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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4

Rays star Yandy Diaz’s memorable career night dooms Mariners

The Tampa Bay Rays were unstoppable Wednesday night, thanks to Yandy Diaz, who recorded a career-high 5-for-5 with a double and four singles, leading the team to a 9-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners and completing a three-game sweep at George M.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / August 28

Player of the Series: Yandy Diaz

Although the Rays lost the series with the Cleveland Guardians, they can say with 100% certainty that they have won the trade that brought Yandy Diaz to Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22

Rays’ Yandy Diaz gets encouraging injury update from Kevin Cash

The Tampa Bay Rays fell 7-4 to the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night at Steinbrenner Field, but the biggest development wasn’t on the scoreboard. Yandy Diaz, the team’s most consistent offensive threat, left in the fifth inning after injuring his right leg.

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Yandy Diaz News Emerges After Leaving Cardinals Game

The Tampa Bay Rays are sliding down the standings at the wrong time. They're now just 1.5 games ahead of the Baltimore Orioles for last place in the AL East with five weeks left after Thursday's 7-4 loss to the St.

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

Yandy Diaz's 9th-Inning Single Helps Rays Take Series Opener From Giants, 7-6

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Joe Boyle just didn't have it Friday night. The Tampa Bay starter only got six outs before manager Kevin Cash had to go to the bullpen, and early hooks have usually spelled disaster for the Rays all season.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 2

Diaz Homers Twice, Rasmussen Looks Like Ace in Rays' 4-0 Shutout of Dodgers

TAMPA, Fla. — Well, that looked familiar. It's a hazy, faded memory, but the best version of the Tampa Bay Rays was clearly visible on Saturday in a wildly impressive 4-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / July 31

Rays lose Jonathan Aranda, Yandy Diaz, Chandler Simpson vs. Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays lost All-Star Jonathan Aranda in the fifth inning Thursday afternoon after the first baseman collided with Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton during a game in New York.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Yandy Diaz Update Surfaces Minutes After Leaving Yankees Game

The Tampa Bay Rays have struggled as of late, losing eight of their last ten games—a skid that has led to the front office’s decision to not invest in the current roster despite earlier rumors the organization might buy at the trade deadline.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Yandy Diaz Becomes Available as Tigers Seek a Deadline Impact Bat

According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, after being swept by the Reds last weekend, the Tampa Bay Rays are expected to be active sellers ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27

Rays 'softening' stance on dealing Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe

The Rays have struggled badly in the month of July, with a 6-14 record that has left them just one game over .500 and 2.5 games out of an AL Wild Card spot.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Red Sox 'Would Love' to Add All-Star First Baseman From AL East Rival at Trade Deadline

The Boston Red Sox are gearing up as buyers at the trade deadline. While they could still trade Jarren Duran, the Red Sox want to add a starting pitcher and a first baseman at the deadline.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / July 19

Red Sox Reportedly Have Tons of Interest in AL East Rival's All-Star

The Boston Red Sox making another trade with a team in the American League East might be surprising during the trade deadline, but it can't be counted

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

Rays' Yandy Diaz Has Been Baseball's Most Valuable Player the Past Month

It's a little early to name an MVP, but that hasn't stopped Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz from claiming the title over the last month. At the plate, Diaz has been electric for the Rays.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 2

Yandy Diaz's 6th Inning Blast Gives Rays 100 Home Runs On the Season

Thanks to Yandy Diaz's 415-foot two-run blast in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Athletics, the Tampa Bay Rays have reached 100 home runs on the year. Diaz's rocket came shortly after Josh Lowe launched home run No.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 2

Rays plate five in sixth, survive rocky ninth to defeat A's, 6-5

Yandy Diaz hit a two-run home run in a five-run sixth inning as the host Tampa Bay Rays held on in a white-knuckle ninth to avoid a series sweep with a 6-5 win over the Athletics on Wednesday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / May 13

Rays visit Toronto, place DH Yandy Diaz on restricted list with 'passport issue'

Designated hitter Yandy Diaz was placed on the restricted list as the Tampa Bay Rays opened a three-game series in Toronto on Tuesday because of what manager

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 12

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / May 7

Yandy Diaz in question as Rays prepare for rematch vs. Phillies

The Tampa Bay Rays are hoping to have their hottest hitter back in the lineup when they host the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday in the second contest of their three-game series.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / April 26

As Yandy Diaz emerges from slow start, Rays try to take series from Padres

One of the Tampa Bay Rays' offensive mainstays for the past six years has started to hit. Not surprisingly, Tampa Bay is starting to win games. Yandy Diaz has seven hits and five RBIs in the past three games, all Rays victories, and will try to keep his roll going on Saturday when they go for a series win against the Padres in San Diego.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / March 14

Rays pick up 2026 option on former batting champion Yandy Diaz

The Tampa Bay Rays exercised their $12 million team option on first baseman Yandy Diaz for the 2026 season. The Rays also added a vesting option for the 2027 season that would pay Diaz $13 million if he makes at least 500 plate appearances in 2026 and $10 million if he doesn't reach that amount.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / December 1

Probable Asking Price For Tampa Bay Rays Slugger Yandy Diaz Revealed By Reporter

The entire baseball world is in a holding pattern as it waits for superstar free agent Juan Soto to sign this offseason. However, once he does, the dam will break and several other big names will be able to figure out their next moves.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 4, 2023

Watch: Comedy of errors by Red Sox gives Rays hilarious little league home run

The Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox gave us one of the best—or worst, depending on your viewpoint of these things—little league home runs in the Major Leagues this season.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / May 29, 2023

Rays' Yandy Diaz is quietly having the best season of his career

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / May 18, 2023