Sports
Rays Reinstate Victor Mesa Jr., Expand Roster to 28 for September Push
Tampa Bay Rays activate outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. from the injured list and recall reliever Alex Cook as rosters expand to 28 players.
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Sports
Rays Sign Veteran Infielder Jorge Mateo to Replace Injured Williamson
Tampa Bay Rays reached agreement with 31-year-old infielder Jorge Mateo after Ben Williamson's hamstring injury left a gap in the infield.
Sports
Rays' Neander Signals Aggressive Trade Deadline Push With Deep Farm System
Tampa Bay Rays president Erik Neander says no prospect is untouchable as the AL-leading club eyes upgrades before the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline.
Sports
Rays Eye Luis Arraez, Pitching Upgrades With AL's Best Record
Tampa Bay Rays hold the AL's best record with the trade deadline 10 days away, targeting an impact bat and pitching reinforcements.
Sports
Rays Select 18-Year-Old Shortstop Grady Emerson With No. 2 Pick in MLB Draft
Tampa Bay Rays draft top-ranked prospect Grady Emerson at No. 2, the franchise's highest pick since back-to-back No. 1 selections in 2007 and 2008.
Sports
Rays' Nick Martinez Earns First All-Star Nod, Then Beats Mariners 7-2
Nick Martinez, 35, was named to his first All-Star team hours before pitching the AL-leading Rays to a 7-2 win at Tropicana Field.
Sports
AL-Leading Rays Send Five All-Stars to Philadelphia, Caminero to Start
The American League-leading Tampa Bay Rays will send five players to the All-Star Game in Philadelphia, with Junior Caminero earning his second consecutive start.
Sports
Rays Hold No. 2 Draft Pick With Cholowsky, Emerson, Lackey in Play
The Tampa Bay Rays hold the No. 2 overall pick in the MLB Draft on July 11 in Philadelphia, with a top-tier trio of prospects in contention.
Sports
Rays DFA Catcher Keegan, Acquire Hard-Throwing Reliever From Cardinals
Tampa Bay Rays designated catcher Dominic Keegan for assignment and acquired right-hander Chris Roycroft from the St. Louis Cardinals.
Sports
Rays Eye Ace Starter, Power Bat Ahead of Trade Deadline From St. Petersburg
Tampa Bay Rays could pursue a front-line starter like Tarik Skubal or Sandy Alcantara as the trade deadline approaches.
Sports
Rays Recall Top Prospect Carson Williams as Pepiot Eyes 2027 Return
Tampa Bay Rays recalled top prospect Carson Williams from Triple-A Durham and got an encouraging update from Ryan Pepiot after hip surgery.
Sports
Rays fans celebrate return to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton repairs
Tampa Bay Rays fans returned to Tropicana Field for the home opener after Hurricane Milton tore off the dome's roof in 2024, forcing the team to play elsewhere.
Sports
Tampa Bay Rays return to $60 million renovated Tropicana Field Monday
The Tampa Bay Rays will play their first game at renovated Tropicana Field Monday after Hurricane Milton damaged the roof in October 2024.
Crime
Tampa Bay Rowdies seek third straight win against Loudoun United at Al Lang
The Tampa Bay Rowdies look to extend their perfect 2-0-0 start Saturday night against Loudoun United FC at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg.
Business
The Chattaway Restaurant in St. Petersburg to Close After 75 Years
Family-owned Chattaway restaurant at 358 22nd Ave. S. will close in July after 75 years, with property sale expected by end of July to developer Cullen Mahoney.