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Insider Explains Why Rays Should Acquire Tarik Skubal

The Tampa Bay Rays have been one of Major League Baseball's biggest surprises this season. Entering the weekend, the Rays have the best record in all of baseball at 33-15 and hold a 4.5 game lead ahead of the New York Yankees for first place in the American League East.

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Rays' ballpark proposal survives initial narrow Tampa council vote

The Tampa Bay Rays received initial permission for a long-awaited, $2.3 million ballpark. The vote of the Tampa City Council on Thursday was 4-3 -- not exactly the endorsement the Rays would have liked.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 22

Rays Against the Machine: Tampa Bay Challenges Evil Empire

It looked like the Tampa Bay Rays were on their way to taking only two of three from the Baltimore Orioles in Wednesday’s series finale. Former Tampa Bay starter Shane Baz and the Baltimore bullpen were breezing through the Rays’ lineup until Anthony Nunez left the door just a crack open.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 22

Rays' Certainly Regret Offseason Move That Has Failed So Far

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to have one of the best starts to the season in the American League and are showing no signs of slowing down. However, this is a team that isn’t perfect and has made some mistakes along the way. This offseason, the Rays were one of the most active teams in the league in terms of making moves.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 22

Rays vs. Yankees Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 22

Rays vs. Yankees: An important AL East series will get underway this weekend as the Tampa Bay Rays visit the New York Yankees. After their recent loss against the Blue Jays, the Yanks have made a couple of changes to their roster.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / The Spun / May 21

Shohei Ohtani Was Nearly Traded To The Tampa Bay Rays

Shohei Ohtani was nearly a member of the Tampa Bay Rays. No, seriously - that almost happened. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal is reporting that in 2023, at the MLB trade deadline, the Angels and the Rays were close on a deal involving Ohtani, who was set to hit free agency a few months later.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / May 21

City, County approve stadium MOU

The Hillsborough County Commission approved a nonbinding MOU with the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, and Tampa City Council followed suit today. These votes are the next step toward the start of stadium construction, but they are by no means the final step.

Shohei Ohtani News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 21

Rays’ Success Can Be Attributed To Failed Shohei Ohtani Trade

The Tampa Bay Rays are currently one of the best teams in baseball, far exceeding all expectations that were placed on them coming into the season. With a 33-15 record, they are four games ahead of the New York Yankees in the American League East.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 21

Rays Rightfully Ascending Near Top of MLB Power Rankings

Coming into the 2026 MLB season, the most optimistic of Tampa Bay Rays followers would have said competing for a playoff spot in the American League would make this year a massive success.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21

Report: Angels 'seriously' discussed major Shohei Ohtani trade in 2023

Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is arguably the greatest baseball player of all time.

Angels' Mike Trout speaks out amid growing trade speculation

The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

Taylor Walls News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 20

Rays Best Kept Secret Is Thriving in Lineup This Season

Taylor Walls has a reputation as one of the most polarizing players in Tampa Bay Rays lore. Bemoaned by fans who see the glove-first shortstop as an offensive liability, he tests the limits of how far a player can skate by on defense alone.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 20

Rays rally past Orioles in 8th to complete sweep

Two-out hits from Jonathan Aranda and Richie Palacios in the eighth inning allowed the Tampa Bay Rays to rally for a 5-3 victory against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday afternoon, completing a three-game series sweep in St.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 20

Rays Use Late-Game Rally To Complete Sweep of Orioles

The Tampa Bay Rays had already secured their eighth consecutive series victory by winning the first two games in their three-game set against the Baltimore Orioles.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

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The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

MLB News / DRaysBay / May 20

An eighth inning tie-breaker seals the sweep: Rays 5, Orioles 3

On Wednesday afternoon, their last game at home before heading out on the road, the Rays were hoping to continue to widen their lead in the AL East by sweeping the Orioles in their three-game series.

Yandy Diaz News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Yandy Diaz Injury Update Emerges Before Rays-Orioles Game

The Tampa Bay Rays closed out their Tuesday victory over the Baltimore Orioles without designated hitter Yandy Diaz. During his fourth plate appearance in the eighth inning, the slugger was hit by a pitch in both hands and was immediately pulled from the game.

Steven Matz News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 20

Rays Make Plethora of Roster Moves With Steven Matz Coming Off IL

The Tampa Bay Rays will be going for the sweep against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday afternoon, with the team continuing to play well. With a big

Oliver Dunn News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Rays Select Oliver Dunn

The Rays announced that they have selected the contract of just-acquired infielder Oliver Dunn from Triple-A Durham. He’ll take the active roster spot of fellow infielder Ben Williamson, who’s headed to the 10-day injured list due to a lower back strain.

Yandy Diaz News / Field Level Media / May 20

Rays sweat out Yandy Diaz's condition ahead of finale vs. Orioles

The Tampa Bay Rays hope Yandy Diaz will be available on Wednesday afternoon as they attempt to extend their hot start. The Rays will be in search of their major-league-leading sixth series sweep of the season when they face the Baltimore Orioles to conclude a three-game set in St.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Yandy Diaz Injury: Rays' Kevin Cash Announces Update After Orioles Game

Tampa Bay Raysdesignated hitter Yandy Diaz has continued to operate as one of the league’s most underrated hitters. Now in his eighth season with the organization, he has shown no signs of slowing down.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / May 19

Yandy Diaz, bullpen lead Rays past struggling Orioles

Yandy Diaz hit the go-ahead home run, doubled and drove in two runs to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday in St.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / May 19

How Rays' Diaz has been so successful against relievers this season

How Rays' Yandy Diaz has been so successful against relievers this season

The AL East-leading Rays have thrived offensively.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / HITC / May 19

Carson Williams gives the Rays a better answer than another Taylor Walls-only lineup

The Tampa Bay Rays have called up top prospect Carson Williams following Jake Fraley’s move to the injured list. Fraley needs hernia surgery and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks, per Kevin Cash.

Jake Fraley News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Jake Fraley To Undergo Sports Hernia Procedure

Rays outfielder Jake Fraley will undergo sports hernia surgery tomorrow, reports Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. He’ll be out for six to eight weeks.