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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 / DRaysBay / July 27

Rays Reacts Results: Which jersey will the Rays retire next?

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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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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.

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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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 26

Rays Correctly Deemed Perfect Fit for Nationals Catcher at MLB Trade Deadline

Following their tough start to the second half against the Boston Red Sox, the Tampa Bay Rays are rolling once again. However, with the trade deadline quickly approaching, the team will be seeking some help. It has been a fantastic start to the season for the Rays, and they were the first team in the American League to reach the 60-win mark.

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.

Nick Martinez News / Field Level Media / July 25

Nick Martinez stifles Guardians as Rays roll to victory

Nick Martinez tossed six shutout innings and Yandy Diaz recorded his 1,000th career hit with Tampa Bay as the Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Saturday in St.

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.

Nick Fortes News / Field Level Media / July 25

Nick Fortes, Rays focus on continuing success in rematch vs. Guardians

Catcher Nick Fortes has emerged as an unlikely force for the Tampa Bay Rays, who will continue their three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night in St.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 25

Rays Predicted To Trade Former Top Prospect Ahead of Deadline

The Tampa Bay Rays are in a great position to pull off a blockbuster ahead of the MLB trade deadline. And with the best record in the American League, they should be aggressive, as reports are indicating they will be.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 24

Rays pound out 15 hits in win over Guardians

Ryan Vilade hit a two-run homer and Richie Palacios added a three-run blast as the Tampa Bay Rays opened a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians with an 11-3 win on Friday in St.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 24

Rays' Top Priority Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline Should Be Clear

Following a tough schedule to start the second half of the season, the Tampa Bay Rays will be back at home to start a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians.

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Yandy Diaz News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Rays Make Yandy Diaz Mistake Before Blue Jays Game

The Tampa Bay Rays briefly created confusion before Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays when an administrative error left Yandy Díaz off the lineup card posted in the clubhouse and on the MLB app.

Jesse Scholtens News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Rays Make Decision After Player Returns From Injury

The Tampa Bay Rays activated right-hander Jesse Scholtens from the 15-day injured list on Thursday but immediately optioned him to Triple-A Durham, choosing to keep their major league pitching staff unchanged.

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?

Massive update on Mets' Luis Robert Jr. emerges as trade deadline approaches

Another Mets star drawing significant trade interest

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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