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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 11
Rays Reacts Results: Who you don’t want to face in the playoffs 
Well, when it comes to potential AL East playoff opponents, the majority want nothing to do with the New York Yankees. For this week’s Rays Reacts poll, I asked which AL East team you least wanted to face, and the result was clear.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 11
Rays Reportedly Put in Waiver Claim for Former Silver Slugger, Gold Glover
The Tampa Bay Rays reportedly tried to add Luis Robert Jr. before the former All-Star outfielder was awarded to the Baltimore Orioles on waivers. According to Jon Heyman, the Rays were among four teams that placed a claim on Robert.
Let’s go home: Braves 3, Rays 1
The Rays have to figure it out against left-handed pitching or with the bases loaded, ideally both, or it will be another quick exit in October. With how well Tampa Bay right-hander Nick Martinez threw today, going 6.1 IP and only allowing two hits and no runs, the offense appeared to have had too much Waffle House before the matinee in Atlanta.
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 11
On verge of playoff berth, Rays head home to oppose Astros
Exactly one year ago, the Tampa Bay Rays were one game under .500 and one game into a 5-13 finish that would see them end up fourth in the American League East.
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.
Freddy Peralta News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 11
Freddy Peralta Has Work To Do To Improve Free Agent Outlook
The Tampa Bay Rays were one of several teams that were on the lookout for some help in the rotation ahead of the MLB trade deadline. They were linked to Tarik Skubal, but the Detroit Tigers traded him to the Los Angeles Dodgers, so it meant the Rays had to pivot.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 10
Rays Announce Winners of Minor League Awards for Season
The Tampa Bay Rays farm system is one of the best in baseball, and a few of the players in the minor leagues have been recognized for their performance on the field this season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 10
Rays Magic Number Update After Failing To Sweep Braves
The Tampa Bay Rays have been inching closer and closer to being the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the MLB. In their series against the Atlanta Braves, the Rays put themselves in a position to officially punch their ticket to the postseason by winning the first two games of the three-game set.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / September 10
Bodine, Isaac Make Waves After Promotions To Triple-A Durham
At the start of the 2026 Minor League Baseball season within the Tampa Bay Rays organization, there was no guarantee that first base prospect Xavier Isaac would find success again in professional baseball.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 10
Rays strive to complete sweep of Braves, secure playoff spot
Nick Martinez, Tampa Bay's picture of pitching consistency, will look to help the Rays clinch a potential playoff berth on Thursday afternoon when they play the finale of a three-game series against the host Atlanta Braves.
Griffin Jax News / Field Level Media / September 9
Griffin Jax silences Braves as Rays claim series win
Griffin Jax pitched five strong innings to lead the visiting Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday and clinch a series victory between the division-leading teams.
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.
Freddy Peralta News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 9
Rays Ceiling Has Improved With Freddy Peralta Excelling
The Tampa Bay Rays had their full starting rotation intact for a few hours before another injury occurred. They activated Griffin Jax to make a start against the New York Mets, and in the next game, Shane McClanahan pitched five innings against the Texas Rangers in a loss.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8
Rays sock 4 home runs, roll to blowout win over Braves
Freddy Peralta pitched six strong innings and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays hit four home runs en route to a 7-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series featuring division leaders.
Taylor Walls News / Athlon Sports / September 8
Rays Announce Replacement for Taylor Walls Following Disappointing Injury Development
The Tampa Bay Rays will be without starting shortstop Taylor Walls after placing him on the 10-day injured list with a right hip flexor strain. The move, retroactive to Sept.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 8
2026 MLB Draft Review: Tampa Bay Rays
Over the past 15 years, the Rays’ track record atop the MLB Draft has been mixed. Yes, the club hit with several of their first-rounders, most notably Blake Snell and Shane McClanahan.
Nick Madrigal News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 8
Rays Select Nick Madrigal
The Rays have selected the contract of infielder Nick Madrigal, per a team announcement. He’ll replace Taylor Walls, who is headed to the 10-day IL with a right hip flexor strain.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 8
2026 MLB Draft Review: San Francisco Giants
The Giants have slowly made progress in their quest to rebuild organizational prospect depth. But over the past few months, the club has been able to acquire intriguing pieces through trades and international free agency.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5
Rays Place Garrett Cleavinger On 15-Day IL, Select Ty Johnson, Designate Oliver Dunn
The Rays announced three roster moves, including the news that left-hander Garrett Cleavinger has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left forearm
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / September 4
New stadium could drastically increase Tampa Bay Rays payroll
The Tampa Bay Rays have not been known for exorbitant payrolls throughout their history. That could change relatively soon.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / September 4
Rays Fire Executive During MLB Season
The Tampa Bay Rays have made an unusual front-office change in the middle of their push for the American League East title, parting ways with two members of their international scouting department.
Tampa Bay Rays News / The Spun / September 3
Keith Hernandez Taunts The Tampa Bay Rays For Becoming 'Woke'
The SNY broadcast booth had quite the conversation during Wednesday night’s game between the New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays. With the Mets leading 3-0 in the bottom of the second inning, Ron Darling brought up how Tampa Bay’s MLB franchise was initially named the Devil Rays before they became the Rays.
Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / September 2
Mets' Juan Soto moves up all-time list, furthers historic pace with latest HR
It's no secret how consistent Juan Soto has been throughout his career. Soto even made history on Wednesday.
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / September 2
Freddy Peralta finding his rhythm with Rays following troubling stretch
His newfound dominance has been precisely what the team had hoped for when it acquired him ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 2
Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses motivation for wanting to beat the Mets
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Freddy Peralta gave up a leadoff home run to shortstop Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets, Peralta's former team, in
Mark Vientos News / Yardbarker / September 1
Mark Vientos reflects on MLB return after helping Mets defeat Rays
Vientos hadn't played for the big-league Mets since July 9 due to a fractured right hand.
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