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Rays' Magic Number Improves After Great Start by Freddy Peralta

The Tampa Bay Rays were able to bounce back on Tuesday against the New York Mets with a nice victory to even up the series. Now, the team continues to get closer to a playoff berth in the American League. Since the start of the season, the Rays have been one of the best teams in the AL and have shown no signs of slowing down.

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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

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Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses theory about struggles with Mets

Mark Vientos reflects on MLB return after helping Mets defeat Rays

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 1

How emotional was Rays’ Freddy Peralta’s first game against the Mets?

Freddy Peralta and the Tampa Bay Rays came out on top in his first time pitching against the New York Mets since getting traded to the American League East team.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 1

Hitting, defense, pitching, Rays do it all: Rays 6 Mets 2

The Rays came away with a very satisfying win tonight. With hits across the lineup (Victor Mesa Jr. led the way with three; defensive gems across the field; and outstanding pitching (minus a few blips), this was a satisfying win.

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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.

Freddy Peralta News / Field Level Media / September 1

Freddy Peralta burns former team as Rays top Mets

Starter Freddy Peralta spun six spectacular innings to beat his former club and Yandy Diaz homered in Tampa Bay's three-run sixth as the Rays beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Tuesday night in St.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 1

Three Rays Players Who Could Be X-Factors in September

The Tampa Bay Rays are entering September in a great spot in the American League standings. They have the best record in the league at 82-55, leading the New York Yankees by 4.5 games in the AL East.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 1

Rays Make 2 Additions to Team With MLB Roster Expansion

With MLB rosters expanding from 26 to 28 on Sept. 1, the Tampa Bay Rays are adding some reinforcements for the stretch run of the regular season. One of the additions they are making to the roster comes as little surprise.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 1

Rays' Magic Number Remains Unchanged After Loss in Series Opener to Mets

The Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the best teams in baseball this season and with the calendar turning to September, they will be hungry to win not only the American League East, but the whole league. As one of the biggest surprises in baseball this season, the Rays look like they are well on their way toward winning the AL.

Freddy Peralta News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Freddy Peralta Reflects on Disappointing Mets Tenure

With the Tampa Bay Rays slated to play the middle game of their three-game series against the New York Mets on Tuesday, Tampa Bay’s starter will be quite familiar with his opponent.

Kevin Kelly News / DRaysBay / September 1

Kevin Kelly’s 2026 breakout isn’t a reinvention

Rays reliever Kevin Kelly has enjoyed a strong bounce-back season in 2026. After injuries knocked him off track in 2025, Rays reliever Kevin Kelly has returned to being the reliable ground-ball machine the Rays trusted in leverage situations.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Freddy Peralta News / Field Level Media / September 1

Hello again: Rays' Freddy Peralta takes aim at Mets

Tuesday night's contest between the New York Mets and Tampa Bay is centered around a pitching matchup between Rays trade deadline acquisition Freddy Peralta and his former club.

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.

Bo Bichette shares new admission about early struggles with Mets

Orioles claim outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from Mets

Mets 2B Marcus Semien's defense has reached a career low

The 'Last 40-HR season by MLB club' quiz

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Freddy Peralta 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.

On deck: Cubs, White Sox open big series, plus Yankees-Padres

Mets 2B Marcus Semien's defense has reached a career low

Bo Bichette shares new admission about early struggles with Mets

The 'MLB active K-leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / HITC / September 1

Tampa Bay Rays finalise $2.36B stadium for 2029 after 20 years of planning

Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a massive $2.36 billion stadium deal, with the expectation that the stadium will be ready before the end of this decade. The Rays have played at Tropicana Field for almost the entirety of their existence, barring the 2025 season, when they played at the George M.

Yandy Diaz News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 1

Rays' Yandy Diaz Has Outside Chance of Reaching Impressive Milestone

The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off a great series against the San Diego Padres and looking to continue their winning ways. To wrap up the month of August, the team will be facing the New York Mets at home.

Rob Manfred News / Athlon Sports / August 28

Rob Manfred Issues Statement After Major Tampa Bay Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays took a major step toward securing their long-term future on Friday. Hillsborough County commissioners approved a deal for the Rays’ proposed new ballpark development, moving the franchise closer to a new home in Tampa beginning with the 2029 season.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / August 28

Rays' new ballpark approved in county vote

The Tampa Bay Rays are inching closer toward having a new home. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved plans for a new stadium at Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus on Friday in a 5-2 vote.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

Rays’ stadium future gets massive update

With the Tampa Bay Rays looking to make a postseason push, the future of the team is bright after the approval on Friday for a new stadium in the city for the team.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Hillsborough County Commission Approves Rays’ Stadium Proposal

The Hillsborough County Commission has voted to approve the Rays’ proposed stadium deal, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The vote, which passed by a 5-2 measure, follows yesterday’s vote of approval from the Tampa City Council.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27

Tampa city council votes in favor of Rays' stadium deal; county vote on Friday

The Tampa City Council voted in favor of the Rays’ proposed stadium deal.

Freddy Peralta earns first Rays win as AL East leaders blank Tigers

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MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 26

Minor League Transactions: Bodine, Lackey, Isaac Promoted

With the final few weeks of the 2026 Minor League season upon us, some notable prospects have new homes for the stretch run. Caden Bodine and Xavier Isaac are now in Triple-A, while top Twins pick Vahn Lackey is with the Cedar Rapids Kernels.

Liam Hicks News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Liam Hicks Proving to be Great Trade Deadline Pickup for Rays

Heading into the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, upgrading the catcher position was a major priority for the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite a very thin catching market, the Rays made a big move, acquiring Liam Hicks from the Miami Marlins in exchange for three prospects: infielder Brayden Taylor (who was the Rays’ No.

Tampa Bay Rays News / EssentiallySports / August 25

Tampa Bay Rays’ 25YO Star Takes a Scary Knee Blow During Awkward Sliding Catch

He ran, he hit the ground, he got back up, and then he ran again. That is Chandler Simpson, the 25-year-old star, in a nutshell. But even the Rays’ speedster looked vulnerable for a moment Monday night.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / August 23

Tampa Bay Rays Part Ways With 6-foot-8 Veteran

The Tampa Bay Rays continued their late-season roster maneuvering on Sunday, designating right-handed pitcher Chris Roycroft for assignment. The move came as the club reinstated right-hander Manuel Rodríguez from the 60-day injured list and sent Griffin Jax on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Durham.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Rays To Activate Manuel Rodríguez

The Rays will activate reliever Manuel Rodríguez from the 60-day injured list this weekend, president of baseball operations Erik Neander tells Tom Krasniqi of 95.7 FM.