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Rays' Shane McClanahan Returning is Encouraging for Long-Term Outlook

Rays' Shane McClanahan Returning is Encouraging for Long-Term Outlook

The Tampa Bay Rays started the new week on a positive note and saw the return of a key player as well.  It was a bit of a strange last week for the Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / August 18

Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 19

This was the 19th week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Tuesday, August 18th). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), prospect Theo Gillen tops the system and might just find himself in the running for Minor League Player of the Year.

Bryan Baker News / Field Level Media / August 18
Buoyed by Bryan Baker, Rays take on Blue Jays

Buoyed by Bryan Baker, Rays take on Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays broke their three-game losing skid with a comeback victory Monday night, but it took a Herculean effort from right-hander Bryan Baker, the major league leader in saves, to do it.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 18
Rays Have Gotten Elite Pitching Production From Unlikely Source

Rays Have Gotten Elite Pitching Production From Unlikely Source

Time and time again, the Tampa Bay Rays have proven capable of coaxing production out of pitchers, finding an edge to help them realize their potential.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

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?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz
The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz
The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz
MLB News / DRaysBay / August 17

No Sweep For You: Rays 7, Orioles 6

A king can get knocked around. It can lose three straight games at home. It can even trail by two runs in the seventh inning with a four-game sweep creeping closer.

MLB News / Yardbarker
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 17
Late rally lets Rays eke out series finale against Orioles

Late rally lets Rays eke out series finale against Orioles

Jonathan Aranda and Jonny DeLuca had run-scoring hits in a three-run, seventh-inning rally as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Monday in St.

Bryan Baker News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17
Rays’ Bryan Baker does a vulgar celebration after getting save

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.

Chandler Simpson News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 17
Chandler Simpson Has Been Energizer for Rays in Second Half

Chandler Simpson Has Been Energizer for Rays in Second Half

The Tampa Bay Rays have had a few peaks and valleys since coming out of the All-Star break, but they have been able to solidify their place atop the American League East standings with just six weeks remaining in the regular season.

Shane McClanahan News / Athlon Sports / August 17
Rays Demote Player After Shane McClanahan's Activation

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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World 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 17
Rays Rightfully Remain Put in MLB Power Rankings Despite Strange Week

Rays Rightfully Remain Put in MLB Power Rankings Despite Strange Week

Coming off a really strong road trip, the Tampa Bay Rays returned home but had some problems with a division foe.  It has been a fantastic campaign for the Rays so far, and this team has been one of the best surprises in all of baseball.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / August 13
Rays Surprisingly Cut Ties With Former High Draft Pick

Rays Surprisingly Cut Ties With Former High Draft Pick

The Tampa Bay Rays designated right-handed pitcher Trevor Martin for assignment on Thursday, a move that clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the newly signed infielder Jorge Mateo.

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The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz
 The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz
The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
 The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz
 The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
 The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 13
Rays return from historic 9-game trip for division set with Orioles

Rays return from historic 9-game trip for division set with Orioles

New Tampa Bay catcher Liam Hicks has only played eight games with the Rays, but the Canadian-born backstop is proving to be a winning acquisition by the organization.

Trevor Martin News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13
Rays Designate Trevor Martin For Assignment

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12
Yandy Díaz Reaches Vesting Option Threshold

Yandy Díaz Reaches Vesting Option Threshold

Rays designated hitter Yandy Díaz reached 500 plate appearances on the season earlier this week. In the process, he triggered the vesting threshold in his contract for 2027.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 12
MLB insider addresses Yankees' chances of winning AL East

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?

Red Sox sign former Yankees farmhand Aaron Nixon to minor league contract
Rays superstar Junior Caminero joins elite company with 35th home run
Yankees Recall Bradley Hanner For MLB Debut
Yankees release Rafael Montero
The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / August 12
Junior Caminero joins elite company with 35th home run

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.

Examining the Tampa Bay Rays’ Trade Deadline Moves
The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz
Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / August 10
Examining the Tampa Bay Rays’ Trade Deadline Moves

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9
Rays Place Griffin Jax On 15-Day Injured List

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

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.

Padres add outfield depth with signing of Austin Hays
Chris Sale got ejected before a game he was not pitching in
Cubs make Javier Assad decision ahead of Nationals series
Nationals made a painful admission with Luis Garcia Jr. trade
Adley Rutschman could make his debut with Red Sox on Monday
Kevin Kelly News / Just Baseball / August 8
Kevin Kelly Is Re-emerging as a Rays Bullpen Weapon

Kevin Kelly Is Re-emerging as a Rays Bullpen Weapon

Bullpen woes hit the Tampa Bay Rays hard to begin the 2025 season, but by season’s end, despite a 77-85 regular season record, they had MLB’s 12th best reliever ERA at 3.81 and tied for the third-lowest WHIP at 1.23 alongside the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago Cubs.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5
Peralta made major Soto, Lindor move before being traded by Mets

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's struggles continue in horrendous Rays debut
The 'Highest-paid MLB players' quiz
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / August 4
Freddy Peralta's struggles continue in horrendous Rays debut

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.

Rockies sign resurgent outfielder to two-year extension
Rays get their catcher in Liam Hicks
Rays bolster rotation by adding Tyler Wells from Orioles
White Sox acquire defensive wiz in Brenton Doyle
The 'MLB active K-leaders' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 4
Biggest winners, losers from a wild MLB trade deadline

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.

Orioles trade three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman to AL East rival
Rival teams are reportedly ‘stunned’ by the Rutschman trade
Rays bolster rotation by adding Tyler Wells from Orioles
Diamondbacks get outfield bat in trade for Lars Nootbaar
Guardians beat deadline to add Nathaniel Lowe to lineup
Red Sox give up on Marcelo Mayer by trading him to Giants
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Rays' Junior Caminero joins list of MLB legends with latest HR

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.

White Sox use four homers to top Rays in opener
Tampa Bay Rays lose key starter just before trade deadline
Six MLB teams that have dominated July trades in the 2000s
The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz
Shane McClanahan News / Yardbarker / July 31
Tampa Bay Rays lose key starter just before trade deadline

Tampa Bay Rays lose key starter just before trade deadline

The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly in the market for a starting pitcher. That need became even more important on Friday. Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander announced during an appearance on WDAE radio with Tom Krasniqi that pitcher Shane McClanahan is being placed on the Injured List due to tightness in his back.

Who are the 'biggest threats' to Dodgers in Tarik Skubal sweepstakes?
Six MLB teams that have dominated July trades in the 2000s

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