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MLB News / Viral Sports News / August 12
Rays Acquire Versatile MLB Veteran Amid Battle With Yankees
The Tampa Bay Rays continue to operate with the kind of quiet efficiency that has defined their best seasons, and the latest addition fits the pattern perfectly.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12
Yandy Díaz Reaches Vesting Option Threshold
Rays designated hitter Yandy Díaz reached 500 plate appearances on the season earlier this week. In the process, he triggered the vesting threshold in his contract for 2027.
Jorge Mateo News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12
Rays, Jorge Mateo Agree To Major League Deal
The Rays are signing utility infielder Jorge Mateo to a big league contract, reports Francys Romero. A client of The Movement Baseball, Mateo was released by the Braves last week.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 12
Rays Are Set Up for Long-Term Success With Best Farm System in Baseball
The Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the biggest surprises in baseball so far this season and are showing no signs of slowing down. Despite expectations being very low for the team coming into the year, the Rays have been able to sustain an extremely high level of success this season.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 12
MLB insider addresses Yankees' chances of winning AL East
The Tampa Bay Rays started Wednesday with a six-game lead over the New York Yankees in the American League East. Is the race over or do the Yankees still have a path to a division crown?
Kevin Cash News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 12
Kevin Cash Shares Positive Update on Rays Injured Pitcher
The Tampa Bay Rays have been hit hard by injuries in their starting rotation all season, but have continually been able to overcome them. Ryan Pepiot, who made 31 starts last season, isn’t taking the mound at all in 2026.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / August 12
Rays superstar Junior Caminero joins elite company with 35th home run
Junior Caminero joined exclusive company while helping the Tampa Bay Rays expand their winning streak to eight games on Tuesday night.
Junior Caminero News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / August 11
Rays' Junior Caminero Correctly Seen as Best Third Baseman in Baseball
It has been a great stretch of baseball lately for the Tampa Bay Rays, who are winners of seven straight games. Despite being on a long West Coast trip, the team has shown no signs of slowing down. With the trade deadline now in the rearview mirror for the Rays, the franchise is hoping to continue to play well and make some noise come October.
Jake Woodford News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10
Rays, Jake Woodford Agree To Minor League Deal
The Rays are signing right-hander Jake Woodford to a minor league contract, reports Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. He elected free agency after being waived by the Cubs last week.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / August 10
Examining the Tampa Bay Rays’ Trade Deadline Moves
The Tampa Bay Rays entered the month of August in a position few expected them to hold – looking to perverse their lead in the AL East and the top record in the American League.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9
2 roster moves Rays must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline
The Boston Red Sox have been making headlines in the American League East for their remarkable surge that took them from the bottom of the American League to a position inside the AL’s playoff structure.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 9
AL-best Rays wrap up sweep of sliding Mariners
Ian Seymour pitched six quality innings as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the host Seattle Mariners 4-1 Sunday afternoon to complete a sweep of their three-game series.
Griffin Jax News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9
Rays Place Griffin Jax On 15-Day Injured List
Prior to today’s game, the Rays announced that right-hander Griffin Jax has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to August 6) due to discomfort in his throwing elbow. Right-hander Michael Grove was called up from Triple-A to take Jax’s spot on the active roster.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9
Royals' desperate search for bullpen help leads to Craig Kimbrel
The Kansas City Royals have been desperately looking for anyone who can get outs in the major league bullpen. That search has led to a potential future Hall of Fame closer.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 9
Resilient Rays strive for series sweep of Mariners
There seems to be no obstacle too great to overcome for the Tampa Bay Rays. With scheduled starter Griffin Jax a late scratch due to right elbow discomfort, seven Rays pitchers combined on an eight-hitter Saturday night in a 3-2 victory against the host Seattle Mariners.
Kevin Kelly News / Just Baseball / August 8
Kevin Kelly Is Re-emerging as a Rays Bullpen Weapon
Bullpen woes hit the Tampa Bay Rays hard to begin the 2025 season, but by season’s end, despite a 77-85 regular season record, they had MLB’s 12th best reliever ERA at 3.81 and tied for the third-lowest WHIP at 1.23 alongside the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago Cubs.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 5
Freddy Peralta made major Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor move before being traded by Mets
It was reported last fall that Lindor and Soto had a "chilly" relationship after Soto signed a 15-year, $765M contract to join the Mets in December 2024.
Freddy Peralta News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5
Freddy Peralta had a brutal debut for the Rays
Freddy Peralta’s pitching malaise appears to have followed him to Florida. The 30-year-old Peralta did not have a great introduction to Tampa Bay Rays
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / August 4
Freddy Peralta's struggles continue in horrendous Rays debut
Peralta made his Rays debut on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, and his performance fell right in line with the entire season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Rays bolster rotation by adding Tyler Wells from Orioles
The Tampa Bay Rays continued fortifying their pitching staff on Monday in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles.
Liam Hicks News / Yardbarker / August 3
Rays get their catcher in Liam Hicks
The Rays have struggled to find a viable option behind the plate for virtually all of their franchise history.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 4
Biggest winners, losers from a wild MLB trade deadline
So which teams made the most of the pressure-packed final few hours? Here are three franchises that got better at the trade deadline and three that stumbled through it.
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / August 2
Rays strike big with trade for Mets' Freddy Peralta
Tampa Bay's front office is well aware of its chance to make a deep postseason run, and that was shown Sunday with a major starting pitcher acquisition.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Rays' Junior Caminero joins list of MLB legends with latest HR
At only 23, Caminero joined a group of MLB legends when he hit his 30th home run of the season in the fourth inning.
Shane McClanahan News / Yardbarker / July 31
Tampa Bay Rays lose key starter just before trade deadline
The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly in the market for a starting pitcher. That need became even more important on Friday. Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander announced during an appearance on WDAE radio with Tom Krasniqi that pitcher Shane McClanahan is being placed on the Injured List due to tightness in his back.
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