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MLB News / Baseball Now / September 23
Rays Clinch AL East After Doubleheader Split With Yankees
For the first time since 2021, the Tampa Bay Rays are AL East champions. The Rays clinched the division and the best record in the American League with their 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.
The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz
How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 23
AL East champion Rays strive for another win against Yankees
The Tampa Bay Rays enjoyed a somewhat raucous celebration Tuesday night and are setting their sights on the best record in baseball among other possible achievements.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 23
Why Rays Are the Biggest Threats to Yankees in AL Playoffs
For a vast majority of the season, the Tampa Bay Rays have been in first place in the American League East. The New York Yankees have narrowly trailed behind for most of that time, but despite that, the Rays have kept their foot on the gas and consistently maintained a lead over their division rival.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / September 23
Tampa Bay Rays Officially Part Ways With 7-Year MLB Veteran
The Tampa Bay Rays officially released veteran outfielder Jake Fraley on Tuesday after he declined a minor-league assignment, ending his second stint with the organization that originally drafted him a decade ago, via the MLB transaction log.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23
Kevin Cash speaks out after Rays win first AL East title since 2021
A few hours after losing the first game of a day-night doubleheader to the New York Yankees, 2-0, at Yankee Stadium, the Tampa Bay Rays had a game to remember a few hours later.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 22
Dress For Success: Tampa Bay Rays Are AL East Champions 
The Tampa Bay Rays were terrible houseguests Tuesday night. They showed up at Yankee Stadium wearing their brand-new Road Gray uniforms, refused to give the Yankees much at the plate, and then helped themselves to the American League East title.
Drew Rasmussen News / Field Level Media / September 22
Drew Rasmussen, Rays stifle Yankees in doubleheader closer to take AL East
Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in 6 2/3 outstanding innings and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays clinched the AL East with a 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night in the nightcap of a day-night doubleheader.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / September 22
Cost-effective strategy powers Rays to first AL East title since 2021
Consider the Tampa Bay Rays the anti-Los Angeles Dodgers.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 22
Rays officially win AL East for the 1st time since 2021
For the first time in years, the Tampa Bay Rays are the kings of the American League East Division again. With their 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, the Rays officially took the flag in the AL East.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 22
Rays Clinch AL East Title Beating Yankees in Nightcap
The Tampa Bay Rays entered their four-game series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium needing only one victory to clinch the American League East division.
Jake Fraley News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22
Rays Release Jake Fraley
The Rays released outfielder Jake Fraley, as reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times first reported that Fraley had declined a minor league assignment, leaving the Rays no choice but to release him.
Nick Martinez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22
The Rays’ Unlikely Ace
This afternoon, Nick Martinez will make his 30th start of the year. Thirty starts isn’t usually a huge milestone, at least not for a major league veteran.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Baseball Now / September 21
Rays Magic Number: When Is The Earliest They Clinch AL East?
The Tampa Bay Rays have won the American League East four times and are close to securing a fifth division title. The Rays have already secured a spot in the postseason party, but there is still plenty to play for.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20
AL-best Rays complete 8-1 homestand by stifling Red Sox
Tampa Bay's Jonny DeLuca and Chandler Simpson drove in a pair apiece in a four-run first inning, Victor Mesa Jr. homered and the Rays won for the eighth time in their final regular-season homestand by beating the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Sunday afternoon in St.
Shane McClanahan News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20
Shane McClanahan Out Through Regular Season
Shane McClanahan, who’s been on the 15-day injured list since September 4th with left forearm tightness, will not return in the regular season, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / September 20
Tampa Bay Rays Part Ways With Former High Draft Pick
The Tampa Bay Rays designated outfielder Jake Fraley for assignment Sunday, opening a roster spot to activate infielder Ben Williamson from the 10-day injured list, via the MLB transaction log.
MLB News / Baseball Now / September 19
Rays Latest Pitching Project Making Mets Look Bad
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets in the middle of what was his worst season as a starter. Peralta had a 4.99 ERA with the Mets after they acquired him from the Milwaukee Brewers in the offseason.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / September 16
Rays' Junior Caminero makes history with second recent walk-off HR
His big season has propelled the Rays to the top of the American League, as they sit at the top of the East at 91-59.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 14
Aaron Judge crushes first HR in months as Yankees clinch playoff berth
Making a September return to help push the New York Yankees into the playoffs, Aaron Judge found his stroke again on Monday night.
Freddy Peralta News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11
Details surface on Freddy Peralta’s expected new contract
Freddy Peralta up-and-down season may have his free agent suitors feeling a little skittish. The Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Peralta is expected to earn a one-year “make-good” deal in free agency this winter, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported this week.
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.
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.
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.
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