Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Rays Need To Improve in Key Area If They Want To Be a Contender

The Tampa Bay Rays suffered another loss on Wednesday to the Chicago Cubs and have now fallen to 5-7 on the young season. With three series losses so far, it is fair to be a bit concerned about the team. Coming into the year, the Rays were a team that was hoping to be a contender in the American League East following a busy offseason of moves.

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Five numbers from the Rays second week of games

The Rays dropped the final two games of their first home series back at the Trop against the Cubs, undone by a quiet offense and some uncharacteristically poor defense.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 9

Rays' Slugger Has Clearly Been Difference-Maker for Team So Far

The Tampa Bay Rays are getting set to wrap up their series against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, and winning this series would be excellent to help the franchise build some momentum. It has been a bit of an uneven start to the campaign for the Rays so far.

MLB News / DRaysBay / April 8

And Look At Us, We’re a Disaster: Cubs 6, Rays 2

Through four innings, this was an enjoyable game. Joe Boyle and Colin Rea took two different approaches attacking hitters as each limited the other side to just one run.

Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 8

Rays Have Some High-Upside Homegrown Talent To Build Around as Core

Based on how the Tampa Bay Rays operate when it comes to their roster and budget, it would be fair to assume that they are elite when it comes to developing homegrown talent.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Colin Rea News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 8

Rays' Series Finale Against Cubs: Preview, Storylines

Coming off a bad loss on Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Rays will be back in action on Wednesday for their series finale against the Chicago Cubs. With the series

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 8

Rays Return to Tropicana Field in Long-Awaited 2026 Home Opener

Monday afternoon featured an emotional and meaningful return to Tropicana Field for the Tampa Bay Rays. It was the first game at the ballpark since September 22, 2024, their final home game of the 2024 season.

MLB News / DRaysBay / April 8

Bullpen Day Fail: Cubs 9, Rays 2

Up until Monday afternoon, Rays RHP Drew Rasmussen was the probable starter for tonight’s matchup against the Cubs — probable. His wife Stevie went into labor early with their second child and the Rays had a bullpen game.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 8

Rays Should Move Red Hot Outfielder Up in the Lineup

The Tampa Bay Rays dropped their second game of the series to the Chicago Cubs and once again slipped under the .500 mark. With starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 7

Rays' Slugger Wisely Predicted To Be All-Star in American League

The Tampa Bay Rays have gotten off to a bit of a mediocre start to the season in 2026, with a long road trip for the team proving to be very challenging.

Bryan Baker News / DRaysBay / April 7

Bryan Baker is the Rays Closer

In action, Kevin Cash appears to have finally cemented what we have been championing since January on the site. Forget what the team says about Closer by Committee, there is one closer and his name is Bryan Baker.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Drew Rasmussen News / Field Level Media / April 7

Rays RHP Drew Rasmussen late scratch vs. Cubs

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen will not start Tuesday's home game against the Chicago Cubs after his wife went into early labor. Rasmussen, 30, had been scheduled to make his third start of the season after he fashioned a 1.80 ERA in 10 combined innings over the first two outings.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 7

Rays Try to Extend Winning Streak: Preview, Storylines

Following a win against the Chicago Cubs in their home opener, the Rays will be seeking to extend their modest two-game winning streak on Tuesday. It was an emotional return to Tropicana Field for the Rays on Monday following a long nine-game road trip.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 7

Return of Rays' Star Pitcher Has Yielded Mixed Results

The Tampa Bay Rays returned home to Tropicana Field for the first time in over a year and were able to secure a win against the Chicago Cubs in their home opener. Following a challenging nine-game road trip to begin the year, the Rays were undoubtedly happy to be back at Tropicana Field.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / April 7

Tampa Bay Rays Claim Third Straight Victory After 6-4 Triumph Over Chicago Cubs

After a quality home win against a Chicago Cubs team filled with talent to begin a three-game home series, the Tampa Bay Rays are starting to find a groove.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 7

Fresh off return home, Rays chase series win vs. Cubs

The Tampa Bay Rays had an amazing return to their home ballpark on Monday after 18 months away. Now the Rays will look to win a second consecutive series when they host the Chicago Cubs in the middle contest of their three-game series on Tuesday night.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 7

Rays Organizational Depth Undersold in Farm System Rankings

Bleacher Report has released its first farm system rankings of the 2026 season. The Tampa Bay Rays placed No. 11 on the list, a drop from their No. 4 ranking entering last year.

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / April 6

Game Recap: Rays Rally Past Cubs Behind Late Power Surge

The Chicago Cubs jumped out early, but the Tampa Bay Rays had the response—and the finishing power. Tampa Bay fell behind by two runs in the second inning.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 6

Rays Prospect Failed To Capitalize on Early Season Opportunity

It didn’t take long for the Tampa Bay Rays’ plans for the start of the 2026 regular season to go awry because of injuries. Multiple players who were expected to be key parts of the team’s Opening Day roster landed on the injured list before the campaign got underway.

MLB News / DRaysBay / April 6

Happy return to historic Tropicana Field: Rays 6 Cubs 4

The Rays played all last season in the home run prone Steinbrenner Field, and made their return to the pitcher-friendly Tropicana Field by….hitting three home runs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 6

Rays defeat Cubs in return to Tropicana Field

Cedric Mullins and Jonathan Aranda crushed two-run homers, and the Tampa Bay Rays returned to their renovated domed stadium Monday afternoon with a 6-4 home-opening win over the Chicago Cubs in St.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 6

Rays Activate Taylor Walls From IL, Option Carson Williams

The Rays are shuffling their infield mix this morning, as Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times relays that shortstop Taylor Walls is being activated from the injured list.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 4

Rays share crucial early-season injury update

It sounds like the Tampa Bay Rays could have a depth infielder return relatively soon. The club’s early-season injury update reveals a rough timeline for a veteran player on the roster.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3

Umpire gets laughed at by Brewers, Rays for 'missing the easiest call of all time'

CB Bucknor does not even need to be behind home plate these days to prove how incompetent he is.

Pros and cons of MLB's ABS challenge system: New layer of drama has been added

MLB umpire got a call so wrong that it glitched the ABS system

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

Cam Booser News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Rays Add Cam Booser To 40-Man Roster

The Rays added lefty reliever Cam Booser to their 40-man roster, the team announced. He will not break camp, as the club optioned him to Triple-A Durham.