Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Never a doubt! Rays 2 Red Sox 1

The Rays handed the Red Sox a win and allowed them to celebrate a postseason spot and I just can’t. Freddie Peralta got off to a great start, but stumbled in the third inning, giving up two doubles that allowed the Red Sox to take a 1-0 lead.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 19

Rays continue walk-off winning ways against Red Sox

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.

Yandy Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 19

Yandy Diaz scratched from Rays lineup as playoffs draw near

The Tampa Bay Rays have been the best and most consistent team in the American League throughout the season. They have a 4.0-game lead over the New York Yankees in the American League East with 9 games to go in the regular season.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 19

Why Rays’ Junior Caminero must win AL MVP over Yordan Alvarez

Yordan Alvarez has the superior rate statistics, but the American League MVP should recognize the player whose complete season has generated the greatest value in the games that matter.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

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.

Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 19

Junior Caminero’s Success at the Plate Comes Thanks to One Key Metric

For the second straight year, Tampa Bay Rays’ Junior Caminero has proven that he’s one of the game’s most talented hitters. He’s played two full seasons in the Big Leagues and has hit 40+ home runs in each of those seasons.

Brody Hopkins News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 18

Rays Have Emerging Star in Bullpen With Brody Hopkins

The Tampa Bay Rays have had to dig incredibly deep into their pitching depth during the 2026 season. After receiving excellent injury luck in 2025, the team’s fortunes have done a complete 180-degree turn in 2026.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 18

Rays strive to continue success at home in opener vs. Red Sox

Up five with 10 to play. That phrase was bandied about on Thursday afternoon after the Tampa Bay Rays recorded their majors-best 16th series sweep with a 10-1 victory over the Athletics.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 17

Rays Pitcher Not Surprisingly Predicted To Decline Mutual Option

The Tampa Bay Rays made a few shrewd moves this offseason that have paid major dividends during the regular season. Acquiring outfielder Victor Mesa Jr.

Nick Madrigal News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 17

Rays Option Nick Madrigal To Triple-a To Activate Infielder

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to hold off the New York Yankees in the American League East race down the stretch of the season, and are getting some reinforcements back off the injured list to help.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 16

Rays’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 MLB Playoffs

The Tampa Bay Rays have been the best team in the American League throughout the regular season. After playing a season where they were evicted from their home in the 2025 season because of weather damage to Tropicana Field, the Rays returned to their beleaguered dome in top form this season.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

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.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 16

Rays Will Be Facing Yankees Best With AL East on the Line

The Tampa Bay Rays have already clinched a spot in the MLB playoffs, shifting their focus entirely to earning the No. 1 seed in the American League and winning the AL East.

Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / September 16

Rays' Junior Caminero makes history with second recent walk-off HR

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.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15

Rays Announce Several Roster Moves

The Rays on Tuesday placed righty Tyler Wells on the 15-day injured list due to tightness in his right forearm, retroactive to September 13. Tampa Bay also reinstated outfielder Jake Fraley from the 60-day IL, recalled righty Alex Cook from Triple-A Durham and optioned catcher Kenny Piper to Durham.

Michael Grove News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15

Braves Claim Michael Grove

The Braves announced Tuesday that they’ve claimed righty Michael Grove off waivers from the Rays. He’s been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Atlanta already had a 40-man spot open, so no additional moves are needed.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / September 14

Aaron Judge crushes first HR in months as Yankees clinch playoff berth

Making a September return to help push the New York Yankees into the playoffs, Aaron Judge found his stroke again on Monday night.

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong ties franchise legend with HR No. 42

White Sox get huge win to open series vs. Guardians

White Sox need their 30-HR hitters to break out of extreme slumps

Tarik Skubal silences Reds as Dodgers clinch 14th straight playoff berth

Struggles may keep Edwin Diaz from Dodgers' postseason roster

Dodgers provide encouraging Shohei Ohtani injury update

Jonathan Aranda News / Field Level Media / September 13

Jonathan Aranda keys offensive outburst as Rays rout Astros

Jonathan Aranda homered twice with three RBIs, starter Freddy Peralta twirled five no-hit innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays completed their majors-best 15th series sweep Sunday by pummeling the Houston Astros 14-4 in St.

Brody Hopkins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Rays To Select Brody Hopkins

The Rays will be selecting right-hander Brody Hopkins’ contract before today’s game with the Astros. WCIV’s Scott Eisberg was the first to report the news after being informed by none other than Hopkins’ father. Corresponding moves will need to be made to make room for Hopkins on both the Rays’ active roster and the 40-man roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

Braves' Walt Weiss loves what we saw from Ha-Seong Kim in win over Phillies

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.

Phillies drop crucial game in playoff race after questionable bullpen decisions

Lane Thomas lands on IL as underwhelming Braves tenure gets worse

MLB insider reveals Braves tried to trade Spencer Strider for Jacob deGrom

Brewers clinch playoff spot in historic fashion

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Freddy Peralta News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

Details surface on Freddy Peralta’s expected new contract

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / September 10

Bodine, Isaac Make Waves After Promotions To Triple-A Durham

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.

Shane McClanahan News / Yardbarker / September 4

Rays lose key pitcher at worst possible time

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.

Rays place ace LHP Shane McClanahan (forearm tightness) on IL

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Mets' Juan Soto moves up all-time list, furthers historic pace with latest HR

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / September 4