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Rays Star Junior Caminero Receives Shockingly Little Support for B/R All-MLB Team

The Tampa Bay Rays look to have something special brewing with a few of their young players on their roster. Getting the fan base excited the most is third baseman Junior Caminero.

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Let’s Appreciate What Junior Caminero Just Did

Coming into 2025, expectations were lofty for the 21-year-old Junior Caminero. With just 213 MLB plate appearances to his name before this year, the former consensus top-five prospect would get his first chance to display his Zeus-like power in a full season.

Athletics News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 26

Rays Star Set To Be One of Three World Series Player Correspondents This Year

The Tampa Bay Rays were not fortunate enough to advance to the World Series this year. They won only 77 games, failing to reach the 80-win plateau for the first time since 2016 in a 162-game campaign.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 24

Rays Young Slugger Might Have the Best Power Swing in Entire MLB

The Tampa Bay Rays are on the cusp of being a playoff team once again in the American League. Despite winning only 77 games during the 2025 MLB regular season, there were a lot of positives to take away from their performance.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Athletics News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 23

Junior Caminero Headlines Trio of Rays Rightfully Named AL Silver Slugger Finalists

Despite finishing with only 77 victories during the 2025 MLB regular season, there were a lot of positives for the Tampa Bay Rays. A lot of their biggest takeaways were from their lineup, where a nice core is being built.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 16

Rays Should Be Optimistic About Future With One of the Top Young Stars in Baseball

After a disappointing finish to the 2025 season, the Tampa Bay Rays should be optimistic about their future heading into 2026. This was a team that was

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 16

Rays Should Be Optimistic About Future With One of the Top Young Stars in Baseball

After a disappointing finish to the 2025 season, the Tampa Bay Rays should be optimistic about their future heading into 2026. This was a team that was

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 14

Accomplishing Rare Feat Proves How Special Rays Slugger Junior Caminero Is

The Tampa Bay Rays have a star in the making with third baseman Junior Caminero. One of the top prospects in baseball entering the 2024 campaign, he flashed some of the immense potential he possessed during his first extended stay in the Major Leagues.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 11

Rays Have One Looming Question Heading Into Free Agency This Winter

The Tampa Bay Rays will be getting set for what should be an interesting winter. As the American League looks to crown a champion between the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners, the Rays will be hoping to be that caliber of team in 2026. In the first half of the year, the Rays were a contender in 2025.

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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.

Junior Caminero News / Yardbarker / October 11

Three questions facing the Tampa Bay Rays during the offseason

The Tampa Bay Rays may not be far off from contending once more. Here are three questions facing the Rays this offseason.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 6

Rays Emerging Star Junior Caminero Named Finalist for Prestigious Award

The 2025 MLB regular season was a coming-out party for Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero. One of the top prospects in baseball during the 2024 preseason, he flashed some of that potential in his first extended chance at the Big League level.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / October 5

Two key questions facing new Rays owner Patrick Zalupski

Now that Zalupski has assumed control of the organization, several key decisions will need to take priority.

Junior Caminero quietly put up MVP numbers for the Rays

Rays to look for catching help during offseason

Every MLB player who hit 30 home runs in their rookie season

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 5

Signing Emerging Superstar to an Extension Named Rays Most Essential Move To Make

The Tampa Bay Rays operate differently from most MLB franchises due to the restraints they have on spending. They haven’t ever been big spenders in free agency, but that could certainly change with the new ownership group taking over.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 4

Junior Caminero Deserves Strong Consideration To Represent Rays on All-MLB Team

The Tampa Bay Rays had several players who stood out with their individual performances during the 2025 MLB regular season despite the team winning only 77 games. It was the first time that the Rays failed to win at least 80 games in a 162-game campaign since 2016.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / October 3

Rays Star Slugger Listed as Potential Trade Target for Red Sox This Winter

The Tampa Bay Rays have started up their offseason, and this will be an interesting winter for the franchise. With new ownership taking over and the need

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / September 30

Junior Caminero quietly put up MVP numbers for the Rays

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero has quietly had an MVP-type season amid the feats of New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and Seattle Mariners

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / September 3

Junior Caminero, Rays having a blast in series against Mariners

A big night from their top offensive weapon has the Tampa Bay Rays primed to sweep the club they are chasing for a wild-card spot. Holding a five-game winning streak, the Rays (69-69) will close their series with the visiting Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night after taking the first two games, 10-2 and 6-5.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / September 3

Rays All-Star achieves franchise, MLB history with 40th HR

When Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero hit his 40th home run of the season, he accomplished more than just achieve a significant personal milestone.

Caminero drives in four as Rays top Mariners

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 2

Junior Caminero drives in four as Rays top Mariners

All-Star Junior Caminero reached the 40-homer, 100-RBI mark, drove in four and doubled in the go-ahead runs as the Tampa Bay Rays won their fifth straight by edging the visiting Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Tuesday night.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / August 29

Rays All-Star Lining Himself Up For Massive Payday

The Tampa Bay Rays lost a series to the Cleveland Guardians that further tarnishes their long-shot playoff odds. The silver lining is that Junior Caminero is a member of the Rays, not the Guardians.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / August 26

Junior Caminero, Rays aim to extend Guardians' misery

Junior Caminero signed his first professional contract with Cleveland in 2019 as an amateur free agent. Two years later, he was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Tobias Myers.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / August 24

Junior Caminero's grand slam lifts Rays past Cardinals

Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero rocketed his team-leading 37th homer, a sixth-inning grand slam, to help the Rays pull away from the visiting St. Louis Cardinals in a 7-2 rain-delayed victory on Sunday afternoon.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Angels Nation / August 9

Caminero’s Two-Homer Night Powers Rays Past Angels 5-4

Junior Caminero belted his 29th and 30th home runs of the season, Christopher Morel delivered a late go-ahead blast, and six Tampa Bay pitchers combined for 16 strikeouts as the Rays edged the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 on Wednesday night.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / July 15

Kid in outfield makes unreal catch to rob Caminero at HR Derby

Kid in outfield makes unreal catch to rob Junior Caminero at HR Derby

One young fielder during Monday’s Home Run Derby may have just put himself in the conversation for the No. 1 overall pick in a future MLB Draft.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / January 22

The Rays Need Junior Caminero to Be a Breakout Star in 2025

Over the past few seasons, the Tampa Bay Rays have built a model for developing young, consistent talent, which has helped propel them toward success. With the team needing to operate with a small budget, this approach to producing players has been incredibly valuable.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 30, 2024