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Rays Biggest Surprise This Season Shouldn’t Shock at All

The Tampa Bay Rays are among the teams that have exceeded expectations the most during the 2026 MLB regular season. Entering play on June 16, they have a 41-28 record, putting them 1.5 games behind the New York Yankees in the American League East standings.

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Why a November ballot question is throwing Rays stadium plans into doubt

Over the spring, both the Tampa City Council and the Hillsborough County Commission approved a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with the Tampa Bay Rays that would provide close to $1 billion in public funds for a new Rays ballpark across from Raymond James Stadium.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / June 16

Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 10

This was the 10th week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Monday, June 15th). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), 22-year old Caden Bodine remains the top hitter spot in the Rays system.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 16

Rays Should Have a Clear Gameplan Heading Toward MLB Trade Deadline

The Tampa Bay Rays are heading into the summer months playing well, but there is still a long season to go and work to do. Coming off a bit of a bad stretch for a couple of weeks, the Rays were able to bounce back a bit last week with a sweep of the Boston Red Sox.

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The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The '10-K games with less than 100 pitches' quiz

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / June 16

Tampa (native) beats Tampa Bay by himself: Rays 3, Dodgers 4

The Rays have not always had the best of luck when playing on ESPN. A West Coast trip to Chavez Ravine on ESPN? Well, I was not expecting a great night.

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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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 15

Rays Rightfully Move Back into Top 5 of MLB Power Rankings

The Tampa Bay Rays have been off to a great start in the American League, but they have had some hiccups of late. Fortunately, this was a much better week than the last two for the franchise. There was certainly a bit of cause for concern for the Rays entering this week, following three out of their four series for the two weeks prior.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 15

Rays Veteran Providing Much-Needed Spark to Team’s Offense

The Tampa Bay Rays have hit a bit of a rough patch over the last few weeks, coming back to the pack in the American League standings. That early-season buffer created with a hot start is certainly paying off now, as they remain near the top of the standings despite losing three out of their last four series.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 15

Rays Set To Face World Champion Dodgers at Sho-Down in Chavez Ravine

Gone is the fresh, hopeful feeling spring brings to every team, including the Tampa Bay Rays, around the league, and in its place resides the long summer grind ahead.

Joe Ryan News / DRaysBay / June 15

Rays Trade Candidate: Joe Ryan

Joe Ryan was famously traded from the Rays to the Twins at the 2021 deadline as part of the deal that brought Nelson Cruz to Tampa Bay for its postseason push and veteran leadership in a clubhouse that saw its future in Wander Franco.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / June 15

Rays avoid sweep with some late inning juice: Rays 8, Angels 3

A low scoring, back and forth affair took a turn in the top of the eighth inning during which the Rays broke a 3-3 tie with a five-run inning punctuated by a pair of blasts from Caminero and Mesa Jr.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 14

Rays avoid sweep with 5-run inning vs. Angels

Junior Caminero's 15th home run of the season, a two-run shot to left field, broke a 3-3 tie in the top of the eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Los Angeles Angels 8-3 in Anaheim, California on Sunday afternoon.

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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 / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 14

Rays Have Clear Need To Address Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Tampa Bay Rays have been playing at an incredibly high level this season, but the front office has some work to do ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

MLB News / DRaysBay / June 14

Humbled by the Halos: Rays 0, Angels 8

The best, most positive bright spot of this game and this series is that it happened late at night on the West Coast, in between a packed World Cup slate, and during Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

Griffin Jax News / Field Level Media / June 13

Griffin Jax, Rays aim to subdue suddenly ascending Angels

Right-hander Griffin Jax will continue to make the transition from the bullpen to the starting rotation Saturday when the Tampa Bay Rays face the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.

Chandler Simpson News / Just Baseball / June 13

Chandler Simpson’s True Value Remains Difficult to Assess

Through April 14, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson had a .407 average and a .910 OPS, recording hits in 15 of his first 16 games of the 2026 season.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 13

Rays Pitcher Continues Building Strong All-Star Case

The Tampa Bay Rays have received incredible contributions from players up and down their roster, helping them shock the baseball world as one of the best teams in the MLB.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / June 11

Drew Rasmussen has been a dominant weapon in Rays rotation

His pitching efficiency and resiliency are two factors that have played a significant role in his ongoing prosperity.

The 'MLB 300-saves club' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 10

Top of Red Sox lineup sets new mark for single-game futility

Things have not been going well for the Boston Red Sox lineup this season, and the top of their lineup reached a new historic low on Wednesday afternoon.

Drew Rasmussen dominates as Rays finish sweep of Red Sox

Red Sox likely to recall Jake Bennett in bid to avert sweep vs. Rays

Red Sox prospect Henry Godbout undergoes surgery for broken left hand

Notable update emerges about the future of Red Sox executive Craig Breslow

The 'Gold Glove and Silver Slugger seasons' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / June 10

Drew Rasmussen dominates as Rays finish sweep of Red Sox

Drew Rasmussen struck out a career-high 13 batters over seven scoreless innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 7-5, series-sweeping win over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8

Rays To Select Austin Slater

The Rays will select the contract of outfielder Austin Slater from Triple-A Durham, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Slater signed a minor league deal with Tampa Bay late last month but is now headed to the major league club as the Rays gear up for a slate of left-handed pitchers.

Steven Matz News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6

Rays Move Steven Matz To Bullpen

Left-hander Steven Matz is heading to the Rays’ bullpen, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The veteran failed to escape the second inning on Tuesday against the Tigers.

Andrew Wantz News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 2

Andrew Wantz Elects Free Agency

The Rays announced that right-hander Andrew Wantz has cleared waivers and elected free agency. Tampa designated him for assignment a few days ago. He has a previous career outright, which gives him the right to reject further outright assignments in favor of the open market.

Chandler Simpson News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1

Chandler Simpson suffers a bizarre injury on a stolen base

Chandler Simpson was a victim of his own blinding speed during Monday’s game. The Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Simpson suffered an unusual injury in the middle of his team’s series opener against the Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22