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On YouTubeSpring Showers, Rays Late Blooming Flowers: Rays 8, Pirates 7 
Rain delays are the worst, unless they force Paul Skenes out of the game after four innings and expose the soft underbelly of the Pittsburgh bullpen requiring them.
Griffin Jax News / DRaysBay / April 18
Griffin Jax will rebound
The Rays had high expectations for Griffin Jax when he was acquired at last year’s trade deadline. After some poor batted ball luck but mostly good results to finish the 2025 season, Jax has gotten off to an uneven start in 2026.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 18
Hot Streak Has Rays Rightfully Climbing Recent MLB Power Rankings
Coming into the 2026 MLB regular season, the Tampa Bay Rays were a team many people were overlooking. Projections had them in the cellar of the competitive American League East, with question marks surrounding their lineup’s ability to create offense consistently, and some naysayers doubting the free agent additions they have made.
The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 18
Rays Receive Shockingly High Grade for Hot Start This Season
The Tampa Bay Rays have gotten off to a strong start to the season, and they will be looking to keep their momentum going with another series win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Coming into the campaign, it was a bit uncertain what way the Rays were going to go.
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
A Quiet Start, Then Got Lowe’d : Rays 1, Pirates 5
All winning streaks eventually come to an end. The Rays came into Friday night looking like a team that had figured out a little something. They had won six straight games, scored at least five runs in all six of those games.
Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 17
Rays’ Star Junior Caminero Delivers on Mom’s Birthday Promise
Before the Tampa Bay Rays took on the Chicago White Sox in the final game of their three-game series, third baseman Junior Caminero made a promise to his mom for her birthday.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 17
Rays Against Pirates in Series Opener: Preview, Storylines
The Tampa Bay Rays will be remaining on the road this weekend to start a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With both teams playing better than expected so far, this should be a fun series. Following a mediocre start to the season, the Rays have now won six straight games and are in first place in the American League East.
Brandon Lowe News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17
Rays manager drops ‘not surprised’ truth bomb on Brandon Lowe’s electric start
The Tampa Bay Rays will be going up against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and they’ll see a familiar face on the other side. Brandon Lowe, who had been with the Rays for eight seasons, is now with the Pirates, and he’s lighting it up for them to start the season.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 17
Rays vs Pirates Interleague Series Preview at PNC Park
Ring the alarms and put the league on notice; the Tampa Bay Rays are finding their groove. First, it was the mighty Yankees who rolled into St. Pete and walked away with a three-game sweep-sized bruise.
Jacob Melton News / DRaysBay / April 17
Melton Making Moves
Jacob Melton was acquired by the Rays as the centerpiece in the Brandon Lowe trade. He brings a high-impact toolset: fringe 70 power, plus defense across all three outfield spots (including center field), and above-average speed.
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
Nick Martinez News / Field Level Media / April 17
Seeking 7th straight win, Rays send Nick Martinez vs. Pirates
In a battle of teams off to strong starts, the Tampa Bay Rays will carry a six-game winning streak into the opener of an interleague three-game set against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.
Steven Matz News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 16
Steven Matz Fell Just Short of Rays History Against White Sox
There was a good amount of skepticism surrounding the Tampa Bay Rays' offseason move of signing veteran pitcher Steven Matz in free agency. It wasn’t that Matz hadn’t been a useful pitcher in recent years.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 16
Rays score three in ninth, beat White Sox for sixth straight win
Hunter Feduccia and Taylor Walls drew bases-loaded walks in the ninth inning after Junior Caminero hit a game-tying solo home run, propelling the streaking Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-3 win against the host Chicago White Sox on Thursday.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / April 16
Three takeaways from today’s Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners meeting on Rays Stadium funding
Today the BOCC held a workshop where county staff and the consultant who wrote the economic impact report would report to the commissioners. Let’s cut
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / April 16
Hillsborough County to hold stadium workshop this afternoon as Rays dial up pressure
Hillsborough County will hold a Rays Stadium workshop this afternoon to consider the funding MOU submitted by the team last week. You can watch the proceedings starting at 1:30 PM.
Shane McClanahan News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 16
Rays Manager Comments on Shane McClanahan’s Performance
When the Tampa Bay Rays took the field against the Chicago White Sox on April 14, they knew it could be a special moment for their starting pitcher, Shane McClanahan.
Shane McClanahan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15
Rays’ Shane McClanahan ‘blacked out’ after first win since 2023
The Tampa Bay Rays secured an 8-5 win over the Chicago White Sox, and Shane McClanahan stood at the center of it all. Under the stadium lights, he finally returned to the win column after 1,033 days.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 15
Orioles' Craig Albernaz suffered seven fractures in face after being struck by foul ball, forced to eat 'baby food'
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz better learn to like the taste of Gerber.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14
Rays Sign Michael Grove, Transfer Ryan Pepiot To 60-Day IL
The Rays announced that they have signed right-hander Michael Grove to a big league deal and placed him on the 15-day injured list. He is still recovering from last year’s shoulder surgery.
Ryan McMahon News / Total Pro Sports / April 13
Tampa Bay Rays Insult Ryan McMahon With The Cheesiest Move
The New York Yankees are in a big slump despite making a superb start to the 2026 season. The team is struggling from an offensive standpoint. Ryan McMahon has been the worst performer in their lineup thus far.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12
Rays’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season
The Tampa Bay Rays know competing in the AL East is no easy task. Each offseason the franchise scours the open market to see if they can find any underrated talent.
Jazz Chisholm News / Yardbarker / April 13
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. admits he doesn't know rules after epic blunder
Chisholm has been at the eye of the storm this season for his struggles at the plate and his behavior on social media, and this certainly won't do much to help his case.
Joe Boyle News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11
Rays Place Joe Boyle On 15-Day Injured List
The Rays announced that right-hander Joe Boyle has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right elbow strain. The placement is retroactive to April 10. Right-hander Jesse Scholtens was called up from Triple-A to take Boyle’s spot on the 26-man roster.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 6
Rays Activate Taylor Walls From IL, Option Carson Williams
The Rays are shuffling their infield mix this morning, as Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times relays that shortstop Taylor Walls is being activated from the injured list.
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