Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Pete Fairbanks News / DRaysBay / September 1

Player of the Series: Pete Fairbanks

Pete Fairbanks is — for the Rays — an expensive commodity, a face of the franchise, and a player the Rays need to be performing well if they’re going to have a prayer of the playoffs.

Ian Seymour News / DRaysBay / September 1

Rays sweep for Seymour: Rays 7, Nationals 4

There is something to be said for one’s “pitch-ability”, especially at the Major League level as the margin for error is so slim. Ryan Yarborough was a pitcher rather than a “thrower”.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 31

Fast start helps Rays complete sweep of Nationals

Brandon Lowe hit a grand slam, Josh Lowe had two hits and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Washington Nationals 7-4 on Sunday, completing a much-needed three-game sweep.

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Ian Seymour News / Field Level Media / August 31

Ian Seymour, Rays look to subdue reeling Nationals

The Tampa Bay Rays will vie for a much-needed three-game series sweep on Sunday afternoon when they visit the Washington Nationals. Tampa Bay is looking to gain ground in the American League wild-card race.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / August 30

Josh Lowe's 2 home runs lift Rays past Nationals

Josh Lowe homered twice and drove in four runs, Ryan Pepiot pitched five innings of scoreless ball, and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 on Saturday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / August 29

Rays pitchers play escape artist: Rays 4, Nationals 1

It wasn’t a pretty game. It wasn’t an efficient game. The Rays starter couldn’t get past the fourth. The Rays closer allowed two men to get into scoring position.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 29

Brandon Lowe's early homer sparks Rays win at Nationals

Brandon Lowe and Everson Pereira homered and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 on Friday night. Junior Caminero had two hits for the Rays, who had lost their last two.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29

Braves select pair of right-handers

The Braves announced Friday that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander John Brebbia from Triple-A Gwinnett. Atlanta also recalled righty Nathan Wiles from Gwinnett, while lefty Austin Cox and righty Wander Suero were optioned to Triple-A.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / August 29

Rays All-Star Lining Himself Up For Massive Payday

The Tampa Bay Rays lost a series to the Cleveland Guardians that further tarnishes their long-shot playoff odds. The silver lining is that Junior Caminero is a member of the Rays, not the Guardians.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 28

Rays, Nationals turn to struggling pitchers in series opener

Time is running out for the Tampa Bay Rays. As August winds down, the Rays are lingering on the fringe of the American League wild-card race with three teams between them and the Seattle Mariners, who hold the final spot.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

Why Rays will clinch AL Wild Card spot

The Tampa Bay Rays have made a habit of staying in contention year after year, regardless of injuries, payroll limitations, or expectations from the outside world.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

Rays receive injury update amid AL Wild Card push

While the Tampa Bay Rays haven’t been able to maintain their excellent form from earlier this season, the team is still in the hunt for a postseason spot.

Junior Caminero News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Rays’ Junior Caminero makes 22-year-old history

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero just made history at 22 years old, launching yet another home run to fuel his incredible streak. For a team searching for a spark, the Rays have found one in their precocious young slugger.

Rob Manfred News / Athlon Sports / August 24

The Rays Won’t Win the 2025 World Series—And That’s a Relief for Rob Manfred

Officially, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred can’t publicly root against the Tampa Bay Rays and hope they miss the postseason. It’s a good thing for Manfred, then, that the Rays are doing their part to spend October at home.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Brian Van Belle could finally make MLB debut after Rays' latest moves

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Joe Boyle to Triple-A Durham on Friday. They recalled swingman Brian Van Belle in a corresponding move, setting the 28-year-old up to make his MLB debut.

Rays calling up top-50 MLB prospect for big league debut

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / August 21

Report: Rays Calling Up Top Shortstop Prospect

This feels like a nice change of pace for the Tampa Bay Rays after a largely dismal seven weeks. The Rays are calling up shortstop Carson Williams, a top-100 prospect in baseball.

Carson Williams News / Yardbarker / August 21

Rays calling up top-50 MLB prospect for big league debut

With MLB rosters set to expand in September, the Rays are getting a head start.

Rays, Cards look to make up ground in wild-card races

After Cam Schlittler gem, Giancarlo Stanton powers Yanks past Rays

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Edwin Uceta News / Just Baseball / August 21

Edwin Uceta Has Returned To Last Year’s Form After Tough Start

Edwin Uceta has had one of the more interesting paths to major league dominance you will see. Once a well-regarded arm in the Dodgers’ farm, consistently ranking among their top 30 prospects, he then bounced between teams trying to find any sense of consistency.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / August 21

The Tampa Bay Rays Would Love MLB Divisional Realignment

As the Tampa Bay Rays play out the remainder of the 2025 campaign, there are conflicting feelings regarding the present and future of the franchise. The present is filled with disappointment about potentially missing the playoffs for the second straight season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20

Yankees rediscover their power in historic victory over Rays

The New York Yankees are finally back on track.

Yankees bash team-record-tying 9 homers, rout Rays

Aaron Judge seemed annoyed with Aaron Boone over troubling health update

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Standout Korean infielder to ask to be posted for MLB teams

Sung Mun Song is seeking to become the next standout to join MLB.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Tampa Bay Rays Limp Home Off Road Trip

For the Tampa Bay Rays, they need to get really serious about making some inroads on an MLB postseason spot. It's come to put-up-or-shut-up time as the Rays will open a three-game series against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11