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Rays Pitching Help Team Make Warranted Move up MLB Power Rankings

Coming into the 2026 MLB season, the Tampa Bay Rays were flying under the radar as a team no one had very high expectations of; that is no longer the case.

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Nick Martinez reveals the secret behind Rays’ 2026 success

The Tampa Bay Rays have been on an absolute tear, winning 12 of their last 13 games. Now, starter Nick Martinez has revealed the secret to that success.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 7

Rays' Starting Infield Surprisingly Named Player Likely To Be Traded

The Tampa Bay Rays have emerged as one of the best teams in the American League this year, but that doesn’t mean that the team will be standing pat in terms of making moves for the rest of the season. With the Rays off to one of the best starts in the league, they are showing no signs of slowing down and are on pace for over 100 wins this year.

MLB News / DRaysBay / May 6

How sweep it is: Rays 2, Blue Jays 0

Is this hell? No, this is Tropicana Field. That might be what the Toronto Blue Jays think of The Trop. Since 2021, the Jays have a .655 OPS and a 10-22 record under the tilted roof at One Tropicana Drive, and losers of 10 of the last 12. Even the Blue Jays, biggest podcast, Gate 14, has paid their respects to try and reverse the jinx.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Shane McClanahan News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 6

Shane McClanahan Continues Impressive Streak Leading Rays Over Blue Jays

Coming into the 2026 MLB regular season, one of the biggest storylines involving the Tampa Bay Rays was starting pitcher Shane McClanahan. It had been years since he last took the mound for the Rays.

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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.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 6

Rays Trade Struggling Pitcher to Twins In Exchange for Cash

The Tampa Bay Rays have recently pulled off a trade with the Minnesota Twins to send a recently designated-for-assignment pitcher to them in exchange for cash. With the fantastic start to the season, there have been plenty of positives for the Rays so far, as expected, with one of the best records in baseball.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 6

Streaking Rays cap sweep of Blue Jays with a shutout

Shane McClanahan fired 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the Tampa Bay Rays earned their 10th straight home win by grounding the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Wednesday afternoon in St.

Jesse Scholtens News / DRaysBay / May 6

What the Rays see in Jesse Scholtens

The Rays claimed Jesse Scholtens in August 2025 after he was designated for assignment by the White Sox. Despite a fairly significant overhaul of the roster

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / May 6

Five unresolved issues following the new Rays Stadium Tampa City Council meeting

Yesterday evening the Ken Babby, Rays CEO, presented the Rays stadium/entertainment district plans at a Tampa City Council workshop. Workshops, you may recall from earlier reporting on the Hillsborough County Commission, are not decision-making sessions; no votes are taken.

Shane McClanahan News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 6

Rays' Shane McClanahan Face Blue Jays: Preview, Storylines

Coming off another victory, the Tampa Bay Rays will be seeking to continue their hot streak on Wednesday afternoon against the Toronto Blue Jays. It has been a fantastic start to the campaign for the Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 6

Rays Pitching Project With Ace Potential Is Ready To Launch

A piece of news flew under the radar this past week amid the Tampa Bay Rays' flurry of wins lately. Top reliever and return in the Taj Bradley trade from the Minnesota Twins, Griffin Jax, is reportedly transitioning to a starter's workload.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 6

Rays go for sweep of Blue Jays in battle of lefties

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to make all the right plays at just the right times. Winners of nine straight at home, the sizzling Rays will attempt to sweep the visiting American League East division rival Toronto Blue Jays in Wednesday afternoon's series finale in St.

MLB News / DRaysBay / May 5

Tiny ball for the win: Rays 4 Blue Jays 3

The Rays have taken small ball to new extremes, winning today on 1 double (a bloop that fell into no man’s land) and 10 singles. When your small ball is this small it maybe needs a new name: tiny ball?

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 5

Rays win 11th game in 12 tries thanks to rally vs. Blue Jays

Ben Williamson singled in the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays stayed hot with their 11th win in 12 games, rallying past the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Tuesday night in St.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 5

Rays' Prospect Could Be Answer For Position of Need

The Tampa Bay Rays are off to a fantastic start to the season, but there are still some areas that they can improve. With one of the best records in the American League, the Rays have been playing some excellent baseball and have proven to be one of the top teams in the league.

Steven Matz News / Field Level Media / May 5

Rays place LHP Steven Matz (elbow) on 15-day IL

The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Steven Matz on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with elbow inflammation and selected the contract of right-hander Chase Solesky from Triple-A Durham.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5

Rays place veteran pitcher on IL ahead of Blue Jays clash

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to push the New York Yankees for first in the American League East this season. The Rays though are getting some tough news on Tuesday, ahead of a clash with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 5

Rays Place Pitcher on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

The Tampa Bay Rays have been rolling right along during the first month of the 2026 MLB season, but they are about to face some adversity on the mound.

Steven Matz News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5

Rays Place Steven Matz On IL With Elbow Inflammation

The Rays announced that left-hander Steven Matz has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 4th, with left elbow inflammation. Right-hander Chase Solesky has been selected to take his place on the active roster.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 5

Rays On Pace for Impressive Milestone Following Hot Start

The Tampa Bay Rays have gotten off to an amazing start to the season, and they are showing no signs of slowing down. While expectations for the team might have been a bit mixed coming into the season, the Rays are arguably the second-best team in the American League right now behind only the New York Yankees.

Chandler Simpson News / Legends On Deck / May 5

Tampa Bay Rays Chandler Simpson is a Thrilling Player

Tampa Bay Rays Chandler Simpson has become a thrilling player in 2026. He has turned out to be the spark the Rays needed to get off to a good start. The outfielder wants to continue establishing himself as an offensive player and to be a disruptive force on the base paths.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5

Rays Building Up Mason Englert, Griffin Jax As Rotation Options

The Rays have had an excellent first six weeks. Last night’s series-opening win over the Blue Jays was their fourth in a row and 10th in their last 11.

Ryan Pepiot News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Ryan Pepiot to undergo season-ending hip surgery

Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot will undergo hip surgery and miss the rest of the season.

Rays 'encouraged' by return of Shane McClanahan as he prepares to face Giants

Griffin Jax News / Just Baseball / April 30

Why Griffin Jax Would Work as a Starting Pitcher

Griffin Jax debuted as a starting pitcher in 2021 after being selected in the third round of the 2016 draft out of the Air Force Academy. It did not go well.