Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Player of the Series: Yandy Diaz

Big Guava saves us from a series sweep. It was supposed to be Chris Brown’s night in Tampa — but hours before the R&B star could Take You Down at his sold-out concert, it was a Rays slugger who stole the spotlight and left the opposing pitchers gasping for No Air.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / August 4

DRaysBay is moving to a new platform tonight!

Here’s what you need to know about SB Nation’s scheduled maintenance tonight. Hello friends! There are some changes coming to the MLB sites at SB Nation, as we will be following the NFL’s lead and switching over to a new platform (driven by Wordpress) that will update the site’s layout and commenting system.

MLB News / DRaysBay / August 3

Shut out again. Rays 0 Dodgers 3

While this game had many inflection points, and at least a few scoring chances, I think the final score was largely determined by this fact: The Rays hitters could not figure out Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

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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

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

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.

Clayton Kershaw News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 1

Rays' Struggles Continue in Lackluster 5-0 Loss to Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers

TAMPA, Fla. — July was a rough month for the Tampa Bay Rays. The only won seven games, the worst in baseball. The calendar flipped to August on Friday, but nothing has changed for the struggling Rays.

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 1

Tampa Bay Rays Pitchers Ready to Embrace New Faces Behind the Plate

With the turn of the month, the backstop situation for the Tampa Bay Rays has changed dramatically. On Monday, Tampa Bay traded catcher Danny Jansen to the Milwaukee Brewers.

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.

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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

Rays add two prized pitchers at trade-deadline buzzer

The Tampa Bay Rays made a pair of last-minute deals at the trade deadline to strengthen their pitching corps.

Yankees continue stockpiling relievers in trade with Giants

Grading the Royals' trade-deadline swap for veteran pitcher

Rangers swing first major trade for a starter at the deadline

Astros turning to former franchise cornerstone to fill glaring third base hole

Padres stay busy at trade deadline, add coveted power bat

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / July 31

Rays lose Jonathan Aranda, Yandy Diaz, Chandler Simpson vs. Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays lost All-Star Jonathan Aranda in the fifth inning Thursday afternoon after the first baseman collided with Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton during a game in New York.

Yandy Diaz News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Yandy Diaz Update Surfaces Minutes After Leaving Yankees Game

The Tampa Bay Rays have struggled as of late, losing eight of their last ten games—a skid that has led to the front office’s decision to not invest in the current roster despite earlier rumors the organization might buy at the trade deadline.

Taj Bradley News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 31

Taj Bradley Shows the Tampa Bay Rays What They Are Missing in 2025 Triple-A Debut

There's no doubt Taj Bradley must have felt he had something to prove to the Tampa Bay Rays, who optioned him to the Triple-A Durham Bulls on July 24. And he proved it Wednesday in his season debut for the Bulls.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31