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The Tampa Bay Rays are off to a fantastic start to the season and a lot of things are going right. However, there are some areas of need for the team to improve. Despite some unsure expectations coming into the year, the Rays have proven to be a contender so far in the American League.

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Rays Need To Make Move To Sign Star Slugger to Extension

Through the first month of the 2026 MLB season, the Tampa Bay Rays have far exceeded all expectations. They have already ripped off two six-game winning streaks, beating up on American League Central foes in the Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians, while also sweeping the New York Yankees.

Griffin Jax News / Just Baseball / April 30

Why Griffin Jax Would Work as a Starting Pitcher

Griffin Jax debuted as a starting pitcher in 2021 after being selected in the third round of the 2016 draft out of the Air Force Academy. It did not go well.

Drew Rasmussen News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 30

Rays' Drew Rasmussen Sees Impressive Streak End Against Guardians

The Tampa Bay Rays wrapped up their series against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, but were unfortunately unable to pull off the sweep and saw their six-game winning streak snapped.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 29

Rays Veteran Showed Great Resiliency in Bounce Back Against Guardians

The Tampa Bay Rays are the hottest team in baseball heading into their series finale against the Cleveland Guardians. They are going for their second straight sweep, riding a six-game winning streak that started with a win over the Cincinnati Reds and kept rolling with some strong performances against the Minnesota Twins.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Drew Rasmussen News / DRaysBay / April 29

An uncharacteristically rough outing for Drew Rasmussen ends Rays winning streak: Rays 1, Guardians 3

The Rays were looking to extend their winning run against AL teams but completing a sweep of the Guardians, but to get there, they’d need to battle it out with Mother Nature first.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 29

Rays’ Lineup vs Guardians Features Star Slugger Despite Injury Scare

The Tampa Bay Rays have been playing some great baseball recently and will be looking to sweep the Cleveland Guardians in their home ballpark. Everything you need to enjoy the game and watch or follow the Rays attempt to win their seventh game in a row, and pick up their second consecutive sweep, can be found here.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 29

Rays Attempt Sweep of Guardians: Preview, Storylines

The Tampa Bay Rays were able to make it six straight wins on Tuesday night with a win over the Cleveland Guardians. In the win, they received another stellar

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

Rays' Pitcher Continues Dominant Start to the Season

The Tampa Bay Rays came into Tuesday seeking to win their sixth straight game and also the series against the Cleveland Guardians. Fortunately, they were able to accomplish that with a great outing from their starter. It has been a really strong start to the season for the Rays, and they are showing no signs of slowing down.

MLB News / DRaysBay / April 28

La Di Da Di – Slick Nick Spoils the Party: Rays 1 – Guardians 0

The story before the game was Cleveland top prospect Travis Bazzana was recalled to help kickstart a struggling Guardians offense which had posted a 95 wRc+ over the past two weeks.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 28

Nick Martinez, Rays' bullpen mow down Guardians in 1-0 win

Jonathan Aranda had an RBI single in the fifth inning and Nick Martinez and three relievers combined on a four-hitter as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays edged the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 on Tuesday night.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 28

The Free Agency Signing the Rays Might Already Regret

The Tampa Bay Rays aren’t a franchise that is going to spend a ton of money in free agency, so when they do go after a veteran, it will be a calculated risk.

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Junior Caminero News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

Rays’ Junior Caminero exits Guardians game after injury scare

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Junior Caminero exited Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. Caminero left the game after a foul ball he hit off the ground came back up and hit him in the face.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 28

Rays' Newcomer Has Blown Away Expectations So Far This Season

The Tampa Bay Rays have been playing some very good baseball to start the season and are right in the mix for first place in the American League East. A major reason for the success has been some of the decisions made in the offseason. This winter was a pretty wild one for the Rays.

Ryan Vilade News / Field Level Media / April 28

Ryan Vilade, Rays chase series-clinching win over Guardians

Ryan Vilade had brief stints with four teams during his first three seasons in the majors. The 27-year-old outfielder looks as if he finally has found a home with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Ryan Vilade News / Field Level Media / April 27

Ryan Vilade's go-ahead RBI single gives Rays win over Guardians

Ryan Vilade singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning off Hunter Gaddis, and Steven Matz worked a season-high seven innings to rally the visiting Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 27

Tampa Bay Rays Wrongfully Dropped in MLB Power Rankings Despite Success

The Tampa Bay Rays have been off to a really strong start to the campaign and are right in the mix for the American League East with the New York Yankees. Coming into the season, the Rays were a team that was hoping to be a contender after missing the playoffs for the last two years.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Rays star prospect dealt brutal injury update

The Tampa Bay Rays are facing an early setback as top prospect Jacob Melton deals with a significant injury that impacts both the organization’s depth and near-term plans.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21

Rays shut down reliever with shoulder injury

The Tampa Bay Rays have been dealt another setback in their bullpen, as right-hander Edwin Uceta has been diagnosed with a subscapularis strain in his throwing shoulder, manager Kevin Cash confirmed Monday.

Edwin Uceta News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 21

Edwin Uceta Diagnosed With Subscapularis Strain

Rays reliever Edwin Uceta has been diagnosed with a subscapularis strain in his throwing shoulder, manager Kevin Cash told reporters on Monday afternoon (link via Adam Berry of MLB.com).

Trevor Martin News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20

Rays Select Trevor Martin

The Rays announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Trevor Martin. He’ll take the active roster spot of fellow righty Mason Englert, who has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm tightness.

MLB News / Just Baseball / April 20

Chandler Simpson Is Making His Old-School Skill Set Work

Since the start of the 2025 season, baseball fans around the country – especially those of a more traditional mindset – have fantasized about the idea of a successful season from Chandler Simpson.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 15

$Craig Albernaz suffered seven fractures in face after being struck by foul ball$

Orioles' Craig Albernaz suffered seven fractures in face after being struck by foul ball, forced to eat 'baby food'

Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz better learn to like the taste of Gerber.

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz gets struck in the head by a foul ball

Astros pitcher's odd explanation for injury might actually make sense

Blue Jays' Trey Yesavage could soon make return to rotation

David Peterson gets honest on Mets' early-season struggles

Mets star makes big admission about 'pressing' amid Juan Soto absences

Jazz Chisholm News / Yardbarker / April 13

Yankees' Chisholm admits he doesn't know rules after epic blunder

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. admits he doesn't know rules after epic blunder

Chisholm has been at the eye of the storm this season for his struggles at the plate and his behavior on social media, and this certainly won't do much to help his case.

Jazz Chisholm blamed the weather for his slow start

Yankees could eventually part ways with all-star infielder amid early struggles

Yankees share big Anthony Volpe injury update

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Joe Boyle News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11

Rays Place Joe Boyle On 15-Day Injured List

The Rays announced that right-hander Joe Boyle has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow strain. The placement is retroactive to April 10. Right-hander Jesse Scholtens was called up from Triple-A to take Boyle’s spot on the 26-man roster.