Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / May 15

Rays place Travis Jankowski (groin) on IL, activate Josh Lowe

The Tampa Bay Rays placed outfielder Travis Jankowski on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of a left groin strain. In a corresponding move, the Rays activated outfielder Josh Lowe from the 10-day IL.

MLB News / DRaysBay / May 14

One Pitch, Three Runs, No Reward: Rays 1, Blue Jays 3

One swing erased five innings of brilliance from Pepiot in a painful loss. One strike away. That’s how close Ryan Pepiot was, not once but twice, to escaping the sixth inning unscathed on Wednesday night in Toronto.

Pete Rose News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Three or more MLB batting titles' quiz

Luis Arraez won his third consecutive batting title, this time with the Padres in the National League. He's the first player ever to win the title in three straight years with three different teams. Can you name every player to win the batting at least three times?

The 'Recent 20-game winners' quiz

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB postseason home run leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Long Ball Haunting Tampa Bay Rays Pitching Staff

While many expected the number of home runs hit in Tampa Bay Rays home games to increase this year, with the contests taking place in a minor league park, not many expected George M.

Evan Longoria News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Evan Longoria to Retire as Tampa Bay Rays Player

Evan Longoria provided plenty of big hits during his tenure with the Tampa Bay Rays. He continued playing in MLB after leaving the Rays, but most fans connect him with the franchise.

Yandy Diaz News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Yandy Diaz Out For Tampa Bay Rays Series In Toronto

With the Tampa Bay Rays opening up a key early-season series against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, they hoped to have their regular lineup on the field.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / May 14

Rays, after unlikely win off Jays closer, look to ride momentum

The Tampa Bay Rays hope their chaotic 11-9 victory over the host Toronto Blue Jays can serve as a catalyst for success heading into the middle game of the teams' three-game series Wednesday night.

Junior Caminero News / Field Level Media / May 13

Junior Caminero's slam highlights Rays' 5-run ninth in win over Blue Jays

Junior Caminero hit a grand slam in a five-run ninth inning and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays held on to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-9 on Tuesday night.

MLB News / DRaysBay / May 13

Rays 11, Blue Jays 9: Rollercoaster ride north of the border

They should try scoring 11 runs every night. My last two recaps have come at the start of home stands. Thank you to our managing editor Danny Russell for allowing me to recap the start of a road trip, where the magic will happen this season.

Chandler Simpson News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13

Watch: Chandler Simpson used his speed to leg out ridiculous double

Chandler Simpson showed off his ridiculous speed, which proved what an asset it can be for him on the diamond.

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Yandy Diaz News / Field Level Media / May 13

Rays visit Toronto, place DH Yandy Diaz on restricted list with 'passport issue'

Designated hitter Yandy Diaz was placed on the restricted list as the Tampa Bay Rays opened a three-game series in Toronto on Tuesday because of what manager

Danny Jansen News / DRaysBay / May 13

Danny Jansen has a framing problem

Lowering a knee is often the solution, but this time might it be the cause? In 2024 Rays catchers managed only 1.2 fWAR, with most of it on the defensive side of the ball.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 12

Best player in Rays history to retire as member of the team

Few players have been as impactful to the Tampa Bay Rays franchise as Evan Longoria. Few Rays players are still as fondly remembered.

Cubs to hold onto first place with big win over Marlins

Tigers still look like AL's best team in win over Red Sox

Brian Snitker feeling the heat as managerial carousel spins faster

Four rentals the Red Sox should consider to replace Triston Casas

AL team grades: Angels stink, but what other teams are flunking?

NL team grades: Rockies, three other teams must be declared disasters

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Home Struggles Send Tampa Bay Rays Tumbling in Power Rankings

The Tampa Bay Rays have not fared the best in their temporary home at George M. Steinbrenner Field this year. Their record for 2025 as a whole sits at 18-22 entering Monday, good enough for fourth in the American League East.

Evan Longoria News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12

Three-time All-Star to sign one-day contract to retire as member of Rays

Three-time All-Star and 2008 American Legaue Rookie of the Year Evan Longoria will sign a one-day contract to officially retire as a member of his original organization.

AL team grades: Angels stink, but what other teams are flunking 2025?

NL team grades: Rockies, three other teams must be declared disasters

The 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history

Jonathan Aranda News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Jonathan Aranda Continues Strong Offensive Showing for Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays were one win away from a sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers in the series immediately following being swept by the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 12

Four rentals the Red Sox should consider to replace Triston Casas

The Red Sox need reinforcements at first base. Here are four players who make sense.

Latest Red Sox misstep with Rafael Devers continues concerning trend

AL team grades: Angels stink, but what other teams are flunking 2025?

Rafael Devers shows why Red Sox should consider keeping him at DH

The 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history

The 'Active MLB RBI leaders' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 9

Rays select right-hander, transfer INF to 60-day IL

The Rays have selected the contract of right-hander Connor Seabold from Triple-A Durham, as first reported by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. To open roster space, the Rays optioned righty Mason Englert to Durham and transferred infielder Ha-Seong Kim to the 60-day injured list.

J.T. Realmuto News / Inside The Diamonds / May 7

JT Realmuto Leaves Game Against Tampa Bay Rays

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the middle game of their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays and lead 7-0. Following their 8-4 win in game one last night, the Philadelphia Phillies appear to be in strong form as they took a commanding 7-0 lead in the middle game of their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays..

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 2

Max Fried, Paul Goldschmidt lead Yankees to shutout win over Rays

Max Fried, who is in his first season in a New York Yankees uniform, took the mound on Friday and did exactly what he's done all season — dominate the game.

Yankees All-Star infielder shocked by his own injury news

Watch: Yankees' Aaron Judge shows why he's getting better with age vs. Orioles

Yankees offense goes nuclear in blowout win

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2025

The 'Active hit-by-pitch leaders' quiz

Chandler Simpson News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 2