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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 20
Confidence on the Rise for Rays To Win AL East Title
Coming into the 2026 MLB regular season, there weren’t many expectations on the Tampa Bay Rays. Many thought they would be near the bottom of the standings in the American League, likely toiling in last place in the uber-competitive AL East.
Mesa Left Boston in the Dust, but the Rays Got Swept: Rays 1, Red Sox 6 
The Tampa Bay Rays did not allow a hit in the third inning Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox scored three runs anyway. A walk, a hit batter, another walk, a passed ball, an error, and a groundout turned a tied game into a three-run Boston lead, sending the Rays toward a 6-1 loss and a four-game sweep.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 19
Little Surprise in Which Rays Draft Pick Was Favorite of Analysts
The Tampa Bay Rays were in a great spot entering the 2026 MLB Draft with Lady Luck on their side during the lottery. Despite having the seventh-best odds of landing the No.
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?
Yandy Diaz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 19
Rays’ Yandy Diaz admits he’s feeling ‘like s**t’ after Red Sox sweep
As the second half of the season got underway, the Tampa Bay Rays were in a comfortable position. They were in first place in the division, and they had demonstrated their dominance over the second-place New York Yankees.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 19
Red Sox tie second-longest win streak in franchise history with 13th consecutive win
Another solid outing from Sonny Gray along with a two-run home run from Willson Contreras helped the Boston Red Sox match their second-longest win streak in franchise history.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 19
Yankees and Rays could battle for Twins talent at trade deadline
Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, one team that has several popular names across the league is the Minnesota Twins.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 18
Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu approaching MLB history
As the Boston Red Sox's win streak reached 12 games, an unlikely hero emerged as the main reason they've been the hottest team in baseball lately.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 18
Unreal Red Sox run continues with comeback win over Rays
Nothing is stopping the Boston Red Sox. On Saturday, the Sox extended their win streak to 12 games. What's amazing is how they did it.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 18
Giants Infielder Is Best Trade Match for Rays Addressing Weakness
The Tampa Bay Rays proved time and time again during the first half of the MLB regular season that they are one of the best teams in baseball. However, to hold off the New York Yankees in the American League East and truly challenge for a World Series title, there are a few weaknesses that have to be addressed.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 18
Rays' Star Slugger Predicted to Win American League MVP
The Tampa Bay Rays have headed into the second half of the season, but have run into one of the hottest teams in baseball all of a sudden to start things off. Don’t look now, but the Boston Red Sox have been able to catch fire and are moving up in the standings.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Ian Seymour News / Field Level Media / July 18
Rays' Ian Seymour back home to face torrid Red Sox at Fenway
Ian Seymour, who grew up in Massachusetts, will make his first career start at venerable Fenway Park as the American League East-leading Tampa Bay Rays look to bounce back from a doubleheader sweep when they continue a four-game series against the red-hot Boston Red Sox on Saturday afternoon.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 18
All-Star Slugger Could Be Excellent Trade Fit for Rays
With the second half of the campaign underway, the Tampa Bay Rays' hopes are high that they will be able to continue to perform well. In the first half of the season, the Rays were one of the biggest surprises in baseball.
Taylor Walls News / Athlon Sports / July 17
Taylor Walls Made One of the Biggest Swing-Decision Changes in Baseball This Season
Finding deep-league help compared to standard fantasy assets takes extra elbow grease. But that research can unearth some surprising fantasy capital. Enter Rays shortstop Taylor Walls.
Junior Caminero News / Just Baseball / July 17
Junior Caminero survives All-Star Game scare, goes into second half with high hopes
The baseball world, especially those who closely follow the Tampa Bay Rays, let a collective gasp loose when third baseman Junior Caminero was hit on the hand during the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday evening.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 17
Predicting Rays’ biggest move before MLB trade deadline
There is nothing flukish about the Tampa Bay Rays. They are in first place in the American League East and they have played with determination and consistency since the start of the season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / New Baseball Media / July 17
2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Tampa Bay Rays
Thanks to the National League’s success in the interleague games, there were not many teams above .500 in the American League after the break. But the Rays were, as Tampa Bay finished out the half in first place in the AL East.
Wander Franco News / The Spun / July 16
Former MLB Star Wander Franco Expected To Make Return To Baseball
Wander Franco could play in an organized baseball game for the first time in three years. Franco has been out of baseball since allegations surfaced of him having a relationship with a 14-year-old girl in August 2023.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / July 15
Rays get huge Junior Caminero update after All-Star Game injury scare
The Tampa Bay Rays held their breath when slugger Junior Caminero exited Tuesday's All-Star Game after being hit by a pitch.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 14
MLB All-Star Game cleanup hitters to make history
A pair of young All-Stars will combine to make history on Tuesday night.
Tarik Skubal News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14
Rays Interested In Tarik Skubal
The Rays are expected to be active at the trade deadline, and the club is reportedly in the mix for the top starting pitcher on the market. Bob Nightengale of USA Today notes Tampa Bay is pursuing Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Anubis Sports / July 13
Tampa Bay Rays Need To Be Aggressive Buyers At MLB Trade Deadline
The Tampa Bay Rays have set themselves up for a dream season. Now they must do everything they can at the MLB trade deadline to make it come true. Using the trade deadline to buy and sell is part of the Rays’ M.O.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 7
Yankees make rare franchise history vs. Rays
Lost in another quality start from Cam Schlittler, the New York Yankees' lineup made some history of their own on Monday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6
Cam Schlittler brings ERA down to historic level in Yankees' win over Rays
With every quality start, Cam Schlittler continues to separate himself from past greats who once wore the New York Yankees uniform. On Monday night, the 25-year-old right hander furthered enhanced his 2026 season that already stands as one of the best by any Yankees pitcher ever.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6
Jose Caballero single-handedly powers Yankees to much-needed win
The New York Yankees headed into Monday's series opener against the AL East leading Tampa Bay Rays needing a big swing of the bat in a major way. New York got exactly what it needed from its super utility man that's been steady throughout his time in the pinstripes.
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