Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Chandler Simpson News / DRaysBay / 32 minutes ago

Chandler Simpson steals all the bases: Rays 4, White Sox 3

The rookie speedster has surpassed the club’s rookie steal record, and he’s still running. The Rays were still stinging from their loss to the White Sox on Monday and hoping that a Tuesday night rematch would be just the thing to tie up the series.

Shane McClanahan News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / 2 hours ago

'Frustrated' Shane McClanahan Suffers Another Setback on Rehab Journey

TAMPA, Fla. — it was Aug. 2, 2023 when Shane McClanahan last pitched in a major-league game. And nearly two years later, the All-Star's return to the Tampa Bay Rays' rotation has been pushed back again.

Brandon Lowe News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Rays All-Star 2B Brandon Lowe headed back to IL

Just four days after being activated from the injured list, Tampa Bay Rays All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe was placed back on it Tuesday. Lowe missed the final seven game before the All-Star break due tightness in his left oblique.

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Hunter Bigge News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / 3 hours ago

Hunter Bigge: 'Need To Do Million Nice Things' For Wife Casey After Facial Surgery

TAMPA, Fla. — It's been about five weeks now since Tampa Bay pitcher Hunter Bigge got hit in the face with a foul ball in the Rays' dugout. It was a scary image, one that required a trip to the hospital to repair broken bones in his face.

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MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / 8 hours ago

Rays Announce First Pitch Time Change Ahead of Game 2 vs White Sox

Ahead of Tuesday’s Game 2 against the Chicago White Sox, the Tampa Bay Rays announced that the first pitch will be moved to 7:05 p.m. ET from 7:35 p.m.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 7 hours ago

Rays acquire Stuart Fairchild, place Brandon Lowe on injured list

The Rays announced Tuesday that they’ve acquired outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the Braves in exchange for cash. Tampa Bay also placed infielder Brandon Lowe on the 10-day injured list with tendinitis in his left ankle.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / 9 hours ago

Rays Continue to Make History Despite Rough Patch

Even through a rough patch, the 2025 Tampa Bay Rays continue to etch their names in the history books. According to OptaStats, the 2025 Rays are just one of three MLB teams since 1901 with 110-plus home runs, 125-plus stolen bases and a winning record through 100 games of a season.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / 12 hours ago

Rays Minor League Roundup: Week 17

Baseball America has updated their top 30 to include the 2025 draft class This week’s minor league roundup will only feature the numbers accumulated prior to the start of play on Monday.

Shane Baz News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / 22 hours ago

Last-Place White Sox Clobber Shane Baz, Beat Rays 8-3 in Series Opener

TAMPA, Fla. — The pendulum swings wide for Tampa Bay pitcher Shane Baz. There are nights where he's very good, and then there are nights where he's not.

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Ha-seong Kim News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 23 hours ago

Why Rays’ Ha-seong Kim left game vs. White Sox

Tampa Bay Rays Ha-seong Kim left Monday’s game against the Chicago White Sox with a concerning ailment. The 29-year-old has gotten off to a slow start with the Rays after signing a two-year, $29 million contract this offseason.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 21

No. 42 Pick Brendan Summerhill Excited to Be With Rays After Signing Rookie Deal

TAMPA, Fla. — Of the first five draft picks the Tampa Bay Rays selected in the 2025 MLB Draft, only Arizona outfielder Brendan Summerhill, the No. 42 pick, brings collegiate experience. Summerhill’s signature on his first contract made his place in the organization official.

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

Rays' Brandon Lowe Hoping to Avoid Injured List With Foot Injury

TAMPA, Fla. — Brandon Lowe left a game on July 6 with a muscle strain in his side, and it landed him on the injured list at the worst possible time. For the second time in his career, he was forced to miss playing in the All-Star Game because of an injury.

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.

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.

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.

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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Rob Manfred News / Larry Brown Sports / July 15

MLB makes decision on Tampa Bay Rays’ postseason home

The debate over the Tampa Bay Rays’ postseason venue has been settled. The Rays will play their home games at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fl. if they make the postseason, commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed Tuesday.

Junior Caminero News / Larry Brown Sports / July 15