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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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 15

Rays overpower Red Sox for best team performance of season

The last time the Rays reached double-digits in runs scored was during spring training. They did it again on Monday for the first time during the 2025 season, exploding for 16 runs against the Red Sox. Tampa Bay opened a three-game series with Boston with their most complete team performance of the season in a 16-1 win.

Rockies make franchise history for all the wrong reasons

Rockies get bad news about oft-injured former All-Star

Watch: Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck has career-worst start vs. Rays

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / April 13

Joe Boyle, Junior Caminero help Rays take series from Braves

Junior Caminero went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, Joe Boyle threw five no-hit innings and the Tampa Bay Rays posted an 8-3 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

New York Mets 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

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 31

One potential Hall of Famer on every American League team

Only a few games into the Major League Baseball season, many players have sparkled on the diamond. But what player on each team has displayed long-term greatness (or potential long-term greatness) good enough to be considered a candidate for the Hall of Fame?

Five overreactions to opening weekend of the 2025 MLB season

Yankees may have to get Jasson Dominguez off the field

Watch: Yankees' Aaron Judge shows why he doesn't need torpedo bat with 410-foot homer vs. Brewers

2025 MLB season: Familiar faces who are in brand new places

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 24

Three MLB teams that may be surprise contenders in 2025

While all eyes are on World Series-or-bust teams, some sleeper contenders might fly under the radar to begin the 2025 MLB season.

AL West predictions: Oft-injured star makes another MVP run

American League way-too-early trade candidates

National League way-too-early trade candidates

Grading the 2024 season for every MLB team

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / March 9

Tampa Bay Rays’ Junior Caminero Recovers From Back Injury, Returns to Lineup

Junior Caminero is back in the Tampa Bay Rays' lineup for Sunday's spring training showdown against the Toronto Blue Jays, per FanDuel Sports Network's Ryan Bass.

MLB News / Just Baseball / March 8

Spring Training Standouts: Buy or Sell the Surging Card Market

With Spring Training in full swing and the baseball card market making moves, we’ll look at some players whose prices have seen movement given their play so far in the past few weeks.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / March 6

Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero Removed From Spring Training Game With Back Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero left Thursday afternoon's spring training game with low back tightness, per the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3

Junior Caminero ‘hitting crap out of ball’ wows Rays in spring training

The Tampa Bay Rays are not expected to be a top contender by many in the American League this season, but the franchise has had a knack for exceeding expectations, and the recipe for them to do that in 2025 starts with infielder Junior Caminero, who has come into spring training and impressed his teammates, including starting pitcher Shane Baz.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / February 20

Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero Misses Out on List of Top 10 MLB Third Basemen

Coming off an explosive winter in the Dominican Republic, Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero enters the 2025 MLB season with hype and momentum on his side.

MLB News / DRaysBay / February 12

The Mythology of Reporting Early

Is it always a good thing to show up early? What does it mean to report to Spring Training early? Is it a sign of renewed determination? A portent of big production in the coming season?

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / February 4

21-year-old Tampa Bay Rays 3B could be MLB's breakout star of 2025

Fresh off an MVP run in the Dominican Winter League, Junior Caminero has the hitting prowess that could help rejuvenate the Tampa Bay Rays.

Rating angst of fan bases for American League teams

Rating angst of fan bases for National League teams

Grading the 2024 season for every MLB team

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / January 31

Junior Caminero of Tampa Bay Rays Named MVP of Dominican Winter League

Tampa Bay Rays youngster Junior Caminero was named the MVP of the Dominican Winter League this week. The honor follows an incredible season that culminated in Caminero's game-winning home run in Game 7 of the championship series.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / January 30

Tampa Bay Rays Youngster Continues to Draw High Praise in Dominican Republic

Earlier this week, Tampa Bay Rays infielder Junior Caminero took the baseball world by storm, launching a game-winning home run in the top of the ninth inning in Game 7 of the LIDOM championship series.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

The Hidden Gem Ready for MLB Stardom This Season

As spring training approaches, Junior Caminero is quickly rising on the list of breakout candidates for the upcoming MLB season. His rise to stardom came to focus with a thrilling moment in Game 7 of the LIDOM championship, where his Leones del Escogido faced Tigres de Licey.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / January 28

Junior Caminero of Tampa Bay Rays Goes Viral For Home Run Trot in Dominican League Final

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Junior Caminero stole the show on Monday night, hitting a game-winning home run in Game 7 of the Dominican Winter League Championship Series.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / January 22

The Rays Need Junior Caminero to Be a Breakout Star in 2025

Over the past few seasons, the Tampa Bay Rays have built a model for developing young, consistent talent, which has helped propel them toward success. With the team needing to operate with a small budget, this approach to producing players has been incredibly valuable.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

Inside the Metrics of the Rays’ Emerging Third Baseman

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero is one of MLB’s most prolific power-hitting prospects. The 21-year-old made his 2024 debut in August and produced at above league average level, slashing .248/.299/.424 (105 wRC+) across 177 plate appearances.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / September 28

Junior Caminero helps Rays defeat Red Sox

Junior Caminero collected three hits, including a home run, and drove in three runs on Saturday to lead the visiting Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / August 13

Rays promote top prospect 3B Junior Caminero

The Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday called up rookie third baseman Junior Caminero, who is ranked the No. 2 prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline. It's the second call-up for Caminero, 21, who made his major league debut on Sept.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / August 13

Tampa Bay Rays Recall Top MLB Prospect Junior Caminero

News broke Monday evening that the Rays are recalling their top prospect and Just Baseball’s recently-named top prospect in all of MLB, Junior Caminero.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 12