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There's no quit in these Rays (33-15) as 4-run 8th secures MLB-best 6th sweep

40 minutes ago

ST. PETERSBURG -- At this point, it’s probably wise to never count these Rays out of a game. They certainly never believe they’re out, even when they’re down. That was the feeling veteran starter Steven Matz had in the home clubhouse at Tropicana Field on Wednesday afternoon as the Rays

County approves non-binding memorandum for Rays' new ballpark proposal

12:38 PM EDT

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Hillsborough County commission voted, 5-2, on Wednesday to approve a non-binding memorandum of understanding between the Rays and the county on a proposal for a new, $2.3 billion ballpark on the site of Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus in Tampa. The team, county and City of

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

VOTE: 'Lil Slayyy' in running for best Minor League nickname

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May 19, 2026

Minor League Baseball is full of quirks and joy, two of its most endearing qualities. That extends not only to the games and teams but the players themselves. Across 120 full-season teams and more than 6,000 players, there are countless characters with incredible nicknames to match. Some of them may

Rays activate Matz to start finale vs. O's, place Williamson (back) on IL

12:50 PM EDT

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays reinstated left-hander Steven Matz from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday morning and slotted him back into their rotation to start their series finale against the Orioles at Tropicana Field. That was part of a flurry of roster moves for the club, which also placed

Yandy provides all the punch the red-hot Rays need but exits after HBP

May 19, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- A night after the Rays set season-high marks for runs, hits and extra-base hits, Yandy Díaz flexed his considerable muscle to power the lineup himself. Díaz ripped an RBI double in the first inning and demolished a tiebreaking homer in the sixth off starter Kyle Bradish, sending

Latest Rays injuries & transactions

11:58 AM EDT

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

This new trend is taking over ballparks, but why?

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2:24 PM EDT

The Cardinals have found some magic in 2026, beginning with a 29-18 record despite appearing to head for a full rebuild in the offseason. Breakouts from Jordan Walker and JJ Wetherholt have helped, but lately, it seems like the magic is coming from somewhere else. Busch Stadium has been ambushed

'Trops Off'? Rays embrace shirt-waving fans as movement reaches St. Pete

May 19, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- The “Tarps Off” movement reached Tropicana Field on Monday night. In the late innings of the Rays’ 16-6 rout of the Orioles, what started as a small group of bare-chested, shirt-waving fans in the left-field corner quickly commanded the attention of the entire ballpark -- including the

How are the Rays doing it?! The numbers tell the story

May 19, 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' high-powered offense strikes again with season-high 16 runs

May 19, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- Shane McClanahan stood in front of his locker late Monday night, and for the first time in a month, he had to look back on a start in which he allowed a run. Not that it really mattered on a night like this. “I picked a pretty

Rays place Sulser (back strain) on IL, recall Solesky from Durham

Carson Williams set to fill in for Ben Williamson (tight back)
May 18, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays are dealing with a pair of back injuries, one that forced a transaction on Monday and one that further explained a roster move they made Sunday.

Forming an All-Breakout Prospect Team

May 19, 2026

This story was excerpted from MLB Pipeline's newsletter. Subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Bases-loaded savant Walls clears them with go-ahead triple, lifting Rays

May 17, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – Rays shortstop Taylor Walls, a .196 career batter, was asked if he knew his hitting statistics with the bases loaded. "No clue," Walls said.

Rays move up to fourth in Power Rankings

May 18, 2026

The Braves played their first home games this week since franchise icons Bobby Cox and Ted Turner passed away, and both men were honored by the team and the fans at the stadium. (The Braves will also be wearing No. 6 on their hats to honor Cox.) Two of the

Watch No. 2 prospect Hopkins on the hill at Triple-A for FREE on Friday

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31 minutes ago

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

Pepiot ready to 'attack the rehab' after hip surgery; Williams back in Majors

May 17, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – Four days after undergoing season-ending right hip surgery in Nashville, Tenn., Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot returned to the clubhouse Sunday and said he’s gearing up for a 100-percent return in 2027. Pepiot said he will be on crutches for four weeks with 50-percent weight distribution, a much

Overn makes Prospect Team of the Week for second time this season

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May 18, 2026

The 2026 season may not be going as expected for the 20-27 Giants, but down on the farm, the kids are alright. For the fifth time in six weeks, San Francisco has a player on the Prospect Team of the Week. The Giants have had six different prospects grace the

Rays' home heroics screech to a halt after 'pen buckles in extras

May 16, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG – It ended with a thud. The Rays had been unstoppable at Tropicana Field, winning 11 straight games at home. On Saturday, after a tense pitching duel during regulation, the Marlins erupted for an eight-run 10th inning to put away the Rays, 10-5. After the Rays rallied to

3 keys to another victory as AL-best Rays win 11th straight at Trop

May 15, 2026

The big news for the Rays this week has been the progress they’ve made toward securing a long-anticipated long-term ballpark in the Tampa Bay area. There’s a lot to like about the way they’re playing in their longtime home, too.

Preliminary agreement for new ballpark a 'monumental step' for Rays, Tampa

May 15, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. -- A day after reaching a preliminary agreement on a proposal to build a new ballpark in Tampa, representatives from the Rays, Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa on Friday offered more insight into the process and potential benefits of the stadium plan during a news conference

Rays take next step on new stadium with Memorandum of Understanding

May 14, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Rays have taken another step toward securing their long-term ballpark in the Tampa Bay area, announcing a preliminary agreement on Thursday with Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa on a new ballpark proposal. The club reached a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the county

Watch Walls at shortstop -- even before the pitch is thrown

May 15, 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.