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On YouTubeTampa 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.
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
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 6
Rays Unfairly Ranked Too Low After Long Road Trip in MLB Power Rankings
The Tampa Bay Rays have wrapped up their first long road trip of the season, and the results were definitely mixed. However, they are now heading home
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 6
Rays' Home Opener: Preview, Storylines
Following a long nine-game road trip to start the season, the Tampa Bay Rays will finally be back at home at Tropicana Field for the first time in over a year. It was a tough start to the season for the Rays on the road, with the team losing both of their first two series against the St.
Kevin Cash News / DRaysBay / April 6
Cash Considerations: Early Season Lineup Construction
There has been plenty of discussion surrounding Kevin Cash’s lineup decisions. Cash addressed those concerns recently, noting that the team expects to experiment with different lineups throughout the season.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / April 1
Breaking Down the Rays’ Lineup Construction
Does lineup construction really matter? That’s a question bouncing around Tampa Bay Rays land to begin the season. The answer is more no than yes, as long as you’re not being irrational.
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.
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.
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