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Rays Star Gets First Win in Over 1,000 Days Beating White Sox

Normally, not much is made over a victory by a team in mid-April, but when the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Chicago White Sox in their series opener, it was a special one for starting pitcher Shane McClanahan, who got pushed back to this game with Drew Rasmussen's return to the rotation.

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Rays Attempt to Win Fifth Straight Game: Preview, Storylines

After a day off, the Tampa Bay Rays were able to go face the Chicago White Sox and pick up the win on Tuesday night in the opener of their series. Following a sweep of the New York Yankees and a win against the White Sox, the Rays are now on a four-game winning streak and sitting atop the American League East.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 15

Rays Lineup Receiving Much-Needed Jolt From Young Outfielder

Coming into the 2026 MLB regular season, the biggest question surrounding the Tampa Bay Rays was how their lineup would produce offensively. A group that

Shane McClanahan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15

Rays’ Shane McClanahan ‘blacked out’ after first win since 2023

The Tampa Bay Rays secured an 8-5 win over the Chicago White Sox, and Shane McClanahan stood at the center of it all. Under the stadium lights, he finally returned to the win column after 1,033 days.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / April 14

Shane McClanahan earns long-awaited win as Rays top White Sox

Ben Williamson had two hits and three RBIs and left-hander Shane McClanahan earned his first victory in nearly three years as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-5 on Tuesday.

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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 / Yardbarker / April 15

$Craig Albernaz suffered seven fractures in face after being struck by foul ball$

Orioles' Craig Albernaz suffered seven fractures in face after being struck by foul ball, forced to eat 'baby food'

Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz better learn to like the taste of Gerber.

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz gets struck in the head by a foul ball

Astros pitcher's odd explanation for injury might actually make sense

Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage could soon make return to rotation

David Peterson gets honest on Mets' early-season struggles

Mets star makes big admission about 'pressing' amid Juan Soto absences

Ryan Pepiot News / ESPN / April 14

Rays' Pepiot gets hip injection, added to 60-day IL

Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot recently received an injection in his hip that will push back his return to the majors another six weeks.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 14

Key Rays Pitcher Unfortunately Moved to 60-Day Injured List

As the Tampa Bay Rays get set to open their series against the Chicago White Sox, the team has received some unfortunate injury news. It was a great weekend for the Rays, who were recently able to sweep the New York Yankees and move themselves right back into the mix of the American League East.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14

Rays Sign Michael Grove, Transfer Ryan Pepiot To 60-Day IL

The Rays announced that they have signed right-hander Michael Grove to a big league deal and placed him on the 15-day injured list. He is still recovering from last year’s shoulder surgery.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / April 14

Rays push for quick financial agreement with Hillsborough, Tampa

The current Rays owners are eager — very eager — to get the funding for the proposed stadium squared away, and have given the Tampa and Hillsborough County a June deadline to approve funding, with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) released late Friday.

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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.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 14

Rays' Series Opener Against White Sox: Preview, Storylines

Following a great weekend for the Tampa Bay Rays, they will now be heading on the road once again to face the Chicago White Sox. Even though the Rays might not have gotten off to a perfect start, sweeping the New York Yankees over the weekend was a significant step in the right direction.

Chandler Simpson News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 13

Rays' Chandler Simpson Closing in On Impressive Team Record

Following a sweep of the New York Yankees, the Tampa Bay Rays are feeling good about how things are going despite a rocky start to the season. Furthermore, in their recent success, they have seen a young player emerge as someone special. It certainly was a bit of an uneven start to the year for the Rays.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / April 13

Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 1

This week’s minor league roundup will only feature the numbers accumulated prior to the start of play on Monday. This was the 1st a week of full minor league play.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 13

Rays Wrongfully Drop in MLB Power Rankings Despite Sweeping Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays were able to have their best week of the young season, and their first winning week as well. However, despite being in first place in the American League East now, they aren’t getting the proper respect. After a bit of a rocky start to the season, the Rays were finally able to build some momentum this week.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 13

Shane McClanahan Is Biggest Winner of Drew Rasmussen Returning Against Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays were under some pressure to perform in their series against the New York Yankees, but had some hurdles to overcome. There was uncertainty heading into the series about how their starting pitching rotation would shake out.

Ryan McMahon News / Total Pro Sports / April 13

Tampa Bay Rays Insult Ryan McMahon With The Cheesiest Move

The New York Yankees are in a big slump despite making a superb start to the 2026 season. The team is struggling from an offensive standpoint. Ryan McMahon has been the worst performer in their lineup thus far.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 12

Breaking Down What Rays Proved With Sweep Against Yankees

Following a bit of a rocky start to the season, the Tampa Bay Rays were able to sweep the New York Yankees over the weekend and perhaps prove that they are a contender in the American League East. Coming into the weekend, this felt like a massive matchup and a measuring stick type of series for the Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12

Rays’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Tampa Bay Rays know competing in the AL East is no easy task. Each offseason the franchise scours the open market to see if they can find any underrated talent.

Chandler Simpson News / Field Level Media / April 12

Chandler Simpson impactful again as Rays finish sweep of Yankees

Chandler Simpson collected three hits, scored a pair of runs and the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees by hanging on for a 5-4 victory on Sunday afternoon in St.

Drew Rasmussen News / DRaysBay / April 12

Bullpen turns strong Drew Rasmussen start into nailbiter: Rays 5, Yankees 4

I know this has been said a dozen different ways by people much more eloquent than myself, but my goodness is it ever nice to see games played at the Trop again.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13

Yankees' Chisholm admits he doesn't know rules after epic blunder

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. admits he doesn't know rules after epic blunder

Chisholm has been at the eye of the storm this season for his struggles at the plate and his behavior on social media, and this certainly won't do much to help his case.

Jazz Chisholm blamed the weather for his slow start

Yankees could eventually part ways with all-star infielder amid early struggles

Yankees share big Anthony Volpe injury update

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / April 12

Rays use speed to keep winning, strive to extend Yanks' skid

The Tampa Bay Rays got their first look at Chandler Simpson's speed in the majors last season, and his impact has helped clinch a series victory over the New York Yankees this weekend in St.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11

Rays Place Joe Boyle On 15-Day Injured List

The Rays announced that right-hander Joe Boyle has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow strain. The placement is retroactive to April 10. Right-hander Jesse Scholtens was called up from Triple-A to take Boyle’s spot on the 26-man roster.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 6

Rays Activate Taylor Walls From IL, Option Carson Williams

The Rays are shuffling their infield mix this morning, as Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times relays that shortstop Taylor Walls is being activated from the injured list.