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Jesse Scholtens, Rays carry win streaks into matchup with Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays will look to keep on keeping on in Boston this weekend. After locking up an 8-4 series-opening win on Thursday, the Rays will shoot for their eighth straight victory and 14th in 15 games when a four-game set against the Red Sox continues on Friday.

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Rays unmatched stats in last 14 games show utter dominance

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to rack up the wins. On Thursday, they won the first game of their three-game series against the Boston Red Sox 8-4. In the process, they are 13-1 over their last 14 games.

Shane McClanahan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Rays’ Shane McClanahan brutally honest on adversity during injury recovery

Shane McClanahan has remained upbeat for most of the 2026 season. Even before he reclaimed his All-Star form, the Tampa Bay Rays left-handed starting pitcher exuded positivity and gratitude.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / May 8

Game Recap: Red Sox Drop Series Opener to Rays

The Boston Red Sox lost their series opener to the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4 tonight. Tampa Bay got on the board in the top of the second inning. Ben Williamson singled, Cedric Mullins singled, and Yandy Díaz hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / May 7

Chandler Simpson, Rays surge past Red Sox, run win streak to 7

Chandler Simpson went 2-for-2 with three RBIs off the bench, leading the visiting Tampa Bay Rays to an 8-4 win over the Boston Red Sox in the opener of their four-game series on Thursday night.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

MLB News / Sport Relay / May 7

Red Sox Lose Series Opener to Rays

The Boston Red Sox lose 8-4 in the series opener to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night. Hunter Bigge got the win, pitching two shutout innings in relief.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / May 7

Tampa Bay Better Than the Back Bay: Rays 8 Red Sox 4

This game had a little bit of everything, both good and bad. The second inning was the story early on as the Rays showed to a national audience how they had won 12 of their last 13, before then reminding those same viewers how they got off to a 2-5 start this season with defensive issues and pitching command problems.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 7

Rays’ Dominant Pitching Streak Reaches Historic Territory

The Tampa Bay Rays’ historic pitching streak continued in their 3-0 shutout victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon at Tropicana Field.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 7

Ravs vs Red Sox Series Preview in AL East Divisional Clash

The vibes for the Tampa Bay Rays are off the charts. After another MLB-leading fifth sweep over the Toronto Blue Jays, the Rays refuse to cool down. Namely, it’s been their pitching that teams have no answer for.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 7

Rays Pitching Help Team Make Warranted Move up MLB Power Rankings

Coming into the 2026 MLB season, the Tampa Bay Rays were flying under the radar as a team no one had very high expectations of; that is no longer the case.

Nick Martinez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Nick Martinez reveals the secret behind Rays’ 2026 success

The Tampa Bay Rays have been on an absolute tear, winning 12 of their last 13 games. Now, starter Nick Martinez has revealed the secret to that success.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 7

Rays' Starting Infield Surprisingly Named Player Likely To Be Traded

The Tampa Bay Rays have emerged as one of the best teams in the American League this year, but that doesn’t mean that the team will be standing pat in terms of making moves for the rest of the season. With the Rays off to one of the best starts in the league, they are showing no signs of slowing down and are on pace for over 100 wins this year.

MLB News / DRaysBay / May 6

How sweep it is: Rays 2, Blue Jays 0

Is this hell? No, this is Tropicana Field. That might be what the Toronto Blue Jays think of The Trop. Since 2021, the Jays have a .655 OPS and a 10-22 record under the tilted roof at One Tropicana Drive, and losers of 10 of the last 12. Even the Blue Jays, biggest podcast, Gate 14, has paid their respects to try and reverse the jinx.

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Shane McClanahan Continues Impressive Streak Leading Rays Over Blue Jays

Coming into the 2026 MLB regular season, one of the biggest storylines involving the Tampa Bay Rays was starting pitcher Shane McClanahan. It had been years since he last took the mound for the Rays.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 6

Rays Trade Struggling Pitcher to Twins In Exchange for Cash

The Tampa Bay Rays have recently pulled off a trade with the Minnesota Twins to send a recently designated-for-assignment pitcher to them in exchange for cash. With the fantastic start to the season, there have been plenty of positives for the Rays so far, as expected, with one of the best records in baseball.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 6

Streaking Rays cap sweep of Blue Jays with a shutout

Shane McClanahan fired 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the Tampa Bay Rays earned their 10th straight home win by grounding the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Wednesday afternoon in St.

Jesse Scholtens News / DRaysBay / May 6

What the Rays see in Jesse Scholtens

The Rays claimed Jesse Scholtens in August 2025 after he was designated for assignment by the White Sox. Despite a fairly significant overhaul of the roster

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / May 6

Five unresolved issues following the new Rays Stadium Tampa City Council meeting

Yesterday evening the Ken Babby, Rays CEO, presented the Rays stadium/entertainment district plans at a Tampa City Council workshop. Workshops, you may recall from earlier reporting on the Hillsborough County Commission, are not decision-making sessions; no votes are taken.

Shane McClanahan News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 6

Rays' Shane McClanahan Face Blue Jays: Preview, Storylines

Coming off another victory, the Tampa Bay Rays will be seeking to continue their hot streak on Wednesday afternoon against the Toronto Blue Jays. It has been a fantastic start to the campaign for the Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 6

Rays Pitching Project With Ace Potential Is Ready To Launch

A piece of news flew under the radar this past week amid the Tampa Bay Rays' flurry of wins lately. Top reliever and return in the Taj Bradley trade from the Minnesota Twins, Griffin Jax, is reportedly transitioning to a starter's workload.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 6

Rays go for sweep of Blue Jays in battle of lefties

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to make all the right plays at just the right times. Winners of nine straight at home, the sizzling Rays will attempt to sweep the visiting American League East division rival Toronto Blue Jays in Wednesday afternoon's series finale in St.