ST. PETERSBURG -- As Rays manager Kevin Cash addressed his team to begin their post-clinching celebration inside Tropicana Field’s home clubhouse, he encouraged them to enjoy everything they accomplished Friday night but made sure to add, “We’ve got more meat on the bone, believe me.” And no, he wasn’t talking

ST. PETERSBURG -- The funny thing about the Rays employing the Major League leader in saves is that they weren’t even supposed to have a closer this season. Tampa Bay reported to Spring Training with the expectation that the bullpen would function in a less traditional manner without former closer

ST. PETERSBURG -- Shortly after punching their ticket to the postseason for the first time since 2023, the Rays released information regarding single-game tickets, ticket packages, suites and party areas for any playoff games that take place at Tropicana Field. It won’t be determined when or where the Rays’ postseason

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays are adding some big-time velocity to their bullpen, as they called up pitching prospect Brody Hopkins from Triple-A Durham on Saturday.

ST. PETERSBURG -- After two disappointing years, the Rays are back in the postseason. The Rays became the first team in the American League to clinch a playoff spot on Friday, when they beat the Astros in their series opener at Tropicana Field. It was the earliest Tampa Bay has

ST. PETERSBURG -- Bryan Abreu’s first-pitch fastball came in at 96.6 mph and came off Junior Caminero’s bat at 107.2 mph, bound for the seats beyond the left-center-field fence at Tropicana Field. Caminero watched the ball fly and leaned back for a moment. By the time he stepped out of

ST. PETERSBURG -- When the Rays gathered inside the visitors’ clubhouse at Busch Stadium for a meeting before their Opening Day matchup with the Cardinals, nobody seemed to be expecting much of them. Nobody, that is, except for themselves.

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays got some good news on the injury front as they returned to Tropicana Field for their final regular-season homestand of the year. Reliever Manuel Rodríguez threw live batting practice to infielders Ben Williamson and Gavin Lux on Friday, an encouraging sign for all three rehabbing

Though not division rivals, the stakes are plenty high for both the Rays and Astros as the two first-place clubs prepare to meet for a weekend series at Tropicana Field. The Rays’ lead in the American League East is identical to the Astros’ advantage in the AL West. Tampa Bay

ATLANTA -- The Rays entered Thursday with a chance to seal their 15th series sweep of the season and potentially clinch a trip to the postseason. Both will have to wait for another day.

ATLANTA -- By the time the Rays get home Thursday night, they could be bound for a trip to the postseason. Tampa Bay's 7-2 win over the Braves on Wednesday night at Truist Park, combined with losses by the Rangers and Blue Jays earlier in the day, reduced Tampa Bay’s

ATLANTA -- In the grand scheme of things, only a few numbers really mattered for the Rays on Tuesday night at Truist Park. Start with the final score: 7-1, Rays.

ATLANTA -- After losing starter Shane McClanahan and relievers Manuel Rodríguez and Garrett Cleavinger to the injured list over the weekend, the Rays had to put another key player on the shelf before Tuesday night’s series opener against the Braves at Truist Park. Tampa Bay placed slick-fielding shortstop Taylor Walls

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ATLANTA -- There is always a rush immediately after the Trade Deadline to name winners and losers. It’s a short-sighted exercise, if only because so many deals involve prospects who are years away from the Majors. Those lists also tend to evaluate teams based on what the players they acquired

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ST. PETERSBURG -- After spending most of the past two Septembers with the finish line clearly marked at the end of the regular season, the Rays have spoken excitedly over the past few days about playing meaningful games this month, with the potential of another month beyond it. “It's not

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays reinstated Victor Mesa Jr. from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday afternoon, as expected, and the athletic outfielder immediately made an impact by picking up three hits in their 6-2 win over the Mets at Tropicana Field. Mesa had been on the IL since Aug.

ST. PETERSBURG -- Sitting in the Rays’ dugout on Monday afternoon, Freddy Peralta made it clear he feels different than he did a month ago. It might have taken a midseason trade and a fresh start with Tampa Bay, but he believes he is past the issues that plagued him

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ST. PETERSBURG -- Coming off arguably their most exciting weekend of the year, capped by their most remarkable comeback in a season full of them, the Rays fell just short of doing it again in Monday night’s series-opening 3-2 loss to the Mets at Tropicana Field. The Rays were down,

ST. PETERSBURG -- Almost exactly a month after being traded from the Mets to the Rays, Freddy Peralta is set to face his former teammates on Tuesday night at Tropicana Field. Peralta said he will try to treat the start like any other outing, but it will be hard to

ST. PETERSBURG -- Jonny DeLuca rounded the bases, touched home plate and still wasn’t sure what had just happened. Can you really blame him? Much like this unexpectedly excellent Rays season as a whole, what took place in the final frames of their 5-4 extra-innings win over the Padres on

ST. PETERSBURG -- Chandler Simpson slapped the ball to left field, scrambled out of the batter’s box and immediately pointed into the Rays’ dugout. He shouted as he jogged down the first-base line, pumping his arms at his sides, then roared and pumped his fist after stepping on the bag.