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Currently holding one of the AL Wild Card spots, the Tampa Bay Rays are playing strong baseball so far this season. Although their home at Tropicana Field is unavailable this season, they’ve made Steinbrenner Field, their temporary refuge for the season, one of the toughest places to play in the MLB.

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What have we done to deserve this bullpen? Twins 6, Rays 5

We can save time by just running the same recap each day. Rays starter does ok, even if not a completely shut down performance Rays hitters get a crooked inning here and there.

Ha-seong Kim News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

Rays’ Ha-Seong Kim receives uncertain injury update

There was plenty of reason to be excited about the Ha-Seong Kim signing when it happened in February. The South Korean infielder stands out as a quintessential member of the Tampa Bay Rays, displaying the excellent defense and solid baserunning skills that helps characterize this franchise.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 5

Rays' LF Prospect Peters, RHP Boyle Earn Player and Pitcher of the Month Honors

Outfielder Tristan Peters was named the Tampa Bay Rays' Minor League Player of the Month and right-hander Joe Boyle earned Minor League Pitcher of the Month honors for June, according to a release from the team.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

Rays’ Kevin Cash provides Ha-Seong Kim injury update after Twins loss

The Tampa Bay Rays’ shortstop Ha-Seong Kim’s much-anticipated debut on Friday against the Minnesota Twins was cut short by a right calf injury, raising concerns about another potential setback for the team’s high-profile offseason acquisition.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 4

Blue Jays extend win streak, AL East lead in wild walk-off win

It's the Toronto Blue Jays' league right now, and everybody else just happens to be playing in it.

Mariners' Cal Raleigh continues historic season with two more home runs

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong illustrates MVP case in Independence Day win

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MLB News / DRaysBay / July 4

Dud of a finish: Twins 4, Rays 3

Harrison Bader homers twice to surge the Twins past Tampa Bay Ha-Seong Kim made his much-anticipated season debut this afternoon, as he singled and stole a base before a calf cramp ended his Independence Day in the seventh inning.

Harrison Bader News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 4

Rays Let Late Lead Slip Away, Lose 4-3 to Twins on Harrison Bader Walk-Off Home Run

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Tampa Bay Rays' blueprint for success is a well-worn tale. Winning a game is usually all about getting good starting pitching, finding a few timely hits and then slamming the door shut late.

Ha-seong Kim News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4

Rays’ Ha-Seong Kim exits vs. Twins with apparent injury

Ha-Seong Kim made his season debut against the Minnesota Twins on Friday. However, Kim’s long-awaited return didn’t last long as he exited his first game with the Tampa Bay Rays in the seventh inning.

Yandy Diaz News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 4

Rays' Yandy Diaz Has Been Baseball's Most Valuable Player the Past Month

It's a little early to name an MVP, but that hasn't stopped Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz from claiming the title over the last month. At the plate, Diaz has been electric for the Rays.

Byron Buxton News / DRaysBay / July 4

Rays Trade Target: Byron Buxton

The Rays are set to begin their final road trip of the first half in Minnesota on Friday, with an Independence Day matinee against the Twins. The postseason picture is becoming clear, and the Twins seem to be outside of it.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 4

My Two Cents: Can Happy Rays Continue Thier Winning Ways on Road?

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Much has been made of the Tampa Bay Rays playing home games in a temporary stadium this year, but we haven't talked enough about how great they've been on the road.

Ha-seong Kim News / Field Level Media / July 4

Ha-Seong Kim set for Rays debut in opener vs. Twins

The Tampa Bay Rays will begin their long, strange trip to the All-Star break when they face the Minnesota Twins on Friday afternoon to open a three-game series in Minneapolis.

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Forrest Whitley News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3

Former top pitching prospect outrighted by Rays

It was the second DFA of the season for the former first-round pick.

Ha-seong Kim News / Field Level Media / July 3

Rays INF Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) to make club debut Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Ha-Seong Kim was activated Thursday from the 60-day injured list and is slated to make his team debut against the host Minnesota Twins on Friday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / July 3

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.