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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2
New Rays Owner: Stadium Deal Should Lead To Significant Payroll Increase
The Rays have long been one of the standard bearers for small-market baseball — a near-perennial contender that has overcome bottom-of-the-barrel payrolls thanks to savvy trades and one of the best player development groups in the industry.
The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / September 2
Rays Reunite With Former Player in Free Agency
Austin Slater is headed back to a familiar organization as the Tampa Bay Rays add veteran outfield depth for the final stretch of the regular season. The 33-year-old outfielder has signed a minor league contract with Tampa Bay, giving the first-place club another experienced option within its organization.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 2
Four Rays data points to watch into October 
August and September are two of the most important months of the regular season for contenders. Rosters are galvanized in August following the trade deadline, and teams jockey for a higher postseason seed in September.
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / September 2
Freddy Peralta finding his rhythm with Rays following troubling stretch
His newfound dominance has been precisely what the team had hoped for when it acquired him ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2
Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses motivation for wanting to beat the Mets
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Freddy Peralta gave up a leadoff home run to shortstop Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets, Peralta's former team, in
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 1
How emotional was Rays’ Freddy Peralta’s first game against the Mets?
Freddy Peralta and the Tampa Bay Rays came out on top in his first time pitching against the New York Mets since getting traded to the American League East team.
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 / September 1
Hitting, defense, pitching, Rays do it all: Rays 6 Mets 2
The Rays came away with a very satisfying win tonight. With hits across the lineup (Victor Mesa Jr. led the way with three; defensive gems across the field; and outstanding pitching (minus a few blips), this was a satisfying win.
Freddy Peralta News / Field Level Media / September 1
Freddy Peralta burns former team as Rays top Mets
Starter Freddy Peralta spun six spectacular innings to beat his former club and Yandy Diaz homered in Tampa Bay's three-run sixth as the Rays beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Tuesday night in St.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 1
Three Rays Players Who Could Be X-Factors in September
The Tampa Bay Rays are entering September in a great spot in the American League standings. They have the best record in the league at 82-55, leading the New York Yankees by 4.5 games in the AL East.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 1
Rays Make 2 Additions to Team With MLB Roster Expansion
With MLB rosters expanding from 26 to 28 on Sept. 1, the Tampa Bay Rays are adding some reinforcements for the stretch run of the regular season. One of the additions they are making to the roster comes as little surprise.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 1
Rays' Magic Number Remains Unchanged After Loss in Series Opener to Mets
The Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the best teams in baseball this season and with the calendar turning to September, they will be hungry to win not only the American League East, but the whole league. As one of the biggest surprises in baseball this season, the Rays look like they are well on their way toward winning the AL.
Freddy Peralta News / Athlon Sports / September 1
Freddy Peralta Reflects on Disappointing Mets Tenure
With the Tampa Bay Rays slated to play the middle game of their three-game series against the New York Mets on Tuesday, Tampa Bay’s starter will be quite familiar with his opponent.
Kevin Kelly News / DRaysBay / September 1
Kevin Kelly’s 2026 breakout isn’t a reinvention
Rays reliever Kevin Kelly has enjoyed a strong bounce-back season in 2026. After injuries knocked him off track in 2025, Rays reliever Kevin Kelly has returned to being the reliable ground-ball machine the Rays trusted in leverage situations.
Mark Vientos News / Yardbarker / September 1
Mark Vientos reflects on MLB return after helping Mets defeat Rays
Vientos hadn't played for the big-league Mets since July 9 due to a fractured right hand.
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / September 1
Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses theory about struggles with Mets
Peralta addressed whether or not the pressure of pitching for a New York club impacted him throughout his short-lived Mets tenure.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / August 31
Rays Ship Out Long-Time MLB Veteran in Post-Deadline Trade
The Tampa Bay Rays have long specialized in squeezing value from every roster margin, and Monday’s move involving Jake Cave fit that pattern. The club sent the veteran outfielder to the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations, a quiet transaction that nevertheless illustrated how the organization treats even its late-season depth pieces.
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.
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.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 26
Minor League Transactions: Bodine, Lackey, Isaac Promoted
With the final few weeks of the 2026 Minor League season upon us, some notable prospects have new homes for the stretch run. Caden Bodine and Xavier Isaac are now in Triple-A, while top Twins pick Vahn Lackey is with the Cedar Rapids Kernels.
Tampa Bay Rays News / EssentiallySports / August 25
Tampa Bay Rays’ 25YO Star Takes a Scary Knee Blow During Awkward Sliding Catch
He ran, he hit the ground, he got back up, and then he ran again. That is Chandler Simpson, the 25-year-old star, in a nutshell. But even the Rays’ speedster looked vulnerable for a moment Monday night.
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.
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.
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