Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Shane McClanahan News / Field Level Media / July 31

Rays LHP Shane McClanahan (back) placed on 15-day IL

The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Shane McClanahan on the 15-day injured list Friday with tightness in his left-mid back area. McClanahan was removed from Thursday's game against the visiting Texas Rangers after facing two batters in the fourth inning.

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MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31

Rays To Place Shane McClanahan On Injured List

The Rays are placing lefty Shane McClanahan on the 15-day injured list, president of baseball operations Erik Neander announced in an appearance on WDAE radio with Tom Krasniqi.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 31

The Rays are shopping, is anyone selling?

The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline is here and this might perhaps be the most unpredictable deadline in recent memory. The third Wild Card and lack of breakout teams in the American and National Leagues mean that only a couple of teams consider themselves to be out of playoff contention.

Freddy Peralta News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 31

Rays One of at Least Four Teams Linked to Mets’ Freddy Peralta

The Tampa Bay Rays are one of many teams that are looking to add some starting pitching help to their team ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Rotation help was a need before Shane McClanahan exited his start against the Texas Rangers with left-mid back tightness.

Zach Neto News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 31

Why Angels' Zach Neto is Perfect Fit for Rays at MLB Trade Deadline

The Tampa Bay Rays have continued their success in the second half of the season and with the trade deadline just days away, the team should be very active in their pursuit of some upgrades. Coming into the year, the Rays were not expected to be nearly as good as they have so far in 2026.

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.

Theo Gillen News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 30

Why Rays Prospect Theo Gillen Should Be Untouchable This Summer

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to play excellent baseball of late and, with the best record in the American League, should be seen as a real contender. However,

Tarik Skubal News / Viral Sports News / July 30

Tampa Bay Rays’ Tarik Skubal Chances Take Interesting Turn

The Tampa Bay Rays have quietly become one of the most intriguing teams in the race for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, and recent events may be pushing that possibility closer to reality.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 30

Cedric Mullins' late HR lifts red-hot Rays past Rangers

Cedric Mullins slashed a tiebreaking solo home run in the eighth inning and Victor Mesa Jr. made it stand up with a dazzling catch in the ninth, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to their 20th series victory by nipping the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Thursday afternoon in St.

Shane McClanahan News / Field Level Media / July 30

Rays LHP Shane McClanahan (back) exits early vs. Rangers

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan was removed from Thursday's game against the visiting Texas Rangers after facing two batters in the fourth inning.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 30

The Rays Trade Deadline Problem

As the Tampa Bay Rays sit in a strong position in the American League standings in late July 2026, the organization faces a familiar but critical decision point.

MLB 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?

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 29

Rays Place Key Reliever on Injured List With Lower Back Spasms

The Tampa Bay Rays have a few needs on their roster that the front office will look to address ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Unfortunately, another item may have been added to the wish list.

MLB News / Anubis Sports / July 30

Proposed Ketel Marte-Diamondbacks Trade Doesn’t Work For Both Teams

On the most recent episode of the Lights Out Sports Podcast, host of the show Michael Ballentine discussed the MLB trade deadline with guest George Lund of the Locked On Diamondbacks Podcast.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 28

Rays rumors: Tampa Bay linked to Tarik Skubal, other stars before trade deadline

The Tampa Bay Rays have the best record in the American League as the league gets ready for the MLB Trade Deadline. The Rays are expected to be active, as they look to improve and make the playoffs for the first time since 2023.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Rays Make Decision After Injury News

The Tampa Bay Rays welcomed back veteran left-hander Steven Matz on Saturday, activating him from the 15-day injured list while optioning right-hander Chris Roycroft to Triple-A Durham.

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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Theo Gillen News / Just Baseball / July 21

Theo Gillen Breaks Through To Double-A and Is Hungry For More

It was only a matter of time before Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Theo Gillen was going to be promoted to Double-A Montgomery. Gillen, Just Baseball’s No.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 19

Red Sox tie second-longest win streak in franchise history with 13th consecutive win

Another solid outing from Sonny Gray along with a two-run home run from Willson Contreras helped the Boston Red Sox match their second-longest win streak in franchise history.

Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu approaching MLB history

William Contreras celebrated walk-off HR with an epic bat flip

Drake Baldwin joins rare Braves company with five-hit, two-homer day

Hunter Goodman joins rare Rockies company with three-HR performance

Goodman enhances trade value with historic game