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Rays' rout leaves them on doorstep of playoffs for 1st time since '23

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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

Predicting each organization's top prospect in 2028

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With the Minor League regular seasons wrapping up this month, it’s tempting to say we’re already looking ahead to 2027. But in this case, we’re going one step beyond that.

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September 1, 2026

The final month of the regular season is here, and Rays.TV presented by Union Home Mortgage has you covered the rest of the way. Subscriptions to Rays.TV, the new direct-to-consumer streaming platform for in-market games, are available now.

Rays get big contributions across the board in romp over Braves

September 8, 2026

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.

Rays place Walls (hip) on IL, call up veteran Madrigal

September 8, 2026

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

Biggest questions as Rays close in on playoff berth, top seed in AL

September 8, 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.

Latest Rays injuries & transactions

September 8, 2026

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

Deadline acquisitions coming up big for Rays in stretch run

September 7, 2026

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

Rays maintain lead in AL East despite a finale to forget vs. Texas

September 6, 2026

ARLINGTON -- The Rays left Texas with a split of a four-game series after an 8-6 loss on Sunday at Globe Life Field.

Rays hold fourth spot in latest Power Rankings

September 7, 2026

It’s Labor Day, and because Labor Day was later than usual this year, and the MLB playoffs actually begin in September, we are closer to the start of the postseason than perhaps many realize. They begin three weeks from tomorrow. We’re not coming up on the stretch run. The stretch

'I took it personally': Aranda makes Rangers pay with extra-inning blast

September 6, 2026

ARLINGTON -- An intentional walk can be nothing more than strategy. It can also show respect for one hitter while sending a rather different message to the guy standing on deck. “Everyone takes it differently,” Richie Palacios said. “Some guys take it as motivation. Some guys just take it as

Cleavinger (left forearm tightness) lands on IL; Johnson called up to make debut

September 5, 2026

ARLINGTON -- For a second consecutive day, the Rays have shelved a pitcher with what they hope is mere “September forearm.” Lefty Garrett Cleavinger was placed on the 15-day IL Saturday with left forearm tightness. The club called up right-hander Ty Johnson from Triple-A Durham for his Major League debut.

Wells closes out win over Rangers as Rays breathe sigh of relief after Baker's exit

September 5, 2026

ARLINGTON – The Globe Life Field curse has been lifted. The Rays made it interesting, seeing a five-run lead shrink to one, but they ultimately prevailed with a 7-6 victory over the Rangers on Friday night. It ended a 10-game losing streak at Globe Life Field, a facility the Rays

Rays lose McClanahan to IL again due to left forearm tightness

September 4, 2026

The Rays’ rotation took a significant hit Friday as it lost left-handed starter Shane McClanahan to the 15-day injured list due to left forearm tightness. Right-hander Alex Cook was recalled from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. The IL placement comes one day after McClanahan allowed four earned runs over

Piper's role with Rays? The 'catching closer'

September 4, 2026

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Rays' struggles in Arlington continue in series-opening loss to Rangers

September 3, 2026

ARLINGTON -- Globe Life Field remains a house of horrors for the Rays. Tampa Bay saw its losing streak in the building extend to 10 games on Thursday night, falling 6-0 to the Rangers to start a four-game series. Tampa Bay has not won at Globe Life Field since June

All 30 teams set to open Spring Training 2027 on same day

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September 4, 2026

Major League Baseball announced the 2027 Spring Training schedule on Friday.

Rays ready to move on, remain confident ahead of daunting stretch

September 2, 2026

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

Caminero jumps into latest Hitter Power Rankings

September 2, 2026

Pete Crow-Armstrong is going toe to toe with the game’s biggest, baddest sluggers -- and he’s winning. PCA is hardly a giant -- listed at 6 feet tall and 184 pounds -- but he might be a giant-slayer. Last week, he vaulted over back-to-back-to-back MVP Award winner Shohei Ohtani in

Ranking the 10 most impactful Trade Deadline moves, one month later

September 2, 2026

We all know who was the best player moved before this season's Trade Deadline. But now that we are one month clear of that date, has that player been the best midseason addition of the bunch? Hint: No.

Each team's hottest pitching prospect right now

September 2, 2026

Last week, we identified the hottest hitting prospects in each organization. This week, we shift our focus to the top-performing pitchers during August from each farm system.

Confidence restored, Peralta delivers dazzler against former club

September 1, 2026

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

Mesa returns and contributes immediately; Jax set to start Wednesday

September 1, 2026

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.