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Rays 4, Marlins 9: A sour start to the Citrus Series

Rays pitching falters in opener as Rays drop first game of Citrus Series It is not often that we recap a Rays game where the story is a poor pitching performance top to bottom, but that was certainly the case on Friday night as the Rays opened up the Citrus Series down in Miami.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Key Players Set for IL Return, Keeping Tampa Bay Rays' Playoff Chances Afloat

The Tampa Bay Rays, to this point in the 2025 season, are an enigma. They have not been outright bad, but they have also not been astoundingly good. They have simply existed.

Josh Lowe News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Josh Lowe Returns to Tampa Bay Rays Lineup

The Tampa Bay Rays can use as much good news as possible these days. On Thursday, they got a big pick-me-up as right fielder Josh Lowe is back from spending time on the injured list.

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The 'Active MLB players to hit .300 multiple times' quiz

How many of the 27 active MLB players to post a .300 or better batting average in multiple seasons can you name in five minutes?

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Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / May 16

Player of the Series: Brandon Lowe

Lowe capped off an eventful series with a two homerun game on Thursday During the Rays three game series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, veteran second baseman Brandon Lowe broke out of a weeks long slump.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / May 15

Brandon Lowe leads Rays to rubber-match win over Blue Jays

Brandon Lowe hit two home runs, right-hander Zack Littell pitched into the eighth inning and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 on Thursday afternoon.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / May 15

Rays place Travis Jankowski (groin) on IL, activate Josh Lowe

The Tampa Bay Rays placed outfielder Travis Jankowski on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of a left groin strain. In a corresponding move, the Rays activated outfielder Josh Lowe from the 10-day IL.

MLB News / DRaysBay / May 14

One Pitch, Three Runs, No Reward: Rays 1, Blue Jays 3

One swing erased five innings of brilliance from Pepiot in a painful loss. One strike away. That’s how close Ryan Pepiot was, not once but twice, to escaping the sixth inning unscathed on Wednesday night in Toronto.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Long Ball Haunting Tampa Bay Rays Pitching Staff

While many expected the number of home runs hit in Tampa Bay Rays home games to increase this year, with the contests taking place in a minor league park, not many expected George M.

Evan Longoria News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Evan Longoria to Retire as Tampa Bay Rays Player

Evan Longoria provided plenty of big hits during his tenure with the Tampa Bay Rays. He continued playing in MLB after leaving the Rays, but most fans connect him with the franchise.

Yandy Diaz News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Yandy Diaz Out For Tampa Bay Rays Series In Toronto

With the Tampa Bay Rays opening up a key early-season series against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, they hoped to have their regular lineup on the field.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / May 14

Rays, after unlikely win off Jays closer, look to ride momentum

The Tampa Bay Rays hope their chaotic 11-9 victory over the host Toronto Blue Jays can serve as a catalyst for success heading into the middle game of the teams' three-game series Wednesday night.

Junior Caminero News / Field Level Media / May 13

Junior Caminero's slam highlights Rays' 5-run ninth in win over Blue Jays

Junior Caminero hit a grand slam in a five-run ninth inning and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays held on to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-9 on Tuesday night.

MLB News / DRaysBay / May 13

Rays 11, Blue Jays 9: Rollercoaster ride north of the border

They should try scoring 11 runs every night. My last two recaps have come at the start of home stands. Thank you to our managing editor Danny Russell for allowing me to recap the start of a road trip, where the magic will happen this season.

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Watch: Chandler Simpson used his speed to leg out ridiculous double

Chandler Simpson showed off his ridiculous speed, which proved what an asset it can be for him on the diamond.

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Yandy Diaz News / Field Level Media / May 13

Rays visit Toronto, place DH Yandy Diaz on restricted list with 'passport issue'

Designated hitter Yandy Diaz was placed on the restricted list as the Tampa Bay Rays opened a three-game series in Toronto on Tuesday because of what manager

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 12

Best player in Rays history to retire as member of the team

Few players have been as impactful to the Tampa Bay Rays franchise as Evan Longoria. Few Rays players are still as fondly remembered.

Cubs to hold onto first place with big win over Marlins

Tigers still look like AL's best team in win over Red Sox

Brian Snitker feeling the heat as managerial carousel spins faster

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NL team grades: Rockies, three other teams must be declared disasters

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 12

Four rentals the Red Sox should consider to replace Triston Casas

The Red Sox need reinforcements at first base. Here are four players who make sense.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 9

Rays select right-hander, transfer INF to 60-day IL

The Rays have selected the contract of right-hander Connor Seabold from Triple-A Durham, as first reported by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. To open roster space, the Rays optioned righty Mason Englert to Durham and transferred infielder Ha-Seong Kim to the 60-day injured list.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 2

Max Fried, Paul Goldschmidt lead Yankees to shutout win over Rays

Max Fried, who is in his first season in a New York Yankees uniform, took the mound on Friday and did exactly what he's done all season — dominate the game.

Yankees All-Star infielder shocked by his own injury news

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Yankees offense goes nuclear in blowout win

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Chandler Simpson News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 2