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Rays Shake Up Lineup in Series Finale Against Braves

The Tampa Bay Rays have been playing some excellent baseball of late, winning four of their last five games. Now, the team will have a sweep on their minds against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. In the first two games of their series against the Braves, it’s hard to have things go much better for Tampa Bay.

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Has “pitcher whisperer” Kyle Snyder fixed Freddy Peralta?

Freddy Peralta looks like he’s back to his old self. Over his last five starts with the Rays, he has a 2.73 ERA and 3.80 FIP while cutting his walk rate from 9.4% with the Mets to 4.5% with the Rays.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 10

Rays strive to complete sweep of Braves, secure playoff spot

Nick Martinez, Tampa Bay's picture of pitching consistency, will look to help the Rays clinch a potential playoff berth on Thursday afternoon when they play the finale of a three-game series against the host Atlanta Braves.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 10

Rays Will Face Challenge Holding off Yankees in AL East Race

The Tampa Bay Rays picked up a victory in their series opener against the Atlanta Braves behind another stellar performance from Freddy Peralta on the mound.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Griffin Jax News / Field Level Media / September 9

Griffin Jax silences Braves as Rays claim series win

Griffin Jax pitched five strong innings to lead the visiting Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday and clinch a series victory between the division-leading teams.

Freddy Peralta News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Why Rays fans can be confident in Freddy Peralta for playoffs

Currently leading the AL East by four games over the New York Yankees, the Tampa Bay Rays will look to hold on as this month draws to a close. A 7-1 series-opening win by the Rays over the NL East counterparts, the Atlanta Braves, on Tuesday was a good start.

Yordan Alvarez News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 9

Rays Trio Stands Between Yordan Alvarez and a Triple Crown

The Tampa Bay Rays are a team many people are watching down the stretch of the 2026 regular season. They are looking to hold off the New York Yankees in the American League East, currently holding a four-game lead entering play on Sept.

Freddy Peralta News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 9

Rays Ceiling Has Improved With Freddy Peralta Excelling

The Tampa Bay Rays had their full starting rotation intact for a few hours before another injury occurred. They activated Griffin Jax to make a start against the New York Mets, and in the next game, Shane McClanahan pitched five innings against the Texas Rangers in a loss.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 8

Rays sock 4 home runs, roll to blowout win over Braves

Freddy Peralta pitched six strong innings and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays hit four home runs en route to a 7-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series featuring division leaders.

Taylor Walls News / ESPN / September 8

Rays place SS Walls on IL with hip flexor strain

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hip flexor strange on Tuesday.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Nick Madrigal News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 8

Rays Select Nick Madrigal

The Rays have selected the contract of infielder Nick Madrigal, per a team announcement. He’ll replace Taylor Walls, who is headed to the 10-day IL with a right hip flexor strain.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 8

Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 22

This was the 22nd week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Tuesday, September 8th). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), prospect Theo Gillen tops the system and might just find himself in the running for Minor League Player of the Year.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 8

Rays Magic Number Update Heading Into Series With Braves

The Tampa Bay Rays have hit a little bit of a lull after sweeping the San Diego Padres near the end of August. A three-game series with the New York Mets was lost before splitting a four-game set with the Texas Rangers, which included a finale in which the team led 5-1 but ended up losing 8-6.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 8

2026 MLB Draft Review: San Francisco Giants

The Giants have slowly made progress in their quest to rebuild organizational prospect depth. But over the past few months, the club has been able to acquire intriguing pieces through trades and international free agency.

Garrett Cleavinger News / DRaysBay / September 7

Garrett Cleavinger is still a great pitcher

Garrett Cleavinger had a 3.31 ERA and 3.40 FIP through July. Since the beginning of August, however, the results haven’t been there, with a 10.38 ERA and 6.79 FIP.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Rays Place Garrett Cleavinger On 15-Day IL, Select Ty Johnson, Designate Oliver Dunn

The Rays announced three roster moves, including the news that left-hander Garrett Cleavinger has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left forearm

Bryan Baker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 5

Rays closer Bryan Baker exits Rangers clash with apparent injury

Tampa Bay Rays closer Bryan Baker exited Friday night’s 7-6 win over the Texas Rangers after appearing to suffer an injury during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / September 4

Rays lose key pitcher at worst possible time

The Tampa Bay Rays have scuffled of late, losing three of their previous four games. An injury to one of their top starting pitchers could not have come at a worse time.

Rays place ace LHP Shane McClanahan (forearm tightness) on IL

Where Do Bucs’ Stadium Renovations Stand After Rays’ Ballpark Deal?

Mets' Juan Soto moves up all-time list, furthers historic pace with latest HR

The 'MLB active K-leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / September 4

New stadium could drastically increase Tampa Bay Rays payroll

The Tampa Bay Rays have not been known for exorbitant payrolls throughout their history. That could change relatively soon.

Rays lose key pitcher at worst possible time

Where Do Bucs’ Stadium Renovations Stand After Rays’ Ballpark Deal?

Three impending free agents who need a strong finish to 2026

The 'MLB 300-saves club' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Rays Fire Executive During MLB Season

The Tampa Bay Rays have made an unusual front-office change in the middle of their push for the American League East title, parting ways with two members of their international scouting department.

Tampa Bay Rays News / The Spun / September 3

Keith Hernandez Taunts The Tampa Bay Rays For Becoming 'Woke'

The SNY broadcast booth had quite the conversation during Wednesday night’s game between the New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays. With the Mets leading 3-0 in the bottom of the second inning, Ron Darling brought up how Tampa Bay’s MLB franchise was initially named the Devil Rays before they became the Rays.

Juan Soto News / Yardbarker / September 2

Mets' Juan Soto moves up all-time list, furthers historic pace with latest HR

It's no secret how consistent Juan Soto has been throughout his career. Soto even made history on Wednesday.

Mets ride pair of 3-run doubles to series win over Rays

Rays' Freddy Peralta addresses theory about struggles with Mets

Three impending free agents who need a strong finish to 2026

The 'MLB active K-leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Rays Demote Player After Griffin Jax News

Griffin Jax is set to return to the Tampa Bay Rays’ rotation Wednesday, giving the American League East leaders a major boost as they face the New York Mets.