The opener of Tampa Bay's seven-game homestand was a prime example of why the Rays will come up short in their efforts for a playoff berth for the second straight season.
The Tampa Bay Rays gave it the ol’ college try at the trade deadline. They made moves that attempted to improve the short and long-term outlook of the franchise.
The Blue Jays announced Monday that left-handed reliever Ryan Borucki has been designated for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to top prospect Trey Yesavage, whose previously reported promotion to the major league roster is now official.
Right-handed pitcher Joe Boyle was called up from Triple-A Durham by the Tampa Bay Rays and will make the start against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays Monday night.
It may be a lost season for the Tampa Bay Rays but there is still a reason to watch this team in 2025 and it’s Junior Caminero. The now 22-year old slugger is in his first full season as a big leaguer and has shown exactly why he was one of the top prospects in the game.
Tampa Bay's Nick Fortes hit a leadoff home run in the top of the ninth inning, and the visiting Rays held on for a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
For a sense of serendipity, Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel hit a very familiar home run against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon.
The Tampa Bay Rays have been better than many expected, even after cutting ties with multiple stars within the last year or two. They're still one of the better-built teams in baseball, despite the losses from their roster.
The Tampa Bay Rays just dropped two of three against the Chicago White Sox, the team with the worst record in the American League and the worst record in baseball over the past two years, the Rays have gone 4-8 against them over that time.
The Tampa Bay Rays called up one of their top prospects, shortstop Carson Williams, in late August. Incumbent shortstop Ha-Seong Kim was placed on waivers and subsequently claimed by the Atlanta Braves.
The Tampa Bay Rays have had a season full of ups and downs. Rays manager Kevin Cash watched as another key contributor, shortstop Taylor Walls, suffer a season-ending injury.
The past two years have not gone according to plan for the Tampa Bay Rays. To start the 2020s, it looked as though they were primed to emerge as a powerhouse in the AL East yet again despite their shoestring budget.
The Rays are protecting Ryan Pepiot with less than three weeks to go, as he was scratched from his scheduled start on September 10. That was one of several injury-related notes on the day, which also included updates on Luis Garcia and David Festa.
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has reportedly been admitted into a mental health facility in the Dominican Republic. Franco, who was convicted in June of sexually abusing a minor, was admitted into a clinic on Tuesday for mental health issues, according to The Associated Press.
The Tampa Bay Rays need to be concerned with a bullpen that was largely responsible for some of the most back-breaking losses this season. Rays fans can’t help but wonder if the bullpen didn’t help contribute to a measly 7-18 record in the month of July alone.
The Tampa Bay Rays are competitive in the postseason race seemingly every season, but it looks like they're going to fall short this year. While that's disappointing, there are a lot of bright spots on the roster.
The Tampa Bay Rays have had a polarizing 2025 with many high and low points spanning the course of the season. From Junior Caminero hitting the 40-home run plateau to playing their home games at a neutral site in George M.
The Tampa Bay Rays are in the middle of a postseason push, albeit they don't have a great shot to make it. But their hopes were recently crushed a bit more.
In what has been quite the breakout year for Tampa Bay Rays Third Baseman Junior Caminero, the young star continued to showcase his elite-level power at the plate Tuesday night against the Seattle Mariners.
When Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero hit his 40th home run of the season, he accomplished more than just achieve a significant personal milestone.
Entering Monday’s action with a 67-69 record, the Tampa Bay Rays have been a major disappointment this season. The club is never quite viewed as the favorites in the American League East, but they’re typically good for an annual surprise run to a playoff spot down the stretch.