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Snell gets Porch’d! - Rays 4 Dodgers 0

Rays utilize the Stein’s dimensions and excellent pitching to blank the Dodgers. Against one of the toughest, most complete teams in baseball, facing an old friend, a vintage Tamp Bay Rays performance of pitching, slick glove work, and timely hitting got the Rays their first August win.

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.

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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.

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 31

Rays Say Goodbye to Tough Month After 7-4 Loss to Division Rival Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays will be the first to welcome August. With their 7-4 loss to the New York Yankees on Thursday, the Rays finished July with a 7-18 mark.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 31

Tampa Bay Rays Land Elite Reliever in Last-Minute Deal at Trade Deadline

In a last-minute move before the trade deadline, the Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-handed reliever Griffin Jax from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. The Rays sent 24-year-old right-hander Taj Bradley to the Twins as compensation for Jax.

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.

MLB News / EasySportz / July 31

Yankees Acquire MLB’s Stolen Bases Leader from Tampa Bay Rays

The BRONX, N.Y. — The New York Yankees pulled off a stunning trade Thursday, acquiring versatile infielder Jose Caballero from the Tampa Bay Rays in the middle of a rain-delayed game at Yankee Stadium.

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Jose Caballero News / Field Level Media / July 31

Yankees trade for Rays’ Jose Caballero mid-game

In the middle of their four-game series finale Thursday afternoon, the Yankees and Rays finalized a deal to send Tampa Bay utility man Jose Caballero to New York.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 31

Tampa Bay Rays Trade Big Contributor to Division Rival Minutes Before Deadline Hits

In the midst of the Tampa Bay Rays’ series finale against the New York Yankees, the former traded shortstop José Caballero to the latter, according to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan.

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

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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.

Zack Littell News / The Forkball / July 31

Reds Add Zack Littell in Three-Team Deal with Rays and Dodgers

The Cincinnati Reds made a move to strengthen their starting rotation by acquiring pitcher Zack Littell from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team trade that also included the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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.