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Rays Prospect Lighting up Radar Gun as Relief Pitcher

The top pitching prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays’ farm system, Brody Hopkins, showed impressive stuff in his most recent relief outing for Triple-A Durham.

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Details surface on Freddy Peralta’s expected new contract

Freddy Peralta up-and-down season may have his free agent suitors feeling a little skittish. The Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Peralta is expected to earn a one-year “make-good” deal in free agency this winter, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported this week.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 11

Rays Reacts Results: Who you don’t want to face in the playoffs

Well, when it comes to potential AL East playoff opponents, the majority want nothing to do with the New York Yankees. For this week’s Rays Reacts poll, I asked which AL East team you least wanted to face, and the result was clear.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 11

Rays Can Be First MLB Team To Clinch Playoff Spot Against Astros

Entering play on Sept. 11, the Tampa Bay Rays own the best record in the American League at 87-59. Entering their series with the Houston Astros, the Rays are in a position to do something no other team in the MLB has done yet: clinch a playoff berth.

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Rays Reportedly Put in Waiver Claim for Former Silver Slugger, Gold Glover

The Tampa Bay Rays reportedly tried to add Luis Robert Jr. before the former All-Star outfielder was awarded to the Baltimore Orioles on waivers. According to Jon Heyman, the Rays were among four teams that placed a claim on Robert.

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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 / DRaysBay / September 11

Let’s go home: Braves 3, Rays 1

The Rays have to figure it out against left-handed pitching or with the bases loaded, ideally both, or it will be another quick exit in October. With how well Tampa Bay right-hander Nick Martinez threw today, going 6.1 IP and only allowing two hits and no runs, the offense appeared to have had too much Waffle House before the matinee in Atlanta.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 11

On verge of playoff berth, Rays head home to oppose Astros

Exactly one year ago, the Tampa Bay Rays were one game under .500 and one game into a 5-13 finish that would see them end up fourth in the American League East.

Freddy Peralta News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 11

Freddy Peralta Has Work To Do To Improve Free Agent Outlook

The Tampa Bay Rays were one of several teams that were on the lookout for some help in the rotation ahead of the MLB trade deadline. They were linked to Tarik Skubal, but the Detroit Tigers traded him to the Los Angeles Dodgers, so it meant the Rays had to pivot.

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

Rays Announce Winners of Minor League Awards for Season

The Tampa Bay Rays farm system is one of the best in baseball, and a few of the players in the minor leagues have been recognized for their performance on the field this season.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / September 10

Bodine, Isaac Make Waves After Promotions To Triple-A Durham

At the start of the 2026 Minor League Baseball season within the Tampa Bay Rays organization, there was no guarantee that first base prospect Xavier Isaac would find success again in professional baseball.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 10

Rays strive to complete sweep of Braves, secure playoff spot

Nick Martinez, Tampa Bay's picture of pitching consistency, will look to help the Rays clinch a potential playoff berth on Thursday afternoon when they play the finale of a three-game series against the host Atlanta Braves.

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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.

Griffin Jax News / Field Level Media / September 9

Griffin Jax silences Braves as Rays claim series win

Griffin Jax pitched five strong innings to lead the visiting Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday and clinch a series victory between the division-leading teams.

Freddy Peralta News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Why Rays fans can be confident in Freddy Peralta for playoffs

Currently leading the AL East by four games over the New York Yankees, the Tampa Bay Rays will look to hold on as this month draws to a close. A 7-1 series-opening win by the Rays over the NL East counterparts, the Atlanta Braves, on Tuesday was a good start.

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Yordan Alvarez News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 9

Rays Trio Stands Between Yordan Alvarez and a Triple Crown

The Tampa Bay Rays are a team many people are watching down the stretch of the 2026 regular season. They are looking to hold off the New York Yankees in the American League East, currently holding a four-game lead entering play on Sept.

Taylor Walls News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Rays Announce Replacement for Taylor Walls Following Disappointing Injury Development

The Tampa Bay Rays will be without starting shortstop Taylor Walls after placing him on the 10-day injured list with a right hip flexor strain. The move, retroactive to Sept.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 8

2026 MLB Draft Review: Tampa Bay Rays

Over the past 15 years, the Rays’ track record atop the MLB Draft has been mixed. Yes, the club hit with several of their first-rounders, most notably Blake Snell and Shane McClanahan.

Nick Madrigal News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 8

Rays Select Nick Madrigal

The Rays have selected the contract of infielder Nick Madrigal, per a team announcement. He’ll replace Taylor Walls, who is headed to the 10-day IL with a right hip flexor strain.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 8

2026 MLB Draft Review: San Francisco Giants

The Giants have slowly made progress in their quest to rebuild organizational prospect depth. But over the past few months, the club has been able to acquire intriguing pieces through trades and international free agency.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Rays Place Garrett Cleavinger On 15-Day IL, Select Ty Johnson, Designate Oliver Dunn

The Rays announced three roster moves, including the news that left-hander Garrett Cleavinger has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left forearm

Shane McClanahan News / Yardbarker / September 4

Rays lose key pitcher at worst possible time

The Tampa Bay Rays have scuffled of late, losing three of their previous four games. An injury to one of their top starting pitchers could not have come at a worse time.

Rays place ace LHP Shane McClanahan (forearm tightness) on IL

Where Do Bucs’ Stadium Renovations Stand After Rays’ Ballpark Deal?

Mets' Juan Soto moves up all-time list, furthers historic pace with latest HR

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / September 4

New stadium could drastically increase Tampa Bay Rays payroll

The Tampa Bay Rays have not been known for exorbitant payrolls throughout their history. That could change relatively soon.

Rays lose key pitcher at worst possible time

Where Do Bucs’ Stadium Renovations Stand After Rays’ Ballpark Deal?

Three impending free agents who need a strong finish to 2026

The 'MLB 300-saves club' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Rays Fire Executive During MLB Season

The Tampa Bay Rays have made an unusual front-office change in the middle of their push for the American League East title, parting ways with two members of their international scouting department.

Tampa Bay Rays News / The Spun / September 3

Keith Hernandez Taunts The Tampa Bay Rays For Becoming 'Woke'

The SNY broadcast booth had quite the conversation during Wednesday night’s game between the New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays. With the Mets leading 3-0 in the bottom of the second inning, Ron Darling brought up how Tampa Bay’s MLB franchise was initially named the Devil Rays before they became the Rays.