Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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

Rays Exceeded All Expectations To Win AL East Crown

Coming into the 2026 MLB regular season, not much was expected of the Tampa Bay Rays. They had just recorded back-to-back fourth-place finishes in the American League East and operated a bit like a team that was retooling this past winter.

Shane McClanahan News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23

Shane McClanahan Not Available For Division Series

The Rays have ruled out Shane McClanahan for the Division Series, manager Kevin Cash told Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. He could return later in the postseason if Tampa Bay advances.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 23

Oh No, The Rays Lost. Anyway… Rays 2, Yankees 9

Watching your favorite team lose to one of your least favorite teams is never truly enjoyable, but it goes down a bit easier when the regular season prize is already in the bag.

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Shane McClanahan News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 23

Rays Will Be Without Injured Starter Shane McClanahan for ALDS

The Tampa Bay Rays have officially clinched the American League East and have the best record in the AL. Now, the team will be looking to get to October healthy and make a lengthy postseason run. As arguably the biggest surprise in baseball, the Rays have clinched the best record in the league with a few games left to play.

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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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Lindy's Sports / September 23

Inside the AL East: Why the Rays Rule the Division

The Rays spent the past two Octobers as a bystander while the Orioles, Yankees, Red Sox and Blue Jays played a combined 44 postseason games, including 12 in the World Series.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 23

Rays Make Roster Move in Preparation for MLB Playoffs

The Tampa Bay Rays officially clinched the American League East title with their victory over the New York Yankees in the nightcap of their doubleheader.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

Chisholm had blunt reaction to Rays clinching AL East at Yankee Stadium

Jazz Chisholm Jr. had blunt reaction to Rays clinching AL East at Yankee Stadium

The Yankees are set for the top wild-card spot in the AL, which means they will host the first-round series.

Yankees' Aaron Boone shares Aaron Judge update for playoffs

Yankees' Aaron Judge most likely out of AL wild-card series

Yankees' Cody Bellinger looking to turn September surge into postseason success

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MLB News / Baseball Now / September 23

Rays Clinch AL East After Doubleheader Split With Yankees

For the first time since 2021, the Tampa Bay Rays are AL East champions. The Rays clinched the division and the best record in the American League with their 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 23

AL East champion Rays strive for another win against Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays enjoyed a somewhat raucous celebration Tuesday night and are setting their sights on the best record in baseball among other possible achievements.

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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 / Yardbarker / September 23

Kevin Cash speaks out after Rays win first AL East title since 2021

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.

Cost-effective strategy powers Rays to first AL East title since 2021

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Drew Rasmussen News / Field Level Media / September 22

Drew Rasmussen, Rays stifle Yankees in doubleheader closer to take AL East

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.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / September 22

Cost-effective strategy powers Rays to first AL East title since 2021

Consider the Tampa Bay Rays the anti-Los Angeles Dodgers.

Kevin Cash speaks out after Rays win first AL East title since 2021

Carlos Rodon reaches multiple career milestones in victory over Rays

Zack Wheeler collects 2,000th strikeout, makes history in dominant outing

White Sox beat Royals despite another bullpen collapse

Guardians' Parker Messick climbs southpaw rookie list amid ROY race

Jake Fraley News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Rays Release Jake Fraley

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Baseball Now / September 21

Rays Magic Number: When Is The Earliest They Clinch AL East?

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

AL-best Rays complete 8-1 homestand by stifling Red Sox

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 News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20

Shane McClanahan Out Through Regular Season

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / September 20

Tampa Bay Rays Part Ways With Former High Draft Pick

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.

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.

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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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

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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