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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 8
Rays Unsurprisingly Not Expected to Sign Pitcher This Offseason
As the Tampa Bay Rays continue to march toward October, the team has to like how things are going. The Rays entered the All-Star break with the best record in the American League and have shown no signs of slowing down.
Tyler Wells News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 8
Tyler Wells Former Manager Advocated for Him to Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays made several additions ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but the one that has flown under the radar the most has been right-handed pitcher Tyler Wells.
Griffin Jax News / Field Level Media / August 8
Griffin Jax, red-hot Rays strive to fluster Mariners
Perhaps the most frustrating thing for opponents of the Tampa Bay Rays is this: They can beat you at your own game. The Seattle Mariners are built on starting pitching and the long ball.
The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
Chandler Simpson News / DRaysBay / August 8
Chandler Simpson just quietly broke a long held franchise record 
Chandler Simpson is really good at baseball and is doing things only a handful of players have accomplished in the game’s long history. Entering play on Saturday night, 25-year old Simpson is hitting .296/.325/.353 over his brief two year career at the big league level.
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 / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8
IL Placements: Williamson, Cecconi, Wilcox
Catching up on a few injured list placements from Friday… The Rays placed infielder Ben Williamson on the 10-day IL (retroactive to August 6) due to a
Kevin Kelly News / Just Baseball / August 8
Kevin Kelly Is Re-emerging as a Rays Bullpen Weapon
Bullpen woes hit the Tampa Bay Rays hard to begin the 2025 season, but by season’s end, despite a 77-85 regular season record, they had MLB’s 12th best reliever ERA at 3.81 and tied for the third-lowest WHIP at 1.23 alongside the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago Cubs.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 8
Rays Receive Fair Grade of MLB Trade Deadline Acquisitions
Jim Bowden of The Athletic did a breakdown of each team’s trade deadline, giving each team a grade for how they did at the trade deadline, and the Tampa Bay Rays received a solid mark.
Drew Rasmussen News / Field Level Media / August 8
Drew Rasmussen, Rays shut down Mariners
All-Star Drew Rasmussen pitched seven scoreless innings as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the host Seattle Mariners 2-1 Friday night. Jonny DeLuca and Jonathan Aranda homered for the American League East-leading Rays, who have won 13 of their past 17 games.
Ben Williamson News / Field Level Media / August 7
Rays' Ben Williamson ailing ahead of series opener vs. Mariners
This was supposed to be the weekend Ben Williamson got a chance to show the Seattle Mariners they made a mistake when they traded him last offseason. Instead, it appears the Tampa Bay Rays' infielder could be headed to the injured list.
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.
Steven Wilson News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6
Rays Designate Steven Wilson For Assignment
The Rays activated reliever Steven Wilson from the 60-day injured list and designated him for assignment, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log.
Freddy Peralta News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 6
What Freddy Peralta Trade Means for Rays' Starting Rotation
The Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the best teams in baseball this year, and as the group heads toward October, they were very active at the trade deadline. Despite having the best record in the American League, the Rays were a team that was focused on getting better for the stretch run.
Craig Kimbrel News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6
Craig Kimbrel Elects Free Agency
Right-hander Craig Kimbrel, who was designated for assignment by the Rays a few days ago, has cleared waivers and exercised his right to elect free agency.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6
Rays’ biggest mistake after 2026 MLB trade deadline
The Tampa Bay Rays took a look at their American League competition and then took a look in the mirror. They quickly came to the conclusion that they were the best team in the AL.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5
Freddy Peralta made major Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor move before being traded by Mets
It was reported last fall that Lindor and Soto had a "chilly" relationship after Soto signed a 15-year, $765M contract to join the Mets in December 2024.
Freddy Peralta News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5
Freddy Peralta had a brutal debut for the Rays
Freddy Peralta’s pitching malaise appears to have followed him to Florida. The 30-year-old Peralta did not have a great introduction to Tampa Bay Rays
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 4
Freddy Peralta's struggles continue in horrendous Rays debut
Peralta made his Rays debut on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, and his performance fell right in line with the entire season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Rays bolster rotation by adding Tyler Wells from Orioles
The Tampa Bay Rays continued fortifying their pitching staff on Monday in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles.
Liam Hicks News / Yardbarker / August 3
Rays get their catcher in Liam Hicks
The Rays have struggled to find a viable option behind the plate for virtually all of their franchise history.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 4
Biggest winners, losers from a wild MLB trade deadline
So which teams made the most of the pressure-packed final few hours? Here are three franchises that got better at the trade deadline and three that stumbled through it.
Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / August 2
Report details how Dodgers landed Tarik Skubal in blockbuster trade over Rays, Brewers
The Dodgers add Skubal to an already stacked rotation that features Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Rays' Junior Caminero joins list of MLB legends with latest HR
At only 23, Caminero joined a group of MLB legends when he hit his 30th home run of the season in the fourth inning.
Shane McClanahan News / Yardbarker / July 31
Tampa Bay Rays lose key starter just before trade deadline
The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly in the market for a starting pitcher. That need became even more important on Friday. Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander announced during an appearance on WDAE radio with Tom Krasniqi that pitcher Shane McClanahan is being placed on the Injured List due to tightness in his back.
Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / July 30
Who are the 'biggest threats' to Dodgers in Tarik Skubal sweepstakes?
It seems it's not a matter of if the Detroit Tigers trade ace Tarik Skubal, but when. The Dodgers are considered the favorites to land the ace, but could another team swoop in?
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?
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