Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Rob Manfred News / Field Level Media / June 5

Rays' future remains murky amid Tropicana Field discussions

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred acknowledged that, while Tropicana Field is expected to be ready for the 2026 season, the Tampa Bay Rays' long-term home remains uncertain.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5

1 untouchable Rays player ahead of trade deadline

The Tampa Bay Rays are having a little bit of a surprising season. In one of the tougher divisions in baseball, Tampa Bay sits 5.5 games back from the New York Yankees.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Tampa Bay Rays Make Massive Move In MLB Power Rankings

Winning at home has been an issue for the Tampa Bay Rays, yet they've found a level of success on the road. It makes some sense as the Rays are playing at George M.

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Chandler Simpson News / Just Baseball / June 5

Did the Rays Make the Right Call Optioning Chandler Simpson?

In recent years, Major League Baseball has seen an influx of fast players, with many possessing the ability to steal numerous bases. As this new age of speed has come, we’ve also seen a large spike in stolen bases as a result.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The 2025 MLB season has started with a burst of offense, and the rules changes of recent seasons have made lineups even more athletic. Through the first two months of the season, here's a look at the lineups in the game from best to worst.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / June 5

Umpire Laz Diaz Made the Worst Strikeout Call on Record in Rays-Rangers Game

Staring down the threat of a rain out in Tampa, veteran umpire Laz Diaz wasn't about to let Tuesday night's game drag on. With one out in the top of the first, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jake Mangum had worked his way to a 1-2 count versus Texas Rangers right-hander Tyler Mahle.

Travis Jankowski News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Tampa Bay Rays Outfielder Travis Jankowski Clears Waivers, Becomes Free Agent

There definitely was a need for outfielders with the Tampa Bay Rays for a period of time. Travis Jankowski performed admirably for the team, but there ended up being no room for him on the 40-man roster.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 5

Rays, on a roll, vie for sweep of Rangers

The Tampa Bay Rays and visiting Texas Rangers are trending in opposite directions, and the Rays will look to work that advantage for a sweep of their three-game series on Thursday night.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / June 4

Rays 5, Rangers 4: Can’t Knock The Hustle

Mangum and J. Lowe steal bags, Aranda scores from second on a ground ball to first as Tampa Bay wins series vs. Rangers Kumar Rocker gave the Dawg a bone, as Brandon Lowe connected on a solo shot for his 12th of the year to open this evening’s scoring.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / June 4

Brandon Lowe's HR helps Rays take down Rangers

Brandon Lowe went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBIs and the Tampa Bay Rays used a four-run third inning to top the visiting Texas Rangers 5-4 on Wednesday night.

Travis Jankowski News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

Travis Jankowski elects free agency

Outfielder Travis Jankowski has cleared waivers and elected free agency, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. There wasn’t any indication the Rays removed him from their 40-man roster but it appears they quietly put him on waivers recently.

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Who has the best rotation in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

Pitching wins championships, and reliable starting pitching is becoming tougher to find in MLB. After two months of the 2025 regular season, here's a look at how the MLB rotations stack up from first to worst.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 4

Pete Fairbanks vs. Kyle Finnegan: Who's a better fit for Phillies?

Two names that have emerged as potential trade candidates for the Phillies are Kyle Finnegan and Pete Fairbanks. So, which one is the better fit in Philadelphia?

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Drew Rasmussen News / Total Apex Sports / June 4

Tampa Bay Rays Starting Pitcher Drew Rasmussen With Great 4 Starts

Tampa Bay Rays Starting Pitcher Drew Rasmussen has been historic over his last four starts. He is the first pitcher in American League history to have a four-start span with a 4-0 record, no runs allowed, 10 or fewer hits allowed, and three or fewer walks allowed.

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Junior Caminero News / Field Level Media / June 4

Junior Caminero, Rays aim to continue hot streaks vs. Rangers

Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero will look to continue his torrid hitting when the Rays chase a series victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3

Watch: Umpire Laz Diaz has woefully bad strike 3 call in Rangers-Rays game

Laz Diaz must have had his mask on backwards during Tuesday’s game.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / June 3

Rays get another homer from Junior Caminero in victory over Rangers

Drew Rasmussen extended his scoreless innings streak to 23 after striking out eight batters over five frames, fueling the host Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.

Shane McClanahan News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Rays' Shane McClanahan has targeted timetable for his return

The Rays have a timeline for the return of their ace. President of baseball operations Erik Neander told MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM this week that Shane McClanahan is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday.

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Pete Fairbanks News / Last Word On Sports / June 3

Passan: Rays Pitcher Pete Fairbanks in Best Trade Fit for Phillies Bullpen

ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan wrote in his early trade deadline preview that Pete Fairbanks is the best trade fit for the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / June 3

The Tampa Bay Rays are Pitching Out of Their Minds

The Tampa Bay Rays are one of the hotter teams in baseball over the last couple of weeks. They have risen in the American League East and are within spitting distance of one of the Wild Card spots.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 2