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On YouTubeTampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2
Rays Designate Yoendrys Gomez, Activate Garrett Cleavinger
The Rays have designated right-hander Yoendrys Gomez for assignment, the Tampa Bay Times’ Marc Topkin writes. The move opens up a space on the 40-man roster to be used at a later date, and also creates 26-man roster space for Garrett Cleavinger‘s activation from the 15-day injured list.
Ryan Pepiot News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 2
Analyzing If Rays Can Continue to Thrive With Ryan Pepiot Out for the Year
Even though the Tampa Bay Rays are off to a fantastic start to the season, the team has had to battle with some injuries. Unfortunately, a recent one will be keeping a pitcher out for the remainder of the season. With one of the best records in the American League, the Rays have proven to be a contender as the calendar flips to May.
Griffin Jax News / Field Level Media / May 2
Rays' Griffin Jax adjusting to potential new role as Giants await
Tampa Bay right-hander Griffin Jax may be taking a new step in his career on Saturday evening when the Rays meet the San Francisco Giants in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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?
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 2
Rays Catching Prospect Has Been Red Hot To Start Season
The Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the most pleasant surprises in the MLB thus far in the 2026 regular season. Entering play on May 1, they have a record of 18-12, putting them 1.5 games behind the New York Yankees, a team they have already swept once this year, in the American League East race.
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.
Shane McClanahan News / DRaysBay / May 2
McClanahan & Co shut out the Giants: Rays 3, Giants 0 
It may have taken some time to get his sea legs back, but Shane McClanahan pitched with a level of conviction we haven’t seen since before the injuries.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 1
Shane McClanahan helps Rays blank hapless Giants
Shane McClanahan crafted his second straight scoreless start, Yandy Diaz and Junior Caminero homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays opened a six-game homestand with a 3-0 win over the struggling San Francisco Giants on Friday night at St.
Tampa Bay Rays 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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / May 1
Four Rays prospects to follow in the Complex League
The Complex Leagues in Arizona and Florida begin this weekend. Below are four Rays prospects to follow when their season kicks off. It’s rare for a team to get multiple early standouts from a single class – let alone four – but each of these players did enough in the Dominican Summer League to earn a stateside look.
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 1
Rays 'encouraged' by return of Shane McClanahan as he prepares to face Giants
The Tampa Bay Rays will turn to former ace Shane McClanahan on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 1
Checking in on Rays Top Prospects One Month Into Season
Over on the big league side, the Tampa Bay Rays are off to a flying start. A switch in hitting philosophy has taken them from a pull-heavy, power-seeking approach to a contact-oriented, small-ball style.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 30
One Rays' Trade Target Already Clear After One Month
The Tampa Bay Rays are off to a fantastic start to the season and a lot of things are going right. However, there are some areas of need for the team to improve. Despite some unsure expectations coming into the year, the Rays have proven to be a contender so far in the American League.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 30
Rays Need To Make Move To Sign Star Slugger to Extension
Through the first month of the 2026 MLB season, the Tampa Bay Rays have far exceeded all expectations. They have already ripped off two six-game winning streaks, beating up on American League Central foes in the Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Guardians, while also sweeping the New York Yankees.
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.
Drew Rasmussen News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 30
Rays' Drew Rasmussen Sees Impressive Streak End Against Guardians
The Tampa Bay Rays wrapped up their series against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, but were unfortunately unable to pull off the sweep and saw their six-game winning streak snapped.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 29
Rays Veteran Showed Great Resiliency in Bounce Back Against Guardians
The Tampa Bay Rays are the hottest team in baseball heading into their series finale against the Cleveland Guardians. They are going for their second straight sweep, riding a six-game winning streak that started with a win over the Cincinnati Reds and kept rolling with some strong performances against the Minnesota Twins.
Drew Rasmussen News / DRaysBay / April 29
An uncharacteristically rough outing for Drew Rasmussen ends Rays winning streak: Rays 1, Guardians 3
The Rays were looking to extend their winning run against AL teams but completing a sweep of the Guardians, but to get there, they’d need to battle it out with Mother Nature first.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / April 29
Rays’ Lineup vs Guardians Features Star Slugger Despite Injury Scare
The Tampa Bay Rays have been playing some great baseball recently and will be looking to sweep the Cleveland Guardians in their home ballpark. Everything you need to enjoy the game and watch or follow the Rays attempt to win their seventh game in a row, and pick up their second consecutive sweep, can be found here.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28
Rays’ Junior Caminero exits Guardians game after injury scare
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Junior Caminero exited Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. Caminero left the game after a foul ball he hit off the ground came back up and hit him in the face.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25
Rays star prospect dealt brutal injury update
The Tampa Bay Rays are facing an early setback as top prospect Jacob Melton deals with a significant injury that impacts both the organization’s depth and near-term plans.
Edwin Uceta News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 21
Edwin Uceta Diagnosed With Subscapularis Strain
Rays reliever Edwin Uceta has been diagnosed with a subscapularis strain in his throwing shoulder, manager Kevin Cash told reporters on Monday afternoon (link via Adam Berry of MLB.com).
MLB News / Just Baseball / April 20
Chandler Simpson Is Making His Old-School Skill Set Work
Since the start of the 2025 season, baseball fans around the country – especially those of a more traditional mindset – have fantasized about the idea of a successful season from Chandler Simpson.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 15
Orioles' Craig Albernaz suffered seven fractures in face after being struck by foul ball, forced to eat 'baby food'
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz better learn to like the taste of Gerber.
Jazz Chisholm News / Yardbarker / April 13
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. admits he doesn't know rules after epic blunder
Chisholm has been at the eye of the storm this season for his struggles at the plate and his behavior on social media, and this certainly won't do much to help his case.
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