last place in the American League East.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
Madd(er) Max: Rays 7, Blue Jays 6
It always seems like the whenever the Toronto Blue Jays make the trek to One Tropicana Drive, some kind of miscue results in the Rays winning a close ballgame due to the result of it.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20
Rays out to put exclamation point on season series with Blue Jays
The Tampa Bay Rays can continue their dominance of the Toronto Blue Jays when the American League East foes wrap up their regular-season series on Thursday afternoon in St.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 20
Rays Farm System on the Rise Even After MLB Trade Deadline
The Tampa Bay Rays were as aggressive as any team ahead of the MLB trade deadline this summer, looking to bolster their Major League roster for the stretch run of the season.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19
Rays ride 5-run fourth to take down Blue Jays
Yandy Diaz and Richie Palacios each drove in two runs Wednesday, helping the Tampa Bay Rays post a 7-6 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. Drew Rasmussen (13-5) extended his personal career-best six-game winning streak.
Logan Driscoll News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19
Marlins To Acquire Logan Driscoll
Catcher Logan Driscoll has triggered an assignment clause in his minor league deal with the Rays and is headed to the Marlins, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 19
Rays Lineup Shakeup Not Enough To Get Win Over Blue Jays
After losing three out of four games to the Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash decided to shake things up in his lineup. In the series
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 18
Rays Announce Pro Debut for First-Round Pick Grady Emerson
With the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the Tampa Bay Rays selected shortstop Grady Emerson out of Fort Worth Christian High School. The prep star played his senior year under the tutelage of Rusty Greer, a former Big Leaguer who was also a mentor for Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / August 18
Kevin Cash Reveals Plan for Griffin Jax Ahead of Rays-Blue Jays Matchup
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash revealed that right-hander Griffin Jax is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start Sunday for the Triple-A Durham Bulls.
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.
Shane McClanahan News / Athlon Sports / August 17
Rays Demote Player After Shane McClanahan's Activation
The Tampa Bay Rays have a choke hold on the American League East Division despite the crowed playoff scene within. The Rays sit 5.5 games up on the Yankees for first place in the division, but as of Monday, four of the five teams hold a playoff spot.
Trevor Martin News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13
Rays Designate Trevor Martin For Assignment
The Rays announced their previously-reported signing of infielder Jorge Mateo. They also recalled right-hander Jesse Scholtens. To open active roster spots for those two, infielder Carson Williams and right-hander Michael Grove have been optioned to Triple-A Durham.
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?
Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / August 12
Rays superstar Junior Caminero joins elite company with 35th home run
Junior Caminero joined exclusive company while helping the Tampa Bay Rays expand their winning streak to eight games on Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / August 10
Examining the Tampa Bay Rays’ Trade Deadline Moves
The Tampa Bay Rays entered the month of August in a position few expected them to hold – looking to perverse their lead in the AL East and the top record in the American League.
Griffin Jax News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9
Rays Place Griffin Jax On 15-Day Injured List
Prior to today’s game, the Rays announced that right-hander Griffin Jax has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to August 6) due to discomfort in his throwing elbow. Right-hander Michael Grove was called up from Triple-A to take Jax’s spot on the active roster.
Craig Kimbrel News / Yardbarker / August 9
Royals' desperate search for bullpen help leads to Craig Kimbrel
The Kansas City Royals have been desperately looking for anyone who can get outs in the major league bullpen. That search has led to a potential future Hall of Fame closer.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5
Freddy Peralta made major Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor move before being traded by Mets
It was reported last fall that Lindor and Soto had a "chilly" relationship after Soto signed a 15-year, $765M contract to join the Mets in December 2024.
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / August 4
Freddy Peralta's struggles continue in horrendous Rays debut
Peralta made his Rays debut on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, and his performance fell right in line with the entire season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Rays bolster rotation by adding Tyler Wells from Orioles
The Tampa Bay Rays continued fortifying their pitching staff on Monday in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 4
Biggest winners, losers from a wild MLB trade deadline
So which teams made the most of the pressure-packed final few hours? Here are three franchises that got better at the trade deadline and three that stumbled through it.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Rays' Junior Caminero joins list of MLB legends with latest HR
At only 23, Caminero joined a group of MLB legends when he hit his 30th home run of the season in the fourth inning.
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