Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tampa Bay Earn Well-Deserved Day Off After Series Sweep

When the Tampa Bay Rays hit the road for a six-game trip, they were coming off a rather disappointing homestand. They must have found some mojo on the airplane because the Rays turned things around pretty quickly.

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Jonathan Aranda is the Rays Early-Season Standout

Under President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander, the Tampa Bay Rays have steadily maintained one of the lowest payrolls in baseball. Yet, they continue to be a competitive entity in one of baseball’s toughest divisions.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / April 28

Rays Minor League Roundup: Week 5

The Rays added to their outfield depth with a minor league signing This week’s minor league roundup will only feature the numbers accumulated prior to the start of play on Monday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / April 27

Chandler Simpson stars as Rays secure sweep of Padres

Taylor Walls homered Sunday and Zack Littell got his first win after five straight losses as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres with a 4-2 decision.

Pete Alonso News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

Zack Littell News / Field Level Media / April 27

Rays' Zack Littell looks for elusive win in clash vs. Padres

The series finale on Sunday between the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and San Diego Padres could be seen by a true cynic as a movable force against a resistible object.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 27

Rays' streak at 4 wins as Padres' offensive woes continue

Brandon Lowe homered Saturday night and Ryan Pepiot fired six strong innings as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays won their fourth straight game with a 4-1 decision over the San Diego Padres.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27

Rays sign Andrew Stevenson to minor league contract

Outfielder Andrew Stevenson has signed a minor league contract with the Rays, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. This marks his return to affiliated ball after spending time in both NPB and the Mexican League.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26

Latest on Ha-Seong Kim’s recovery from shoulder surgery

When the Rays signed Ha-Seong Kim to a two-year, $29MM contract in February, they knew he wouldn’t be ready to play by Opening Day. The question was how much time he would miss.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 26

Tampa Bay Rays' Speedy Prospect Continues to Show Off Elite Wheels in Big Leagues

The Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Diego Padres 1-0 on Friday night in San Diego. The Rays moved to 12-14 with the win while the Padres dropped to 17-9. The only run came in the third inning when Yandy Diaz hit a sacrifice fly.

Yandy Diaz 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 / DRaysBay / April 26

Rays React Results: Rays not better than rival Yankees, Red Sox

You voted, here are the results! Our Rays Reacts survey, brought to you by FanDuel, is in! Are the Tampa Bay Rays better than key rival Yankees and Red Sox in 2025?

MLB News / DRaysBay / April 26

Rays 1, Padres 0: A True Pitcher’s Duel

Kameron Misner’s defensive heroics sealed the deal Following two consecutive dramatic extra-inning wins, the Rays hoped to continue their string of good luck into San Diego.

Shane Baz News / Field Level Media / April 26

Shane Baz, Rays send Padres to rare home defeat

Shane Baz fired seven shutout innings Friday night and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays nipped the San Diego Padres 1-0. Baz (3-0) permitted just four hits and a walk while striking out six.

Travis Jankowski News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25

White Sox trade away one-time World Series champion

He broke camp with the Sox after signing a minor league deal midway through spring training.

White Sox are still trying to solve their leadoff puzzle

Three stars of the night in MLB: Pirates rookie homers in first MLB at-bat

Who is the best manager in MLB right now?

The 'Longest losing streaks in MLB history' quiz

Christopher Morel News / Field Level Media / April 25

Christopher Morel, Rays outslug D-backs in 10th inning

Christopher Morel hit a two-run homer to cap Tampa Bay's three-run 10th inning and the Rays beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 in Phoenix on Thursday, their second straight extra-inning victory.

Ha-seong Kim News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Rays news: Ex-Padres star gets pivotal injury update

Former San Diego Padres star infielder Ha-Seong Kim signed a two-year, $29 million contract with the Tampa Bay Rays this past offseason. Kim has yet to play in a regular season game with Tampa Bay as he deals with a shoulder injury, though.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Tampa Bay Rays set to debut speedy centerfielder in leadoff role

It is not very often that a team can call up a player with 214 steals in only 250 minor league games. It is far less often for that team to have said player make his Major League debut in the leadoff spot.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 24

Tampa Bay Rays Will Have Incredible Opportunity to Add to Talented Farm System in Draft

The Tampa Bay Rays have one of the best farm systems in baseball and they'll have a great opportunity to add to it during this year's MLB Draft. It was announced on Wednesday that the Rays have $16,999,400 in bonus pool money available to them for the top 10 rounds.

Kameron Misner News / Just Baseball / April 24

Kameron Misner Is Giving the Tampa Bay Rays a Spark

On Opening Day, Kameron Misner was called off the bench in the ninth inning to pinch-hit for the Rays against the Rockies’ Victor Vodnik. Misner, a 27-year-old

Jake Mangum News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Rays rising star Jake Mangum leaves Diamondbacks game with injury

The Tampa Bay Rays may have suffered a setback during their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, as rising outfielder Jake Mangum exited Wednesday’s game with an apparent injury.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

Astros named as trade fit for Rays All-Star, with Jose Altuve catch

The MLB trade deadline isn’t until July 31, but rumors are already suggesting that teams like the Houston Astros could make a notable move.

AL knee-jerk reactions: Yankees, Orioles, Guardians have huge problems to solve

Cubs' Matt Mervis trade is already looking very bad

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2025 season

The '2017 Houston Astros World Series roster' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 19

Watch: Jose Caballero starts between-the-legs double play

Watch: Rays' Jose Caballero starts crazy between-the-legs double play

Brandon Lowe

Former MVP Goldschmidt back in prime form with Yankees

Southern comfort? Yankees hope familiar surroundings jump-start slumping standouts

Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?

The 'Active hit-by-pitch leaders' quiz

Shane Baz News / Just Baseball / April 19

Shane Baz Is Looking Like an Ace

Stats and rankings taken prior to first pitch on April 18. Shane Baz has had his spotlight swapped with the other Shane in the Tampa Bay Rays‘ rotation (McClanahan) over the past couple of seasons, and rightfully so.