For a vast majority of the season, the Tampa Bay Rays have been in first place in the American League East. The New York Yankees have narrowly trailed behind for most of that time, but despite that, the Rays have kept their foot on the gas and consistently maintained a lead over their division rival.
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.
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.
How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
The Tampa Bay Rays were terrible houseguests Tuesday night. They showed up at Yankee Stadium wearing their brand-new Road Gray uniforms, refused to give the Yankees much at the plate, and then helped themselves to the American League East title.
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.
Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in 6 2/3 outstanding innings and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays clinched the AL East with a 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night in the nightcap of a day-night doubleheader.
Consider the Tampa Bay Rays the anti-Los Angeles Dodgers.
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.
The Tampa Bay Rays entered their four-game series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium needing only one victory to clinch the American League East division.
The Rays released outfielder Jake Fraley, as reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times first reported that Fraley had declined a minor league assignment, leaving the Rays no choice but to release him.
In true “end-of-the-season battle of the titans” fashion, the Rays were going to be facing the Yankees in a Tuesday doubleheader. Both teams had secured their trip to the postseason, but the Rays really wanted to finally lock down their place as the AL East champions without question.
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.
This afternoon, Nick Martinez will make his 30th start of the year. Thirty starts isn’t usually a huge milestone, at least not for a major league veteran.
As the Tampa Bay Rays continue to be a focal point of attention in baseball with the American League’s leading squad en route to winning the American League East division crown, other headlines have passed quietly.
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's Jonny DeLuca and Chandler Simpson drove in a pair apiece in a four-run first inning, Victor Mesa Jr. homered and the Rays won for the eighth time in their final regular-season homestand by beating the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Sunday afternoon in St.
Shane McClanahan, who’s been on the 15-day injured list since September 4th with left forearm tightness, will not return in the regular season, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
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.
Richie Palacios produced a two-out, walk-off single in the ninth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays edged the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Saturday afternoon in St.
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.
Making a September return to help push the New York Yankees into the playoffs, Aaron Judge found his stroke again on Monday night.
Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim delivered another defining late-season hit Friday night, helping his team secure a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in 11 innings at Truist Park.
Freddy Peralta up-and-down season may have his free agent suitors feeling a little skittish. The Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Peralta is expected to earn a one-year “make-good” deal in free agency this winter, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported this week.
At the start of the 2026 Minor League Baseball season within the Tampa Bay Rays organization, there was no guarantee that first base prospect Xavier Isaac would find success again in professional baseball.
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.
The Tampa Bay Rays have not been known for exorbitant payrolls throughout their history. That could change relatively soon.
It's no secret how consistent Juan Soto has been throughout his career. Soto even made history on Wednesday.
His newfound dominance has been precisely what the team had hoped for when it acquired him ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
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