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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 3
Adding Cedric Mullins gives the Rays a deep outfield
After finishing fourth in the American League East for the second straight season, the Tampa Bay Rays (77-85) needed to rethink their strategy if they were to compete with the rest of the AL East.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 15
Rays’ Erik Neander discusses outfield, catcher
As the Rays map out their offseason plans, the front office has an area of the roster they’re highlighting as the priority.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 23
Can This Rays Rookie Continue To Provide A Spark In The 2026 Season?
The Tampa Bay Rays have now missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, last making the postseason in 2023, where they were eliminated in the American League Wild Card Series by the Texas Rangers.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 6
Rays Rookie Outfielder Could Be Excellent Weapon for Team Moving Forward
The Tampa Bay Rays have started up their offseason and will be looking to improve after a tough second half of the year. Despite a lot of success prior
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / September 30
Rays Rookie Chandler Simpson Leads Team to Matching Impressive Franchise History
The 2025 MLB regular season wasn’t overly successful for the Tampa Bay Rays. They went 77-85, failing to reach the 80-win plateau in a 162-game campaign for the first time since 2016, when they went 68-94.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / September 20
Rested Chandler Simpson a key as Rays host Red Sox
Like every team in the offseason, the Tampa Bay Rays will have questions to ask regarding holes that need filling when the hot-stove-league talks heat up.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / September 18
'Level-headed' Chandler Simpson, Rays head into finale vs. Jays
Tampa Bay Rays rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson drove in the winning run in a three-hit performance and robbed a potential three-run homer on Wednesday.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / September 17
Chandler Simpson stars on defense and at plate as Rays edge Blue Jays
Chandler Simpson made a defensive gem that saved two runs and later produced the tiebreaking RBI, and the Tampa Bay Rays edged the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / August 14
Rays Rookie Speedster Continues to Evolve
Chandler Simpson is one of the most exciting players in baseball, who is rounding out his overall game in his rookie year with the Tampa Bay Rays. Simpson tantalizes you with raw ability, and the remainder of the regular season will focus on his continued evolution.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 10
Cal Raleigh solidifies MVP case by throwing out Chandler Simpson
Cal Raleigh has been building a very strong case all season to win AL MVP. What he did on Saturday really helped solidify his case. Raleigh belted a 3-run home run in the third inning of his Seattle Mariners’ 7-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Seattle, Wash., on Saturday.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6
Chandler Simpson avoids tag with slick move against Angels
Chandler Simpson is typically known around the sports world as the “fastest man in baseball.” We may have to add “elusive” to his moniker.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 23
Rays' Chandler Simpson Shatters Record in 4-3 win Over White Sox
In Tuesday’s 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays rookie center fielder Chandler Simpson sprinted his way into the history books. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Simpson took off in an attempt to steal his 28th base of the season.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / July 20
Rays, behind new catalyst Chandler Simpson, seek sweep of Orioles
Chandler Simpson is quickly turning into a star for the Tampa Bay Rays. The 24-year-old rookie has an 18-game hitting streak, has stolen 27 bases and is playing a solid center field.
Tampa Bay Rays 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.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / May 18
Rays Rookie Chandler Simpson Injury Update After Scary Home Plate Slide
The Tampa Bay Rays don't need anymore injuries to hit their lineup this season. Rookie star Chandler Simpson almost found himself making a possible trip to the Injured List, but he's going to be fine.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13
Watch: Chandler Simpson used his speed to leg out ridiculous double
Chandler Simpson showed off his ridiculous speed, which proved what an asset it can be for him on the diamond.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / May 5
Chandler Simpson Proves Speed Equals Power For Tampa Bay Rays
Don't let Chandler Simpson fool you. He may be a rookie in the Big Leagues, but he showed some veteran prowess while out on the basepaths on Sunday for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays' Double-A Affiliate Commemorates Amazing Season of Chandler Simpson
Fans attending the game of the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits Friday night will walk away with one of the most creative giveaways of the 2025 season – in the minor leagues or major leagues.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / April 19
Fastest man in baseball to make MLB debut
The stolen base machine is heading to the big leagues.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18
Rays promote speedy outfielder for MLB debut
The Rays announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Chandler Simpson.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9
Fastest player in baseball Chandler Simpson shares great quote about his goal
Chandler Simpson has gained a reputation for being the fastest player in baseball.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 6
Tampa Bay Rays' Chandler Simpson Makes History of Last Six Years This Weekend with Speed
SUNDAY, 1:30 p.m. ET: Simpson actually made professional baseball history of the last half-decade with this performance on the bases, per MiLB.com: And it's not just Simpson's peak speed that's impressive.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 30
Chandler Simpson, Who Stole 104 Bases in 2024, Pilfers First Bags of 2024
After stealing 104 bases in 2024, Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Chandler Simpson is already running again in 2025. The speedster stole two bases on Saturday night for Triple-A Durham in a contest against the Norfolk Tides.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / March 3
Meet the Rays prospect who could be MLB's new fastest man
If you've watched any spring training highlights thus far, you may have seen some tape of Tampa Bay Rays' prospect outfielder Chandler Simpson. And if you have, you know he's fast.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 23
Fastest man in baseball showed off his ridiculous speed
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson is one of the most exciting prospects in baseball, and if you blink you may not have an opportunity to see why.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 22
Tampa Bay Rays Prospect Chandler Simpson Makes Wild Catch in Spring Training
Fresh off a historic season on the basepaths, Chandler Simpson continued to show off his speed in spring training. Simpson came off the bench to serve as the Tampa Bay Rays' center fielder in the sixth inning of Saturday's Grapefruit League showdown with the Boston Red Sox.
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