Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 14

Rays First-Round Pick Daniel Pierce Calls Tampa Bay 'Dream Landing Spot'

For Mill Creek (Ga.) High School shortstop Daniel Pierce, the Tampa Bay Rays were a dream landing spot. On Sunday night, that dream came true. The Rays selected Pierce, 18, at No.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 13

2025 MLB Draft: Rays select high school C Taitn Gray at No. 86 overall in third round

$920.8k slot value. The Tampa Bay Rays selected high school catcher Taitn Gray at No. 87 overall in the third round, their final pick of Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Draft.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 13

2025 MLB Draft: Rays select high school OF Dean Moss at No. 67 overall

$1.29 million slot value for the IMG Academy prospect. The Tampa Bay Rays have selected IMG Academy outfielder Dean Moss at No. 67 overall in the supplemental round between the second and third rounds.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 13

2025 MLB Draft: Rays select high school SS Cooper Flemming No. 53 overall in second round

$1.8 million slot value. The Tampa Bay Rays have selected high school SS Cooper Flemming No. 53 overall with their assigned second round pick. This pick is a bit of a stretch, hinting that the team may need to allocate spend to their previous pick at No.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13

Rays’ Kevin Cash gives encouraging Ha-Seong Kim injury update

The Tampa Bay Rays went to Fenway Park for a four-game series with the hope of separating themselves from the resurgent Boston Red Sox. However, instead of winning or splitting the four games, the Rays found themselves on the wrong end of a sweep even though the team pitched and and played defense extremely well.

Rays Take High School Shortstop Daniel Pierce with the No.14 Pick in 2025 MLB Draft

The Tampa Bay Rays selected shortstop Daniel Pierce with the 14th pick in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday. Pierce is a product of Mill Creek High School in Hoschton, Ga.

Tampa Bay Rays News / 5 GOATs / July 13

Tampa Bay Rays select Georgia SS commit Daniel Pierce in 2025 MLB Draft

Georgia shortstop commit Daniel Pierce was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. He now has the option to begin his pro career.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13

Rays rumors: The next trade Tampa Bay could make after Orioles deal

The Tampa Bay Rays, famous for their aggressive and often unconventional approach to roster management, could be preparing for another significant move following their recent acquisition of right-handed reliever Bryan Baker from the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 13

Struggling Rays Ready to Reset Over All-Star Break After Being Swept by Red Sox

After being swept by the Boston Red Sox in a 4-1 loss on Sunday at Fenway Park, Rays manager Kevin Cash was asked if the team is ready to use the All-Star break to clear their heads.

MLB News / DRaysBay / July 13

We really really need this break: Red Sox 4, Rays 1

I actually thought the Rays would win today, not because of matchups but simply because it’s very rare to have four game sweeps even if terrible teams are playing good teams.

Shane McClanahan News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 13

Rays All-Star Southpaw Shane McClanahan Takes the Mound for Triple-A Durham on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan is taking a significant step in his return to a major league mound while rehabbing from his second Tommy John surgery.

Taj Bradley News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Rays Reportedly Open To Offers On Taj Bradley

The Rays are routinely one of the league’s most creative teams, and a report from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale this morning suggests that they figure to remain flexible this summer even after being aggressive to add right-hander Bryan Baker to their bullpen in a trade with the Orioles last week.

Eloy Jimenez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12

Rays release former Silver Slugger Award winner

The Rays released Eloy Jiménez from his minor league contract, reports Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. Jiménez had been on the Triple-A injured list for the past 10 days.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 11

Rays Prospect Brody Hopkins, Fueled by Family, Talks 'Surreal' Futures Game Nod

Montgomery Biscuits right-hander and Tampa Bay Rays No. 6 prospect Brody Hopkins is one of the best pitchers in Double-A, and now he's being rewarded for it.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

Rays starting pitcher a late add to MLB All-Star Game

The Tampa Bay Rays’ starting pitcher, Drew Rasmussen, has been named to the 2025 American League All-Star team, replacing Los Angeles Angels’ Yusei Kikuchi.

Brandon Lowe News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11

Rays place Brandon Lowe on injured list

The Rays announced today that infielder Brandon Lowe has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to left oblique tightness, retroactive to July 8th.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / July 10

Rays Acquire Reliever in Trade With Division Rivals

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired right-handed reliever Bryan Baker from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for the 37th pick in this year’s Competitive Balance (Round A) Draft.

Ryan Pepiot News / Just Baseball / July 10

Ryan Pepiot Is Proving the Rays Targeted the Right Dodger Arm

The Tampa Bay Rays rarely fail to return value from a trade in which they sell off a veteran on an expiring contract. President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander and his team in the Rays’ front office are among baseball’s best at identifying young talent and setting them up for success in the big leagues.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / July 10