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Rays Place Jake Fraley On 10-Day IL, Recall Carson Williams

The Rays announced a trio of moves this morning, including the news that outfielder Jake Fraley has been placed (retroactive to May 16) on the 10-day injured

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Rays Still Getting Most Out of Opener Strategy Despite Player Change

One of the unique strategies that the Tampa Bay Rays have used under manager Kevin Cash to create an edge is deploying openers. They have a relief pitcher throw the first inning or two of the game, and then a bulk inning pitcher comes in relief of them.

Nick Martinez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Rays’ Nick Martinez accomplishes feat not seen since 2015 vs. Marlins

Nick Martinez accomplished an incredible feat with his performance on the mound in the Tampa Bay Rays’ matchup against the Miami Marlins on Saturday evening.

MLB News / DRaysBay / May 16

Bullpen falters in extra innings loss: Rays 5, Marlins 10

The Rays were unable to continue their 10-game winning streak at the Trop on Saturday afternoon as they dropped the second game of the three-game set to the Miami Marlins by a score of 10-5 in extra innings.

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MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 16

Nationals Star Would Be Great Trade Target for Rays to Improve Offense

The Tampa Bay Rays have gotten off to a fantastic start to the season and are emerging as a true contender in the American League. Coming into the season, the Rays were not expected to be the team that they are so far, and they have exceeded all expectations early on.

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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.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 16

Rays Look To Continue Red-Hot Performance Against Marlins

It was a tough way to finish the series in Toronto, but besides the game-losing walkoff grand slam on their way out, the Tampa Bay Rays nonetheless won the series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 16

Red-hot Rays look to squeeze out another win against Marlins

The Tampa Bay Rays are getting plenty of bang for their buck after signing right-hander Nick Martinez in the offseason to a one-year contract worth a guaranteed $13 million.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 16

Rays' Needs at MLB Trade Deadline Are Becoming Very Clear

The Tampa Bay Rays have emerged as the best team in the American League to start the season, but if they want to sustain that, they might need to add some help. With a hot start to the year, the Rays have quickly become a force in the AL.

MLB News / DRaysBay / May 15

Mullins Takes Junk Yard as Rays Handle Marlins: Rays 7, Marlins 2

Dominating the Miami Marlins is a great way to open MLB’s second annual Rivalry Weekend for the Tampa Bay Rays. Speaking of opening, Ian Seymour did exactly what an opener is supposed to do in the first inning.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 15

Cedric Mullins, Rays extend home win streak to 11 with Marlins defeat

Cedric Mullins homered among his four hits and scored three times, fueling the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 15

Rays Designate Aaron Brooks For Assignment

The Rays have designated right-hander Aaron Brooks for assignment and recalled fellow righty Trevor Martin from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

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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 / DRaysBay / May 15

Rays, Tampa, Hillsborough MOU details

The Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County Commission will be voting on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to allow the construction of a baseball stadium on the property currently occupied by Hillsborough College.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 15

Rays happy to face Marlins at home sweet dome after tough road loss

The Tampa Bay Rays will look to extend their home winning streak to 11 games on Friday night when they face the in-state rival Miami Marlins in the opener of a three-game series in St.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / May 15

The Rays Are Working Their Magic Again With New Closer

Death, taxes, and the Tampa Bay Rays taking toolsy arms and maximizing them to their fullest potential. We’ve seen it on almost an annual basis for the better part of two decades.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 15

Rays Have Looming Decision To Make Regarding Struggling Slugger

It has been an amazing start to the campaign for the Tampa Bay Rays. However, there is still room for improvement and not all is perfect. As the Rays

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 14

Rays Take Massive Step Toward Getting Stadium Project Started

When the sale of the Tampa Bay Rays became official this past winter, focus shifted immediately toward getting the team a new home stadium. The new ownership group mentioned plans to propose a new place for the Rays to call home.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / May 14

Rays, Tampa, Hillsborough closer to a stadium deal

Earlier today, Florida Politics broke the news that the Rays, Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa have drawn up an MOU sketching out a public-private partnership to build a stadium to be built on the current Hillsborough College campus.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 14

Tampa Bay Rays Have New Top Prospect in MLB Top 100

It has been a fantastic start to the season for the Tampa Bay Rays, who have been able to blow away expectations early on. With the best record in the American League in the middle of May, the Rays have proven that they are an early contender this year.

Shane McClanahan News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Rays' Shane McClanahan Extends Career-Best Scoreless Streak

The Tampa Bay Rays hold the best record in the American League at 28-13. A large part of the Rays' strong start has been their pitching staff. Tampa Bay entered Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays having allowed three runs or fewer in 15 of its last 16 games.

Gavin Lux News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

Gavin Lux Pulled Off Rehab Stint With Left Shoulder Injury

The Rays are pulling Gavin Lux off his rehab assignment with a left shoulder injury, manager Kevin Cash tells Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. He’ll go for imaging later in the week, and Cash said he’ll be out of action “for the foreseeable future.” Lux has yet to make his team debut.

Chandler Simpson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson gets injury update after big game vs. Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays received encouraging news Monday night after second-year outfielder Chandler Simpson exited an 8-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays with a leg issue.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 11

Slumping Yankees remain quiet at the plate in fourth consecutive loss

After a red-hot start to the 2026 season, the New York Yankees are beginning to cool.

Orioles spoil Yankees pitching gem with late homer

Padres' Manny Machado breaks out of slump with monumental home run

On deck: Cubs-Braves, Mookie Betts return, fall of Astros, Blue Jays

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Ken Rosenthal shares major reason behind Rays’ 2026 turnaround

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to emerge as one of baseball’s biggest surprises during their 2026 turnaround. After finishing near the bottom of the American League East standings last season, the Rays entered Monday atop the division while benefiting from their return to Tropicana Field.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 8

Rays Pitching Prospect Tosses No-Hitter in Sixth Minor League Start

Tampa Bay Rays fans, and baseball fans in general, may want to start getting familiar with the name Aidan Cremarosa. The right-handed pitcher has begun his professional career by accomplishing something that a lot of other hurlers go their entire lives without doing.