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On YouTubeTampa 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.
Chandler Simpson News / DRaysBay / April 22
Player of the Series: Chandler Simpson 
One of the top prospects in baseball notched his first big league hit during the series It didn’t take long for Chandler Simpson to prove he was the fastest player in baseball.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 21
2025 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: Week of April 21
We all know the most important time to be active on the waiver wire is early in the season. Breakouts get scooped up quickly, so you better work fast. Injuries are starting to pop up, and finding the right replacement isn’t as easy as it may seem.
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?
MLB News / CBSSports.com / April 20
Yankees' Max Fried loses attempted no-hitter after scoring changes Chandler Simpson error to Rays hit
The rule change came innings after the initial call
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / April 18
Tampa Bay Rays Call Up Chandler Simpson
The Tampa Bay Rays announced Friday that they will call up outfield prospect Chandler Simpson from Triple-A Durham and placed utility man Richie Palacios on the 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / April 18
Top-100 Prospect Chandler Simpson to Debut for Rays
It’s a prospect promotion palooza! Yesterday, Just Baseball’s no. 49 prospect Edgar Quero made his MLB debut for the White Sox. Tonight, our no. 42 prospect Luke Keaschall is expected to make his debut for the Twins.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / April 18
Rays Call Up 'Fastest Man In Baseball' In Exciting Roster Move
Baseball is getting faster. The stolen base is back in vogue; at least one player swiped 60 bases in both 2023 and 2024, and Tampa Bay Rays' infielder José Caballero led the AL last year with 44 steals.
Chandler Simpson News / Yardbarker / April 19
Fastest man in baseball to make MLB debut
The stolen base machine is heading to the big leagues.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / April 18
Fastest man in baseball gets promoted to majors
Chandler Simpson is ready to try to break the sound barrier at the MLB level. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Friday that the Tampa Bay Rays are calling up outfielder Chandler Simpson.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18
Rays promote speedy outfielder for MLB debut
The Rays announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Chandler Simpson.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 17
Tampa Bay Rays Speed Demon Named Potential Impact Call-Up For Organization
Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Chandler Simpson was recently named as a potential impact call-up for the organization by MLB Pipeline. The Rays have gone
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 12
Pittsburgh Pirates' Electric Top Prospect Surpasses Chandler Simpson in Amazing Speed Stat
When it comes to speed in the minor leagues, all the conversation is about Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Chandler Simpson. And that is certainly justified, considering that Simpson stole 104 bases last season.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9
Fastest player in baseball Chandler Simpson shares great quote about his goal
Chandler Simpson has gained a reputation for being the fastest player in baseball.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 9
Tampa Bay Rays' Triple-A Affiliate Earns High Marks For Great Talent, Including Chandler Simpson
According to MLB Pipeline, the Durham Bulls are the 10th-most talented team in Minor League Baseball at the start of the season. The Bulls are the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 6
Tampa Bay Rays' Chandler Simpson Makes History of Last Six Years This Weekend with Speed
SUNDAY, 1:30 p.m. ET: Simpson actually made professional baseball history of the last half-decade with this performance on the bases, per MiLB.com: And it's not just Simpson's peak speed that's impressive.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5
Fastest man in baseball pulls off shocking feat
The minor league prospect known as the fastest man in baseball pulled off perhaps his most ridiculous feat yet in a game Friday night. Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Chandler Simpson added another play to his highlight reel while playing for the Durham Bulls on Friday.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 5
Tampa Bay Rays' Speedster Shows Off Incredible Speed Yet Again at Triple-A Durham
Tampa Bay Rays prospect Chandler Simpson continues to show off his incredible speed whenever he gets the chance. Check out this play from Friday night's Durham Bulls game, where Simpson beats out a routine ground ball to first base.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 30
Chandler Simpson, Who Stole 104 Bases in 2024, Pilfers First Bags of 2024
After stealing 104 bases in 2024, Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Chandler Simpson is already running again in 2025. The speedster stole two bases on Saturday night for Triple-A Durham in a contest against the Norfolk Tides.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / March 4
Rays Prospect Claims He's the Fastest Man in All of Major League Baseball
The Tampa Bay Rays' spring training games have been highlighted by the sheer speed of outfielder Chandler Simpson. Simpson, 24, is beating out routine ground outs to third base. He led the minors with 104 stolen bases in 2024.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / March 4
Top Notes from the Rays ZiPS Projections for 2025
Despite plenty of factors working against them – one of the league’s lowest payrolls, minimal attendance/revenue, playing in the AL East – the Tampa Bay Rays always seem to find themselves in the playoff mix.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / March 3
Meet the Rays prospect who could be MLB's new fastest man
If you've watched any spring training highlights thus far, you may have seen some tape of Tampa Bay Rays' prospect outfielder Chandler Simpson. And if you have, you know he's fast.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 23
Fastest man in baseball showed off his ridiculous speed
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson is one of the most exciting prospects in baseball, and if you blink you may not have an opportunity to see why.
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