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Freddy Peralta News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 19
Rays Can Help Freddy Peralta Improve Contract Projection
The Tampa Bay Rays knew there were some risks in acquiring starting pitcher Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets ahead of the MLB trade deadline. His production in 2026 fell off a cliff from 2025, when he led the National League with 17 victories and produced an impressive 5.5 bWAR.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 19
Rays Lose Key Outfielder To Injured List With Hamstring Ailment
The Tampa Bay Rays have hit a little bit of a lull following their historic West Coast trip in which they went undefeated, going 9-0 against the Colorado Rockies, Seattle Mariners and Athletics.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / August 19
Report: Rays placing OF Victor Mesa (hamstring) on injured list
The Rays are expected to place outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left hamstring injury, the Tampa Bay Times reported.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Logan Driscoll News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19
Marlins To Acquire Logan Driscoll
Catcher Logan Driscoll has triggered an assignment clause in his minor league deal with the Rays and is headed to the Marlins, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 19
Rays Lineup Shakeup Not Enough To Get Win Over Blue Jays
After losing three out of four games to the Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash decided to shake things up in his lineup. In the series
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 18
Rays Announce Pro Debut for First-Round Pick Grady Emerson
With the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the Tampa Bay Rays selected shortstop Grady Emerson out of Fort Worth Christian High School. The prep star played his senior year under the tutelage of Rusty Greer, a former Big Leaguer who was also a mentor for Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / August 18
Kevin Cash Reveals Plan for Griffin Jax Ahead of Rays-Blue Jays Matchup
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash revealed that right-hander Griffin Jax is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start Sunday for the Triple-A Durham Bulls.
Bryan Baker News / Field Level Media / August 18
Buoyed by Bryan Baker, Rays take on Blue Jays
The Tampa Bay Rays broke their three-game losing skid with a comeback victory Monday night, but it took a Herculean effort from right-hander Bryan Baker, the major league leader in saves, to do it.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 17
Late rally lets Rays eke out series finale against Orioles
Jonathan Aranda and Jonny DeLuca had run-scoring hits in a three-run, seventh-inning rally as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Monday in St.
Bryan Baker News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17
Rays’ Bryan Baker does a vulgar celebration after getting save
Bryan Baker decided to celebrate Monday’s victory by pulling a Roseanne Barr. The Tampa Bay Rays won on Monday night over the division rival Baltimore Orioles by a final score of 7-6.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Chandler Simpson News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 17
Chandler Simpson Has Been Energizer for Rays in Second Half
The Tampa Bay Rays have had a few peaks and valleys since coming out of the All-Star break, but they have been able to solidify their place atop the American League East standings with just six weeks remaining in the regular season.
Shane McClanahan News / Athlon Sports / August 17
Rays Demote Player After Shane McClanahan's Activation
The Tampa Bay Rays have a choke hold on the American League East Division despite the crowed playoff scene within. The Rays sit 5.5 games up on the Yankees for first place in the division, but as of Monday, four of the five teams hold a playoff spot.
Trevor Martin News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13
Rays Designate Trevor Martin For Assignment
The Rays announced their previously-reported signing of infielder Jorge Mateo. They also recalled right-hander Jesse Scholtens. To open active roster spots for those two, infielder Carson Williams and right-hander Michael Grove have been optioned to Triple-A Durham.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 12
MLB insider addresses Yankees' chances of winning AL East
The Tampa Bay Rays started Wednesday with a six-game lead over the New York Yankees in the American League East. Is the race over or do the Yankees still have a path to a division crown?
Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / August 12
Rays superstar Junior Caminero joins elite company with 35th home run
Junior Caminero joined exclusive company while helping the Tampa Bay Rays expand their winning streak to eight games on Tuesday night.
Chandler Simpson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11
Rays’ Chandler Simpson stands alone with brutal home run stat
The Tampa Bay Rays are having a lot of success in the 2026 MLB regular season, but it’s certainly not because of outfielder Chander Simpson’s home run power.
Shane McClanahan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11
Rays get huge Shane McClanahan injury update amid postseason push
Currently leading the AL East by six games, the Tampa Bay Rays are riding a seven-game winning streak. As they look to continue the streak on the road versus the Athletics, the division leaders got some good news.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / August 10
Examining the Tampa Bay Rays’ Trade Deadline Moves
The Tampa Bay Rays entered the month of August in a position few expected them to hold – looking to perverse their lead in the AL East and the top record in the American League.
Griffin Jax News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9
Rays Place Griffin Jax On 15-Day Injured List
Prior to today’s game, the Rays announced that right-hander Griffin Jax has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to August 6) due to discomfort in his throwing elbow. Right-hander Michael Grove was called up from Triple-A to take Jax’s spot on the active roster.
Craig Kimbrel News / Yardbarker / August 9
Royals' desperate search for bullpen help leads to Craig Kimbrel
The Kansas City Royals have been desperately looking for anyone who can get outs in the major league bullpen. That search has led to a potential future Hall of Fame closer.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5
Freddy Peralta made major Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor move before being traded by Mets
It was reported last fall that Lindor and Soto had a "chilly" relationship after Soto signed a 15-year, $765M contract to join the Mets in December 2024.
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / August 4
Freddy Peralta's struggles continue in horrendous Rays debut
Peralta made his Rays debut on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, and his performance fell right in line with the entire season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 4
Biggest winners, losers from a wild MLB trade deadline
So which teams made the most of the pressure-packed final few hours? Here are three franchises that got better at the trade deadline and three that stumbled through it.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Rays' Junior Caminero joins list of MLB legends with latest HR
At only 23, Caminero joined a group of MLB legends when he hit his 30th home run of the season in the fourth inning.
Shane McClanahan News / Yardbarker / July 31
Tampa Bay Rays lose key starter just before trade deadline
The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly in the market for a starting pitcher. That need became even more important on Friday. Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander announced during an appearance on WDAE radio with Tom Krasniqi that pitcher Shane McClanahan is being placed on the Injured List due to tightness in his back.
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