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Rays rack up 14 hits, end Orioles' modest win streak

Josh Lowe rapped his first career leadoff home run, Jake Mangum was 3-for-4 with a double and three RBIs, and the hot Tampa Bay Rays throttled the visiting Baltimore Orioles 7-1 in a four-game series opener on Monday night.

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Red-Hot Tampa Bay Rays Soaring Into Series With Orioles

Forget all that talk about the struggling Tampa Bay Rays. They are not even close to struggling right now, winning 18 of their last 24 games. Tampa Bay is coming off an impressive three-game sweep of the New York Mets at Citi Field.

Junior Caminero News / DRaysBay / June 16

Player of the Series: Junior Caminero

Caminero busted out of a brief slump to bombard the Mets For those who didn’t know, on their current road trip the Tampa Bay Rays allowed players to invite wives and children along with them.

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Shane Baz News / Field Level Media / June 15

Shane Baz helps Rays complete sweep of Mets

Shane Baz pitched 6 2/3 effective innings and Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run double in the fifth inning after scoring the first run in a three-run second inning as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays continued their surge with a 9-0 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday afternoon.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / June 15

The Fastballin’ Rays are the Hottest Team in Baseball!

Although they have been without their permanent home this year, the Tampa Bay Rays have been making themselves at home in the win column as of late. Dating back to May 20, Tampa Bay has won 17 of its last 23, earning them the best record in the Major Leagues.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 14

Rays' five-run fourth and solid relief stops Mets

Junior Caminero homered to ignite a five-run fourth inning Saturday, while Taylor Walls doubled twice and knocked in two runs as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays stopped the New York Mets by an 8-4 count.

Drew Rasmussen News / Field Level Media / June 14

Rays turn to Drew Rasmussen in bid for series win vs. Mets

The Tampa Bay Rays were sloppy Friday night, issuing seven walks, hitting a batter and committing three errors that led to five unearned runs. But none of it mattered because an offense that has been on a roll since the middle of May stayed in recent form during a 7-5 win over the New York Mets.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 13

Rays storm back in 6-run 6th, halt Mets' win streak

Danny Jansen's two-run homer capped a six-run sixth inning Friday night as the Tampa Bay Rays handed the New York Mets a rare home loss with a 7-5 decision in the opener of a three-game set.

Chandler Simpson News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 13

Tampa Bay Rays Speedy Prospect Chandler Simpson Joins Elite Company

Tampa Bay Rays' prospect Chandler Simpson is so fast that he just accomplished something that only Corbin Carroll has done this season. Per MLB Pipeline on social media: "Watch Simpson fly!" @RaysBaseball's No.

Shane McClanahan News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Rays Make Trade With Astros After Shane McClanahan News

The Houston Astros enter Friday atop the American League West standings. Owning a 4.5 game lead over the second place Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels, the Astros look primed for another postseason appearance.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / June 13

Identifying Starting Pitching Trade Targets For The Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays received unfortunate news regarding pitcher Shane McClanahan as they departed Boston and prepared to play the New York Mets in Queens.

Shane McClanahan News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

Rays' McClanahan pauses rehab, seeking opinions on nerve issue

Rays' Shane McClanahan pauses rehab, seeking further opinions on nerve issue

The Tampa Bay Rays were dealt a frustrating blow Wednesday evening, as Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that southpaw Shane McClanahan has paused his throwing progression and is seeking additional medical opinions on the nerve issue in his triceps that’s kept him sidelined since spring training.

Rays place RHP Manuel Rodriguez (forearm) on 15-day IL

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Junior Caminero News / Just Baseball / June 11

Junior Caminero’s Loudest Tool is Shining Through Right Now

It has been a roller coaster two years for Junior Caminero. After the nationwide disappointment from baseball fans when he was kept in Triple-A Durham, and then saw his stay in AAA extended because of a battle with injuries, Caminero was finally called up on August 12th for his first full stay in the Majors.

Roman Anthony News / Yardbarker / June 9

Roman Anthony's debut a microcosm of Red Sox's season

Outfielder Roman Anthony, much like the 2025 Boston Red Sox, didn't live up to the hype.

Watch: Boston's Anthony makes brutal blunder in his MLB debut

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Reporter details how 'external help' helped Pete Alonso this season

Juan Soto addresses possible turnaround after New York's sweep of Rockies

Colorado is approaching dubious record that no one is talking about

Braves rookie righty to miss rest of season after Tommy John surgery

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / June 9

Kings of Steinbrenner: Rays Are Playing Better At Their Temporary Home

The Tampa Bay Rays have won 14 of their past 18 games and are now 4.5 games back in the AL East. It wasn’t all that long ago when the Rays were below .500 and wondering how they could play more consistently.

Wander Franco News / Larry Brown Sports / June 10

Wander Franco now facing new weapons charge

Wander Franco now finds himself in even more legal trouble. The Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Franco was charged in his native Dominican Republic on Sunday with illegal possession of a handgun, according to a report by the Associated Press.

Wander Franco News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9

Rays’ Wander Franco charged for illegal gun possession amid sexual abuse trial

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was placed on administrative leave in August of 2023 before being moved to the restricted list last July, is now officially facing another legal case.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 9

Tampa Bay Rays Prospect Achieves Career First at Triple-A as Strong 2025 Continues

If Chandler Simpson is smarting after the Tampa Bay Rays sent him to Triple-A Durham, he isn’t showing it. Simpson, 24, went 5-for-5 Sunday as the Durham Bulls routed the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Miami Marlins affiliate) 10-2.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8

Rays promote former second-round pick

The Rays have called left-hander Ian Seymour up from Triple-A Durham, with right-hander Cole Sulser optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Total Apex Sports / June 7

Tampa Bay Rays Pitching Staff With Great 14-Game Stretch

The Tampa Bay Rays pitching staff is amid a great 14-game stretch. Their pitchers have allowed three earned runs or fewer in their last 14 games. That is the most such games in franchise history and the longest streak in the league since the Houston Astros had 15 consecutive games in 2022.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Tampa Bay Rays Make Massive Move In MLB Power Rankings

Winning at home has been an issue for the Tampa Bay Rays, yet they've found a level of success on the road. It makes some sense as the Rays are playing at George M.

Chandler Simpson News / Just Baseball / June 5

Did the Rays Make the Right Call Optioning Chandler Simpson?

In recent years, Major League Baseball has seen an influx of fast players, with many possessing the ability to steal numerous bases. As this new age of speed has come, we’ve also seen a large spike in stolen bases as a result.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 4

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Total Apex Sports / June 4

Tampa Bay Rays Starting Pitcher Drew Rasmussen With Great 4 Starts

Tampa Bay Rays Starting Pitcher Drew Rasmussen has been historic over his last four starts. He is the first pitcher in American League history to have a four-start span with a 4-0 record, no runs allowed, 10 or fewer hits allowed, and three or fewer walks allowed.

Taylor Walls News / Yardbarker / June 1

Watch: Rays' Taylor Walls snaps after ejection against Astros

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls went ballistic in Sunday's road game against the Houston Astros.

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Junior Caminero News / Total Apex Sports / May 31

Tampa Bay Rays Third Baseman Junior Caminero With Tremendous Game

Tampa Bay Rays Third Baseman Junior Caminero had a game for the ages Saturday afternoon on the road against the Houston Astros. He finished the day 4-of-5 with 5 RBI.