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Drew Rasmussen News / Field Level Media / October 2
Rays' Drew Rasmussen looks to baffle Yankees again in Game 1
The Tampa Bay Rays clinched the American League East title and home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs with a resounding victory at Yankee Stadium on Sept.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 2
ALDS Game 1 Pitching Matchup for Rays vs. Yankees is Set
The Tampa Bay Rays will be hosting the New York Yankees starting on October 3rd, and the Yankees have recently announced who will be getting the ball in Game 1. For most of the year, it seemed like the Rays and New York were destined to meet in the postseason.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2
Yankees vs. Rays: Breaking down the 2026 season series
Fresh off a wild-card series victory over a division rival, the New York Yankees will head straight into another series against one in the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 2
The biggest question facing every ALDS team
We are down to four teams in the American League postseason, and each has a big question to answer in the Division Series round.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 1
Aaron Judge addresses uncertain status for Yankees' ALDS clash vs. Rays
The Yankees kept Judge off the roster for the wild-card series against the Red Sox as he continued his recovery from the "moderate" calf strain he suffered on Sept. 16.
Drew Rasmussen News / TWSN / September 30
Drew Rasmussen Is the Right Choice for Tampa Bay Rays’ ALDS Opener
As the MLB Wild Card series gets set to come to a close, that means the Tampa Bay Rays are one day closer to playing postseason baseball. While they don’t know their opponent yet for the American League Division Series, manager Kevin Cash has already made his pitcher decision.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 30
Rays Announce Game 1 Starting Pitcher for ALDS
The Tampa Bay Rays won the American League East, earning the No. 1 seed in the league, which meant a bye in the Wild Card Round and awaiting an opponent for the ALDS.
Chandler Simpson News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 30
Rays Teammate Heaps Praise on Chandler Simpson’s Play
The Tampa Bay Rays were one of the best teams in baseball all year because they received contributions from up and down the roster. Different players shined throughout the campaign, helping the team win 97 games in the regular season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 29
Three Under-The-Radar Rays To Watch This Postseason
Seemingly every postseason, a star is born, and the Tampa Bay Rays are hoping to see it happen again. They come in different forms. Sometimes it’s on the magnitude of a Randy Arozarena or an Evan Carter.
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / September 29
Rays' Freddy Peralta named AL Pitcher of the Month for September
Peralta produced quite the turnaround in September and has now been recognized for that performance.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 29
Rays Exec Shows Support for Junior Caminero in MVP Race
Erik Neander, the Tampa Bay Rays’ President of Baseball Operations, offered high praise for the Rays’ star player Junior Caminero. He credited his durability, along with his performance, as reasons why he believes Caminero should be the American League MVP.
Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 28
Rays Most Important Hitter for Playoffs Not Named Junior Caminero
The Tampa Bay Rays were the first team in the MLB to clinch a playoff spot and earned the No. 1 seed in the American League, taking home the AL East title for the fifth time in franchise history.
Jake Woodford News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 28
Rays Outright Jake Woodford
The Rays have sent right-hander Jake Woodford outright to Triple-A Durham, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week.
Chandler Simpson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28
Rays’ Chandler Simpson injury update is crucial for ALDS
The Tampa Bay Rays have some extra time to get ready for their first MLB playoff games of 2026. The Rays won the AL East and finished with the top record in the American League, giving them a bye into the AL Division Series.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 26
Rays blast skidding Phillies in runaway rout
Richie Palacios drove in four runs and Victor Mesa Jr. had four hits and two RBIs as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays walloped the Philadelphia Phillies 12-1 on Saturday.
Freddy Peralta News / Field Level Media / September 25
Freddy Peralta, Rays staff flummox Phillies
Freddy Peralta and four relievers combined on a four-hitter as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays topped the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 on Friday. Nick Fortes homered for Tampa Bay (97-63), which has already clinched the top seed in the American League playoffs but continued to pile on against a Philadelphia team with plenty to play for.
Jake Woodford News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 25
Rays Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment
The Rays announced that right-hander Manuel Rodríguez has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Fellow righty Jake Woodford has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Baseball Now / September 24
Rays Announce Two-Time All-Star Not Available For ALDS
The Tampa Bay Rays have secured the American League's top seed and a bye in the postseason. The Boston Red Sox will likely be heading to the Bronx on Tuesday for a best-of-three series.
Shane McClanahan News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23
Shane McClanahan Not Available For Division Series
The Rays have ruled out Shane McClanahan for the Division Series, manager Kevin Cash told Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. He could return later in the postseason if Tampa Bay advances.
Jazz Chisholm News / Yardbarker / September 23
Jazz Chisholm Jr. had blunt reaction to Rays clinching AL East at Yankee Stadium
The Yankees are set for the top wild-card spot in the AL, which means they will host the first-round series.
The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz
How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?
Kevin Cash News / Yardbarker / September 23
Kevin Cash speaks out after Rays win first AL East title since 2021
A few hours after losing the first game of a day-night doubleheader to the New York Yankees, 2-0, at Yankee Stadium, the Tampa Bay Rays had a game to remember a few hours later.
Drew Rasmussen News / Yardbarker / September 22
Cost-effective strategy powers Rays to first AL East title since 2021
Consider the Tampa Bay Rays the anti-Los Angeles Dodgers.
Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / September 16
Rays' Junior Caminero makes history with second recent walk-off HR
His big season has propelled the Rays to the top of the American League, as they sit at the top of the East at 91-59.
Shane McClanahan News / Yardbarker / September 4
Rays lose key pitcher at worst possible time
The Tampa Bay Rays have scuffled of late, losing three of their previous four games. An injury to one of their top starting pitchers could not have come at a worse time.
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