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With ABS-aided K, McClanahan gets last laugh in first battle with old pal Lowe

5:13 PM EDT

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Brandon Lowe was making his way around the Rays’ clubhouse at Charlotte Sports Park on Sunday morning, visiting the place he called his Spring Training home for a decade, when he ran into Shane McClanahan. A few hours before they met on the field in the

NEW for 2026: Stream Rays games on Rays.TV

February 10, 2026

This year will bring a new way to watch Rays baseball. The Rays announced on Feb. 2 that their local television broadcasts will be produced and distributed by Major League Baseball, starting this season. Subscriptions to Rays.TV, the new direct-to-consumer streaming platform for in-market games, went on sale on Tuesday.

Fraley's 7-year-old daughter rings bell at hospital to signal victory over leukemia

March 14, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Jake Fraley and his family had been waiting years for Thursday. It was a day of celebration. A day of gratitude. A day to rejoice. Fraley’s 7-year-old daughter, Avery, rang the bell at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, marking the end of her treatment program and

Uceta will miss Opening Day target date, but Rays encouraged by progress

March 14, 2026

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Rays high-leverage reliever Edwin Uceta won’t be ready for Opening Day, but he is making progress in his recovery from a right shoulder injury. Uceta threw a bullpen session at Charlotte Sports Park on Saturday, manager Kevin Cash said. It was his first time pitching on

Former All-Star embracing move to Rays coach -- and drawing raves

March 13, 2026

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An updated look at Rays' roster projection after a month of camp

March 12, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Two weeks from now, the Rays will take the field at Busch Stadium in St. Louis to begin the 2026 season. That sounds soon, but there is still much to be determined over the final days of Spring Training. The Rays came into camp expecting more

Latest Rays injuries & transactions

3:43 PM EDT

This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Rays injury news and transactions.

DeLuca hopes new offseason routine changes rep from 'injury prone' to 'the guy'

March 11, 2026

NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Last offseason, the Rays decided Jonny DeLuca was their guy in center field. They moved on from Jose Siri after the 2024 campaign, clearing a spot in the middle of their outfield for the athletic DeLuca. On Opening Day last season, DeLuca took his place in

From Spring Breakout to Major League stardom in the blink of an eye

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March 12, 2026

Through the first two iterations of Spring Breakout, many young prospects have gone head-to-head before quickly establishing themselves as stars at the Major League level. Look no further than the first game, where Paul Skenes struck out Jackson Holliday in the first inning, weeks before they'd both make their big

Gómez back at Rays' camp competing for 'pen spot after Classic appearance

March 11, 2026

NORTH PORT, Fla. -- The magnitude of the moment set in for Yoendrys Gómez last Saturday, when the Venezuelan team lined up at loanDepot park before taking on Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic. There stood Gómez, alongside his countrymen, listening to the Venezuelan national anthem with pride. “I

Here are 30 prospect predictions for 2026

March 11, 2026

We are all about the future at MLB Pipeline. Obviously, any talk about prospects and who they might become involves some prognostication. Fresh off flexing those muscles to present every organization’s Top 30 prospects list, we’re keeping our crystal ball in active mode to provide a prospect prediction for each

How will Rays fortify lineup behind potent top three hitters?

March 10, 2026

This story was excerpted from Adam Berry’s Rays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

After Rays debut, healthy Lux feels 'like an actual baseball player again'

March 10, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – Gavin Lux has been with the Rays throughout Spring Training, but it felt a little like he officially joined the team on Tuesday afternoon. Lux made his spring debut in the Rays’ 6-5 loss to the Twins at Charlotte Sports Park, playing five innings at second

Vibes are high for eager McClanahan after second spring start

March 9, 2026

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Two pitches into the third inning Monday afternoon, Shane McClanahan glanced behind him, saw second baseman Raynel Delgado settling under Javier Báez’s pop-up to shallow right-center field, and signaled back toward the visitors’ dugout at Joker Marchant Stadium. He wanted to face one more batter. Having hit

In nod to their roots, Skenes, Jax arrange for Air Force cadets to watch USA-Mexico

March 10, 2026

HOUSTON -- Paul Skenes has dominated on the mound in an Air Force uniform. In an LSU uniform. In a Bradenton Marauders and Altoona Curve and Indianapolis Indians uniform. And of course in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform. But the one he's wearing right now is different.

How can defensive wizard Walls stay healthy? Working smarter, not harder

March 8, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Assessing the Rays’ shortstop situation back at the Winter Meetings in December, president of baseball operations Erik Neander expressed the team’s appreciation for Taylor Walls and noted that the elite defender’s skill-set is “most appreciated when he’s not available.” Unfortunately for the Rays, they’ve had time

1 position battle still undecided for each team

March 8, 2026

There's so much on the line every Spring Training as all 30 MLB teams work to finalize their rosters for Opening Day. While some positions are set long before the season begins, each club is still trying to nail down at least one key aspect of its roster -- and

Díaz day to day with sore hand; Mullins, Lux nearing returns

March 8, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Add another injury to the list in Rays camp: Veteran designated hitter Yandy Díaz is dealing with a sore left hand. Díaz hasn’t played since Tuesday. Manager Kevin Cash said Sunday that a ball hit off the end of Díaz’s bat, leading to soreness in his

Caminero answers HBP with 3-run HR in DR romp over Netherlands

March 8, 2026

MIAMI -- A small band marched through the concourse at loanDepot park shortly before Sunday’s game, working the Dominican Republic fans into a lather before the first pitch was even thrown. The party didn’t stop for more than two hours, as the D.R. lineup kept the drummers busy all afternoon,

Caminero jumpstarts late DR power surge in rout of Nicaragua

March 7, 2026

MIAMI – As they prepared for their first game in this year’s World Baseball Classic, Juan Soto promised that the Dominican Republic team was going to have fun. “And we’re going to be loud,” Fernando Tatis Jr. added. Tatis wasn’t necessarily talking about the sound of Junior Caminero’s bat, but

On star-studded USA roster, this reliever may not be a star -- but he's certainly a stud

March 6, 2026

This story was excerpted from Adam Berry's Rays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Rays return to Steinbrenner Field as visitors, and it 'feels a little weird'

March 6, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. -- Taylor Walls couldn’t shake the thought as he walked into George M. Steinbrenner Field on Friday afternoon. “I’m like, ‘Man, this feels a little weird,’” Walls said.