Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Player of the Series: Yandy Diaz

Yandy Diaz shows no signs of slowing down The Tampa Bay Rays kicked off their second half of the season with a bang as they put up double digits on Friday and proceeded to take two of three against the Baltimore Orioles.

Pete Fairbanks News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Tigers Linked to Rays Reliever Pete Fairbanks in ESPN Trade Report

The Tigers don’t need a full bullpen overhaul, but they need one more late-inning weapon with swing-and-miss stuff. ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel think Pete Fairbanks might be the answer.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 21

Rays Plan to Rely on Key Player With Series Against White Sox Looming

TAMPA, Fla. — On Monday night, the Tampa Bay Rays (52-48, fourth in the AL East) will face the Chicago White Sox (35-65, fifth in the AL Central) for the first time in the 2025 regular season.

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MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in six minutes?

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21

Rays rumors: The veteran starter who could emerge as a trade candidate before deadline

Tampa Bay Rays veteran pitcher Zack Littell is emerging as a potential trade candidate ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. In an AL season full of “bubble” contenders, Tampa Bay’s front office remains savvy.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 21

My Two Cents: 100 Games In, Rays Still Confident Bunch — And Rightly So

TAMPA, Fla. — Milestones are usually meant to mean something, but in the daily grind that is baseball, it doesn't always apply. The Tampa Bay Rays played their 100th game on Sunday, and that didn't really mean anything to manager Kevin Cash.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / July 20

Rays Scouting Multiple Teams In Aggressive Trade Deadline

The Colorado Rockies are the worst team in baseball this season by a country mile. These struggles mean that the Rockies should be selling multiple players at this trade deadline.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / July 20

Brandon Lowe Reinstated from IL as Rays Option Curtis Mead to Triple-A

The Tampa Bay Rays officially reinstated infielder Brandon Lowe from the 10-day injured list after a period on the shelf with left oblique tightness. The team announced the move on Friday, following Lowe’s recovery from an injury that had sidelined him prior to the All-Star break.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 20

Rays Can't Complete Sweep of Orioles, But Still Thrilled With Series Win

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays failed to sweep the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, but they are still holding their heads high. Tampa Bay took two out of three games from Baltimore, securing their first series win since sweeping the Kansas City Royals on June 24-26.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 20

Rays Get Plenty of Heat and Rain, But Not Enough Runs in 5-3 Loss to Orioles

TAMPA, Fla. — No one is a bigger critic of Ryan Pepiot's pitching than Ryan Pepiot himself, and the Tampa Bay starter had a lot to be critical of Sunday.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 20

Rays Experience Record-Setting Rain Delay on Sunday Against Orioles

TAMPA, Fla. — In the 2025 season, the Tampa Bay Rays are tasked with a challenge they had never had to face before in their home games: rain delays. On Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles, a two-hour and 36-minute rain delay became Tampa Bay’s longest in a home game yet.

Chandler Simpson News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 20

Amid Record Hitting Streak, Rays Center Fielder Chandler Simpson Continues to Shine

TAMPA, Fla. — Several words are synonymous with Tampa Bay Rays rookie center fielder Chandler Simpson: heart, hustle, speed, and now, consistency. After

Chandler Simpson News / Field Level Media / July 20

Rays, behind new catalyst Chandler Simpson, seek sweep of Orioles

Chandler Simpson is quickly turning into a star for the Tampa Bay Rays. The 24-year-old rookie has an 18-game hitting streak, has stolen 27 bases and is playing a solid center field.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 19

Late-game speed allows Rays to rally past Orioles

The Tampa Bay Rays used their speed to steal a 4-3 win from the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. The Rays came from behind with a three-run eighth inning that began with Kim Ha-Seong leading off with a single and a stolen base.

Junior Caminero News / Total Apex Sports / July 19

Tampa Bay Rays Third Baseman Junior Caminero Makes History

Tampa Bay Rays Third Baseman Junior Caminero hit two home runs in an 11-1 home win last night against the Baltimore Orioles. He became the fourth player in league history to hit multiple home runs in the first game after participating in the Home Run Derby.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / July 19

Tampa Bay Rays Start Second Half of Season on Right Foot

After losing 12 of their last 16 games heading into the All-Star break, the Tampa Bay Rays knew that getting off to a hot start mattered. Well, the Rays found themselves getting off on the right foot against the Baltimore Orioles.

Shane McClanahan News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 18

Tampa Bay Rays' Shane McClanahan Has Tough Rehab Outing, Lasts Less Than An Inning

Shane McClanahan made a rehab start for the Triple-A Durham Bulls on Friday and didn’t get the results that neither he nor the Tampa Bay Rays wanted to see.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / July 17

Tampa Bay Rays Sliding in a Handful of Power Rankings

The Tampa Bay Rays limped into the All-Star break. A four-game sweep at the hands of the division rival Boston Red Sox in Fenway Park is cause for concern.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

What are the Rays' trade deadline plans?

The Rays stumbled into the All-Star break. The Red Sox swept them in a four-game set at Fenway to conclude the first half. Tampa Bay has dropped 11 of their past 14 games.

Kyle Gibson News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

Veteran starter announces MLB retirement after 13 seasons

After parts of 13 seasons in the big leagues, Kyle Gibson is retiring. The longtime MLB starter announced the news on the "Serving It Up" show Thursday afternoon.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / July 16