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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / August 5

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 5

Tampa Bay Rays Open Long Road Trip With Disheartening 5-1 Loss to Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Tampa Bay Rays are struggling, and they need wins in the worst way. The challenge, though, is historic as they spend the next two weeks on the West Coast, their longest road trip in 20 years.

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.

Twins gut nearly half of their MLB roster before trade deadline

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Griffin Jax News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Griffin Jax requested trade from Twins

The Twins traded right-hander Griffin Jax to the Rays in the final moments before the trade deadline last week, with right-hander Taj Bradley going the other way.

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Jesse Scholtens News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Rays claim right-hander off waivers from White Sox

The Rays announced that they have claimed right-hander Jesse Scholtens off waivers from the White Sox and sent him to Triple-A Durham. Chicago designated him for assignment yesterday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 4

Road warriors? Rays will need to be entering opener vs. Angels

The Tampa Bay Rays will begin a pivotal two-week West Coast trip on Monday night when they open a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 3

Series Full of Shutouts Ends With Rays Losing 3-0 to Dodgers on Sunday

TAMPA, Fla. — There was plenty of elite pitching on display all weekend during the Tampa Bay Rays' series with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Steinbrenner Field.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 3

My Two Cents: New Guys in Rotation Need to Help Rays Get Hot

TAMPA, Fla — The trade deadline is over and all the moves have been made, at least on the personnel side. Now the Tampa Bay Rays need to make another move — back up in the standings.

Adrian Houser News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3

Adrian Houser trade grade for Rays, White Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays have never been afraid to get creative at the trade deadline, and this year was no exception. With their rotation battered and playoff

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 2

Yandy Diaz, Tampa Bay Rays Spoil Return to the Mound For Their Former Staff Ace

TAMPA, Fla. — In storybook fashion, Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Blake Snell had his first MLB start in four months spoiled by his former team, the Tampa Bay Rays.

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

Fox announcer makes unfortunate mistake during Yankees-Marlins recap

Yankees' new-look bullpen blows huge lead in other loss to Marlins

Yankees' trade-deadline whirlwind may not be enough to win AL East

Red Sox All-Star Tanner Houck to undergo Tommy John surgery

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Tampa Bay Rays Get Decent Grade for MLB Trade Deadline Efforts

With the hustle and bustle of the MLB Trade Deadline now done, it's time to see how the Tampa Bay Rays managed to help their 40-man roster. The Rays decided to hold on to veterans Brandon Lowe and Yandy Díaz.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 2

Diaz Homers Twice, Rasmussen Looks Like Ace in Rays' 4-0 Shutout of Dodgers

TAMPA, Fla. — Well, that looked familiar. It's a hazy, faded memory, but the best version of the Tampa Bay Rays was clearly visible on Saturday in a wildly impressive 4-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 2

Rays spoil Blake Snell's return with 4-0 win over Dodgers

Yandy Diaz hit two home runs among his three hits and drove in three runs as the Tampa Bay Rays snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.

Drew Rasmussen News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 2

Rays Right-Hander Drew Rasmussen Plagued by Mixed Feelings Heading Into 22nd Start

TAMPA — With his 22nd start ahead of him, Tampa Bay Rays All-Star right-hander Drew Rasmussen is dealing with mixed emotions. The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone, and with it, the loss of teammates Danny Jansen and Zack Littell.

Jonathan Aranda News / Field Level Media / August 1

Rays place All-Star 1B Jonathan Aranda (wrist) on IL

The Tampa Bay Rays placed All-Star first baseman Jonathan Aranda on the 10-day injured list on Friday after a collision in Thursday's game resulted in a fractured left wrist.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / July 31

Rays Send Speedster to Division Rival Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays have traded speedster Jose Caballero to the New York Yankees in exchange for Everson Pereira and a player to be named later or cash considerations.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / July 31

Rays Acquire Stud Reliever from Twins

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired reliever Griffin Jax via trade from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for starting pitcher Taj Bradley. It’s a 1-for-1 swap of pitchers who have experienced interesting seasons.

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