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Martinez Dominates With One-Hit Gem as Rays Hold AL East Lead
Nick Martinez retired 18 of 19 batters in six innings as Tampa Bay beat Baltimore 3-1 to maintain a three-game AL East lead.
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Rays' Griffin Jax Throws 42 Pitches in Rehab Start, Rotation Return Looms
Griffin Jax threw three innings in a minor league rehab start, moving closer to rejoining a Tampa Bay rotation already stacked with six starters.
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Martinez Dominates With One-Hit Gem as Rays Avoid Sweep in Baltimore
Nick Martinez retired 18 of 19 batters and the Rays scored three in the sixth to beat Baltimore 3-1 and keep a three-game AL East lead.
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Rays Activate Manuel Rodríguez From 60-Day IL After Elbow Surgery
Right-hander Manuel Rodríguez rejoins the Rays bullpen after flexor repair surgery, bringing a 2.12 pre-injury ERA back to Tampa Bay's relief corps.
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Rays' AL East Lead Shrinks to Three Games After Walk-Off Loss in Baltimore
Tampa Bay's losing skid reaches seven of nine as Baltimore's Dylan Beavers delivers a walk-off double in a 3-2 Orioles win at Camden Yards.
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Rays' AL East Lead Shrinks to Three Games After Disputed Check-Swing Call
Kevin Cash was ejected after a disputed check-swing call that sparked a four-run Orioles fifth inning in Tampa Bay's 5-3 loss at Camden Yards.
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Rays Release $2.3 Billion Tampa Ballpark Deal Ahead of City Council Vote
Tampa Bay Rays release definitive documents for $2.3 billion ballpark on Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus, with city and county votes days away.
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Rays Drop Third Straight Home Series, Head to Baltimore at 3-7
Tampa Bay Rays lose 5-1 to Blue Jays, completing a 3-7 stretch at Tropicana Field after a record-setting 9-0 road trip.
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Rays Survive Blue Jays Rally for 18th One-Run Win at Tropicana Field
Tampa Bay built a six-run lead, then held off Toronto 7-6 for its 76th win and 18th one-run victory of the season at Tropicana Field.
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Rays' No. 2 Pick Grady Emerson Begins Pro Career at Single-A Charleston
Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Grady Emerson, the No. 2 overall draft pick, made his professional debut at Single-A Charleston on Wednesday night.
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Rays Place Mesa on IL, Recall Catcher Piper in Roster Shakeup
Tampa Bay Rays placed Victor Mesa Jr. on the injured list with a hamstring strain and recalled catcher Kenny Piper from Triple-A Durham.
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Rays' AL Lead Shrinks to Five Games After 10-5 Loss to Blue Jays
Nick Martinez allowed a season-high six runs in 3 2/3 innings as Tampa Bay fell 10-5 to Toronto at Tropicana Field.
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Rays Send No. 2 Pick Grady Emerson to Single-A Charleston for Pro Debut
Tampa Bay Rays assign 18-year-old shortstop Grady Emerson, the No. 2 overall draft pick who signed for $9.75 million, to Single-A Charleston.
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Baker's MLB-Leading 35th Save Lifts Rays Past Orioles, Averts Sweep
Bryan Baker recorded a five-out save, his MLB-leading 35th, as the Rays beat the Orioles 7-6 at Tropicana Field to avoid a four-game sweep.
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McClanahan Strikes Out 3 in Return as Rays Top Orioles 7-6
Shane McClanahan pitched 3 1/3 innings in his return from the injured list as the Rays beat the Orioles 7-6 at Tropicana Field.
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Shane McClanahan Returns to Rays Rotation After IL Stint for Orioles Finale
Left-hander Shane McClanahan activated off the 15-day IL to start against the Orioles at Tropicana Field after three perfect rehab innings.
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Rays Build 'Orioles 2.0' Roster With Four Former Baltimore Players in St. Pete
Tampa Bay's AL-best 74-49 roster now features four members of Baltimore's 2023 squad, plus former O's manager Brandon Hyde.
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Rays Bullpen Collapses After Peralta's Strong Start in Loss to Orioles
Freddy Peralta allowed one hit in 4 2/3 innings at Tropicana Field, but Tampa Bay's bullpen surrendered 10 runs in a lopsided loss to Baltimore.
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Shane McClanahan Returns to Rays Rotation for Series Finale at Tropicana Field
Left-hander Shane McClanahan comes off the 15-day IL to start against the Orioles at Tropicana Field, rejoining a nearly complete Tampa Bay rotation.
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Rays Drop Second Straight at Home, Fall 4-3 to Orioles in Extras
Tampa Bay Rays lost 4-3 in 10 innings to Baltimore, going 3-for-13 with runners in scoring position despite a dramatic ninth-inning rally.
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Rays' 9-Game Win Streak Ends in 6-5 Loss to Orioles at Tropicana Field
Tampa Bay's nine-game winning streak snapped in a 6-5 loss to Baltimore at Tropicana Field despite a four-run ninth-inning rally.
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Rays Sign Veteran Jorge Mateo, Option Carson Williams to Durham
Tampa Bay signs 31-year-old infielder Jorge Mateo to a Major League contract and options Carson Williams to Triple-A Durham.
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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.
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Rays Complete First Perfect 9-0 Road Trip in Franchise History
Tampa Bay swept three series out West to go 9-0, only the 13th such road trip in the Modern Era, extending their AL East lead to 6 1/2 games.
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Rays Open Tropicana Field Upper Deck Saturday Amid Best Home Record in MLB
Tampa Bay Rays will open upper-deck seating Saturday as demand surges behind a 41-18 home record and a Flappy Boi giveaway.
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Rays' Griffin Jax Expects Short IL Stint After Elbow Injection in Dallas
Griffin Jax received an elbow injection after consulting Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas and expects to return after a minimum stay on the injured list.
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Walls Ends 365-At-Bat Homer Drought With Two as Rays Win 8th Straight
Taylor Walls hit his first two homers of 2026 and Nick Martinez threw a complete game as Tampa Bay routed Oakland 12-4 for its eighth consecutive win.
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Rays' McClanahan Throws 3 Perfect Rehab Innings, Eyes Return to Rotation
Shane McClanahan retired all nine batters in a rehab start for Triple-A Durham, hitting 97.4 mph as he nears a return to Tampa Bay's rotation.
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Rays Erupt for 8 Runs in 8th Inning to Extend Win Streak to 7
Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero belted a three-run homer as the Rays scored eight in the eighth inning to rally past the Athletics for their seventh consecutive victory.
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Rays' Baker Sets Team Record With 23rd Consecutive Save in Seattle
Bryan Baker surpassed Fernando Rodney's franchise record with his 23rd straight save as Tampa Bay beat Seattle 3-2.
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Rays Recall Carson Williams After Ben Williamson Hamstring Injury in Seattle
Tampa Bay Rays place infielder Ben Williamson on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring injury and recall Carson Williams from Triple-A Durham.
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Tyler Wells Strikes Out 4 in Rays Debut After Trade Deadline Deal
Tyler Wells struck out four in two scoreless innings in his Tampa Bay debut at Coors Field after being acquired from Baltimore for prospect Michael Forret.
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Rays Infielder Ben Williamson Likely Headed to IL With Hamstring Injury
Ben Williamson exited in the ninth inning at Coors Field with a right hamstring injury and is likely headed to the injured list.
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Rays Catcher Kenny Piper Gets One-Day MLB Debut After Hotel Call
Kenny Piper, 28, went from Double-A Montgomery to catching all nine innings in Denver after a last-minute phone call from Rays manager Kevin Cash.
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Tampa Bay Rays Rise to Third in MLB Power Rankings After Deadline
Tampa Bay Rays climb to No. 3 in MLB Power Rankings after acquiring Freddy Peralta at the trade deadline.
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Rays Add Two-Time All-Star Freddy Peralta to Bolster AL-Leading Rotation
The AL-leading Rays acquired right-hander Freddy Peralta from the Mets and will start him Tuesday at Coors Field against the Rockies.
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Rays Catcher Liam Hicks Hits Grand Slam in Historic Team Debut at Coors Field
Liam Hicks became the first player in Rays franchise history to hit a grand slam in his team debut, powering a 9-7, 11-inning win over Colorado.
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Rays Add Peralta, Wells, Hicks in Deadline Deals Without Trading Top Prospects
Tampa Bay Rays president Erik Neander landed four players at the Trade Deadline while keeping the organization's elite prospects intact.
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Rays Add Two-Time All-Star Freddy Peralta, Set Debut at Coors Field
Freddy Peralta joins the AL-leading Rays after a disappointing Mets stint and will start Tuesday night at Coors Field against the Rockies.
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Rays Add Orioles Reliever Tyler Wells, Send Back Prospect Forret
Tampa Bay acquires reliever Tyler Wells from Baltimore for pitching prospect Michael Forret, bolstering the Rays' late-inning bullpen options.
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Rays Cut Craig Kimbrel After 19 Appearances, Bolster Bullpen Depth
Tampa Bay Rays designated reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment after a 9-1 loss at Tropicana Field, reshuffling their bullpen.
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Rays Add Catcher Hicks, Outfielder Suwinski in Deadline Deals
Tampa Bay Rays acquired catcher Liam Hicks from the Marlins and outfielder Jack Suwinski from the Dodgers before the trade deadline.
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Rays Cut Craig Kimbrel After Acquiring Freddy Peralta From Mets
Tampa Bay designated reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment after trading for starter Freddy Peralta from the Mets.
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Rays Trade Three Top Prospects to Mets for All-Star Freddy Peralta
Tampa Bay Rays acquire two-time All-Star RHP Freddy Peralta from the Mets for three ranked prospects ahead of Monday's Trade Deadline.
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Rasmussen Fans 10 as Rays Post 4th Shutout in 7 Games, Top White Sox 1-0
Drew Rasmussen struck out 10 and Baker converted his 20th consecutive save as Tampa Bay blanked Chicago 1-0 at Tropicana Field.
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Rays Place McClanahan on IL, Eye Skubal and Peralta Before Deadline
Shane McClanahan lands on the 15-day IL with back tightness as Tampa Bay pursues starting pitching before Monday's trade deadline.
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Rays Lead MLB in Changeup Usage at 25 Percent, Dominating Strikeouts
Tampa Bay Rays throw changeups at a 25% rate, more than double the league average, and lead MLB in changeup strikeouts by 120 over the second-place Phillies.
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Rays' Caminero Joins Legendary Company With 30th Homer at Age 23
Junior Caminero became the sixth-youngest player with consecutive 30-homer seasons, blasting No. 30 at Tropicana Field in a loss to the White Sox.
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McClanahan Exits With Back Tightness as Rays Eye Trade Deadline Arms
Shane McClanahan left his start at Tropicana Field with back tightness, adding urgency to Tampa Bay's pitching search before Monday's deadline.
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Rays Blank Rangers 3-0 as Baker Records 29th Save, 18th Straight
Tampa Bay pitchers combined for the team's ninth shutout of the season and third in four games, beating Texas 3-0 at Tropicana Field.
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Cash's Gamble on Catcher's Interference Backfires as Rays Fall to Rangers
Kevin Cash declined a catcher's interference run, opting for bases loaded, but a double play ended the threat in a Rays loss to Texas.
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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.
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Rays Push $2.3B Tampa Ballpark as Year-Round Event Venue in New Renderings
Tampa Bay Rays release new renderings showing their proposed $2.3 billion ballpark hosting concerts, graduations and sporting events beyond baseball.
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Rays Ranked Fourth in MLB, Linked to Potential Tarik Skubal Trade
Tampa Bay Rays hold the No. 4 spot in MLB Power Rankings as trade deadline approaches, with the club linked to a potential deal for Tarik Skubal.
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Rays Activate Steven Matz From IL, Shift Lefty to Bullpen Role
Steven Matz returns from the injured list to pitch out of the Tampa Bay Rays bullpen after five rehab appearances with Triple-A Durham.
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Díaz Reaches 1,000 Career Rays Hits as Martinez Blanks Guardians 3-0
Yandy Díaz became the fourth player in Rays history with 1,000 hits as Nick Martinez earned his 10th win in a 3-0 shutout of Cleveland at Tropicana Field.
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Rays Sign No. 2 Draft Pick Grady Emerson to Record $9.75 Million Deal
Eighteen-year-old shortstop Grady Emerson signed a record-breaking $9.75 million deal with the Tampa Bay Rays and visited Tropicana Field.
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Rays Become First AL Team to 60 Wins Behind Vilade's Homer, 11-3 Rout
Tampa Bay's bottom-of-the-order surge powered an 11-3 rout of Cleveland at Tropicana Field, making the Rays the first AL team to 60 wins.
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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.
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Rays Unveil Office Renderings for $2.3 Billion Tampa Ballpark District
Tampa Bay Rays released renderings of office space planned near their proposed Forever Home ballpark across from Raymond James Stadium.
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Rays Take Three of Four in Toronto, Return Home With AL East Lead
Tampa Bay won three of four against Toronto but fell 3-1 in the finale, heading home with a two-game AL East lead and a nine-game homestand ahead.
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Rays' Deep Farm System Positions Tampa Bay for Trade Deadline Deals
MLB Pipeline analysts say the Rays' deep farm system and best AL record make them prime candidates for moves before the Trade Deadline.
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Rays Prospect Theo Gillen Joins Rare 15-HR, 30-SB Club in Minors
Tampa Bay's top prospect Theo Gillen became the third Minor Leaguer this season to reach 15 home runs and 30 stolen bases at Double-A Montgomery.
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Rays Bottom of Order Leads Majors in July, Seals First 4-Game Series Win
Tampa Bay's No. 5-9 hitters lead MLB in batting average and slugging this month as the Rays beat Toronto 4-2 to take a four-game series.
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Rays Sign No. 2 Pick Grady Emerson to Record $9.75M High School Bonus
Tampa Bay Rays sign shortstop Grady Emerson to a $9.75 million bonus, the highest Draft signing bonus ever for a high school player.
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Rays' Chandler Simpson Hits .349 Over 23-Game Stretch, Creates Chaos
Chandler Simpson has hit safely in 19 of his last 23 games for the Rays, raising his average from .259 to .282 with nine steals.
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Rays Pound Season-High 21 Hits in Rout of Blue Jays at 58-42
Tampa Bay racked up 21 hits, tied for third most in franchise history, as the first-place Rays improved to 58-42 after 100 games.
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Martinez Halts Rays' Five-Game Skid With 7-1 Win in Toronto
Nick Martinez held the Blue Jays to one run over six innings as Tampa Bay snapped a five-game losing streak with a 7-1 victory at Rogers Centre.
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Rays Drop Five Straight as Starters Bleed Runs in Boston Sweep
Tampa Bay Rays hit a season-high five-game skid after the Red Sox complete a four-game sweep at Fenway Park, outscoring the Rays across the series.
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Rays Drop Fourth Straight as Red Sox Rally With 4 Runs in Seventh
Tampa Bay's bullpen surrendered four runs in the seventh inning at Fenway Park, extending the Rays' season-high-tying losing streak to four games.
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Rays Top Prospect Theo Gillen Belts First Double-A Homer in Montgomery Win
Rays No. 1 prospect Theo Gillen hit his first Double-A homer and drove in two more runs in Montgomery's 5-1 win over Knoxville.
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Rays' Caminero Blasts 29th Homer at Fenway After All-Star Injury Scare
Junior Caminero returned to Tampa Bay's lineup after a hit-by-pitch scare at the All-Star Game and launched his 29th home run at Fenway Park.
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AL-Leading Rays Swept in Fenway Doubleheader by Red Sox's 11-Game Streak
Tampa Bay Rays drop both games of a doubleheader at Fenway Park, falling 10-0 and 5-3 to a Boston Red Sox team riding an 11-game winning streak.
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AL-Best Rays Bring 56-38 Record to Fenway for 4-Game Series With Red Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays, owners of the AL's best record at 56-38, open a four-game set at Fenway Park against a surging Boston Red Sox club riding a 14-3 run.
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Tampa Bay Rays Rank Third in MLB Power Rankings at All-Star Break
The Tampa Bay Rays enter the second half ranked third in MLB Power Rankings after erasing a deficit to lead the AL East by three games.
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Rays' Sixth-Round Pick Kyle Johnson Named Among 2026 Draft's Biggest Steals
MLB Pipeline analysts call Rays sixth-round pick Kyle Johnson, a left-hander from Virginia, one of the best values in the 2026 Draft.
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Three Rays Pitchers Shine in AL's 4-0 All-Star Shutout in Philadelphia
Nick Martinez, Drew Rasmussen and Bryan Baker combined for scoreless work as the AL shut out the NL 4-0 at Citizens Bank Park.
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Rays Enter All-Star Break With AL-Best 56-38 Record, Eye Deadline Deals
Tampa Bay Rays hold a three-game lead for the best record in the American League and a 97.6% playoff probability heading into the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline.
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Rays Retire Evan Longoria's No. 3 Jersey at Tropicana Field Ceremony
The Tampa Bay Rays retired Evan Longoria's No. 3 jersey at Tropicana Field, making it only the fourth number the franchise has ever retired.
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Rays Prospect Nathan Flewelling, 19, Wins Futures Game MVP in Philadelphia
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Nathan Flewelling, 19, hit the game's only homer to earn Larry Doby MVP honors at the All-Star Futures Game.
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Evan Longoria Enters Rays Hall of Fame, No. 3 Retirement Set for Sunday
Evan Longoria was inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame at Tropicana Field before Tampa Bay's 6-1 win over Seattle.
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Rays Draft Shortstop Grady Emerson No. 1, Load Up on High School Talent
Tampa Bay selected top prospect Grady Emerson first overall and took four high schoolers in five picks, while Miami landed local star Jacob Lombard at No. 14.
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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.
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Arozarena Gets Standing Ovation in Tropicana Field Return as a Mariner
Randy Arozarena returned to Tropicana Field for the first time since his 2024 trade, drawing a standing ovation from Rays fans.
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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.
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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.
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Rasmussen Allows Season-High Six Runs as Rays Split Series With Yankees
Drew Rasmussen gave up six runs in the third inning as Tampa Bay fell 12-4 to New York, splitting the four-game set at Tropicana Field.
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Rays Slugger Caminero's Longest Homer May Have Landed in Australia's Outback
Junior Caminero's 450-plus-foot blast over a shed at Empire Ballpark in Australia remains legendary four years later.
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Rays Star Caminero Warned Opponent Before 454-Foot Walk-Off Homer
Junior Caminero told the opposing catcher to stop throwing fastballs before launching a 454-foot walk-off homer in the LIDOM championship.
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McClanahan Blanks Yankees for 6 1/3 Innings as Rays Extend AL East Lead
Shane McClanahan held the Yankees scoreless for 6 1/3 innings at Tropicana Field as the Rays won 3-0 and opened a five-game AL East lead.
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Rays Unveil Interior Renderings for 30,000-Seat Tampa Ballpark
Tampa Bay Rays CEO Ken Babby revealed first interior renderings of proposed ballpark with 30,000 seats and a fixed roof near Raymond James Stadium.
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Rays to Retire Evan Longoria's No. 3 Jersey at Tropicana Field
Evan Longoria will be inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame and have his No. 3 jersey retired at Tropicana Field this weekend.
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Seymour's Career-High 12 Strikeouts Power Rays Past Yankees in Tampa Bay
Left-hander Ian Seymour struck out 12 over 5 1/3 innings as the Tampa Bay Rays topped the Yankees with three home runs.
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Rays Seek Another Bat Despite Leading AL Entering Trade Deadline
Tampa Bay leads the AL but ranks near the bottom in OPS at multiple positions heading into the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline.
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Rays' Caminero Hits 11 Homers in 11 Games, Named All-Star Starter
Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero, 22, belted 11 home runs in 11 games and was named the AL's starting third baseman for the 2026 All-Star Game.
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Rays' Mason Englert Fans Career-High 9 in Spot Start Against Astros
Mason Englert struck out nine batters over 5 2/3 innings in just his fourth career MLB start, giving Tampa Bay's taxed pitching staff a needed lift.
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Rays' Caminero Hits 11 Homers in 11 Games, Named All-Star Starter
Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero, 22, launched his 26th homer of the season at 437 feet, extending a historic streak ahead of the All-Star Game.
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AL-Leading Rays Send Four All-Stars to Philadelphia, Caminero to Start
The American League-leading Tampa Bay Rays will send Junior Caminero, Drew Rasmussen, Bryan Baker and Yandy Díaz to the 96th All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
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Caminero's 25th Homer Powers Rays to Ninth Straight Win in Houston
Junior Caminero's tiebreaking homer and Nick Martinez's dominant start lift Tampa Bay to a 3-1 victory and a ninth consecutive win.
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Rays Win Eighth Straight, Sweep Royals to Build 4-Game AL East Lead
Tampa Bay's eight-game winning streak is its longest since 2023 as the Rays sweep Kansas City and open a four-game AL East lead.
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Rays' Caminero Ties Franchise Record With Homer in Sixth Straight Game
Junior Caminero, 22, matched Carlos Peña's franchise record and became the youngest player since 1900 to homer in six consecutive games.
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Rays Get Boost as Fraley, Lux Begin Rehab Stints at Triple-A Durham
Jake Fraley and Gavin Lux started rehab assignments at Triple-A Durham while Manuel Rodríguez threw live BP in Port Charlotte.
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Rays Slugger Caminero Returns to Home Run Derby After Record-Setting Week
Junior Caminero will compete in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on July 13 in Philadelphia after a historic stretch of power hitting for Tampa Bay.
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Rays' Caminero Homers in Fifth Straight Game, Eyes All-Time Record
Junior Caminero hit his 23rd homer of the season, a 438-foot blast, as the Rays beat the Royals 10-4 for their sixth straight win.
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Rays Hold AL-Best 48-33 Record at Midseason, Lead AL East by One
Tampa Bay Rays reach the midseason mark with the American League's best record at 48-33, one game ahead of the Yankees in the AL East.
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Rays Push Back Shane McClanahan's Start to Manage Workload After 2.5-Year Absence
Tampa Bay delays Shane McClanahan's next start to Wednesday in Kansas City as the 29-year-old lefty manages innings after missing 2.5 seasons to injuries.
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Rays Star Yandy Díaz Exits With Shoulder Strain, Eyes Tuesday Return
Yandy Díaz left Saturday's game against Arizona with a left shoulder strain but expects to return Tuesday against the Royals.
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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.
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Caminero Hits 20th Homer as Rays Roll to Third Straight Win
Junior Caminero launched a 437-foot, three-run homer and made highlight-reel plays at third base as Tampa Bay beat Arizona 6-1 at Tropicana Field.
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Rays' Caminero Launches 463-Foot Homer, Hits 7 Blasts in 6 Games
Junior Caminero's 463-foot home run capped a historic week as the Rays swept the D-backs and reclaimed first place in the AL East.
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Rays Reclaim AL East Lead as Grove Returns After 630-Day Absence
Michael Grove pitched three scoreless innings in his first MLB appearance in 630 days as the Rays beat the D-backs 4-2 at Tropicana Field.
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Rays' Caminero Advances to All-Star Phase 2 Voting at Third Base
Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero is one of two AL third basemen advancing to Phase 2 of All-Star voting after a career-best 2026 season.
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Rays Place Steven Matz on IL, Recall Michael Grove From Durham
Tampa Bay Rays place struggling pitcher Steven Matz on the injured list with an ankle sprain and recall reliever Michael Grove from Triple-A Durham.
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Rays Come Two Outs From No-Hitter as Caminero Hits Three Homers
Ian Seymour threw 6 2/3 hitless innings and Junior Caminero hit three home runs as the Rays routed the Royals 13-2 at Tropicana Field.
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Rays' Caminero Hits Three Homers, Drives in Six in 13-2 Rout of Royals
Junior Caminero launched three home runs totaling 1,152 feet and drove in six as Tampa Bay routed Kansas City 13-2 at Tropicana Field.
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Griffin Jax Fans Season-High 7 as Rays Top Royals 5-3 at Tropicana Field
Griffin Jax struck out a season-high seven over five innings as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 at Tropicana Field.
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Rays Drop Eighth of Last 11 as McClanahan Allows Career-High Three Homers
Shane McClanahan surrendered a season-high six runs and three homers in Tampa Bay's 12-5 loss to Kansas City, the Rays' eighth defeat in 11 games.
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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.
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Rays Lose 8th One-Run Game in June, Fall 2-1 to Royals at Tropicana Field
Tampa Bay has lost eight one-run games this month, including a 2-1 defeat to Kansas City, as the club drops 17 of its past 26 games.
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Rays Drop Three One-Run Games to Dodgers, Fall to 7-15 Since May 24
Tampa Bay lost all three games by a single run in Los Angeles, completing a 1-5 road trip and extending their worst skid of the season.
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Rays' Caminero Leads AL Third Basemen in All-Star Voting With 625,520 Votes
Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero tops AL third basemen in first 2026 All-Star balloting update, eyeing back-to-back starts.
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Rays' Drew Rasmussen Owns Second-Best ERA in Baseball Since 2021
Tampa Bay's Drew Rasmussen has posted a 2.78 ERA across 518 1/3 innings since 2021, trailing only Shohei Ohtani among qualified starters.
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Caminero's 15th Homer Sparks Rays' 5-Run 8th in 8-3 Win Over Angels
Junior Caminero broke a 3-3 tie with a two-run blast off Sam Bachman, igniting a five-run eighth inning as Tampa Bay beat the Angels 8-3.
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Rays' Nick Martinez Faces Ohtani's Hot Bat in Dodger Stadium Series
Tampa Bay's Nick Martinez, 6-2 with a 2.43 ERA, has held Shohei Ohtani hitless in 10 plate appearances heading into their Dodger Stadium matchup.
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Rays Slip to Fifth in MLB Power Rankings as AL East Lead Erodes
Tampa Bay's once-substantial AL East lead has frittered away as the rotation posts a 5.06 ERA since May 24, dropping the Rays to fifth in MLB rankings.
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Rays Outfield Defense Jumps From 26th to Third in Majors Under Dickerson
Tampa Bay's outfielders rank third in the Majors in Outs Above Average after finishing 26th in Fielding Run Value last season.
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McClanahan Allows 4 Runs in 4 Innings as Rays Fall 4-3 to Angels
Shane McClanahan gave up eight hits and four earned runs in four innings as Tampa Bay fell 4-3 at Angel Stadium despite a late rally.
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Rasmussen Strikes Out 13 as Rays Sweep Red Sox for Record Home Run
Drew Rasmussen struck out a career-high 13 batters as the Rays completed their MLB-leading seventh sweep, beating the Red Sox in St. Petersburg.
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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.
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Rays Bullpen Strikes Out 10 in 3-1 Win Over Red Sox at Tropicana Field
Ian Seymour and five relievers combined to allow four hits and strike out 10 as Tampa Bay beat Boston 3-1 at Tropicana Field.
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Rays Drop Ninth of 12 Games as Lineup Strands Nine in Miami
Tampa Bay fell 4-3 to Miami after not recording a hit until the sixth inning, continuing a stretch of nine losses in 12 games.
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Rays Drop to 3-10 in Last 13 Games After Series Loss to Marlins
Tampa Bay's two-week slide deepened with a 4-1 loss to Miami at loanDepot park, dropping the Rays to 3-10 over their last 13 games.
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Tampa Bay Rays Could Send Seven Players to All-Star Game in Philadelphia
Seven Rays players have built strong cases for All-Star selection, led by Yandy Díaz, Junior Caminero and a deep pitching staff.
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Rasmussen Strikes Out Nine in Rays' 6-0 Rout of Marlins in Miami
Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit over seven innings as Tampa Bay snapped its skid with a dominant 6-0 win at loanDepot park.
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Rays Prospect Brody Hopkins Touches 101 MPH, Strikes Out 16 in Two Outings
Tampa Bay Rays No. 2 prospect Brody Hopkins hit 101.1 mph and struck out seven in five shutout innings at Triple-A Durham.
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Joe Maddon Urges Tampa Bay Officials to Approve Rays' New Ballpark
Former Rays manager Joe Maddon calls on Hillsborough County and Tampa officials to approve the new ballpark plan after 20 years of delays.
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Rays Lose 8 of 10, AL Lead Shrinks After Sweep at Tropicana Field
Tampa Bay Rays dropped 8 of their last 10 games after being swept by the Tigers, with their AL-best record edge shrinking to a half-game.
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Rays Lose Simpson, Walls to Injuries in Lopsided Loss to Tigers
Chandler Simpson needed stitches and Taylor Walls exited with hamstring tightness as Tampa Bay fell to Detroit at Tropicana Field.
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Rays Allow Season-High 14 Runs as Angels Load Bases Four Times
Tampa Bay Rays gave up 14 runs, four home runs and 11 hits in a lopsided loss to the Angels that included a grand slam and seven-run ninth inning.
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Rays Prospect Hopkins Tosses Five No-Hit Innings in First Relief Outing
Rays No. 2 prospect Brody Hopkins struck out nine and threw five hitless innings in his first pro relief appearance for Triple-A Durham.
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Rays' Jonathan Aranda Quietly Leads AL With 41 RBIs Through 53 Games
Tampa Bay first baseman Jonathan Aranda tops the American League with 41 RBIs, hitting .356 with runners in scoring position through 53 games.
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Rays Suffer First Sweep of 2026 Season in 11-2 Loss at Baltimore
Tampa Bay Rays drop three straight to Baltimore at Camden Yards, their first series sweep of the season and longest losing streak at four games.
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Rays Sign Craig Kimbrel, 440-Save Closer, to Bolster Struggling Bullpen
Craig Kimbrel, with 440 career saves, joins the Tampa Bay Rays after being designated for assignment by the Mets.
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Rays Starter Jax Day to Day After 107 mph Comebacker at Camden Yards
Griffin Jax took a 107.2 mph line drive to the lower back but says he is '100% confident' he will make his next start for the Rays.
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Rays Drop 13-Inning Heartbreaker in Baltimore, Lose Consecutive Games
Colton Cowser's 13th-inning homer off Jesse Scholtens gave Baltimore a 9-7 win, handing the Rays back-to-back losses for the first time since April.
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Wander Franco Found Guilty Again but Gets Judicial Pardon, No Prison Time
Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found guilty a second time in the Dominican Republic but received a judicial pardon and will not serve prison time.
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Rays Recall Victor Mesa Jr. After DeLuca Hamstring Injury at Yankee Stadium
Tampa Bay placed Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain and recalled outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. from Triple-A Durham.
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Rays Climb to No. 2 in MLB Power Rankings With 4.5-Game AL East Lead
Tampa Bay Rays rise to No. 2 in MLB Power Rankings after a strong week that included a five-game win streak and a 4.5-game AL East lead.
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Tampa, Hillsborough Approve $2.3B Rays Stadium Deal by Slim Margins
Hillsborough County voted 5-2 and Tampa City Council 4-3 to advance a non-binding deal for a $2.3 billion Rays ballpark on the Dale Mabry campus.
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Matz Returns, Rays Top Orioles 5-3 as Williamson Hits IL
Steven Matz struck out five over four innings in his return from the IL as Tampa Bay beat Baltimore 5-3 at Tropicana Field.
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Rays Complete MLB-Best 6th Sweep With 4-Run 8th-Inning Rally at the Trop
Tampa Bay rallied from a two-run deficit with four runs in the eighth to beat Baltimore 5-3 and improve to 33-15, the best record in baseball.
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Hillsborough County Approves $2.3B Rays Ballpark Deal in 5-2 Vote
Hillsborough County commissioners voted 5-2 to approve a non-binding deal for a $2.3 billion Rays stadium on the Dale Mabry campus in Tampa.
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'Tarps Off' Hits Tropicana Field as Rays Embrace Shirtless Fan Movement
The 'Tarps Off' shirtless fan movement reached Tropicana Field during the Rays' 16-6 rout of the Orioles, drawing cheers from players and coaches.
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Rays Erupt for Season-High 16 Runs, Improve to 31-15 Atop AL
Tampa Bay set season highs in runs, hits and extra-base hits while routing Baltimore at Tropicana Field to extend their AL-best record to 31-15.
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Marlins Reporter's Cap Catch Attempt at Tropicana Field Goes Wrong
MLB.com's Christina De Nicola nearly snagged a foul ball with a cap in the Tropicana Field press box during the Marlins-Rays series finale.
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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.
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Rays, Tampa Reach $2.3 Billion Ballpark Deal With 2029 Opening Target
The Tampa Bay Rays, Hillsborough County and Tampa reached a preliminary agreement on a $2.3 billion stadium and mixed-use district near Raymond James Stadium.
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Walls Clears Bases With Go-Ahead Triple as Rays Win Seventh Straight Series
Taylor Walls' bases-clearing triple off a 97 mph fastball lifted Tampa Bay to a 30-15 record and a seventh consecutive series victory.
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Marlins Erupt for Franchise-Record 8-Run 10th to Snap Rays' Home Streak
Miami's 8-run 10th inning snapped Tampa Bay's 11-game home winning streak as Sanoja, Hicks and Hernández sparked the comeback at Tropicana Field.
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Rays' 11-Game Home Win Streak Ends After Eight-Run 10th Inning Collapse
The Marlins erupted for eight runs in the 10th inning at Tropicana Field, ending Tampa Bay's 11-game home winning streak in a 10-5 loss.
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Mullins Goes 4-for-4 as Rays Win 11th Straight at Tropicana Field
Cedric Mullins recorded two bunt hits, a homer and a stolen base as Tampa Bay beat Miami 7-2 for its 11th consecutive home win.
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Rays Strike $2.3 Billion Tampa Stadium Deal, Seek Votes Next Week
Tampa Bay Rays reach preliminary agreement with Hillsborough County and Tampa on a $2.3 billion ballpark near Raymond James Stadium.
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Rays Walk 10 Batters, Lose on Varsho Grand Slam in Extra Innings
Tampa Bay's 16-of-18 hot streak ended in Toronto as 10 walks led to a 5-3 extra-inning loss on Daulton Varsho's walk-off grand slam.
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Rays Match Historic 40-Game Start With AL-Best 19-3 Conference Record
Tampa Bay's 28-12 start matches the 2020 club for third-best in franchise history, powered by elite pitching and contact hitting.
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McClanahan Pushes Scoreless Streak to 21 2/3 Innings as Rays Win 16 of 18
Shane McClanahan struck out seven and extended his scoreless streak to 21 2/3 innings as Tampa Bay rallied in extras to beat Toronto.
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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.
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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.
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Tampa Bay Rays partner with Hearst Television for 10 free games across Florida
The Tampa Bay Rays will broadcast 10 home games for free on Hearst Television stations across Florida, starting with their April 6 home opener at Tropicana Field.
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Yandy Díaz ties career-high with 5 hits as Rays beat Cardinals 11-7
Tampa Bay's Yandy Díaz collected five hits and four RBIs while Steven Matz earned the victory against his former team in an 11-7 win over St. Louis.