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Rays Finally Have Biggest Postseason Weakness Addressed

As the calendar starts to turn towards the final month of the regular season, the finish line begins to come into focus for the Tampa Bay Rays. The National League has mostly sorted itself out, with several top teams looking like sure bets to make deep runs.

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Xavier Isaac promoted to Triple-A following swing change

When the Rays selected high school first baseman Xavier Isaac in the first round of the 2022 draft, there were many in the industry who scoffed as their pick.

Austin Slater News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Tampa Bay Rays Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran

Austin Slater’s long baseball odyssey took another turn this week when the veteran outfielder left the Tampa Bay Rays organization. After a productive stretch at Triple-A Durham, Slater opted out of his minor-league contract and is now seeking a major-league opportunity as clubs prepare for September roster expansion.

Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 26

Junior Camerino Has Earned Top 10 MLB Rank With Rays

ESPN revealed a mid-season player ranking, ranking the top 50 players in all of baseball, and Tampa Bay Rays fans will be pleasantly surprised to see their team well represented.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Freddy Peralta News / Field Level Media / August 26

Freddy Peralta earns first Rays win as AL East leaders blank Tigers

Freddy Peralta pitched six strong innings and recorded his first win since being traded to Tampa Bay as the Rays defeated the host Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday afternoon.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 26

Rays' Outfield Prospects Not Ranked as High as They Should Be

As the season gets closer to September, the Tampa Bay Rays are still in first place in the American League and are looking to remain there. While the

Liam Hicks News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Liam Hicks Proving to be Great Trade Deadline Pickup for Rays

Heading into the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, upgrading the catcher position was a major priority for the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite a very thin catching market, the Rays made a big move, acquiring Liam Hicks from the Miami Marlins in exchange for three prospects: infielder Brayden Taylor (who was the Rays’ No.

MLB News / The Spun / August 25

Kinley Rasmus Named 'Shohei Ohtani' Of The Little League World Series

Kinley Rasmus, the 12-year-old girl dominating the 2026 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, helped her team avoid elimination on Monday evening.

Jonny DeLuca News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 25

The Quiet Excellence and Evolution of Jonny DeLuca

The Tampa Bay Rays' trading of Tyler Glasnow in the 2023-2024 offseason continued the usual roster churn trend Tampa Bay is known for. The frontline starter’s expiring contract was replaced by the major-league-ready Ryan Pepiot, who instantly became a prominent arm in the rotation.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 25

LLWS Star Kinley Rasmus Did It Again in Walk-Off Win on Monday

Kinley Rasmus continues to make history in Williamsport. Phenix City, Alabama’s two-way phenom delivered another signature moment on Monday, Aug. 24, delivering in the clutch to cap off a thrilling walk-off victory over West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / EssentiallySports / August 25

Tampa Bay Rays’ 25YO Star Takes a Scary Knee Blow During Awkward Sliding Catch

He ran, he hit the ground, he got back up, and then he ran again. That is Chandler Simpson, the 25-year-old star, in a nutshell. But even the Rays’ speedster looked vulnerable for a moment Monday night.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / August 24

Drew Rasmussen wins 7th straight start as Rays top Tigers

Jonathan Aranda drove in two runs, including a solo homer, and Drew Rasmussen pitched six strong innings as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays beat the Tigers 4-1 on Monday night, handing Detroit its sixth straight loss.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

MLB News / Just Baseball / August 24

Rays Fall to Orioles in AL East Weekend Series

There must be something in the water when the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles face off that always seems to end with an Orioles victory. For the fourth straight season, Baltimore clinched the season series against Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / August 24

Freddy Peralta's tenure with the Rays is off to a rough start

Freddy Peralta was acquired by the Tampa Bay Rays ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline to bolster their rotation, but so far he's had four rough starts with the team.

On deck: AL East in focus with Yankees-Red Sox, Rays-Padres

The 'MLB active K-leaders' quiz

Drew Rasmussen News / Field Level Media / August 24

Rays' Drew Rasmussen eager to continue win streak in opener vs. Tigers

The Tampa Bay Rays snapped a three-game losing streak on Sunday. The American League East-leading Rays will try to build off that victory on Monday night in the opener of a three-game road series against the struggling Detroit Tigers.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / August 23

Tampa Bay Rays Part Ways With 6-foot-8 Veteran

The Tampa Bay Rays continued their late-season roster maneuvering on Sunday, designating right-handed pitcher Chris Roycroft for assignment. The move came as the club reinstated right-hander Manuel Rodríguez from the 60-day injured list and sent Griffin Jax on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Durham.

Chandler Simpson News / HITC / August 23

Tampa Bay Rays star Chandler Simpson debuts new custom bat that fans of ‘The Simpsons’ will love

Chandler Simpson has created a buzz among MLB and The Simpsons fans after the Tampa Bay Rays left fielder recently showed off his Simpsons-themed bat. The Rays have had few positives to celebrate amid their recent losing streak, but Simpson has been one of them.

Shane McClanahan News / TWSN / August 22

Shane McClanahan August 22nd Pitching Matchup & Analysis

After two straight All-Star seasons in 2022 and 2023, Shane McClanahan did not pitch at all in 2024 or 2025 due to injury. McClanahan is now back, and despite not making the All-Star Game, he’s posted some strong numbers.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Rays To Activate Manuel Rodríguez

The Rays will activate reliever Manuel Rodríguez from the 60-day injured list this weekend, president of baseball operations Erik Neander tells Tom Krasniqi of 95.7 FM.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 22

Orioles' Pete Alonso smashes game-winning HR, joins exclusive club

With his second home run in three days, Pete Alonso put his consistency on display in the Baltimore Orioles' win on Friday night.

Orioles’ Pete Alonso has a request for MLB after controversial call

Five red-hot MLB players who could swing AL, NL wild-card races

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

Logan Driscoll News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19

Marlins To Acquire Logan Driscoll

Catcher Logan Driscoll has triggered an assignment clause in his minor league deal with the Rays and is headed to the Marlins, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Bryan Baker News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17

Rays’ Bryan Baker does a vulgar celebration after getting save

Bryan Baker decided to celebrate Monday’s victory by pulling a Roseanne Barr. The Tampa Bay Rays won on Monday night over the division rival Baltimore Orioles by a final score of 7-6.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 12

MLB insider addresses Yankees' chances of winning AL East

The Tampa Bay Rays started Wednesday with a six-game lead over the New York Yankees in the American League East. Is the race over or do the Yankees still have a path to a division crown?

Red Sox sign former Yankees farmhand Aaron Nixon to minor league contract

Rays superstar Junior Caminero joins elite company with 35th home run

Yankees Recall Bradley Hanner For MLB Debut

Yankees release Rafael Montero

The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / August 12

Rays superstar Junior Caminero joins elite company with 35th home run

Junior Caminero joined exclusive company while helping the Tampa Bay Rays expand their winning streak to eight games on Tuesday night.

Examining the Tampa Bay Rays’ Trade Deadline Moves

The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Craig Kimbrel News / Yardbarker / August 9

Royals' desperate search for bullpen help leads to Craig Kimbrel

The Kansas City Royals have been desperately looking for anyone who can get outs in the major league bullpen. That search has led to a potential future Hall of Fame closer.

Padres add outfield depth with signing of Austin Hays

Chris Sale got ejected before a game he was not pitching in

Cubs make Javier Assad decision ahead of Nationals series

Nationals made a painful admission with Luis Garcia Jr. trade

Adley Rutschman could make his debut with Red Sox on Monday