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Griffin Jax News / DRaysBay / May 27
Straight to the bird bath: Orioles 6, Rays 1 
The second Griffin Jax got drilled in the back, tonight’s contest between Baltimore and Tampa Bay felt like a wash. Jax delivered a pitch in the second
Griffin Jax News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26
Key Rays pitcher leaves Orioles clash after scary 107 MPH comebacker
As the Tampa Bay Rays faced the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, they were relying on starting Griffin Jax to lead them to victory. However, his outing ended early after a scary hit by pitch.
The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz
How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / May 26
Rays Add Outfielder Austin Slater on Minor League Deal
The Tampa Bay Rays are bolstering their outfield depth. It was first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided on Tuesday that the Rays have signed outfielder Austin Slater to a minor league deal.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
Craig Kimbrel News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 26
Why Recent Signing of Craig Kimbrel Could Help Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are continuing their excellent play of late, and with June right around the corner, they still have the best record in the American League.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / May 26
The Rays have a closer, outfield defense has improved, and other things we’ve learned over 51 games
Many factors have contributed to the strong start, but what have we actually learned that we didn’t already expect entering the season? The Rays entered the season with a much stronger pitching outlook than they had in 2025 thanks to the additions of Martinez and Matz, along with the return to the pitcher-friendly Trop.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 26
Report: Rays signing veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel
The Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement with veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel on a major league contract, The Athletic reported on Tuesday. The nine-time All-Star right-hander became a free agent when he refused a minor league assignment with the New York Mets, who designated him for assignment last week.
Craig Kimbrel News / Yardbarker / May 27
Hall of Fame closer joins best team in American League
His dominance in the closer role for the Atlanta Braves from 2011 to 2015 was among the greatest four-year stretches for any closer ever. Recently, though, it has been a rough go for the soon-to-be 38-year-old veteran.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 26
Rays Sign Veteran To Add Much-Needed Experience to Bullpen
Some people are skeptical about the Tampa Bay Rays despite the level of dominance they have shown thus far this season. Entering play on May 26, they are 3.5 games ahead of the New York Yankees in the American League East with a record of 34-17.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 26
Rays Receive Realistic Bold Prediction for Rest of Season Outlook
The Tampa Bay Rays have exceeded even the most optimistic of expectations that were placed on them coming into the 2026 MLB regular season. They entered played on May 25 with a 34-16 record, 4.5 games ahead of the New York Yankees in the American League East.
Wander Franco News / Field Level Media / May 25
Wander Franco ‘criminally responsible’ but given judicial pardon
Tampa Bay Rays star shortstop Wander Franco was found criminally responsible of the sexual abuse of a minor but was granted a judicial pardon and won't face prison time.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 25
Rays Fail To Outlast Orioles in Marathon Series Opener
The Tampa Bay Rays have been excellent against American League foes and in the first game of the series throughout the 2026 season. They had an opportunity to continue those dominant performances, heading on the road to face a Baltimore Orioles team they had just swept last week.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 25
Colton Cowser plays hero for Orioles with second straight walk-off home run
A majority of MLB players finish their careers without a walk-off home run. For someone to do it twice in two days is the rarest of rare occurrence. For Cowser, though, he just lived out a dream with that exact scenario.
Extra innings loss after a million ties: Orioles 9, Rays 7 (F/13)
Happy Memorial Day, everyone (unless you are a Canadian, like me, in which case, happy very belated Victoria Day). The Rays are facing familiar foes this week, as they head to Baltimore to take on the Orioles.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Wander Franco sentenced in sexual abuse case
Former Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been sentenced after being alleged to have sexually exploited a minor. Franco was found guilty of sexual and psychological exploitation of a minor stemming from his relationship with a 14-year-old girl.
Jonny DeLuca News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25
Jonny DeLuca To Miss Six To Eight Weeks With Hamstring Strain
The Rays placed outfielder Jonny DeLuca on the ten-day injured list with a right hamstring strain yesterday. He’s going to miss far more than ten days, however.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 24
Yankees' Aaron Judge snaps power outage with walk-off HR vs. Rays
Responding from a 4-2 loss on Friday night, the New York Yankees claimed revenge on the Tampa Bay Rays with a walk-off 2-0 win on Sunday.
Jonny DeLuca News / Athlon Sports / May 24
Rays Lose Player to Injury Before Yankees Game
The Tampa Bay Rays picked up another big win on Friday night, but the victory may have come with a costly setback. Outfielder Jonny DeLuca exited the Rays’ 4-2 win over the New York Yankees after suffering a right hamstring injury during the seventh inning.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 21
Report: Angels 'seriously' discussed major Shohei Ohtani trade in 2023
Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is arguably the greatest baseball player of all time.
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