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Rays Star Duo Makes History Sweeping AL Monthly Awards

The Tampa Bay Rays have been on fire recently, getting their season back on track after hitting a lull for a few weeks. Entering play on July 3, the Rays are back in first place in the American League East, four games ahead of the New York Yankees.

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Rays’ Junior Caminero gets Cooperstown truth bomb from insider

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero emerged as a superstar-caliber player last season and has continued that level of play in 2026. At just 22 years old, he’s already recorded 76 career home runs, with 24 of them coming this year before the All-Star Break.

Drew Rasmussen News / Just Baseball / July 3

Drew Rasmussen Continues To Be MLB’s Most Underrated Starter

On Wednesday, Just Baseball released its American League and National League Players of the Month for June, and it should come as no surprise that the Tampa Bay Rays swept the AL honors.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 3

Astros brace for tall task in slowing Cedric Mullins, Rays

While Junior Caminero had his franchise-record-tying streak of consecutive games with a home run snapped at six on Thursday, the Tampa Bay Rays extended their winning streak to eight.

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How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 3

Interesting Takeaways From Fangraphs’ Rays Prospect Rankings

The Tampa Bay Rays received top prospect rankings from the esteemed analytical publication FanGraphs, which comprehensively covers 62 players. The scouting reports and changes in ranks reflect both the ebbs and flows of minor league performance, as well as the more analytically based takes FanGraphs uses in its assessments.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 3

I apologize, Cedric Mullins: Rays 5, Royals 2

If you would’ve told me the Rays would convincingly sweep a team on the road two weeks ago after what I saw in person at Dodger Stadium, I’d hedge your bet.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 2

Rays ring up 8th straight win, beat stumbling Royals

Ian Seymour struck out eight over six strong frames, Cedric Mullins clubbed a two-run homer among his two hits and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays capped a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals with a 5-2 win Thursday night, their season-high eighth straight victory.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 2

Rays Urged To Make Splash Acquisition Ahead of Trade Deadline

After going through a lull for a few weeks near the end of May through the start of June, the Tampa Bay Rays have caught fire again. Entering play on July 2, they are back atop the American League East and looking to build the gap between them and the New York Yankees.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 2

Tampa stadium contribution may be reduced to $80 million

Tampa council member Bill Carlson, the swing vote in approving the Rays stadium MOU earlier this summer and a candidate for Mayor in 2026, has evidently been working behind the scenes to reduce the city’s overall tax revenue contributions toward the multi-billion Rays stadium down to just $80 million.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 2

Rays Outfield Defense: Run first, ask questions later

Following the hiring of Corey Dickerson this offseason — who has received significant buy-in from the Rays outfielders this season — and by having Kevin Kiermaier in camp during Spring Training, the Rays outfield has quietly become one of the better defensive groups in baseball.

MLB News / EasySportz / July 2

Tampa Bay Rays, Miami Marlins Surge in MLB Power Rankings

The Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins are shaking up the MLB Power Rankings as July rolls in. Both teams have shown impressive form, climbing the ranks with the Rays moving from No.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Evan Longoria News / DRaysBay / July 2

Rays update Evan Longoria Legacy Weekend Details

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to retire Evan Longoria’s No. 3 jersey and celebrate his legacy all weekend long during the upcoming July 10-12 homestand. To kick off Longo’s Legacy Weekend on Friday, June 10, the Rays will also launch the Devil Rays Deal for every Friday home game at Tropicana Field.

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The 'Last 40-HR season by MLB club' quiz

How many of the last players to hit 40 or more home runs for every MLB team can you name in five minutes?

Junior Caminero News / Field Level Media / July 2

Rays' Junior Caminero rides torrid stretch into finale vs. Royals

Coming off a shutout loss to Tampa Bay, perhaps the last person the Kansas City Royals want to see on the mound on Thursday is Ian Seymour. Especially after the left-hander dominated them last week.

Junior Caminero News / Field Level Media / July 1

Junior Caminero hits historic HR, red-hot Rays blank Royals

Junior Caminero became the youngest player in major league history to homer in six consecutive games, with a two-run shot in the first, and Shane McClanahan allowed three hits over six strong innings, as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays won their seventh straight, 4-0 over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / July 1

Rays slugger Junior Caminero becomes youngest to homer in 6 straight

Tampa Bay slugger Junior Caminero became the youngest player in major league history since at least 1900 to hit a home run in six straight games, after delivering a two-run shot in the first inning at Kansas City on Wednesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1

Rays star Junior Caminero makes MLB history with latest home run

Baseball's hottest hitter isn't just carrying his team — he's making history.

Cubs' Seiya Suzuki joins exclusive history with 100th career home run

Cubs slug eight homers, score 23 runs in series finale vs. Padres

Athletics get a devastating update on Brent Rooker injury

Beltway rivals Orioles and Nationals complete first trade between franchises

Rival MLB executives identify front-runner for Tarik Skubal

Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / June 30

Rays' Junior Caminero joins elite company in win

Rays' Junior Caminero follows up Home Run Derby news by joining elite company in win over Royals

After announcing that he would be in the Home Run Derby field for the second year in a row on Tuesday, Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero wasted no time reminding everyone why he should be considered a threat to win it.

Junior Caminero makes decision on 2026 Home Run Derby

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

Trade Deadline Outlook: Tampa Bay Rays

After consecutive fourth place finishes in the AL East, the Rays are back to their old ways. They’ve exceeded outside expectations and not only find themselves atop the division, they’re approaching July with the best record in the American League.

Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / June 30

Junior Caminero makes decision on 2026 Home Run Derby

The 22-year-old has been on an impressive power surge and has logged 22 home runs with a .292 batting average and a .932 OPS.

Junior Caminero continues home-run barrage as Rays sweep Diamondbacks

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Austin Slater News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

Rays Re-Sign Austin Slater To Minor League Deal

The Rays have re-signed veteran outfielder Austin Slater to a minor league contract, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Ballengee Group client is headed to Triple-A Durham.

Griffin Jax News / Just Baseball / June 29

Griffin Jax’s Move to the Rotation Is Paying Off

Griffin Jax took the ball in Kansas City on July 3, 2021, for what was his fifth career appearance, only this time it did not come via a long trot from the bullpen.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 28

Rays sign ex-1st round pick to minor league contract

On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a minor league contract with veteran infielder Nick Madrigal shortly after he elected free agency following his departure from the Los Angeles Angels.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Rays Make Roster Move After Fourth Straight Win

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled right-handed reliever Trevor Martin from Triple-A Durham and optioned right-handed reliever Michael Grove on Sunday. The move comes one day after Grove made his 2026 season debut, tossing three scoreless innings and striking out four batters against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday.