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Rays' Hunter Bigge hit in face with foul ball, stretchered off

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge was stretchered away after being hit in the side of the face by a foul ball as he sat in the dugout on Thursday. Rays manager Kevin Cash said postgame to the team's TV reporter, "He's coherent.

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Feels like old times (in a bad way): Orioles 4, Rays 1

When the Rays were struggling earlier in the season, we saw many games like this one. A scuffling starter, a bullpen implosion, and hitters who could scatter a handful of singles but not do much else.

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

Tampa Bay Rays' Kevin Cash and Drew Rasmussen React To Scary Hunter Bigge Injury

TAMPA, Fla.— On Thursday night, baseball took a backseat for the Tampa Bay Rays after reliever Hunter Bigge had to be taken away on a stretcher. A line drive foul ball from Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman hit Bigge in the face in the top of the seventh inning, causing him to stay down for nearly nine minutes as paramedics tended to him.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / June 19

Tampa Bay Rays Lineup Getting Stiffed In Latest Rankings From ESPN

Things are going well for the Tampa Bay Rays at the present moment. They have closed the gap in the American League East due to their torrid play and the New York Yankees’ recent slump.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 19

Tampa Bay Rays Make Notable Roster Move After Epic Comeback Win

TAMPA, Fla.— The Tampa Bay Rays made a notable roster move on Thursday following Wednesday's epic comeback win against the Baltimore Orioles. The Rays recalled right-hander Connor Seabold from Triple-A Durham and optioned right-hander Cole Sulser to Durham.

Charlie Morton News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 19

Tampa Bay Rays Manager Reflects on Impact of Former ALCS Hero Charlie Morton

TAMPA, Fla.— When Tampa Bay Rays fans watch the game on Thursday night, they will see a familiar face standing on the mound for the opposition. Baltimore Orioles' right-hander Charlie Morton will toe the rubber in Game four of a four-game set, facing the team he helped lead to the World Series in 2020.

Mason Montgomery News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 19

Tampa Bay Rays Reliever Mason Montgomery Relives Epic Comeback Win Against Orioles

TAMPA, Fla— Facing an increasing deficit on Wednesday night, Tampa Bay Rays reliever Mason Montgomery knew it was time to lock in. It was a feeling felt across the bullpen after starting right-hander Taj Bradley gave up six earned runs in 1 1/3 innings.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 19

MLB Insider Expresses Skepticism Over Potential Sale Of Tampa Bay Rays

The potential sale of the Tampa Bay Rays experienced a significant development Wednesday, but there are still more questions than answers, the biggest one being where the team will call home.

Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 19

Tampa Bay Rays Third Baseman Junior Caminero Eager To Dazzle In Home Run Derby

If the opportunity arrives, Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero is ready to showcase his red-hot hitting on the All-Star stage. With under two weeks to go for All-Star voting, Caminero sits in sixth place among American League third basemen with 162,300 votes.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Legends On Deck / June 19

Orlando Dreamers Respond to Rays News

In recent days, we’ve reported on the Orlando Dreamers campaign to bring MLB to the city of Orlando. Yesterday’s news related to potential buyers of the Tampa Bay Rays prompted the Dreamers to respond. The group released a full, detailed statement regarding the financial viability and plan for bringing baseball to Orlando.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 19

Tampa Bay Rays Create Wild Baseball History in Win vs. Orioles on Wednesday

The Tampa Bay Rays are in a class all their own after miraculously overcoming an eight-run deficit to beat the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night. Trailing 8-0 after two innings, Tampa Bay rallied to win 12-8 and improve to 40-33 on the season.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Rays Sale Rumors Cloud Future at the Trop

Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg has reportedly been in talks to sell the franchise for $1.7 billion. The move comes as a potential buyer group is led by Patrick Zalupski, a Jacksonville developer and CEO of Dream Finders Homes.

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Christopher Morel News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Christopher Morel Thriving in Platoon Role for Rays'

In Wednesday's matchup against the Baltimore Orioles, Christopher Morel played a vital role in helping the offense overcome an eight-run deficit. In his most recent role with the team, Morel has served as a platoon option for outfielder Jake Magnum in left field.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 19

Rays make history with improbable win over Orioles

The Tampa Bay Rays delivered one of the most improbable wins in recent memory Wednesday night, stunning the Baltimore Orioles with a comeback that immediately cemented itself into franchise history.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 18

Rays overcome eight-run deficit to down Orioles

Junior Caminero drove in Yandy Diaz with a seventh-inning single to cap a four-hit performance and give the host Tampa Bay Rays their first lead as they overcame an eight-run deficit to claim a 12-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Tampa Bay Rays Move Up in MLB Power Rankings

Just take a look at what has been happening with the Tampa Bay Rays over the past couple of weeks. They have been one of the hottest teams in the American League, overcoming their slow start with a bunch of wins.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / June 18

Report: Tampa Bay Rays in Advanced Talks To Sell The Team

The Tampa Bay Rays are moving closer to a decision that will have major implications for the present and future of the franchise. The Rays have been in existence since 1998 and have been owned by two different individuals.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / June 18

Tampa Bay Rays reportedly on verge of being sold

The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly close to being sold in a potential $1.7 billion deal. The Rays are in advanced talks to sell to a group of investors led by Jacksonville, Fla., developer Patrick Zalupski, according to Scott Soshnick and Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / June 18

Report: Rays' owner in 'advanced talks' to sell team to Florida developer

Tampa Bay Rays principal owner Stu Sternberg is in "advanced talks" to sell the franchise to a group led by a Florida-based residential developer, Sportico reported Wednesday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / June 15

The Fastballin’ Rays are the Hottest Team in Baseball!

Although they have been without their permanent home this year, the Tampa Bay Rays have been making themselves at home in the win column as of late. Dating back to May 20, Tampa Bay has won 17 of its last 23, earning them the best record in the Major Leagues.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / June 13

Identifying Starting Pitching Trade Targets For The Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays received unfortunate news regarding pitcher Shane McClanahan as they departed Boston and prepared to play the New York Mets in Queens.

Shane McClanahan News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

Rays' McClanahan pauses rehab, seeking opinions on nerve issue

Rays' Shane McClanahan pauses rehab, seeking further opinions on nerve issue

The Tampa Bay Rays were dealt a frustrating blow Wednesday evening, as Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that southpaw Shane McClanahan has paused his throwing progression and is seeking additional medical opinions on the nerve issue in his triceps that’s kept him sidelined since spring training.

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Roman Anthony's debut a microcosm of Red Sox's season

Outfielder Roman Anthony, much like the 2025 Boston Red Sox, didn't live up to the hype.

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Braves rookie righty to miss rest of season after Tommy John surgery

Wander Franco News / Larry Brown Sports / June 10

Wander Franco now facing new weapons charge

Wander Franco now finds himself in even more legal trouble. The Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Franco was charged in his native Dominican Republic on Sunday with illegal possession of a handgun, according to a report by the Associated Press.

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