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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 12
Playoff-bound Rays aim to take series from Astros
The Tampa Bay Rays dramatically earned a playoff berth Friday night for the first time since 2023. On Saturday, they will look to take the series from the Houston Astros in St.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 12
Rays Hitting Prospects Responsible for Club’s Renaissance
The Tampa Bay Rays are held to a high standard when it comes to developing young talent. It’s in their DNA to develop from within and win as the antithesis of their large-payroll, big-market rivals.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12
Braves' Walt Weiss loves what we saw from Ha-Seong Kim in win over Phillies
Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim delivered another defining late-season hit Friday night, helping his team secure a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in 11 innings at Truist Park.
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?
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.
Better Late Than Never: Rays 3, Astros 1 
The Rays are back in the postseason for the first time since 2023 as the club rallied late against one of the better relievers in baseball in the 9th to walk off the Astros 3-1.
Junior Caminero News / Field Level Media / September 11
Junior Caminero's walk-off homer beats Astros, sends Rays to playoffs
Junior Caminero launched a mammoth walk-off home run in the ninth inning Friday night, sending the Tampa Bay Rays to the postseason.
Brody Hopkins News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 11
Rays Prospect Lighting up Radar Gun as Relief Pitcher
The top pitching prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays’ farm system, Brody Hopkins, showed impressive stuff in his most recent relief outing for Triple-A Durham.
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 / DRaysBay / September 11
Rays Reacts Results: Who you don’t want to face in the playoffs
Well, when it comes to potential AL East playoff opponents, the majority want nothing to do with the New York Yankees. For this week’s Rays Reacts poll, I asked which AL East team you least wanted to face, and the result was clear.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 11
Rays Can Be First MLB Team To Clinch Playoff Spot Against Astros
Entering play on Sept. 11, the Tampa Bay Rays own the best record in the American League at 87-59. Entering their series with the Houston Astros, the Rays are in a position to do something no other team in the MLB has done yet: clinch a playoff berth.
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.
Luis Robert News / Athlon Sports / September 11
Rays Reportedly Put in Waiver Claim for Former Silver Slugger, Gold Glover
The Tampa Bay Rays reportedly tried to add Luis Robert Jr. before the former All-Star outfielder was awarded to the Baltimore Orioles on waivers. According to Jon Heyman, the Rays were among four teams that placed a claim on Robert.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 11
On verge of playoff berth, Rays head home to oppose Astros
Exactly one year ago, the Tampa Bay Rays were one game under .500 and one game into a 5-13 finish that would see them end up fourth in the American League East.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9
Why Rays fans can be confident in Freddy Peralta for playoffs
Currently leading the AL East by four games over the New York Yankees, the Tampa Bay Rays will look to hold on as this month draws to a close. A 7-1 series-opening win by the Rays over the NL East counterparts, the Atlanta Braves, on Tuesday was a good start.
Taylor Walls News / Athlon Sports / September 8
Rays Announce Replacement for Taylor Walls Following Disappointing Injury Development
The Tampa Bay Rays will be without starting shortstop Taylor Walls after placing him on the 10-day injured list with a right hip flexor strain. The move, retroactive to Sept.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 8
2026 MLB Draft Review: Tampa Bay Rays
Over the past 15 years, the Rays’ track record atop the MLB Draft has been mixed. Yes, the club hit with several of their first-rounders, most notably Blake Snell and Shane McClanahan.
Nick Madrigal News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 8
Rays Select Nick Madrigal
The Rays have selected the contract of infielder Nick Madrigal, per a team announcement. He’ll replace Taylor Walls, who is headed to the 10-day IL with a right hip flexor strain.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 8
2026 MLB Draft Review: San Francisco Giants
The Giants have slowly made progress in their quest to rebuild organizational prospect depth. But over the past few months, the club has been able to acquire intriguing pieces through trades and international free agency.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5
Rays Place Garrett Cleavinger On 15-Day IL, Select Ty Johnson, Designate Oliver Dunn
The Rays announced three roster moves, including the news that left-hander Garrett Cleavinger has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left forearm
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / September 4
New stadium could drastically increase Tampa Bay Rays payroll
The Tampa Bay Rays have not been known for exorbitant payrolls throughout their history. That could change relatively soon.
Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / September 2
Mets' Juan Soto moves up all-time list, furthers historic pace with latest HR
It's no secret how consistent Juan Soto has been throughout his career. Soto even made history on Wednesday.
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / September 2
Freddy Peralta finding his rhythm with Rays following troubling stretch
His newfound dominance has been precisely what the team had hoped for when it acquired him ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2
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
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.
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