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On YouTubeTampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 9
Tampa Bay Rays Prospect Achieves Career First at Triple-A as Strong 2025 Continues
If Chandler Simpson is smarting after the Tampa Bay Rays sent him to Triple-A Durham, he isn’t showing it. Simpson, 24, went 5-for-5 Sunday as the Durham Bulls routed the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Miami Marlins affiliate) 10-2.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / June 6
Rays Reacts Results: Are the Rays playoffs bound yet? 
People HATE the Simpson decision. The Tampa Bay Rays remain an a pretty strong win streak, having cruised through their sweep of the Rangers. Ahead of that series, I posed two questions.
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.
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / June 3
Rays Your Voice: Chandler Simpson demoted, Matt Thaiss acquired
Are these proactive moves by the Rays front office? Chandler Simpson sent down to AAA, Matt Thaiss replaces Ben Rortvedt as the team’s backup catcher, Taylor Walls loses it on an umpire, and Evan Longoria is set to officially retire as a Ray.
Tampa Bay Rays News / CBSSports.com / May 31
Chandler Simpson demotion: Three reasons why Rays sent down exciting rookie speedster
With 19 stolen bases in 35 games, Simpson is considered to be the fastest player in the majors
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 31
Amid 'tough' roster move, Rays face Astros again
In a nod to their outfield depth -- amid their series against the Houston Astros -- the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday optioned rookie speedster Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham to make room for the returning Jake Mangum.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / May 30
Rays Option Chandler Simpson to Triple-A, Reinstate Jake Mangum from IL
Well, that was a little bit of a buzzkill. The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham and also reinstated outfielder Jake Mangum from the 10-day IL after a five-week absence due to a left groin strain.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 30
Rays option Chandler Simpson
The Rays optioned top prospect Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham this afternoon. That opens a spot on the active roster for Jake Mangum, who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / May 25
Chandler Simpson Showing He Isn’t Just Fast, He Can Also Hit
The Tampa Bay Rays have amassed the fourth-most wins in Major League Baseball since 2008 because they are fundamentally sound. Don’t underestimate the Rays’ ability to pitch, defend, and run. They aren’t blessed with an inordinate amount of resources or star players, but they make up for that deficit in a multitude of other ways.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / May 19
Rays 3 Astros 4: Chandler Simpson, steal home!
Is it better to stage a comeback and then watch the game slip away? Or to never come back at all? The first four innings of this game were all Astros. They scored three runs in the first two innings, but had runners on base in the other innings (their only one-two-three inning was the eighth).
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 19
Rays aim for speedy recovery from woes in series with Astros
After a sluggish start through 46 games, the Tampa Bay Rays will act fast to change their direction when they host the Houston Astros on Monday night to open a nine-game homestand.
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' 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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29
Rays teammates ‘excited’ for Chandler Simpson’s arrival
Rookie Chandler Simpson has eight career games to his name, but the newest member of the Tampa Bay Rays has made the most of them. Tampa is 6-2 since calling up its electric centerfielder, who is hitting .400 with three stolen bases in that time.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / April 27
Chandler Simpson stars as Rays secure sweep of Padres
Taylor Walls homered Sunday and Zack Littell got his first win after five straight losses as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres with a 4-2 decision.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / April 18
Top-100 Prospect Chandler Simpson to Debut for Rays
It’s a prospect promotion palooza! Yesterday, Just Baseball’s no. 49 prospect Edgar Quero made his MLB debut for the White Sox. Tonight, our no. 42 prospect Luke Keaschall is expected to make his debut for the Twins.
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 / Larry Brown Sports / April 18
Fastest man in baseball gets promoted to majors
Chandler Simpson is ready to try to break the sound barrier at the MLB level. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Friday that the Tampa Bay Rays are calling up outfielder Chandler Simpson.
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 / 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.
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