Rays' new road uniforms have fresh take on a familiar look
NEW YORK -- The Rays are bringing back their road grays, with a special Tampa Bay twist. The Rays revealed on Monday morning that they will begin wearing a new road uniform on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. But the team isn’t just reintroducing gray jerseys for the first time
With AL East title on line, Yanks determined to keep Rays from celebrating in Bronx
NEW YORK -- It has felt inevitable that the American League East race would be decided this week in the Bronx. The Rays have led the Majors’ most competitive division for most of the season, and they haven’t ceded the top spot in the standings since reclaiming first place on
Postseason FAQ: What's next for the Rays?
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 Sept. 11, when they beat the Astros in their series opener at Tropicana Field. It was the earliest Tampa Bay
Rays on precipice of AL East title after setting single-season record for wins at Trop
ST. PETERSBURG -- After finishing their regular-season home schedule with yet another victory at Tropicana Field, the Rays are potentially one win away from clinching their first American League East championship since 2021.
Rays reinstate versatile INF Williamson, DFA veteran Fraley
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays’ infield has been made whole again, as Tampa Bay reinstated the versatile and valuable Ben Williamson from the injured list before Sunday’s series finale against the Red Sox at Tropicana Field. To make room for Williamson’s return, the club made the difficult decision to designate
Rays inch closer to division crown with 3rd walk-off of final homestand
ST. PETERSBURG -- Richie Palacios didn’t hit the ball particularly hard. He didn’t hit it terribly far, either. So as his 65.7 mph popup fell toward the Tropicana Field turf in shallow right field, with Isiah Kiner-Falefa running out for it from second base and Wilyer Abreu coming in, he
Rays lament blown chances after rare oh-fer with RISP
ST. PETERSBURG -- The way this season has gone, and especially the way this final regular-season homestand has unfolded, it felt like the Rays had more magic in the making late Friday night at Tropicana Field. Trailing by three runs in the sixth inning, they loaded the bases and sent
After shining at 4 levels, catching prospect Bodine joins Rays' taxi squad
ST. PETERSBURG -- This year has already been crazy enough for Rays catching prospect Caden Bodine. Drafted by the Orioles with the 30th overall pick last year, the switch-hitting catcher was traded to the Rays in December and started his first full professional season with Single-A Charleston. Then came a
Red Sox, Rays begin tough stretch run against each other in key series
The home stretch is here, and it will not be easy for two American League East rivals looking to secure their standing in the postseason field. The difficult sprint to the finish line begins Friday night at Tropicana Field, where the Rays will host the Red Sox to start a
In a year of surprises, Mesa a new headliner as 'tooled out' piece for Rays
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Confused Cash gets postgame hug ... because Rays' victory wheel said so?
ST. PETERSBURG -- Rays manager Kevin Cash was praising the performance of Tampa Bay’s high-leverage relievers after the club’s 4-3 win over the A’s on Wednesday night when he and the assembled media standing outside the home clubhouse were distracted by an audible commotion in the distance.
Rays watch Yankees lose ... then pad AL East lead with 5th straight win
ST. PETERSBURG -- Before putting on their white uniforms and gathering in the infield for their annual team photo on Wednesday afternoon, a handful of Rays sat on the couches inside the home clubhouse at Tropicana Field, keeping an eye on the early innings of the Yankees’ game against the
'Wait for me': Caminero, teammates indulge in second walk-off HR in 5 days
ST. PETERSBURG -- Back in the tranquil days of Spring Training, Rays manager Kevin Cash watched on TV as Junior Caminero put on a show for the Dominican Republic on the global stage of the World Baseball Classic. Early one March morning, after seeing Caminero blast the ball around the
'Give it forward': Mullins' passion for helping others earns Clemente nod
ST. PETERSBURG -- Cedric Mullins is admittedly “a quiet person by nature,” but he hasn’t been shy about his desire to help out in the local community. The veteran center fielder became deeply involved in efforts in Baltimore during his time with the Orioles, and he sought to continue that
Wells optimistic for postseason return after season-ending IL stint
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays announced a flurry of roster moves before Tuesday night’s series opener against the A’s at Tropicana Field, headlined by key reliever Tyler Wells being placed on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm tightness. Wells, 32, has put together a 1.50 ERA in 14
'Back on track': How Peralta found himself again with Rays
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Fireballing Hopkins' MLB debut is 'everything that I've ever dreamed of'
ST. PETERSBURG -- A day after being called up from Triple-A Durham, pitching prospect Brody Hopkins officially brought his big-time velocity and nasty stuff to the Rays’ bullpen on Sunday. Hopkins pitched the sixth inning in Tampa Bay’s 14-4 win over Houston in the series finale at Tropicana Field, checking
A challenging stretch? So far, Rays are rising to it
ST. PETERSBURG -- The final three weeks of the regular season were supposed to be a test for the Rays. A grind. A slog. A real challenge to their position atop the American League standings. So far, they’re making it look easy.
Rays relish playoff berth, but have sights set on AL East crown
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
Rays didn't plan on having a closer. Baker just saved No. 40
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
Rays postseason tickets go on sale Wednesday: What to know
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
With playoff-clinching blast, Caminero proves once again he's 'built for the moment'
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
After two-year absence, Rays first to punch ticket to postseason
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.
Rodríguez, Williamson lead encouraging injury report for Rays
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