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On YouTubeTampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 20
Staats Tosses First Pitch, Rays Toss Away Lead: Rays 7, Red Sox 11 
The night began with a reminder that baseball is more than just a game but an ongoing story. Dewayne Staats, the voice of Rays baseball since the beginning, tossed out the first pitch in what was a nod to his fiftieth season in the booth and perhaps a quiet acknowledgment that his time at the mic is winding down.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19
Rays' team presidents will have different roles after ownership change
The incoming group led by real estate developer Patrick Zalupski is expected to officially purchase the Rays from Stuart Sternberg’s ownership group within the next few weeks, and some big organizational changes are on the horizon.
Chandler Simpson News / DRaysBay / September 19
Player of the Series: Chandler Simpson
We are nearing the end of the regular season and the Rays playoff hopes have been thoroughly dashed. However, there are still some bright spots to keep you tuning into these games daily and one of those is Chandler Simpson.
The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Fastball on SI / September 19
Rays Staring Down Elimination As High-Stakes Red Sox Series Begins
Eighteen of 30 Major League Baseball teams are left out of the playoffs every year, and it would take the most miraculous finish of all time for the Tampa Bay Rays to avoid becoming one of the 18 this year.
25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season
The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / September 19
Bleacher Report Recognizes Rays’ 2023 Regular Season
The Tampa Bay Rays haven’t been around that long but are still a successful franchise. Owners of the third-best record in baseball since 2008, the Rays are currently in a stretch where they will miss the postseason for the second year in a row.
Shane Baz News / Field Level Media / September 18
Shane Baz, Rays blank AL East-leading Jays to earn split
Tampa Bay starting pitcher Shane Baz crafted five scoreless innings, Chandler Simpson had his second straight three-hit game and the Rays split their four-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 on Thursday afternoon.
Chandler Simpson News / Field Level Media / September 18
'Level-headed' Chandler Simpson, Rays head into finale vs. Jays
Tampa Bay Rays rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson drove in the winning run in a three-hit performance and robbed a potential three-run homer on Wednesday.
Cole Wilcox News / New Baseball Media / September 18
2025 Transactions: Rays Acquire Toole, Promote Wilcox
The Rays were somewhat busy on September 17. Tampa Bay promoted a once-highly-touted pitching prospect to the MLB roster, in former UGA pitcher Cole Wilcox.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / September 17
Chandler Simpson stars on defense and at plate as Rays edge Blue Jays
Chandler Simpson made a defensive gem that saved two runs and later produced the tiebreaking RBI, and the Tampa Bay Rays edged the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Wednesday night.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17
PTBNL from Yankees-Rays trade is revealed
He was a 15th-round pick of the Yankees in last year’s draft.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / September 16
Rays Moved the Right Starting Pitchers at the Trade Deadline
The Tampa Bay Rays gave it the ol’ college try at the trade deadline. They made moves that attempted to improve the short and long-term outlook of the franchise.
Trey Yesavage News / Yardbarker / September 15
Blue Jays pitching prospect makes franchise history in MLB debut
The present is looking pretty nice for the AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays, and after Monday, so does their future.
Christopher Morel News / Yardbarker / September 12
Rays' player hits HR at Wrigley Field that harkens back to familiar memory
For a sense of serendipity, Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel hit a very familiar home run against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / September 12
Rays Urged To Trade 26-Year-Old Slugger In Offseason
The Tampa Bay Rays have been better than many expected, even after cutting ties with multiple stars within the last year or two. They're still one of the better-built teams in baseball, despite the losses from their roster.
Carson Williams News / Last Word On Sports / September 12
Assessing Carson Williams’ Early Performance with the Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays called up one of their top prospects, shortstop Carson Williams, in late August. Incumbent shortstop Ha-Seong Kim was placed on waivers and subsequently claimed by the Atlanta Braves.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11
Rays rookie joins franchise royalty with 40th stolen base
The Tampa Bay Rays have had a season full of ups and downs. Rays manager Kevin Cash watched as another key contributor, shortstop Taylor Walls, suffer a season-ending injury.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11
1 disappointing player Rays must trade in offseason
The past two years have not gone according to plan for the Tampa Bay Rays. To start the 2020s, it looked as though they were primed to emerge as a powerhouse in the AL East yet again despite their shoestring budget.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10
Potential Orlando MLB team suffers major blow in expansion quest
The Orlando Dreamers group is committed to luring an expansion franchise to Orlando.
Wander Franco News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9
Wander Franco has been admitted into a mental health facility
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has reportedly been admitted into a mental health facility in the Dominican Republic. Franco, who was convicted in June of sexually abusing a minor, was admitted into a clinic on Tuesday for mental health issues, according to The Associated Press.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9
Rays rumors: Will team leave Tampa Bay?
The Tampa Bay Rays are one of two Major League Baseball teams playing this season at a minor league park. Tampa Bay has had a rocky relationship with the city in recent months, as the club looks for a permanent home in the area.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / September 8
Rays Predicted To Cut Ties With $34 Million All-Star Infielder
The Tampa Bay Rays are competitive in the postseason race seemingly every season, but it looks like they're going to fall short this year. While that's disappointing, there are a lot of bright spots on the roster.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / September 7
Top Rays Storylines To Follow Through the Last Month
The Tampa Bay Rays have had a polarizing 2025 with many high and low points spanning the course of the season. From Junior Caminero hitting the 40-home run plateau to playing their home games at a neutral site in George M.
Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / September 3
Rays All-Star achieves franchise, MLB history with 40th HR
When Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero hit his 40th home run of the season, he accomplished more than just achieve a significant personal milestone.
Ha-seong Kim News / Just Baseball / September 1
With Ha-Seong Kim Gone, the Rays Will Embrace the Future
Entering Monday’s action with a 67-69 record, the Tampa Bay Rays have been a major disappointment this season. The club is never quite viewed as the favorites in the American League East, but they’re typically good for an annual surprise run to a playoff spot down the stretch.
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