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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 31
Rays Trading Veteran Outfielder to White Sox for Cash
The Tampa Bay Rays are playing at an incredibly high level, owning the best record in the American League heading into the final month of the regular season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 31
Rays Have Smallest Magic Number in MLB Heading Into Mets Series
The Tampa Bay Rays have proven time and time again that they are a team that, when given an inch, will take a yard. That was the theme of their series against the San Diego Padres.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / August 31
Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 21 
This was the 21st week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Sunday, August 30th). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), prospect Theo Gillen tops the system and might just find himself in the running for Minor League Player of the Year.
The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to hit three home runs in one game fore each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 31
Rays' Biggest Advantage Heading Into September Isn't What Many Would Expect
The Tampa Bay Rays were able to return home against the San Diego Padres and take the series as a playoff contender from the National League, further proving their legitimacy. On the heels of the announcement of their new stadium, the Rays continued their excellent play at Tropicana Field over the weekend.
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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 30
3 Players Rays Could Add to Team When Rosters Expand
The Tampa Bay Rays are rolling once again, shrinking their Magic Number to make the postseason with each passing day. With September right around the corner, they are in a great spot, owners of the best record in the American League at 81-54, putting them 4.5 games ahead of the New York Yankees in the AL East entering play on Aug.
Hip Hip Jorge! Mateo finishes what DeLuca started: Rays 5, Padres 4
The game was over. Samad Taylor had caught Jonny DeLuca’s fly ball at Tropicana Field’s short left-field wall with two outs in the ninth and the San Diego Padres leading by two.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 30
Rays Prospect Could Be Excellent Addition During September Call-Ups
As the Tampa Bay Rays continue their quest toward making the playoffs, the team has been performing very well of late. However, with September nearly here,
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 29
Rays outscore Padres in wild 7th, hold on to win series
Chandler Simpson slashed a tiebreaking, two-out single to cap a four-run, seventh-inning rally, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays to a wild 7-6 victory and a series win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday afternoon in St.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 29
Rays Improve Magic Number Taking Advantage of Padres Miscues
The Tampa Bay Rays control their own destiny in the American League, currently holding the best record at 80-54. They are the first team in the AL to reach the 80-win plateau and currently lead the New York Yankees by four games in the division.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 29
Rays ride big day, big inning into rematch vs. Padres
In terms of a winning the whole day from start to finish, the Tampa Bay Rays will have a hard time topping Friday. The Rays, who secured their future in the area early in the day, opened their series against the San Diego Padres with a 9-4 victory.
Rob Manfred News / Athlon Sports / August 28
Rob Manfred Issues Statement After Major Tampa Bay Rays News
The Tampa Bay Rays took a major step toward securing their long-term future on Friday. Hillsborough County commissioners approved a deal for the Rays’ proposed new ballpark development, moving the franchise closer to a new home in Tampa beginning with the 2029 season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / August 28
Rays' new ballpark approved in county vote
The Tampa Bay Rays are inching closer toward having a new home. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved plans for a new stadium at Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus on Friday in a 5-2 vote.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28
Rays’ stadium future gets massive update
With the Tampa Bay Rays looking to make a postseason push, the future of the team is bright after the approval on Friday for a new stadium in the city for the team.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28
Hillsborough County Commission Approves Rays’ Stadium Proposal
The Hillsborough County Commission has voted to approve the Rays’ proposed stadium deal, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The vote, which passed by a 5-2 measure, follows yesterday’s vote of approval from the Tampa City Council.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27
Tampa city council votes in favor of Rays' stadium deal; county vote on Friday
The Tampa City Council voted in favor of the Rays’ proposed stadium deal.
Austin Slater News / Viral Sports News / August 27
Tampa Bay Rays Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran
Austin Slater’s long baseball odyssey took another turn this week when the veteran outfielder left the Tampa Bay Rays organization. After a productive stretch at Triple-A Durham, Slater opted out of his minor-league contract and is now seeking a major-league opportunity as clubs prepare for September roster expansion.
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / August 24
Freddy Peralta's tenure with the Rays is off to a rough start
Freddy Peralta was acquired by the Tampa Bay Rays ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline to bolster their rotation, but so far he's had four rough starts with the team.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22
Rays To Activate Manuel Rodríguez
The Rays will activate reliever Manuel Rodríguez from the 60-day injured list this weekend, president of baseball operations Erik Neander tells Tom Krasniqi of 95.7 FM.
Pete Alonso News / Yardbarker / August 22
Orioles' Pete Alonso smashes game-winning HR, joins exclusive club
With his second home run in three days, Pete Alonso put his consistency on display in the Baltimore Orioles' win on Friday night.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / August 20
Kevin Cash Provides an Update on Victor Mesa Jr. Ahead of Rays Game
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash provided an encouraging update on rookie outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. as the team manages his recent hamstring injury. Mesa was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain after the issue resurfaced during Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Bryan Baker News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17
Rays’ Bryan Baker does a vulgar celebration after getting save
Bryan Baker decided to celebrate Monday’s victory by pulling a Roseanne Barr. The Tampa Bay Rays won on Monday night over the division rival Baltimore Orioles by a final score of 7-6.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 12
MLB insider addresses Yankees' chances of winning AL East
The Tampa Bay Rays started Wednesday with a six-game lead over the New York Yankees in the American League East. Is the race over or do the Yankees still have a path to a division crown?
Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / August 12
Rays superstar Junior Caminero joins elite company with 35th home run
Junior Caminero joined exclusive company while helping the Tampa Bay Rays expand their winning streak to eight games on Tuesday night.
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