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Rays Outright RHP Forrest Whitley to Triple-A Durham

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday announced that right-hander Forrest Whitley cleared waivers and is being outright to Triple-A Durham. The move comes after Whitley produced some troublesome outings after being acquired from the Houston Astros in a trade on June 13.

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Rays Reinstate Ha-Seong Kim from Injured List, Option Curtis Mead

The Tampa Bay Rays have activated infielder Ha-Seong Kim from the injured list in a move that was anticipated for a long time. Curtis Mead was optioned in a corresponding move as the Rays prepare to take on the Minnesota Twins.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 3

Rays Reacts Results: Playoffs?

The outlook has shifted on the 2025 season. It’s amazing how much can change in just a month. Just one month ago I asked Rays fans to vote on if the team will make the playoffs and only 38% were confident they could do it.

Yandy Diaz News / DRaysBay / July 3

Player of the Series: Yandy Diaz

Diaz’s go-ahead homerun on Wednesday proved vital In a series that most players performed well but didn’t necessarily excel, it makes it difficult to determine a specific player to dole out our Player of the Series honor to.

Yandy Diaz News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 2

Yandy Diaz's 6th Inning Blast Gives Rays 100 Home Runs On the Season

Thanks to Yandy Diaz's 415-foot two-run blast in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Athletics, the Tampa Bay Rays have reached 100 home runs on the year. Diaz's rocket came shortly after Josh Lowe launched home run No.

Brandon Lowe News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 2

Rays' Brandon Lowe Extends Hitting Streak to 18, Climbs in Franchise Record Books

On Wednesday afternoon, in a 6-5 series finale victory against the Athletics, Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe put his consistency on full display.

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

Rays Designated Hitter Yandy Diaz Puts Bow on Epic June With Latest Hit

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz produced a June to remember. After reaching on an infield single in the bottom of the eighth inning in Monday's 6-4 series-opening loss against the Athletics, Diaz capped off the month with a .400 batting average, going 40-for-100.

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

Speedy Rays' Jose Caballero, Chandler Simpson Make Franchise History

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays have made a habit of compiling historical accomplishments before the All-Star break, and they've added another one to the list.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 30

Former Tampa Bay Great Fred McGriff Named Hitting Coach For AL All-Star Futures Team

TAMPA, Fla. — Brody Hopkins, the Tampa Bay Rays' top pitching prospect, will be the only player representing the organization in the 2025 All-Star Futures game, but a former franchise great will be there, too.

Jake Mangum News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 30

Tampa Bay Rays' Jake Mangum Impressively Sits at No. 1 in Key MLB Batting Statistic

TAMPA, Fla. — When it's time for teammates to score, Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Jake Mangum has become the best hitter in baseball. With runners in scoring position, Tampa Bay's 29-year-old rookie is posting a .458 batting average, the best in the league.

Brody Hopkins News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 30

Tampa Bay Rays Top Pitching Prospect Brody Hopkins Named to All-Star Futures Team

Tampa Bay Rays top pitching prospect Brody Hopkins is making an All-Star appearance. The 2025 All-Star Futures Game rosters were announced Monday, with Hopkins featured as one of the pitchers for the American League.

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Junior Caminero, Brandon Lowe Make Tampa Bay Rays History With Combined Power Surge

The Tampa Bay Rays were only able to tally one run in Sunday's finale against the Baltimore Orioles, with that lone run coming off the bat of Brandon Lowe.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / June 30

With the Rays Surging, Will They Still Trade Any Veterans?

Last year didn’t look anything like the seasons that the Tampa Bay Rays are used to. The team was as mediocre as could be, hovering around the .500 mark from the beginning of the season to the end.

Ha-seong Kim News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Ha-Seong Kim Close to Return as Rays Monitor Final Rehab Start

Ha-Seong Kim could return to the Tampa Bay Rays sooner rather than later. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported that the infielder is set to be evaluated for a possible return to the Major Leagues after he completes his final rehab start with Triple-A Durham on Monday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 30

Watch: Rays Top Prospect Carson Williams Extends Sunday Home Run Streak to Five

For Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Carson Williams, Sundays are all about hitting home runs. For the fifth Sunday in a row, Williams converted the long ball.

Wander Franco News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Rays rumors: Wander Franco set to forfeit $154 million with MLB career likely done

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has likely played his final baseball game in the major leagues following a conviction for sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 29

Rays Notes: Kim, Bigge, McClanahan

The Rays signed infielder Ha-Seong Kim to a two-year, $29MM contract back in February but he has yet to play a game for the club after undergoing shoulder surgery late last year.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 28

Rays take command, clamp down against Orioles

Jonathan Aranda smacked a two-run home run and Yandy Diaz had a three-run blast to support stellar pitching from Zack Littell in the Tampa Bay Rays' 11-3 romp past the host Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.

Joe Rock News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Tampa Bay Rays Designate Forrest Whitely, Call up Joe Rock from Triple-A

The Tampa Bay Rays announced Saturday morning that they have designated right-hander Forrest Whitely for assignment. In the corresponding move, Tampa Bay has activated left-hander Joe Rock from Triple-A Durham.

Zack Littell News / Field Level Media / June 28

Rays' Zack Littell seeks to help taxed bullpen in start vs. Orioles

Although the Tampa Bay Rays' pitching has been as sharp as it could be, the team might find itself in a bind this weekend. The Rays went through the bulk of their bullpen in Friday night's 22-8 loss to the host Baltimore Orioles, making for a potentially tricky second game of the series on Saturday afternoon.

Wander Franco News / Field Level Media / June 26

Wander Franco found guilty of sexually abusing minor

Wander Franco was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic and sentenced to a two-year suspended prison sentence on Thursday. Franco, 24, and the mother of the victim were sentenced nearly two years after investigators opened the case into his illegal relationship with a then-14-year-old girl.

Wander Franco News / Yardbarker / June 27

Wander Franco found guilty of sexual abuse against a minor

After nearly two years, the Wander Franco saga appears to have reached an end. At least the legal process has come to a close.

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Rob Manfred News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25

Tampa Bay Rays facing major problem if they make the playoffs

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Rays take advantage of strong pitching as road success continues

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Taj Bradley News / Yardbarker / June 24

Rays take advantage of strong pitching as road success continues

The Tampa Bay Rays have turned into road warriors this season, and Tuesday night was no exception.

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Rays pitcher expected to be OK after being struck by 105 mph foul ball

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Hunter Bigge News / Yardbarker / June 20

Rays pitcher expected to be OK after being struck by 105 mph foul ball

A scary scene occurred during Thursday's game between the Orioles and the Rays when reliever Hunter Bigge was struck in the face by a foul ball and had to be carted off the field.

Rays' Hunter Bigge hit in face with foul ball, stretchered off