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Junior Caminero hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays pulled back above .500 with a 4-2 victory over the host New York Yankees on Monday night. Rays starter Drew Rasmussen allowed a pair of run-scoring walks in the first inning before pitching five innings holding the Yankees scoreless the rest of the way.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 25

Player of the Series: Junior Caminero

Junior Caminero added to his homerun total The Tampa Bay Rays put forth a pitiful performance against the Chicago White Sox earlier this week, dropping two of the three games.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 19

Rays' Caminero Continues to Shine After All-Star Break

TAMPA, Fla.— The All-Star break is over, but that hasn’t stopped Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero from continuing to show why he belongs among baseball’s elite players.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Total Apex Sports / July 19

Tampa Bay Rays Third Baseman Junior Caminero Makes History

Tampa Bay Rays Third Baseman Junior Caminero hit two home runs in an 11-1 home win last night against the Baltimore Orioles. He became the fourth player in league history to hit multiple home runs in the first game after participating in the Home Run Derby.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 19

My Two Cents: Junior Caminero's 'Star' Continues To Shine Brightly

TAMPA, Fla. — Local Rays fans in Tampa Bay have already seen Junior Caminero's greatness, but he put on a performance for the ages in Atlanta early this week.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 19

Back to our regularly scheduled programming: Rays 11, Orioles 1

Junior Caminero’s multi-homer night knocks the feathers off the Orioles You couldn’t script Friday night’s game against the Orioles any better. Before the contest, Brandon Lowe was activated from the 10-Day IL and Curtis Mead was optioned to AAA Durham.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 18

Rays hit four homers, trounce Orioles

Yandy Diaz belted his second career grand slam, Junior Caminero added a pair of homers and Danny Jansen also went deep, lifting the host Tampa Bay Rays to an 11-1 romp over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday.

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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Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 14

Oneil Cruz, Junior Caminero start off strong at Home Run Derby

ATLANTA -- Oneil Cruz, Junior Caminero, Byron Buxton and Cal Raleigh advanced to the semifinals of the Home Run Derby on Monday night. Cruz and Caminero hit 21 home runs in the opening round, with Cruz receiving the top seed based on the longest home run tiebreaker.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 15

Mariners' Cal Raleigh shows off power in MLB HR Derby win

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

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Total Apex Sports / July 14

Tampa Bay Rays Third Baseman Junior Caminero With Historic First Half

Tampa Bay Rays Third Baseman Junior Caminero has had a great first half of the regular season. He is the fifth player in league history, 21 or younger, to have 23+ home runs in the first half of the regular season. The last player to accomplish this feat was Cody Bellinger in 2017.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / July 11

Rays Reacts Results: Boy do I have good news for you!

A happy surprise. This week, I tried to have some fun with the Rays Reacts sponsorship from FanDuel and simply ask: who was robbed the most by not getting an All-Star nod?

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10

MLB finalizes Home Run Derby field

The field is set for the Home Run Derby.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / July 10

Rays young star on pace to set dubious record

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Dodger Blue / July 10

2025 Home Run Derby Participants: Rays’ Junior Caminero Becomes Sixth Player To Join

Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Junior Caminero is the sixth confirmed participant for the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta. He joined Ronald Acuña Jr., Cal Raleigh, James Wood, Byron Buxton and Oneil Cruz, who previously committed to take part in the annual event on Monday, July 14.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Rays First-Time All-Star Junior Caminero Competing in Derby

Just one day after being added to the American League All-Star roster, Tampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero announced Wednesday that he will participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / June 11

Junior Caminero’s Loudest Tool is Shining Through Right Now

It has been a roller coaster two years for Junior Caminero. After the nationwide disappointment from baseball fans when he was kept in Triple-A Durham, and then saw his stay in AAA extended because of a battle with injuries, Caminero was finally called up on August 12th for his first full stay in the Majors.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 31

Junior Caminero homers twice, as Rays blowout Astros

Junior Caminero posted four extra-base hits, and the Tampa Bay Rays pounded the Houston Astros' bullpen for the second time in three games en route to a 16-3 road win on Saturday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / February 4

21-year-old Tampa Bay Rays 3B could be MLB's breakout star of 2025

Fresh off an MVP run in the Dominican Winter League, Junior Caminero has the hitting prowess that could help rejuvenate the Tampa Bay Rays.

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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.