Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Austin Slater News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Tampa Bay Rays Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran

Austin Slater’s long baseball odyssey took another turn this week when the veteran outfielder left the Tampa Bay Rays organization. After a productive stretch at Triple-A Durham, Slater opted out of his minor-league contract and is now seeking a major-league opportunity as clubs prepare for September roster expansion.

Freddy Peralta News / Field Level Media / August 26

Freddy Peralta earns first Rays win as AL East leaders blank Tigers

Freddy Peralta pitched six strong innings and recorded his first win since being traded to Tampa Bay as the Rays defeated the host Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday afternoon.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Freddy Peralta News / CBSSports.com / August 26

Rays vs. Tigers Wednesday MLB picks: Freddy Peralta trade acquisition has not paid off for Tampa Bay yet

Freddy Peralta has struggled with his new Rays team as it visits the Tigers for a Wednesday matinee

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 26

Rays' Outfield Prospects Not Ranked as High as They Should Be

As the season gets closer to September, the Tampa Bay Rays are still in first place in the American League and are looking to remain there. While the

MLB News / DRaysBay / August 26

They had their chance: Rays 1, Tigers 4

The Rays had their chance to take control of this one in the fourth inning with the bases loaded and just one out. Jackson Jobe, the Tigers’ starter, was floundering having allowed three hits, a walk and a run in the first five batters.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 26

Minor League Transactions: Bodine, Lackey, Isaac Promoted

With the final few weeks of the 2026 Minor League season upon us, some notable prospects have new homes for the stretch run. Caden Bodine and Xavier Isaac are now in Triple-A, while top Twins pick Vahn Lackey is with the Cedar Rapids Kernels.

Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 25

Rays' Junior Caminero Will Have Uphill Climb for Major Award

The Tampa Bay Rays have had some ups and downs of late following a great West Coast trip a couple of weeks back. However, they are still in first place

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 25

Rays Promoting Two Top Prospects To Triple-A Durham

The Tampa Bay Rays were one of the most active teams in baseball ahead of the MLB trade deadline, moving several prospects to upgrade their Major League roster.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / August 24

Drew Rasmussen wins 7th straight start as Rays top Tigers

Jonathan Aranda drove in two runs, including a solo homer, and Drew Rasmussen pitched six strong innings as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays beat the Tigers 4-1 on Monday night, handing Detroit its sixth straight loss.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / Just Baseball / August 24

Rays Fall to Orioles in AL East Weekend Series

There must be something in the water when the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles face off that always seems to end with an Orioles victory. For the fourth straight season, Baltimore clinched the season series against Tampa Bay.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / August 24

Freddy Peralta's tenure with the Rays is off to a rough start

Freddy Peralta was acquired by the Tampa Bay Rays ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline to bolster their rotation, but so far he's had four rough starts with the team.

On deck: AL East in focus with Yankees-Red Sox, Rays-Padres

The 'MLB active K-leaders' quiz

Drew Rasmussen News / Field Level Media / August 24

Rays' Drew Rasmussen eager to continue win streak in opener vs. Tigers

The Tampa Bay Rays snapped a three-game losing streak on Sunday. The American League East-leading Rays will try to build off that victory on Monday night in the opener of a three-game road series against the struggling Detroit Tigers.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / August 23

Tampa Bay Rays Part Ways With 6-foot-8 Veteran

The Tampa Bay Rays continued their late-season roster maneuvering on Sunday, designating right-handed pitcher Chris Roycroft for assignment. The move came as the club reinstated right-hander Manuel Rodríguez from the 60-day injured list and sent Griffin Jax on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Durham.

Chandler Simpson News / HITC / August 23

Tampa Bay Rays star Chandler Simpson debuts new custom bat that fans of ‘The Simpsons’ will love

Chandler Simpson has created a buzz among MLB and The Simpsons fans after the Tampa Bay Rays left fielder recently showed off his Simpsons-themed bat. The Rays have had few positives to celebrate amid their recent losing streak, but Simpson has been one of them.

Shane McClanahan News / TWSN / August 22

Shane McClanahan August 22nd Pitching Matchup & Analysis

After two straight All-Star seasons in 2022 and 2023, Shane McClanahan did not pitch at all in 2024 or 2025 due to injury. McClanahan is now back, and despite not making the All-Star Game, he’s posted some strong numbers.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Rays To Activate Manuel Rodríguez

The Rays will activate reliever Manuel Rodríguez from the 60-day injured list this weekend, president of baseball operations Erik Neander tells Tom Krasniqi of 95.7 FM.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 22

Orioles' Pete Alonso smashes game-winning HR, joins exclusive club

With his second home run in three days, Pete Alonso put his consistency on display in the Baltimore Orioles' win on Friday night.

Orioles’ Pete Alonso has a request for MLB after controversial call

Five red-hot MLB players who could swing AL, NL wild-card races

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Kevin Cash Provides an Update on Victor Mesa Jr. Ahead of Rays Game

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash provided an encouraging update on rookie outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. as the team manages his recent hamstring injury. Mesa was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain after the issue resurfaced during Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Logan Driscoll News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19

Marlins To Acquire Logan Driscoll

Catcher Logan Driscoll has triggered an assignment clause in his minor league deal with the Rays and is headed to the Marlins, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Bryan Baker News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17

Rays’ Bryan Baker does a vulgar celebration after getting save

Bryan Baker decided to celebrate Monday’s victory by pulling a Roseanne Barr. The Tampa Bay Rays won on Monday night over the division rival Baltimore Orioles by a final score of 7-6.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 12

MLB insider addresses Yankees' chances of winning AL East

The Tampa Bay Rays started Wednesday with a six-game lead over the New York Yankees in the American League East. Is the race over or do the Yankees still have a path to a division crown?

Red Sox sign former Yankees farmhand Aaron Nixon to minor league contract

Rays superstar Junior Caminero joins elite company with 35th home run

Yankees Recall Bradley Hanner For MLB Debut

Yankees release Rafael Montero

The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / August 12

Rays superstar Junior Caminero joins elite company with 35th home run

Junior Caminero joined exclusive company while helping the Tampa Bay Rays expand their winning streak to eight games on Tuesday night.

Examining the Tampa Bay Rays’ Trade Deadline Moves

The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Craig Kimbrel News / Yardbarker / August 9

Royals' desperate search for bullpen help leads to Craig Kimbrel

The Kansas City Royals have been desperately looking for anyone who can get outs in the major league bullpen. That search has led to a potential future Hall of Fame closer.

Padres add outfield depth with signing of Austin Hays

Chris Sale got ejected before a game he was not pitching in

Cubs make Javier Assad decision ahead of Nationals series

Nationals made a painful admission with Luis Garcia Jr. trade

Adley Rutschman could make his debut with Red Sox on Monday