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These 4 bases-loaded scenarios tell the tale of Rays' lopsided loss

May 30, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- A lot had to go wrong for the Rays to suffer a rare loss at Tropicana Field on Saturday afternoon, and a lot did go wrong in their 14-3 defeat against the Angels. Their pitching staff gave up 11 hits, including four home runs, and six walks.

3 ejections before first pitch? They stood for the anthem ... and stayed standing

May 30, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- Three players were ejected from the Angels' 14-3 win over the Rays on Saturday afternoon at Tropicana Field before Tampa Bay starter Drew Rasmussen threw his first pitch. Angels reliever Brent Suter and rehabbing Rays pitchers Steven Wilson and Manuel Rodríguez were all ejected by third-base umpire

Stream Rays games on Rays.TV for $89.99; get a free trial

May 11, 2026

This year, there's 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 presented by Union Home Mortgage, the new direct-to-consumer streaming platform for in-market games, are

Star showings from Díaz, Martinez fuel 'no quit' Rays comeback

May 30, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- Returning home with their longest losing streak of the season, the Rays felt like they had the right man on the mound in Nick Martinez. And when that skid was nine outs away from reaching five games, they knew they had the right man at the plate

Watch 2025 first-rounder Pierce play at Single-A for FREE tonight

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May 30, 2026

All season long, baseball fans can watch Minor League Baseball games for free on the Bally Sports Live app or at BallySports.com. Fans may also purchase an MLB+ subscription, which includes access to MiLB games live and on demand, live MLB audio for all 30 teams, MLB Network, and MLB

'Trop Off' craze attracts a familiar face: Former Ray Brett Phillips 

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May 29, 2026

The Tarps Off movement has swept through MLB stadiums in one of the most notable recent crazes in sports. On Friday night, Tampa Bay’s Tropicana Field saw a familiar face participating with the fans in the bleachers.

Latest Rays injuries & transactions

May 30, 2026

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

Williamson exits after forearm HBP in return, X-rays negative

May 29, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays got back a key part of their infield before Friday night’s series-opening 8-5 win over the Angels at Tropicana Field, but only for six innings.

Rays' No. 2 prospect Hopkins shines in first relief outing, tossing five hitless innings

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May 30, 2026

The first month of the season didn't go so well for righty Brody Hopkins, who pitched to a 5.32 ERA in April. But May has been a different story, as he showed again Friday night, albeit in a different role.

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Rays' role players doing the most to seize limited opportunities

May 29, 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.

'The moment's never too big' for Rays' sneaky AL RBI leader

May 28, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- It’s probably not as easy as Jonathan Aranda makes it sound. Aranda has proven over the past two seasons that he’s a talented, balanced hitter in any situation. Tampa Bay’s first baseman has followed up his All-Star turn last year by slashing .286/.384/.476 in the Rays’ first

Rays dealt first sweep of season by division-rival O's

May 27, 2026

BALTIMORE -- The Rays left Camden Yards on Wednesday night with an unfamiliar feeling.

NEW Top 200 Draft Prospects list! Here are 7 key takeaways

May 28, 2026

As the calendar gets set to turn to June, Draft buzz is picking up exponentially. Scouts are scattered all over the country with NCAA Division I Regional play kicking off on Friday while also planning to see high schoolers in action for the last time in state playoffs. The Draft

Jax day to day with back contusion after hit by 107 mph comebacker

May 26, 2026

BALTIMORE -- Griffin Jax was hit directly in the lower back by a 107.2 mph line drive in the second inning Tuesday night at Camden Yards, which was only part of a painful and frustrating game for the Rays. Jax exited his start after two innings due to a back

Five years later, looking at each team's best 2021 Draft pick

May 27, 2026

We say it every year, and it bears repeating again: the Draft is hard. Front offices spend years scouting and analyzing a particular Draft class, but even the best baseball minds can’t predict what will happen with absolute certainty in the years after. Take the 2021 class ahead of its

Kimbrel K's 2 in Rays debut as Tampa Bay hopes he can stabilize bullpen

May 26, 2026

BALTIMORE -- The Rays added an experienced, highly decorated arm to their bullpen on Tuesday, signing veteran right-hander Craig Kimbrel to a Major League contract. Kimbrel joined the Rays at Camden Yards on Tuesday and pitched a scoreless eighth inning with two strikeouts and an infield single in Tampa Bay’s

Walls scratched with hamstring tightness in an abundance of caution by Rays

May 26, 2026

BALTIMORE -- The Rays removed shortstop Taylor Walls from their starting lineup due to left hamstring tightness about an hour before their eventual 6-1 loss to the Orioles on Tuesday night at Camden Yards. Walls’ status is day to day, according to the team. Infielder Oliver Dunn took Walls’ place

How Nick Martinez 'throws like he's 10 feet tall and throws 150 [mph]'

May 26, 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 fight back -- multiple times -- but drop back-to-back games

May 25, 2026

BALTIMORE -- It had been about five weeks since the Rays last lost back-to-back games. It took a lot to make it finally happen again Monday afternoon. After dropping their series finale on Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium on a walk-off homer by Aaron Judge, the Rays were walked off

Rays move up to second in Power Rankings

May 24, 2026

It was a week of titanic series within divisions, with the Brewers and Cubs battling in the NL Central, the Dodgers and Padres duking it out in the NL West and the Rays and Yankees playing some dramatic games in the AL East. But there remains no team hotter than

Wander Franco found guilty in retrial but will not serve prison time

May 25, 2026

BALTIMORE -- Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found guilty for the second time on charges of sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but he will not serve time in prison, according to a verdict delivered Monday in the Dominican Republic. Franco was initially found guilty in June 2025 and

In tight pitchers' duel, baserunning gaffes snuff Rays' biggest threats

May 24, 2026

NEW YORK -- The elements were hard for hitters to handle on a chilly, drizzly Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. Two terrific starting pitchers were even tougher. But what made the Rays’ 2-0 loss to the Yankees even more difficult were a pair of baserunning mistakes that could have been