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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.

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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.

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Christopher Morel News / DRaysBay / April 25

Player of the Series: Christopher Morel

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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / April 25

Rays 7, DBacks 4: Another extra inning win in the desert

Are things starting to bounce the Rays’ way? It took 10 innings again, but the Rays took the rubber match in their three-game set in the desert on Thursday night, defeating the Diamondbacks 7-4 on the back of Christopher Morel’s go-ahead three-run homer in the 10th.

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.

Kameron Misner News / Just Baseball / April 24

Kameron Misner Is Giving the Tampa Bay Rays a Spark

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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / April 24

Rays 7, D-Backs 6: A Thriller in the Desert

Local stingray goes through a roller coaster of emotions This game had everything: Multiple lead changes Three hits from Yandy Diaz Dingers Kameron Misner getting tagged out after popping up from a slide MTV’s Dan Cortez Jokes aside, this win did not come easy.

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 / Field Level Media / April 24

Rays win back-and-forth game over Diamondbacks

Kameron Misner and Yandy Diaz had run-scoring doubles in the 11th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided dropping six games under .500 for the first since 2018 with a 7-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondback in Phoenix on Wednesday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / April 23

Rays 1, DBacks 5: (No) Good Luck, Babe

Rays lose the typical way for TB in 25: bats failing to finish rally, SP gives up HRs, and bullpen adds even more runs. The Rays are in such a weird spot right now.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

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

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22

Braves select Nathan Wiles, release Amos Willingham

The Braves announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of righty Nathan Wiles from Triple-A Gwinnett. Atlanta opened a 40-man roster spot by releasing righty Amos Willingham.

Richie Palacios News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19

Rays' Richie Palacios to miss significant time due to knee injury

Rays outfielder Richie Palacios was placed on the injured list due to what was termed a right knee sprain yesterday. It wasn’t immediately clear how long Palacios was expected to miss at the time, but manager Kevin Cash provided an update reporters (including Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times) this afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 19

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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.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Total Apex Sports / April 15

Tampa Bay Rays Have Insane 9-Run, 27 Minute Inning

The third inning was absolutely dynamite for the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night. In a 16-1 romp of the Boston Red Sox, the Rays erupted for 9 runs, over 27 minutes in the third, solidifying their win early.

Tre' Morgan News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 15

Tampa Bay Rays Prospect Tre' Morgan Returns From Injured List, Set For Triple-A Debut

The Durham Bulls have activated first baseman Tre' Morgan from the seven-day injured list, the team announced Tuesday morning. Morgan was managing a quad injury and has yet to appear in a game at any level this regular season.

Jose Caballero News / Fastball on SI / April 10

Watch: Jose Caballero Makes History With First Career Grand Slam For Tampa Bay Rays

TAMPA, Fla. — Sometimes, all you need is an opportunity. Jose Caballero got his chance Wednesday night for the Tampa Bay Rays. With their outfield decimated by injuries, the 28-year-old utility player from Panama got a rare start in right field.

Jonny DeLuca News / Fastball on SI / April 8

Tampa Bay Rays Outfielder Jonny DeLuca Hits Injured List After Red-Hot Start

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed outfielder Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, the team announced Tuesday morning. DeLuca had served as the Rays' starting center fielder in seven of their first eight games this season, already notching one defensive run saved in that limited action.

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As Yandy Diaz emerges from slow start, Rays try to take series from Padres

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