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It has been a fantastic start to the season for the Tampa Bay Rays, who have been one of the best teams not only in the American League but in all of baseball. So far this year, the Rays have been able to blow away expectations.

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Rays, riding lengthy hot streak, chase another series win over Jays

The visiting Tampa Bay Rays will shoot for their second series win over the Toronto Blue Jays in a week on Tuesday night. The Rays took the opener of the three-game series 8-5 on Monday night despite the first career two-homer game and a career-best five RBIs by Toronto's Andres Gimenez.

Chandler Simpson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson gets injury update after big game vs. Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays received encouraging news Monday night after second-year outfielder Chandler Simpson exited an 8-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays with a leg issue.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / May 11

All the small things: Rays 8, Andrés Giménez 5

Baseball, especially the Rays brand of baseball, relies on doing all the little things well. Baseball is also a very luck dependent sport. But, doing the little things can help manufacture some luck.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 11

Rays continue streak over Blue Jays, take series opener

Jonathan Aranda had a solo homer and three RBIs Monday night and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-5. Richie Palacios added three hits and three RBIs for Tampa Bay in the opener of a three-game series.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 11

Slumping Yankees remain quiet at the plate in fourth consecutive loss

After a red-hot start to the 2026 season, the New York Yankees are beginning to cool.

Orioles spoil Yankees pitching gem with late homer

Padres' Manny Machado breaks out of slump with monumental home run

On deck: Cubs-Braves, Mookie Betts return, fall of Astros, Blue Jays

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Ken Rosenthal shares major reason behind Rays’ 2026 turnaround

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to emerge as one of baseball’s biggest surprises during their 2026 turnaround. After finishing near the bottom of the American League East standings last season, the Rays entered Monday atop the division while benefiting from their return to Tropicana Field.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 11

Rays' Red-Hot Play Rightfully Catapults Them Into Top 5 of MLB Power Rankings

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to play some excellent baseball of late, and it was another really strong week for the team. Even though the Rays might not have been expected to be a contender this year, they have certainly emerged as one so far.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 11

Rays Outright Outfielder To Triple-A Durham After Clearing Waivers

A few days ago, the Tampa Bay Rays made several roster moves to bring in some fresh arms on the pitching staff. After throwing 46 pitches across 3.1 innings of work against the Boston Red Sox on May 8, Mason Englert was optioned to Triple-A Durham so that he could rest.

Justyn-Henry Malloy News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11

Rays Outright Justyn-Henry Malloy

The Rays announced Monday that outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Durham. Tampa Bay designated him for assignment over the weekend.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / May 11

Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 5

This was the 5th week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Monday, May 11th). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), 19-year old Caden Bodine has regained his spot as the top hitter spot in the Rays system.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 11

Rays 4 Biggest Takeaways From Series Win Over Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to play at an incredibly high level, and it certainly looks more than just a fluky hot start. They went into Fenway Park and won a series against the Boston Red Sox, making it five series victories in a row.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 11

Rays vs. Blue Jays Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 11

Rays vs. Blue Jays: The Tampa Bay Rays continue their road trip against their division rivals with a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays this week.

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Rays Veteran Hitter Starting To Show Some Life at the Plate

One of the positional groups the Tampa Bay Rays were focused on upgrading this past offseason was the outfield. The Rays’ outfielders were arguably the least productive group in the MLB in 2025.

Tampa Bay Rays News / New Baseball Media / May 11

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Rays Take 1st in AL East, deGrom Dominant

Heading into the new week, the American League has a new top team. The Rays now have the best record in the AL, as Tampa Bay finished off a series win against the Red Sox, while the Yankees fell again in Milwaukee.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / May 10

Tampa Bay Rays Shut Down Boston Red Sox, 4-1, To Continue Winning Ways

The Tampa Bay Rays have been allergic to losing. And that continued after a 4-1 beating of their division rival, the Boston Red Sox. With the victory, Tampa (26-13) has won 14 of its last 16 games and has become a legitimate challenger to the New York Yankees for the American League East division crown.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 10

Rays earn 4-1 win, take two of three from rival Red Sox

The visiting Tampa Bay Rays scored three runs in the first three innings and Nick Martinez threw one-run ball for 5 2/3 en route to a 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox in the final of a shortened three-game series.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 10

Rays Land High School Prep Star in Recent MLB Mock Draft

Lady Luck was on the side of the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2026 MLB Draft Lottery, with the team coming away with the No. 2 overall pick. After missing the postseason in two straight years, the Rays are right back in the playoff picture this season, off to an incredible start.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 10

Tampa Bay Rays Should Not Trade Veteran Slugger This Season

The Tampa Bay Rays have been able to blow past expectations so far this year and are looking like a true contender. With their success, some of their plans might have to change. Coming into the year, nobody would have predicted the Rays to be doing as well as they have so far in the American League.

Griffin Jax News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 9

Griffin Jax Provides Rays With Plenty of Optimism Against Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays have been playing at a high level this season despite dealing with a lot of injuries to their pitching staff. They came into the season with several key contributors on the injured list: starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot and relievers Manuel Rodriguez and Steven Wilson.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 8

Rays Pitching Prospect Tosses No-Hitter in Sixth Minor League Start

Tampa Bay Rays fans, and baseball fans in general, may want to start getting familiar with the name Aidan Cremarosa. The right-handed pitcher has begun his professional career by accomplishing something that a lot of other hurlers go their entire lives without doing.

Kevin Cash News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Rays’ Kevin Cash won’t undersell Tropicana Field aspect to hot 2026 start

The Tampa Bay Rays are off to a hot start and have surprised many in the MLB with their great play. With his team off to a great start, manager Kevin Cash did not undersell the impact of playing at Tropicana Field in 2026, according to a piece by Kevin Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / May 8

Junior Caminero's offensive surge driving Rays' early-season success

The Tampa Bay Rays have gone 13-1 in their last 14 games, and a significant contributor to their early-season success has been Caminero.

Jesse Scholtens, Rays carry win streaks into matchup with Red Sox

Chandler Simpson, Rays surge past Red Sox, run win streak to 7

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Steven Matz News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5

Rays Place Steven Matz On IL With Elbow Inflammation

The Rays announced that left-hander Steven Matz has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 4th, with left elbow inflammation. Right-hander Chase Solesky has been selected to take his place on the active roster.