The two trades the Rays made Monday night were technically separate transactions. Viewed together, they represent the complex and conflicting dynamic facing Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander this week. The Rays believe this roster is too good to give up on, but their recent skid -- which continued

NEW YORK -- Nick Fortes grew up a Rays fan. Now, after a whirlwind 24 hours, he's playing for them. The Rays landed Fortes from the Marlins as their new catcher after trading Danny Jansen to the Brewers on Monday night. News of the pair of trades broke just minutes

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NEW YORK -- The Rays made a pair of trades to reshape their catching situation, walking the line between buying and selling as they hope to remain afloat in the American League postseason race. On Monday night, the Rays traded offensive-minded veteran Danny Jansen to the Brewers. At the same

NEW YORK -- Junior Caminero isn't going anywhere. On the day the Rays started trading in advance of Thursday’s Trade Deadline, one big swing from their 22-year-old All-Star third baseman reminded everyone why he's a franchise cornerstone.

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CINCINNATI -- Sunday afternoon’s game represented a full-circle moment for Rays right-hander Shane Baz. The last time he was on the mound at Great American Ball Park, things didn’t go well. And they would only get worse.

Your favorite players might be on the move, but all you have to do is sit back and watch all the action from your TV, tablet or phone. From Tuesday through Thursday, out-of-market fans can watch every game for free during MLB.TV's Trade Deadline Free Preview. No credit card is

CINCINNATI -- When it rains, it pours. And it’s coming down in sheets right now on the Rays. Tampa Bay got just what skipper Kevin Cash said the Rays needed before Saturday night’s game vs. the Reds -- an outstanding start from Ryan Pepiot, who made it through six frames

CINCINNATI -- It was a disappointing day on Saturday for right-hander Manuel Rodríguez, as Rays skipper Kevin Cash announced before the club's 6-2 loss to the Reds that the high-leverage reliever will have surgery on his right elbow on Aug. 8.

With their infield depleted by injuries, the Rays turned to a familiar face to upgrade their depth on Saturday. Tampa Bay acquired infielder Tristan Gray from the White Sox for cash considerations and added him to the active roster in Cincinnati. To make room for Gray, the Rays designated utility

CINCINNATI -- The injuries are piling up for the American League Wild Card-chasing Rays, and so are the road losses. Tampa Bay lost for the 11th time in 14 games away from George M. Steinbrenner Field, dropping a 7-2 decision to Cincinnati on Friday night at Great American Ball Park.

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TAMPA -- The Rays came out of the All-Star break knowing that every game would be important, especially in the lead-up to next week’s Trade Deadline. Every win feels significant. Every loss is magnified. That was part of the reason the Rays decided to option starter Taj Bradley to Triple-A

We are in this kind of strange in-between limbo land when it comes to prospect rankings. It’s after the Draft but before the signing deadline (July 28), and we’ve historically not done any updates to our lists until after all the draftees are signed. But at the same time, we’ve

TAMPA -- Drew Rasmussen returned to a traditional starting role on Tuesday night, and reliever Edwin Uceta continued his return to form. More importantly, after a 5-11 start to July, the Rays returned to the win column with a 4-3 victory over the White Sox at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

The MLB Speedway Classic at the iconic Bristol Motor Speedway is fast approaching (see what we did there?) on Saturday, Aug. 2. It features the Reds and Braves in a regular-season game on the famed NASCAR track. No, that does not mean Elly De La Cruz will have a foot

TAMPA -- The Rays are once again without All-Star Brandon Lowe at a critical point of the season, as they placed the slugging second baseman on the 10-day injured list Tuesday afternoon due to left ankle/foot tendinitis. The Rays filled Lowe’s spot on the active roster by acquiring outfielder Stuart

TAMPA -- After working his way back to the mound, Rays ace Shane McClanahan sustained a setback that will put a pause on his Minor League rehab assignment. McClanahan will be pulled back from his rehab stint with Triple-A Durham due to soreness in his biceps, Rays manager Kevin Cash

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TAMPA -- Already playing without All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot, the Rays lost another starting middle infielder on Monday night when Ha-Seong Kim exited their 8-3 loss to the White Sox due to lower back tightness. Now, having split the first four

TAMPA -- Hunter Bigge was lying on the ground in the Rays’ dugout at George M. Steinbrenner Field, tasting blood in his mouth and still in a daze after being struck in the face by a 105.1 mph foul ball. He wondered if he could move his body. He worried

TAMPA -- The Rays had to battle Mother Nature in Sunday afternoon’s series finale against the Orioles. The temperature at first pitch was 93 degrees, with a heat index of 105, the hottest game the Rays have played at home this season. After six innings, their eighth home delay of