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Rays Magic Number Update After Failing To Sweep Braves

The Tampa Bay Rays have been inching closer and closer to being the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the MLB. In their series against the Atlanta Braves, the Rays put themselves in a position to officially punch their ticket to the postseason by winning the first two games of the three-game set.

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Rays 2026 Minor League Awards include rare co-POTY

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the winners of their 2026 Minor League awards: Minor League Co-Player of the Year: Catcher Caden Bodine Bodine, 22, has slashed .344/.411/.519 (156-for-453) with 27 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs, 97 RBI, 49 walks, and 81 runs scored over 112 games across four levels of the Rays system this season.

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 10

Has “pitcher whisperer” Kyle Snyder fixed Freddy Peralta?

Freddy Peralta looks like he’s back to his old self. Over his last five starts with the Rays, he has a 2.73 ERA and 3.80 FIP while cutting his walk rate from 9.4% with the Mets to 4.5% with the Rays.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

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The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 10

Rays Shake Up Lineup in Series Finale Against Braves

The Tampa Bay Rays have been playing some excellent baseball of late, winning four of their last five games. Now, the team will have a sweep on their minds against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. In the first two games of their series against the Braves, it’s hard to have things go much better for Tampa Bay.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 10

Rays strive to complete sweep of Braves, secure playoff spot

Nick Martinez, Tampa Bay's picture of pitching consistency, will look to help the Rays clinch a potential playoff berth on Thursday afternoon when they play the finale of a three-game series against the host Atlanta Braves.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 10

Rays Will Face Challenge Holding off Yankees in AL East Race

The Tampa Bay Rays picked up a victory in their series opener against the Atlanta Braves behind another stellar performance from Freddy Peralta on the mound.

Griffin Jax News / Field Level Media / September 9

Griffin Jax silences Braves as Rays claim series win

Griffin Jax pitched five strong innings to lead the visiting Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday and clinch a series victory between the division-leading teams.

Freddy Peralta News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Why Rays fans can be confident in Freddy Peralta for playoffs

Currently leading the AL East by four games over the New York Yankees, the Tampa Bay Rays will look to hold on as this month draws to a close. A 7-1 series-opening win by the Rays over the NL East counterparts, the Atlanta Braves, on Tuesday was a good start.

Yordan Alvarez News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 9

Rays Trio Stands Between Yordan Alvarez and a Triple Crown

The Tampa Bay Rays are a team many people are watching down the stretch of the 2026 regular season. They are looking to hold off the New York Yankees in the American League East, currently holding a four-game lead entering play on Sept.

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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 / September 8

Rays sock 4 home runs, roll to blowout win over Braves

Freddy Peralta pitched six strong innings and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays hit four home runs en route to a 7-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series featuring division leaders.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 8

Rays Place Veteran Infielder on IL With Right Hip Flexor Strain

The Tampa Bay Rays have been battling the injury bug all season, with several key contributors being sidelined throughout the campaign. Most recently, a pair of pitchers, starter Shane McClanahan and reliever Garrett Cleavinger, went down with left forearm tightness.

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The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

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MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 8

2026 MLB Draft Review: Tampa Bay Rays

Over the past 15 years, the Rays’ track record atop the MLB Draft has been mixed. Yes, the club hit with several of their first-rounders, most notably Blake Snell and Shane McClanahan.

Nick Madrigal News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 8

Rays Select Nick Madrigal

The Rays have selected the contract of infielder Nick Madrigal, per a team announcement. He’ll replace Taylor Walls, who is headed to the 10-day IL with a right hip flexor strain.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 8

Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 22

This was the 22nd week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Tuesday, September 8th). 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.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 8

2026 MLB Draft Review: San Francisco Giants

The Giants have slowly made progress in their quest to rebuild organizational prospect depth. But over the past few months, the club has been able to acquire intriguing pieces through trades and international free agency.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Rays Place Garrett Cleavinger On 15-Day IL, Select Ty Johnson, Designate Oliver Dunn

The Rays announced three roster moves, including the news that left-hander Garrett Cleavinger has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left forearm

Bryan Baker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 5

Rays closer Bryan Baker exits Rangers clash with apparent injury

Tampa Bay Rays closer Bryan Baker exited Friday night’s 7-6 win over the Texas Rangers after appearing to suffer an injury during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field.

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.

Rays place ace LHP Shane McClanahan (forearm tightness) on IL

Where Do Bucs’ Stadium Renovations Stand After Rays’ Ballpark Deal?

Mets' Juan Soto moves up all-time list, furthers historic pace with latest HR

The 'MLB active K-leaders' quiz

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.

Rays lose key pitcher at worst possible time

Where Do Bucs’ Stadium Renovations Stand After Rays’ Ballpark Deal?

Three impending free agents who need a strong finish to 2026

The 'MLB 300-saves club' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / The Spun / September 3

Keith Hernandez Taunts The Tampa Bay Rays For Becoming 'Woke'

The SNY broadcast booth had quite the conversation during Wednesday night’s game between the New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays. With the Mets leading 3-0 in the bottom of the second inning, Ron Darling brought up how Tampa Bay’s MLB franchise was initially named the Devil Rays before they became the Rays.

Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / September 2

Mets' Juan Soto moves up all-time list, furthers historic pace with latest HR

It's no secret how consistent Juan Soto has been throughout his career. Soto even made history on Wednesday.

Mets ride pair of 3-run doubles to series win over Rays

Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses theory about struggles with Mets

Three impending free agents who need a strong finish to 2026

The 'MLB active K-leaders' quiz

Griffin Jax News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Rays Demote Player After Griffin Jax News

Griffin Jax is set to return to the Tampa Bay Rays’ rotation Wednesday, giving the American League East leaders a major boost as they face the New York Mets.