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With the All-Star break in the rear view mirror, the Tampa Bay Rays are set to return to action in the regular season in a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles. But the club is receiving a big boost, as a former All-Star is returning from injury just in time to begin the second half […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are in the midst of a contentious playoff race in the American League. But during the All-Star Break, news broke that could change the organization forever. Jacksonville-based developer Patrick Zalupski is set to buy the team for $1.7 billion in September. That led The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal to ponder a big […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have played the entire 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field, a minor-league ballpark. That’s because of storm damage that occurred at Tropicana Field. The Rays will continue to play at Steinbrenner if they make the postseason, per the Tampa Bay Times. MLB made that decision on Tuesday to prepare for a possible […]

Tampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero came up just short in the 2025 Home Run Derby after a valiant effort, falling to Cal Raleigh in a dramatic championship round. But the real highlight of the night wasn’t just Caminero’s thunderous power display — it was the moment when a ball kid literally robbed him of […]

The Tampa Bay Rays will soon change ownership. Stuart Sternberg has agreed to sell the franchise to a group led by Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski for approximately $1.7 billion, per Evan Drellich and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The deal is expected to be finalized around September. This looming transaction should have a major impact […]

The Tampa Bay Rays went to Fenway Park for a four-game series with the hope of separating themselves from the resurgent Boston Red Sox. However, instead of winning or splitting the four games, the Rays found themselves on the wrong end of a sweep even though the team pitched and and played defense extremely well. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays, famous for their aggressive and often unconventional approach to roster management, could be preparing for another significant move following their recent acquisition of right-handed reliever Bryan Baker from the Baltimore Orioles. Holding a 50–46 record and sitting just half a game behind the final AL Wild Card spot, the Rays are […]

The Tampa Bay Rays’ starting pitcher, Drew Rasmussen, has been named to the 2025 American League All-Star team, replacing Los Angeles Angels’ Yusei Kikuchi. The announcement came on Friday, July 11, recognizing Rasmussen’s strong return to form following a challenging injury history and a remarkable season. Rasmussen, 29, has overcome three major elbow surgeries, including […]

Brandon Lowe was one of three Tampa Bay Rays infielders to make the 2025 MLB All-Star Game after Junior Caminero was added as a replacement for banged up Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman. However, Lowe will not take part in the Midsummer Classic after being sidelined with an injury. The Rays have placed Lowe […]

The Home Run Derby has people excited, and it has also unleashed the competitive spirit in some of the players who are participating. One of those players is Tampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero, who was chosen as a replacement for the All-Star Game earlier this week as a substitute for Alex Bregman. Before the […]

The Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles are starting business early before the MLB trade deadline. Despite high expectations, Baltimore is expected to sell at the July 31 deadline. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay has soared into Wild Card contention after a sluggish April. The Rays picked up reliever Bryan Baker in the pre-deadline trade. “Trade: The […]

Jonathan Aranda was the only Tampa Bay Rays player to be named to the American League All-Star team on Sunday. But on Tuesday, MLB announced the injury replacements for the teams. That meant Rays third baseman Junior Caminero was named to his first All-Star Game, replacing Alex Bregman. Junior Caminero is a first-time All-Star! He replaces Alex […]

Currently holding one of the AL Wild Card spots, the Tampa Bay Rays are playing strong baseball so far this season. Although their home at Tropicana Field is unavailable this season, they’ve made Steinbrenner Field, their temporary refuge for the season, one of the toughest places to play in the MLB. The Rays have used […]

There was plenty of reason to be excited about the Ha-Seong Kim signing when it happened in February. The South Korean infielder stands out as a quintessential member of the Tampa Bay Rays, displaying the excellent defense and solid baserunning skills that helps characterize this franchise. But fans had to wait more than three months […]

The Tampa Bay Rays’ shortstop Ha-Seong Kim’s much-anticipated debut on Friday against the Minnesota Twins was cut short by a right calf injury, raising concerns about another potential setback for the team’s high-profile offseason acquisition. The Rays ultimately fell 4-3 in walk-off fashion, but all eyes postgame were on Kim’s status. After the game, Rays […]

Ha-Seong Kim made his season debut against the Minnesota Twins on Friday. However, Kim’s long-awaited return didn’t last long as he exited his first game with the Tampa Bay Rays in the seventh inning. During a replay review of Kim getting caught stealing third base, manager Kevin Cash and the Rays’ athletic trainer came out […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have quietly entered the conversation in the American League East. Despite going 5-5 across the last ten games, Kevin Cash’s team is one win away from the top of the division. Tampa Bay’s ownership has even talked to Major League Baseball about changing their playoff venue. They have a chance to […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are tight with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East. If they finish their series against the Athletics strong, they could be in control of the division for the first time this season. Rays manager Kevin Cash has been dealing with pitching injuries all season […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has likely played his final baseball game in the major leagues following a conviction for sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic. Franco, 24, received a two-year suspended prison sentence and is now at risk of being permanently barred from reentering the United States under current immigration […]

The Baltimore Orioles busted out of slump in a big way in their series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Orioles’ offense scored 22 runs in Friday’s game, the team’s most prolific output in 25 years. Unfortunately, the good vibes created by the dominant 22-8 win were dampened as the Orioles endured yet another […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are heating up at just the right time—and their first baseman isn’t shy about it. Following a dominant sweep over the Kansas City Royals, Yandy Diaz didn’t hold back when asked about his team’s current status in the league. In an article written by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, […]

Wander Franco, the former Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, has been found guilty of sexually abusing a minor in the Dominican Republic, receiving a two-year suspended prison sentence, as reported by various sources. This conviction is linked to a four-month relationship he had with a 14-year-old girl when he was 21. Now 24, Franco was also […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have made a surprising run in the past month, and they are looking like a team to fear in the American League. Tampa Bay is 14-6 in their last 20 games, and now sit in second place in the AL East division. They are just one game back from first place, […]

The Tampa Bay Rays entered Wednesday’s action one game behind the New York Yankees in the American League East. Kevin Cash’s team is 7-3 in their last ten games and is the top wild card team in the AL playoff picture, despite the inevitable sale of the Rays. However, even if Tampa Bay makes it […]

The Tampa Bay Rays secured a convincing 14-8 victory over the 48-win Detroit Tigers on Friday night showcasing their offensive depth and resilience amid a difficult situation involving injured reliever Hunter Bigge. Following the win, Kevin Cash, manager of the Rays, shared a positive injury update on Bigge who suffered a serious foul ball injury […]

The Tampa Bay Rays shared an eye-opening announcement earlier this week that they were in discussions regarding a potential sale. While those discussions were initially billed as “exclusive,” it seems like another buyer has thrown their hat in the race, which could lead to a full-scale bidding war in the coming weeks and months. Initially, […]

Veteran pitcher Kyle Gibson is still searching for an MLB home in 2025. A market for the right-handed starter failed to materialize over the offseason and Gibson ended up signing with the Baltimore Orioles in late March. However, his stint with Baltimore was short lived and Gibson caught on with the Tampa Bay Rays in […]

The Tampa Bay Rays received an important injury update on Friday. Infielder Ha-Seong Kim, who signed with the Rays this past offseason, has yet to play in a regular season game with Tampa Bay due to injury. He was previously set to begin a rehab assignment but it was delayed due to a hamstring issue. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays entered their series against the Detroit Tigers at 41-34. Kevin Cash’s team has been a surprisingly competitive one this year, competing for a wild card playoff spot in the American League. Despite the drama surrounding Tampa Bay concerning the sale of the team, the Rays’ roster has been focused on winning […]

The Tampa Bay Rays were rocked by a terrifying scene Thursday night when relief pitcher Hunter Bigge was struck by a 105 mph foul ball while seated in the dugout. The chilling moment unfolded during the seventh inning of the Rays vs. the Baltimore Orioles matchup at George M. Steinbrenner Field, as catcher Adley Rutschman […]

The Tampa Bay Rays delivered one of the most improbable wins in recent memory Wednesday night, stunning the Baltimore Orioles with a comeback that immediately cemented itself into franchise history. In a wild Rays vs. Orioles clash, Tampa Bay erased an early 8-0 deficit to win 12-8 — scoring 12 unanswered runs in what OptaSTATS […]

A Tampa Bay Rays sale could come to fruition soon. According to Scott Soshnick and Kurt Badenausen of Sportico, the Rays are close to being sold to a group led by Patrick Zalupski, who is a developer in Jacksonville, Florida. However, nothing is official as of this story’s writing. The Rays are reportedly being estimated […]

A certain trade between the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers that once seemed lopsided may now have a different winner than originally expected. Former MLB infielder Mark DeRosa hinted that the emergence of Rays starter Ryan Pepiot may grant them the victory from the trade that sent Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers. “When […]

Roman Anthony didn’t waste any time putting his stamp on the big leagues. After an 0-for-4 debut on Monday, the top prospect in baseball delivered in the clutch Tuesday night, ripping a two-run double in his first at-bat to spark the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway […]

Tampa Bay Rays fans got good news and bad news on Tuesday when it comes to pitcher Shane McClanahan. The lefty starter has been out since spring training with a triceps nerve injury, but threw off a mound at full distance over the weekend for the first time since his injury. That doesn’t mean, however, […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was placed on administrative leave in August of 2023 before being moved to the restricted list last July, is now officially facing another legal case. He is currently standing trial in his native Dominican Republic for the alleged sexual abuse of a minor, sexual exploitation against a minor […]

Heading into Saturday’s matchup winners of four games in a row, the Tampa Bay Rays were looking to make it five straight. Saturday was especially meaningful for the team, as franchise icon Evan Longoria officially retired as a Ray. He also threw out the first pitch in front of a packed house. Unfortunately, the team […]

Shane McClanahan entered the 2025 season hoping to have another dominant season. However, a triceps injury has delayed his season debut with the Tampa Bay Rays. Without him in the starting rotation, Rays manager Kevin Cash has turned to others to pick up his slack. Shane Baz, Drew Rasmussen, and Ryan Pepiot have done well, […]

The Tampa Bay Rays delivered an insane walk-off win against the Texas Rangers at George M. Steinbrenner Field, capping off their three-game set with a thrilling 4–3 comeback on June 5, 2025. With the victory, Tampa Bay completed a clean sweep of the Rangers in their season series, including a dominant 5–1 performance in the […]