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Which starting pitchers are Cubs interested in ahead of trade deadline?

The Cubs are known to be in the market for starting pitching help, and it’s not very hard to see why. Justin Steele has been out for nearly the entire season after undergoing surgery on his UCL and won’t be back until sometime next year.

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Report: Rays Have Discussed Their Star Closer With Surging AL Team

The Tampa Bay Rays certainly have pieces to dangle in front of hungry contenders. Which contender (or any team) doesn’t need more bullpen help? Well, the Rays have a closer that should interest plenty of teams.

Joe Boyle News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 30

Yankees Get to Joe Boyle in First 'Rotation' Start, Beat Rays 7-5

NEW YORK — Joe Boyle's first start in the Tampa Bay rotation started out with such promise. The Rays grabbed an early three-run lead, but them it all imploded — and fast.

Pete Fairbanks News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Rays, Rangers have had 'preliminary' talks on veteran reliever

He is one of a handful of Rays veterans whose status is up in the air as the team considers its deadline approach.

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Rays Fall Short in Late-Inning Push: Rays 5, Yankees 7

Rays make it interesting in the 9th, but Yankees hang on After the Rays won the series opener against the Bronx Bombers, the Rays will try to make back-to-back wins on the road for the first time since June 26th.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 29

Rays All-Star gets big injury update

It is never a good time to lose a big bat, but navigating a key injury weeks before the MLB trade deadline can have far-reaching consequences for a team.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Tampa Bay Rays Slide 3 Spots Yet Again in MLB Power Rankings

The Tampa Bay Rays are one game above the .500 mark entering play on Tuesday, July 29. They are 2.5 games out of nabbing one of three American League Wild Card spots, but Tampa Bay needs help.

Danny Jansen News / The Forkball / July 29

Brewers Trade for Catcher Danny Jansen in Deal With Rays

The Milwaukee Brewers have added veteran catcher Danny Jansen in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. In return, the Rays received minor league infielder Jadher Areinamo.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 29

Rays Your Voice: Danny Jansen traded, Taj Bradley optioned

What’s the next move? The Rays front office did us a favor by making this trade before we recorded our latest episode, sending Danny Jansen to Milwaukee and acquiring Nick Fortes in a separate trade.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 29

Rays get C Nick Fortes from Marlins for OF Matthew Etzel

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired catcher Nick Fortes from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday in exchange for minor league outfielder Matthew Etzel. Fortes, 28, batted .249 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 59 games with the Marlins this season.

Danny Jansen News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Rays Trade Catcher Danny Jansen to Brewers Ahead of Deadline

Ahead of Thursday’s MLB Trade Deadline, the Tampa Bay Rays traded catcher Danny Jansen along with cash considerations to the Milwaukee Brewers for Jadher Areinamo, as first reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Shane Baz News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Rays Right-Hander Stands Strong Despite Getting Loss

Shane Baz has had quite a journey while coming back from Tommy John surgery for the Tampa Bay Rays. On Sunday, though, his outing against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati should give Rays fans a lot of hope.

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Rays Beat Yankees 4-2 in Fine Fashion, End 7-Game Road Losing Streak

NEW YORK — All the things that have been going wrong for the Tampa Bay Rays lately suddenly righted themselves on Monday night. The Rays beat the New York Yankees 4-2 in the opener of the their critical four-game series, and they did it by shining in every phase of the game.

Brandon Lowe News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Astros, Mets have expressed interest in Brandon Lowe

The Rays are a game above .500 and sit 2.5 back of the AL’s final Wild Card spot. A terrible 6-15 showing in July has dropped them from expected buyers to a bubble team that looks likely to walk the line between adding and trading away veterans.

Danny Jansen News / Field Level Media / July 29

Brewers acquire Rays C Danny Jansen for minor-leaguer

The Milwaukee Brewers made a move Monday night to add power at the catcher position, acquiring Danny Jansen and cash from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for minor league infielder Jadher Areinamo.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / July 28

Junior Caminero's homer sparks Rays' win over Yankees

Junior Caminero hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays pulled back above .500 with a 4-2 victory over the host New York Yankees on Monday night. Rays starter Drew Rasmussen allowed a pair of run-scoring walks in the first inning before pitching five innings holding the Yankees scoreless the rest of the way.

Kyle Gibson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 28

Rays’ Kyle Gibson breaks silence on 2025 retirement

The Tampa Bay Rays finally received clarity on veteran right-hander Kyle Gibson, as the 37-year-old opened up about his decision to retire after a long and healthy 13-year MLB career.

Danny Jansen News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 28

Rays Trade Catcher to Milwaukee Brewers as Deadline Approaches

The Tampa Bay Rays are trading catcher Danny Jansen and cash considerations to the Milwaukee Brewers for 21-year-old prospect Jadher Areinamo. That's according to MLB insiders Jeff Passan, who reported the deal, and Mark Feinsand, who reported the compensation.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 28

Reports: Rays deal C Danny Jansen to Brewers, get Marlins C Nick Fortes

The Tampa Bay Rays got younger at catcher Monday, using a pair of reported trades to swap Danny Jansen out for Nick Fortes. The Rays dealt Jansen to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for infield prospect Jadher Areinamo, MLB.com and The Athletic reported.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28

Could wheeler-dealer Yankees replace Anthony Volpe at shortstop?

The New York Yankees, who recently traded for infielders Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario, are reportedly in the market for another infielder.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Rays outright Coco Montes, release Jacob Waguespack

The Rays announced this afternoon that they’ve assigned infielder Coco Montes outright to Triple-A. In addition, right-hander Jacob Waguespack has been released.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / July 27

Rumor: Rays Open to Trading Slugger as Deadline Nears

According to a report from Buster Olney of ESPN, the Tampa Bay Rays are shifting their mindset surrounding the trade deadline. The Rays aren’t playing well, and Olney reports that both Rays’ staffers and rival clubs have been shocked by the recent rough patch.

Curtis Mead News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 27

Watch: Curtis Mead Adds Huge Contribution in Durham's Win Over Jacksonville

The return to the Durham Bulls for infielder Curtis Mead has been explosive. The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Mead to Durham on July 18, and he was activated a day later.

Bob Seymour News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 25

Watch: Durham Bulls' Bob Seymour Has Big-Time Moment on Friday Against Jacksonville

Home runs continue to be second nature for first baseman Bob Seymour of the Triple-A Durham Bulls. Seymour rocked a two-run, 408-foot shot to center field to give the Bulls a 3-1 lead over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins, in the bottom of the fifth inning on Friday.