ST. PETERSBURG -- When the MLB Draft Lottery broke in the Rays’ favor at the Winter Meetings last December, rewarding them with the No. 2 overall pick, amateur scouting director Chuck Ricci said his phone “blew up” with messages. Picking that high is a rare and important opportunity for the

ST. PETERSBURG -- Drew Rasmussen is relentlessly committed to his preparation and his process on the mound, and he always reevaluates his outings the next day with the benefit of time and hindsight. But he usually knows he’s in good shape when he throws first-pitch strikes and avoids walks. That

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ST. PETERSBURG -- Before the gratitude set in, before he even shared the news with his wife and parents, the first thing Bryan Baker felt when he learned he’d been named to the American League All-Star team was shock. “Definitely not something that I expected coming into the year or

If you talk to anybody who was there on the night of Nov. 12, 2022, at Empire Ballpark -- the tiny stadium on Australia's southwest coast that houses about 1,500 people (and maybe even more snakes) -- they all have the same reaction. Their eyes widen, like the memory of

ST. PETERSBURG -- There is a phrase Shane McClanahan occasionally repeats when discussing his lofty expectations, one he brought up again Tuesday afternoon in the Rays clubhouse while discussing the high standard he sets for himself. “If I’m here,” McClanahan said, “why not find out how good I can be?”

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays released five renderings of the interior of their proposed ballpark in Tampa on Wednesday night, giving fans a first glimpse inside the club’s “Forever Home.” Rays chief executive officer Ken Babby unveiled the images during the fifth inning of the Rays.TV broadcast of Tampa Bay’s

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We’re nearly at the All-Star break, but it’s not too late for the Hitter Power Rankings to be turned upside down. Even at this point in the season, an impressive hot streak can send a slugger skyrocketing up the list. Case in point: Junior Caminero. The second-time All-Star and Home

It’s always good to have a little perspective. The 2026 Draft -- set to begin Saturday in Philadelphia -- has fans and clubs alike dreaming of the future. But sometimes in order to understand the future best, we still must turn to the past. Within the last 10 years, clubs

HOUSTON -- The American League-leading Tampa Bay Rays will send four All-Stars to Philadelphia for the 96th Midsummer Classic. Junior Caminero headlines the selections being voted by the fans -- earning 66% of the final vote over Blue Jays’ Kazuma Okamoto -- as the starting third baseman for the AL.

Junior Caminero hits a lot of home runs. And not only that, he hits them really, really hard and, often, really, really far. But you probably knew that already. That’s partially why he’s heading back to the Home Run Derby for the second straight year. Few of his moonshots have

KANSAS CITY -- Junior Caminero spent the past week making nearly every at-bat his personal Home Run Derby. Why not make it official and sign up for the real thing? Fresh off a history-making hot streak at the plate, Caminero on Tuesday announced his decision to participate in the T-Mobile

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays got back to their winning ways at Tropicana Field on Tuesday night, mashing three home runs and striking out 17 batters in a 6-4 win over the Yankees. The victory halted the Rays’ three-game losing streak, improved their record to 53-36 and re-established a four-game

Rays second baseman Gavin Lux and outfielder Jake Fraley each had big nights for Triple-A Durham as they continued their respective rehab assignments on Tuesday. Lux went 3-for-4 with three well-struck singles as the designated hitter while Fraley launched a three-run home run and played four innings in right field

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ST. PETERSBURG -- Take away a three-batter stretch in the fifth inning, and Rays starter Griffin Jax was perfect on Monday night. Unfortunately for Jax and the Rays, that three-batter stretch was enough to swing the game in the Yankees’ favor.

Scouts didn't love the 2016 Draft at the time. The strongest demographic was also the riskiest (high school pitchers), none of the best college hitters were a lock to stay in the middle of the diamond and most of the top college arms didn't live up to expectations. "This is

ST. PETERSBURG -- Before celebrating Venezuelan Heritage Night at Tropicana Field on Monday, the Rays announced a donation to support relief and rescue efforts to those affected by recent earthquakes in Venezuela. The Rays Up Foundation will commit $100,000 to the nonprofit World Central Kitchen, which provides fresh meals in

HOUSTON -- Mason Englert’s 2026 campaign has been full of movement. The 26-year-old righty has rotated between a Tampa Bay and Triple-A Durham uniform a couple of times -- and had a short stint on the injured list -- after making the Rays' Opening Day roster.

The Prospect Team of the Week is becoming a familiar home for several players this season. The latest edition includes four players who will be making their fourth appearance of 2026, including Yankees southpaw Henry Lalane, who is appearing for the third time in four weeks. Charlie Condon -- one

HOUSTON -- Junior Caminero enjoys putting on a show. Fans who showed up early for Saturday’s game at Daikin Park got a preview of the fireworks that he would put on display at the plate just after he learned he'd been named a starter for the 2026 All-Star Game.

Whether it’s a contender hunting for the final piece of a championship puzzle, a bubble team trying to stay in the race or a rebuilding club looking to stock up for the future, every team has its share of needs to address prior to the Trade Deadline. No matter the