Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Rays Unsurprisingly Expected to Lose Key Pitcher in Free Agency This Winter

After clinching the American League East this week against the New York Yankees, the Tampa Bay Rays are preparing for October baseball. As one of the biggest surprises of the year, it has been the Rays who have not only won the AL East, but also hold the best record in the entire league.

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Freddy Peralta, Rays staff flummox Phillies

Freddy Peralta and four relievers combined on a four-hitter as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays topped the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 on Friday. Nick Fortes homered for Tampa Bay (97-63), which has already clinched the top seed in the American League playoffs but continued to pile on against a Philadelphia team with plenty to play for.

Chandler Simpson News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 25

Chandler Simpson Postseason Debut With Rays Brings Anticipation, Excitement

With the Tampa Bay Rays making their first postseason appearance since 2023, one of the team's young phenoms, Chandler Simpson, is set to make his postseason debut.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / September 25

Rays Part Ways With Long-Time Veteran Just Before MLB Playoffs

The Tampa Bay Rays designated right-hander Jake Woodford for assignment on Friday, a one-day major league cameo that ended as quickly as it began, via the MLB transaction log.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Jake Woodford News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 25

Rays Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment

The Rays announced that right-hander Manuel Rodríguez has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Fellow righty Jake Woodford has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 25

“Who are these guys?” Introducing the Rays to a postseason crowd

The Tampa Bay Rays are one of the most exciting teams in baseball and when they’re at their best, the on field action cannot be matched as they hit for power, constantly put the ball in play, and are always a threat to swipe a base.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 25

Rays Could Get Multiple Reinforcements for ALDS on Mound

The Tampa Bay Rays clinched the American League East with their victory over the New York Yankees in the second game of their doubleheader on Sept. 22.

Jake Woodford News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24

Rays Select Jake Woodford

The Rays announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Jake Woodford. Fellow righty Mason Englert has been optioned to Triple-A Durham as the corresponding active roster move.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 24

Rays Exceeded All Expectations To Win AL East Crown

Coming into the 2026 MLB regular season, not much was expected of the Tampa Bay Rays. They had just recorded back-to-back fourth-place finishes in the American League East and operated a bit like a team that was retooling this past winter.

Shane McClanahan News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Shane McClanahan Not Available For Division Series

The Rays have ruled out Shane McClanahan for the Division Series, manager Kevin Cash told Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. He could return later in the postseason if Tampa Bay advances.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Shane McClanahan News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 23

Rays Will Be Without Injured Starter Shane McClanahan for ALDS

The Tampa Bay Rays have officially clinched the American League East and have the best record in the AL. Now, the team will be looking to get to October healthy and make a lengthy postseason run. As arguably the biggest surprise in baseball, the Rays have clinched the best record in the league with a few games left to play.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Lindy's Sports / September 23

Inside the AL East: Why the Rays Rule the Division

The Rays spent the past two Octobers as a bystander while the Orioles, Yankees, Red Sox and Blue Jays played a combined 44 postseason games, including 12 in the World Series.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

Chisholm had blunt reaction to Rays clinching AL East at Yankee Stadium

Jazz Chisholm Jr. had blunt reaction to Rays clinching AL East at Yankee Stadium

The Yankees are set for the top wild-card spot in the AL, which means they will host the first-round series.

Yankees' Aaron Boone shares Aaron Judge update for playoffs

Yankees' Aaron Judge most likely out of AL wild-card series

Yankees' Cody Bellinger looking to turn September surge into postseason success

The 'MLB active stolen base leaders' quiz

MLB News / Baseball Now / September 23

Rays Clinch AL East After Doubleheader Split With Yankees

For the first time since 2021, the Tampa Bay Rays are AL East champions. The Rays clinched the division and the best record in the American League with their 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.

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The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 23

AL East champion Rays strive for another win against Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays enjoyed a somewhat raucous celebration Tuesday night and are setting their sights on the best record in baseball among other possible achievements.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Tampa Bay Rays Officially Part Ways With 7-Year MLB Veteran

The Tampa Bay Rays officially released veteran outfielder Jake Fraley on Tuesday after he declined a minor-league assignment, ending his second stint with the organization that originally drafted him a decade ago, via the MLB transaction log.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

Kevin Cash speaks out after Rays win first AL East title since 2021

A few hours after losing the first game of a day-night doubleheader to the New York Yankees, 2-0, at Yankee Stadium, the Tampa Bay Rays had a game to remember a few hours later.

Cost-effective strategy powers Rays to first AL East title since 2021

Yankees' Aaron Boone shares Aaron Judge update for playoffs

The 'Last 40-HR season by MLB club' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / September 22

Cost-effective strategy powers Rays to first AL East title since 2021

Consider the Tampa Bay Rays the anti-Los Angeles Dodgers.

Kevin Cash speaks out after Rays win first AL East title since 2021

Carlos Rodon reaches multiple career milestones in victory over Rays

Zack Wheeler collects 2,000th strikeout, makes history in dominant outing

White Sox beat Royals despite another bullpen collapse

Guardians' Parker Messick climbs southpaw rookie list amid ROY race

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22

Rays officially win AL East for the 1st time since 2021

For the first time in years, the Tampa Bay Rays are the kings of the American League East Division again. With their 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, the Rays officially took the flag in the AL East.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Baseball Now / September 21

Rays Magic Number: When Is The Earliest They Clinch AL East?

The Tampa Bay Rays have won the American League East four times and are close to securing a fifth division title. The Rays have already secured a spot in the postseason party, but there is still plenty to play for.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / September 20

Tampa Bay Rays Part Ways With Former High Draft Pick

The Tampa Bay Rays designated outfielder Jake Fraley for assignment Sunday, opening a roster spot to activate infielder Ben Williamson from the 10-day injured list, via the MLB transaction log.

Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / September 16

Rays' Junior Caminero makes history with second recent walk-off HR

His big season has propelled the Rays to the top of the American League, as they sit at the top of the East at 91-59.

The 'Last 40-HR season by MLB club' quiz

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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