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Rays Lose Key Bullpen Arm to Back Injury

The Tampa Bay Rays have had the best record in the American League this year, and a lot of that success can be attributed to their pitching. On Monday, a key member of the bullpen was placed on the injured list with a lower back strain, retroactive to May 15th.

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Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 6

This was the 6th week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Monday, May 18th). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), 19-year old Caden Bodine has regained his spot as the top hitter spot in the Rays system.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 18

Rays Rightfully Jump Yankees in MLB Power Rankings

The Tampa Bay Rays were able to have another incredible week and have continued to prove they are a team to be feared in the American League. With another (4-2) week in the books and two more series wins, the Rays just continue to find ways to win.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 18

Rays' Struggling Slugger Might Finally Be Breaking Out of Slump

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to roll with the best record in the American League, and the team is now seeing one of their struggling players start to heat up as well. Following another series win against the Miami Marlins, the Rays are now (30-15) on the season and remain in first place in the AL East.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 18

AL-leading Rays are on fire, while Orioles looking for a spark

The Tampa Bay Rays, baseball's best team since the start of May, will look to continue their dominant play as they welcome the Baltimore Orioles for a three-game set starting Monday evening in St.

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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.

Nick Martinez News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 17

Rays Bullpen Blows Another Immaculate Start by Nick Martinez

The Tampa Bay Rays received some pretty negative feedback when it was announced that they signed veteran pitcher Nick Martinez in free agency at the onset of spring training.

Tampa Bay Rays News / NBC Sports / May 17

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Taylor Walls News / Field Level Media / May 17

Taylor Walls’ bases-clearing triple propels Rays past Marlins

Taylor Walls' fourth-inning triple plated three for the Tampa Bay Rays, who beat the visiting Miami Marlins 6-3 Sunday and took two-of-three in the rivalry weekend series in St.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / May 17

Live and Die by the Fastball – Marlins 3, Rays 6

On a national telecast through Peacock, the Tampa Bay Rays got a well deserved spotlight this Sunday, starting with the star of the show – Junior Caminero

Carson Williams News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 17

Rays Place Veteran Outfielder on IL, Recall Carson Williams

The Tampa Bay Rays did some shuffling of their roster ahead of their series finale with the Miami Marlins. Veteran outfielder Jake Fraley was placed on the 10-day injured list because of a hernia, which was retroactive to May 16.

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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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Rays Place Jake Fraley On 10-Day IL, Recall Carson Williams

The Rays announced a trio of moves this morning, including the news that outfielder Jake Fraley has been placed (retroactive to May 16) on the 10-day injured

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Rays Still Getting Most Out of Opener Strategy Despite Player Change

One of the unique strategies that the Tampa Bay Rays have used under manager Kevin Cash to create an edge is deploying openers. They have a relief pitcher throw the first inning or two of the game, and then a bulk inning pitcher comes in relief of them.

MLB News / DRaysBay / May 16

Bullpen falters in extra innings loss: Rays 5, Marlins 10

The Rays were unable to continue their 10-game winning streak at the Trop on Saturday afternoon as they dropped the second game of the three-game set to the Miami Marlins by a score of 10-5 in extra innings.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 16

Nationals Star Would Be Great Trade Target for Rays to Improve Offense

The Tampa Bay Rays have gotten off to a fantastic start to the season and are emerging as a true contender in the American League. Coming into the season, the Rays were not expected to be the team that they are so far, and they have exceeded all expectations early on.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 16

Rays Look To Continue Red-Hot Performance Against Marlins

It was a tough way to finish the series in Toronto, but besides the game-losing walkoff grand slam on their way out, the Tampa Bay Rays nonetheless won the series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 16

Red-hot Rays look to squeeze out another win against Marlins

The Tampa Bay Rays are getting plenty of bang for their buck after signing right-hander Nick Martinez in the offseason to a one-year contract worth a guaranteed $13 million.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 16

Rays' Needs at MLB Trade Deadline Are Becoming Very Clear

The Tampa Bay Rays have emerged as the best team in the American League to start the season, but if they want to sustain that, they might need to add some help. With a hot start to the year, the Rays have quickly become a force in the AL.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 15

Rays Designate Aaron Brooks For Assignment

The Rays have designated right-hander Aaron Brooks for assignment and recalled fellow righty Trevor Martin from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / May 15

The Rays Are Working Their Magic Again With New Closer

Death, taxes, and the Tampa Bay Rays taking toolsy arms and maximizing them to their fullest potential. We’ve seen it on almost an annual basis for the better part of two decades.

Shane McClanahan News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Rays' Shane McClanahan Extends Career-Best Scoreless Streak

The Tampa Bay Rays hold the best record in the American League at 28-13. A large part of the Rays' strong start has been their pitching staff. Tampa Bay entered Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays having allowed three runs or fewer in 15 of its last 16 games.

Gavin Lux News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

Gavin Lux Pulled Off Rehab Stint With Left Shoulder Injury

The Rays are pulling Gavin Lux off his rehab assignment with a left shoulder injury, manager Kevin Cash tells Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. He’ll go for imaging later in the week, and Cash said he’ll be out of action “for the foreseeable future.” Lux has yet to make his team debut.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 11

Slumping Yankees remain quiet at the plate in fourth consecutive loss

After a red-hot start to the 2026 season, the New York Yankees are beginning to cool.

Orioles spoil Yankees pitching gem with late homer

Padres' Manny Machado breaks out of slump with monumental home run

On deck: Cubs-Braves, Mookie Betts return, fall of Astros, Blue Jays

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Ken Rosenthal shares major reason behind Rays’ 2026 turnaround

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to emerge as one of baseball’s biggest surprises during their 2026 turnaround. After finishing near the bottom of the American League East standings last season, the Rays entered Monday atop the division while benefiting from their return to Tropicana Field.

Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / May 8