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Prosecution Seeking Five Years Jail Time For Wander Franco of Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, on trial in the Dominican Republic, is facing five years in prison, according to what the prosecution is asking for.

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How Junior Caminero's prolific power could put young Rays slugger in the company of Hall of Famers

Caminero, just 21 years old, has hit more home runs than anyone in the AL but Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 23

Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero Joins Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez in History Books

Junior Caminero may not have ascended to star status as a rookie in 2024, but the Tampa Bay Rays third baseman is more than coming into his own in 2025.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / June 22

Rays Your Voice: Rays surging in recent weeks as bats come alive

On this week’s episode, we discuss the Rays recent successes, fueled by the best lineup in baseball over the last month. Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe, and Jonathan Aranda have powered an incredible run since the end of May, one that has left Rays fans dreaming of catching the Yankees in the race for the AL East.

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The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

During the 2023 MLB season, 29 players hit 30 or more home runs. How many can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 22

Best-in-Baseball Tigers Take Series Finale, Beat Rays 9-3

TAMPA, Fla. — Some games are closer than the final score indicates, and that certainly was the case for the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. They lost 9-3 to the Detroit Tigers in their series finale, but in all unraveled in a very ugly ninth inning at Steinbrenner Field.

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The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history

From errors to blooper to unfortunate mistakes, here are 20 notable Major League Baseball plays gone wrong, listed in chronological order.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 22

My Two Cents: Why Are Rays Better? All Those .100-Plus Batting Averages Are Gone

TAMPA, Fla. — There were times during the first eight weeks of the season that you just knew the Tampa Bay Rays didn't have a chance. You'd look at the order and see four or five hitters — and we're using that term loosely — with batting averages under .200 and you wondered where the runs would come from.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 22

Red-hot Rays look to sweep MLB-best Tigers

While this week featured a defining moment in Tampa Bay's season, the Rays have known how good their club is for quite some time. In fact, they believe they are the best in baseball.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 21

Rays score early and often in dominant win over Tigers

Taylor Walls drove in two runs in Tampa Bay's four-run first inning as the Rays won a second series over a top club in a week, toppling the visiting Detroit Tigers 8-3 on Saturday afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 21

Rays a legitimate AL contender after second win over Tigers

After falling five games below .500 on May 19 (21-26), the Rays have been the best team in baseball, going 22-8 over their last 30 games.

Rays pitcher expected to be OK after being struck by 105 mph foul ball

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Pirates pitcher gets suspended by MLB for fan altercation

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Kevin Cash News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21

Rays’ Kevin Cash provides injury update on pitcher struck in the face by foul ball

The Tampa Bay Rays secured a convincing 14-8 victory over the 48-win Detroit Tigers on Friday night showcasing their offensive depth and resilience amid a difficult situation involving injured reliever Hunter Bigge.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 21

New contender emerges as potential buyer amid Rays sale

The Tampa Bay Rays shared an eye-opening announcement earlier this week that they were in discussions regarding a potential sale. While those discussions were initially billed as “exclusive,” it seems like another buyer has thrown their hat in the race, which could lead to a full-scale bidding war in the coming weeks and months.

Paul Gervase News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21

Rays select 6-foot-10 right-hander

The Rays have selected right-hander Paul Gervase’s contract from Triple-A, the team announced. In a corresponding move, fellow righty Connor Seabold has been optioned to Triple-A Durham.

Ryan Pepiot News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 21

Rays Righty Ryan Pepiot Eager to Face Best Team in Baseball Following Career-Best Start

TAMPA, Fla.— After pitching a career-high eight innings and fanning 11 batters in a 7-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot will face the best team in baseball this weekend.

MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 21

Rays Offense Hangs 14 Runs on Tigers to Take Game 1 of Big Series

The Tampa Bay Rays drew first blood against the best team in baseball, beating the Detroit Tigers on Friday night, 14-8. Tampa Bay's offense wasted no time jumping on Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty, putting together a four-run first inning starting with a 409-foot solo shot to right-center field by designated hitter Yandy Diaz.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / June 20

Yandy Diaz clubs two homers as Rays pound Tigers

Yandy Diaz homered twice and Matt Thaiss scored twice and drove in four runs Friday following a 50-minute rain delay helping the host Tampa Bay Rays to a 14-8 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

Kyle Gibson News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 20

Former All-Star pitcher opts out of Rays deal

He hasn’t allowed a run in any of his last three starts, all of which were in the 4-5 inning range.

Rays pitcher expected to be OK after being struck by 105-mph foul ball

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Ha-seong Kim News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 20

Rays infielder gets promising injury update

The Tampa Bay Rays received an important injury update on Friday. Infielder Ha-Seong Kim, who signed with the Rays this past offseason, has yet to play in a regular season game with Tampa Bay due to injury.

Hunter Bigge News / Field Level Media / June 20

Rays' Hunter Bigge 'in good spirits,' still in hospital after foul ball to face

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Hunter Bigge remains hospitalized after taking a foul ball to the face while seated in the dugout during Thursday's game, but team officials received some encouraging news Friday as early medical evaluations offered positive signs.

Hunter Bigge News / Yardbarker / June 20

Rays pitcher expected to be OK after being struck by 105 mph foul ball

A scary scene occurred during Thursday's game between the Orioles and the Rays when reliever Hunter Bigge was struck in the face by a foul ball and had to be carted off the field.

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

Hunter Bigge News / Field Level Media / June 20

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.

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 / 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.

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 / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 18

Minor League Baseball Owner Part of Group in 'Advanced' Talks to Buy Tampa Bay Rays

According to a new report in Sportico, the Tampa Bay Rays and a prospective ownership group are in 'advanced' talks about the sale of the team, which would be approximately $1.7 billion.