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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / June 18
Rays Reacts Result: Looming lockout should mean a discount on trades 
For this week’s Rays Reacts, we asked whether the threat of a lockout next season should equate to a discount on any player contracts that run through 2027.
Rays Hate L.A….They Hate It! Dodgers 5, Rays 4
The Rays tried their best to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Dodgers and a 1-5 road trip, but came up just a bit short this afternoon losing their fourth of four 1-run games on this west coast trip.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 17
Rays Wisely Seen as Best Landing Spot for Former All-Star Slugger
As the Tampa Bay Rays continue to try to be one of the top teams in the American League, they are going to need to make some improvements before the trade deadline. With a (41-29) record entering their series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Rays have proven to be one of the best teams in baseball so far this season.
The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz
Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 17
Rays Have Two Position Players in Mix for Al All-Star Spots
The Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the most pleasant surprises in the MLB this season, crashing the American League playoff picture. Not expected to contend in 2026, the Rays are playing at an even higher level than they did in 2025.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 16
Rays Biggest Surprise This Season Shouldn’t Shock at All
The Tampa Bay Rays are among the teams that have exceeded expectations the most during the 2026 MLB regular season. Entering play on June 16, they have a 41-28 record, putting them 1.5 games behind the New York Yankees in the American League East standings.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / June 16
Why a November ballot question is throwing Rays stadium plans into doubt
Over the spring, both the Tampa City Council and the Hillsborough County Commission approved a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with the Tampa Bay Rays that would provide close to $1 billion in public funds for a new Rays ballpark across from Raymond James Stadium.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / June 16
Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 10
This was the 10th week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Monday, June 15th). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), 22-year old Caden Bodine remains the top hitter spot in the Rays system.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 16
Rays Should Have a Clear Gameplan Heading Toward MLB Trade Deadline
The Tampa Bay Rays are heading into the summer months playing well, but there is still a long season to go and work to do. Coming off a bit of a bad stretch for a couple of weeks, the Rays were able to bounce back a bit last week with a sweep of the Boston Red Sox.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / June 16
Tampa (native) beats Tampa Bay by himself: Rays 3, Dodgers 4
The Rays have not always had the best of luck when playing on ESPN. A West Coast trip to Chavez Ravine on ESPN? Well, I was not expecting a great night.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 15
Rays Rightfully Move Back into Top 5 of MLB Power Rankings
The Tampa Bay Rays have been off to a great start in the American League, but they have had some hiccups of late. Fortunately, this was a much better week than the last two for the franchise. There was certainly a bit of cause for concern for the Rays entering this week, following three out of their four series for the two weeks prior.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 15
Rays Veteran Providing Much-Needed Spark to Team’s Offense
The Tampa Bay Rays have hit a bit of a rough patch over the last few weeks, coming back to the pack in the American League standings. That early-season buffer created with a hot start is certainly paying off now, as they remain near the top of the standings despite losing three out of their last four series.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 15
Rays Set To Face World Champion Dodgers at Sho-Down in Chavez Ravine
Gone is the fresh, hopeful feeling spring brings to every team, including the Tampa Bay Rays, around the league, and in its place resides the long summer grind ahead.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 14
Rays avoid sweep with 5-run inning vs. Angels
Junior Caminero's 15th home run of the season, a two-run shot to left field, broke a 3-3 tie in the top of the eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Los Angeles Angels 8-3 in Anaheim, California on Sunday afternoon.
Griffin Jax News / Field Level Media / June 13
Griffin Jax, Rays aim to subdue suddenly ascending Angels
Right-hander Griffin Jax will continue to make the transition from the bullpen to the starting rotation Saturday when the Tampa Bay Rays face the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.
Chandler Simpson News / Just Baseball / June 13
Chandler Simpson’s True Value Remains Difficult to Assess
Through April 14, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson had a .407 average and a .910 OPS, recording hits in 15 of his first 16 games of the 2026 season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / June 11
Drew Rasmussen has been a dominant weapon in Rays rotation
His pitching efficiency and resiliency are two factors that have played a significant role in his ongoing prosperity.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 10
Top of Red Sox lineup sets new mark for single-game futility
Things have not been going well for the Boston Red Sox lineup this season, and the top of their lineup reached a new historic low on Wednesday afternoon.
Drew Rasmussen News / Field Level Media / June 10
Drew Rasmussen dominates as Rays finish sweep of Red Sox
Drew Rasmussen struck out a career-high 13 batters over seven scoreless innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 7-5, series-sweeping win over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8
Rays To Select Austin Slater
The Rays will select the contract of outfielder Austin Slater from Triple-A Durham, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Slater signed a minor league deal with Tampa Bay late last month but is now headed to the major league club as the Rays gear up for a slate of left-handed pitchers.
Steven Matz News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6
Rays Move Steven Matz To Bullpen
Left-hander Steven Matz is heading to the Rays’ bullpen, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The veteran failed to escape the second inning on Tuesday against the Tigers.
Andrew Wantz News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 2
Andrew Wantz Elects Free Agency
The Rays announced that right-hander Andrew Wantz has cleared waivers and elected free agency. Tampa designated him for assignment a few days ago. He has a previous career outright, which gives him the right to reject further outright assignments in favor of the open market.
Chandler Simpson News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1
Chandler Simpson suffers a bizarre injury on a stolen base
Chandler Simpson was a victim of his own blinding speed during Monday’s game. The Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Simpson suffered an unusual injury in the middle of his team’s series opener against the Detroit Tigers.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / May 28
Will the Rays’ Rotation Continue To Shine Brightly This Season?
The Tampa Bay Rays have emerged as a dominant force in the American League to begin this season. While many pegged them as a likely last-place finisher in a division filled with big spenders, they are pacing the pack at 34-19.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 27
Future Hall of Fame closer joins the best team in AL
His dominance in the closer role for the Atlanta Braves from 2011 to 2015 was among the greatest four-year stretches for any closer ever. Recently, though, it has been a rough go for the soon-to-be 38-year-old veteran.
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