Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 29

Ranking the Rays 4 Biggest MLB Trade Deadline Needs

The Tampa Bay Rays sit atop the American League with the best record at 62-44 entering play on July 29. However, their hold on the AL East lead is shrinking, as they lead the New York Yankees by 1.5 games.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 29

Rays Among Teams Who Scouted Mets Pitcher on Rehab

The Tampa Bay Rays are poised to make a few moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline to solidify their place atop the American League standings. One of the areas of their team they will be looking to upgrade is the starting rotation.

Reid Detmers News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 29

Why Angels' Reid Detmers Could Be Perfect Trade Target for Rays

Coming off a great week, the Tampa Bay Rays should feel really good about their current position with the MLB trade deadline now less than a week away.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 28

Offense stifled as Rays drop opener: Rays 1, Rangers 4

Well, this one was a dud. Coming off a series sweep of the Cleveland Guardians, the Tampa Bay Rays’ offense remained quiet at the plate and dropped the opener to the Texas Rangers by a score of 4-1.

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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.

Tarik Skubal News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 28

Rays Unsurprisingly Among Teams Expected To Call on Tarik Skubal

The Tampa Bay Rays have consistently been one of the best teams in the American League this season and are looking to solidify their spot atop the standings with a few moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 28

Rays Wisely Looking To Make Major Splashes at MLB Trade Deadline

The Tampa Bay Rays are in a great position to be aggressive ahead of the MLB trade deadline this year. Already owning the best record in the American League at 62-43, this is as good an opportunity as they may ever have to make a run at the World Series.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 28

Rays rumors: Tampa Bay linked to Tarik Skubal, other stars before trade deadline

The Tampa Bay Rays have the best record in the American League as the league gets ready for the MLB Trade Deadline. The Rays are expected to be active, as they look to improve and make the playoffs for the first time since 2023.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / July 27

Tampa city council pulls Rays stadium funding from agenda

The Tampa Bay Rays' battle for a new ballpark deal hit another obstacle with Tampa's city council removing from its agenda an upcoming vote on a public funding proposal.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 27

Rays Remain Team to Beat in American League in Recent MLB Power Rankings

The Tampa Bay Rays were able to have a fantastic week after a bit of a disappointing start to the second half. Now, as a true contender in the American

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 27

Rays Deadline Plans Are Being Challenged From Within

It’s almost a foregone conclusion that the Tampa Bay Rays will be making some noise at the trade deadline this coming week. Their position as the American League’s best has been fueled by superstar performances that could use some extra help.

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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.

Drew Rasmussen News / Field Level Media / July 26

Drew Rasmussen, Rays blank Guardians to complete series sweep

Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit over seven shutout innings while Chandler Simpson manufactured the game's lone run as the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians with a 1-0 win Sunday in St.

Yandy Diaz News / Field Level Media / July 26

Steady Yandy Diaz, Rays aim for series sweep of Guardians

Yandy Diaz bolstered his case as one of the best players in Tampa Bay Rays history on Saturday, and the veteran designated hitter shows no signs of slowing down.

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Theo Gillen News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 25

Rays' Top Prospect Theo Gillen Delivers Signature Moment in Double-A

Friday was a big day for the Tampa Bay Rays organization. The Rays became the first American League team to reach 60 wins this year, and the franchise's top prospect showcased his flair for the dramatic with a game-winning hit.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Rays Make Decision After Injury News

The Tampa Bay Rays welcomed back veteran left-hander Steven Matz on Saturday, activating him from the 15-day injured list while optioning right-hander Chris Roycroft to Triple-A Durham.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / July 22

Rays fans get exciting update ahead of MLB trade deadline

There haven't been many seasons where the Tampa Bay Rays front office has decided to be aggressive at the MLB trade deadline. Will that change this season with the team leading the AL East?

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21

3 top Rays prospects on trade watch at 2026 deadline

Entering Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Rays hold a 1.5 game lead in the AL East with their 57-42 record. They will be clear buyers at the MLB trade deadline. The Rays have all the ammunition needed to make a blockbuster deal.

Theo Gillen News / Just Baseball / July 21

Theo Gillen Breaks Through To Double-A and Is Hungry For More

It was only a matter of time before Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Theo Gillen was going to be promoted to Double-A Montgomery. Gillen, Just Baseball’s No.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 19

Red Sox tie second-longest win streak in franchise history with 13th consecutive win

Another solid outing from Sonny Gray along with a two-run home run from Willson Contreras helped the Boston Red Sox match their second-longest win streak in franchise history.

Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu approaching MLB history

William Contreras celebrated walk-off HR with an epic bat flip

Drake Baldwin joins rare Braves company with five-hit, two-homer day

Hunter Goodman joins rare Rockies company with three-HR performance

Goodman enhances trade value with historic game

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 19