Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The Late Show – Rays 2, Giants 1

For a long while I was very worried this recap would have to be about 42 year old Justin Verlander for one game this season reclaiming his Hall of Fame stuff of yesteryear to dominate the Rays hapless hitters.

Shane McClanahan News / Last Word On Sports / August 16

Assessing Rays Rotation After Shane McClanahan Injury

The Tampa Bay Rays have felt snake-bitten for an extended period. Stadium issues notwithstanding, the club has long been plagued by injuries, and now the rotation loses a crucial leader of the staff.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 16

My Two Cents: Bob Seymour's Long Journey from Indiana to Rays True Family Affair

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — There are 6-year-olds all over America who pick up a ball and bat and instantly fall in love with the game of baseball. And they dream, some day, of becoming a major-league baseball player.

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MLB News / DRaysBay / August 16

Rays Survive Slugfest in San Francisco: Rays 7 Giants 6

The Rays are wrapping up their 12-game road trip in San Francisco, California. On the mound for Tampa Bay is 6’8” right-hander Joe Boyle, who looks to rebound after a short and tough outing in Seattle last weekend.

Yandy Diaz News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 16

Yandy Diaz's 9th-Inning Single Helps Rays Take Series Opener From Giants, 7-6

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Joe Boyle just didn't have it Friday night. The Tampa Bay starter only got six outs before manager Kevin Cash had to go to the bullpen, and early hooks have usually spelled disaster for the Rays all season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 16

Rays come back three times, hand Giants 6th straight loss

Yandy Diaz broke a ninth-inning tie with an RBI single, Junior Caminero launched his 35th home run and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6 on Friday night in what turned into a battle of bullpens.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 14

Tampa Bay Rays Turn to Triple-A Durham in Hopes of Finding an Offensive Spark

The Tampa Bay Rays, in a tailspin since the end of June, are calling up their top minor league slugger in hopes of generating some much-needed offense.

Chandler Simpson News / Last Word On Sports / August 14

Rays Rookie Speedster Continues to Evolve

Chandler Simpson is one of the most exciting players in baseball, who is rounding out his overall game in his rookie year with the Tampa Bay Rays. Simpson tantalizes you with raw ability, and the remainder of the regular season will focus on his continued evolution.

Bob Seymour News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Rays to promote first base prospect

The Rays are planning to call up first base prospect Bob Seymour from Triple-A Durham prior to Friday’s game, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 14

Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Junior Caminero Moves Up List with Hall of Fame Names

Tampa Bay Rays All-Star third baseman Junior Caminero is keeping pretty good company these days. After blasting his 34th home run of the year in the ninth

Taylor Walls News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12

Rays place starting shortstop on 10-day IL with groin strain

He has been Tampa Bay’s primary shortstop this year, with 77 starts and 94 appearances at the position.

Two-time MLB All-Star pitcher out for season after arm surgery

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Domingo Gonzalez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12

Mariners claim right-hander off waivers from Braves

The Mariners announced that they have claimed right-hander Domingo González off waivers from the Braves and assigned him to Triple-A Tacoma. Atlanta designated him for earlier this week when they claimed righty Connor Seabold.

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Shane McClanahan News / Field Level Media / August 11

Rays LHP Shane McClanahan undergoes season-ending arm surgery

Tampa Bay Rays southpaw Shane McClanahan will miss his second consecutive season after undergoing a surgical procedure on Monday to attempt to repair a nerve problem in his pitching arm.

Shane McClanahan News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Rays ace undergoes season-ending arm procedure to address nerve problem

The procedure officially closes the book on whatever chance there was that the southpaw could return to the majors before season’s end.

Braves claim Connor Seabold off waivers from Rays

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 10

Rays’ Mason Englert wins epic 17-pitch at-bat vs. JP Crawford

The Tampa Bay Rays couldn’t slow down the red-hot Seattle Mariners on Saturday night, falling 7-4 at T-Mobile Park, but one of the game’s most memorable moments came in a rare pitcher-batter duel that had the crowd buzzing.

Tatem Levins News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 9

Tampa Bay Rays Prospect Delivers Inside-the-Park Grand Slam Down in Double-A

The Montgomery Biscuits had already taken a one-run lead over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos with a bases-loaded walk in the third inning Friday night, but there was still a chance to build out some insurance when Tatem Levins stepped up to the plate.

Junior Caminero News / Field Level Media / August 8

Junior Caminero, Rays ready to rake against Mariners

On the lengthy list of players from the Dominican Republic who have starred in the major leagues, only three have hit 30 homers in their age 21 or younger season.

Chandler Simpson News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6

Chandler Simpson avoids tag with slick move against Angels

Chandler Simpson is typically known around the sports world as the “fastest man in baseball.” We may have to add “elusive” to his moniker.

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Ha-seong Kim News / Last Word On Sports / August 6

Rays’ Biggest Offseason Acquisiton Has Been Disappointing

Eventually, you have no choice but to call a spade a spade. Ha-Seong Kim is posting an incredibly disappointing season for the Tampa Bay Rays. Kim didn’t make his season debut until Independence Day, but Rays fans are feeling badly about the crown jewel acquisition of the offseason.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4

Carlos Correa accidentally drove another Twins player to request a trade

The Minnesota Twins’ decision to trade Carlos Correa may have inadvertently set the wheels in motion on another major deal the team made last Thursday.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2

Yankees manager Aaron Boone must get harsh with his players

The Yankees have been a clown show of late, and Yankee manager Aaron Boone’s coddling of his players clearly isn’t working.

Agustin Ramirez, Eury Perez help hot Marlins blank Yankees

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / July 31

The Rays Were Surprise Buyers at This Year’s Deadline

By now the Tampa Bay Rays have established themselves as one of MLB’s most confusing teams every time the trade deadline comes around. Whether they’re winning or losing games, the team always seems to go against the grain and do the exact opposite of what the industry expects them to do.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31