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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.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 16
Encouraging Update Provided on Rays Injured Reliever
The Tampa Bay Rays pitching staff is dropping like flies, with the starting rotation and bullpen both being impacted by injuries recently. Their pitching depth is being tested heading down the stretch of the season, with multiple key contributors landing on the sidelines.
The 'Most 35-HR, 100-RBI seasons' quiz
How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays 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.
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.
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.
MLB 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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 14
Rays Still Have Plenty To Play for Down Stretch of Season
The Tampa Bay Rays were the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the MLB this year, further proving how much they were overlooked coming into the season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / TWSN / September 13
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Force to be Reckoned with come October
If you had told me coming into the season that the Tampa Bay Rays would be the best team in the American League, I would’ve called you delusional. But with less than a month left in the season, here we are, and the Rays just clinched their ticket to the postseason with a dramatic walk off home run from superstar Junior Caminero.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / New Baseball Media / September 14
How the Rays Made the 2026 MLB Postseason
For much of the 2026 season, the Tampa Bay Rays were the top dog in the American League. So, it’s not a shock to see that the club was the first in the circuit to lock up a playoff spot.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 12
Rays squeeze out another win over Astros
Pinch hitter Nick Madrigal produced a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, Bryan Baker recorded his major league-leading 40th save and the first-place Tampa Bay Rays padded their American League East lead with a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night in St.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / September 12
Tampa Bay Rays Cut Ties With Former Dodgers Champion
The Tampa Bay Rays designated right-hander Michael Grove for assignment Saturday, clearing a 40-man roster spot for prospect Brody Hopkins after selecting his contract, via the MLB transaction log.
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.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / September 4
New stadium could drastically increase Tampa Bay Rays payroll
The Tampa Bay Rays have not been known for exorbitant payrolls throughout their history. That could change relatively soon.
Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / September 2
Mets' Juan Soto moves up all-time list, furthers historic pace with latest HR
It's no secret how consistent Juan Soto has been throughout his career. Soto even made history on Wednesday.
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / September 2
Freddy Peralta finding his rhythm with Rays following troubling stretch
His newfound dominance has been precisely what the team had hoped for when it acquired him ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2
Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses motivation for wanting to beat the Mets
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Freddy Peralta gave up a leadoff home run to shortstop Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets, Peralta's former team, in
Mark Vientos News / Yardbarker / September 1
Mark Vientos reflects on MLB return after helping Mets defeat Rays
Vientos hadn't played for the big-league Mets since July 9 due to a fractured right hand.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 1
Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses theory about struggles with Mets
Peralta addressed whether or not the pressure of pitching for a New York club impacted him throughout his short-lived Mets tenure.
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