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Cami crushes HR No. 43 as late surge keeps Rays close to the Wild Card fight

@ryan_a_herrera
September 13, 2025

CHICAGO -- Junior Caminero and Nick Fortes hadn’t exactly been having comparable seasons at the plate entering Saturday afternoon. Caminero, at just 22 years old, had hit 42 home runs and posted an .832 OPS coming into the Rays’ matchup with the Cubs, on top of being named to the

DeLuca's injury-plagued season ends with 60-day IL placement

Pepiot expected to make start during Rays' upcoming homestand
@ryan_a_herrera
September 13, 2025

CHICAGO -- With just about two weeks left in the 2025 regular season, Jonny DeLuca’s year is officially over. Before their 5-4 win over the Cubs on Saturday at Wrigley Field, the Rays announced DeLuca was headed to the 60-day injured list, ending an injury-plagued season for the 27-year-old. In

No. 7 prospect Morgan stays hot with productive doubleheader at Triple-A

@RobTnova24
1:27 AM EDT

Leo De Vries (Athletics) continued to flash his power at Double-A, but it was another Double-A newcomer who stole the show. Zyhir Hope (Dodgers) broke out in a big way, adding his name to other top prospects Bryce Eldridge (Giants), Jett Williams (Mets) and Tre' Morgan (Rays), who all found

Morel enjoys special moment by going deep in return to Wrigley Field

@ryan_a_herrera
September 12, 2025

CHICAGO -- It only took two pitches for Christopher Morel to feel at home at Wrigley Field again. Facing the Cubs for the first time since they traded him to the Rays before last year’s Trade Deadline, Morel stepped to the plate in his return to his first home big

Latest Rays injuries & transactions

September 13, 2025

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

Rays drop gut-punching series to White Sox as playoff hopes narrow

Simpson steals 40th base in rubber match, joining uniquely speedy company in club history
September 11, 2025

CHICAGO -- The Rays entered the week with a prime opportunity to gain some ground in the American League Wild Card race. With a daunting schedule over the final weeks, Tampa Bay needed to take care of business against the White Sox to keep its playoff hopes alive. Unfortunately, the

Pepiot scratched with general fatigue, expects to pitch again this year

September 11, 2025

CHICAGO -- Talking to reporters on Tuesday, Ryan Pepiot was looking forward to his 30th start. Reaching 30 for the season was a big milestone in his eyes, and he was set to accomplish that with an expected start on Wednesday. Just seven hours later, though, Pepiot was scratched due

Rays announce Minor League award winners

September 10, 2025

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the winners of their 2025 Minor League awards: Minor League Player of the Year: Infielder Bob Seymour Seymour, 26, hit .263/.327/.553 (106-for-403) with 21 doubles, three triples, a career-high 30 home runs, 87 RBI, 38 walks and 70 runs scored over 105 games for

No. 7 prospect Morgan clubs walk-off homer at Triple-A

@RobTnova24
September 13, 2025

It was a career night for Cam Collier (Reds), who put together a perfect showing at the plate to highlight Friday night's action. Leo De Vries (Athletics), Jonny Farmelo (Mariners), Tre' Morgan (Rays) and Kevin McGonigle (Tigers) also flexed in big ways for their respective clubs, while Joe Whitman (Giants)

Pair of Deadline pickups help Rays keep pace in Wild Card chase

September 10, 2025

CHICAGO -- The Rays made two trades with the White Sox at the July 31 Trade Deadline. The main one was receiving Adrian Houser in exchange for three young players. The other was a Minor League trade for Tristan Gray. Both acquisitions played a key role in Tuesday night’s 5-4

No. 3 prospect Hopkins twirls another scoreless start at Double-A

@MavalloneMiLB
September 11, 2025

At a time when most catchers are slowing down, Joe Mack (Marlins) is in the midst of a power surge. Joining the backstop in the long ball department was Konnor Griffin (Pirates) and Brice Matthews (Astros), who put together his first grand performance as a pro. There was no shortage

Caminero's skills leave his teammates in awe

September 9, 2025

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Here are the 2025 Arizona Fall League rosters

@SamDykstraMiLB
September 10, 2025

If you thought the end of summer also brought the end of your chances to follow top prospects, just remember – there’s always desert ball. Rosters for the six Arizona Fall League teams were officially announced Wednesday afternoon, headlined by 13 Top 100 prospects, including two of the Top 5.

Rays enter final stretch with nothing to lose

September 7, 2025

TAMPA -- Asked on Saturday what had fueled the seven-game winning streak that put the Rays right back in the American League Wild Card race, starter Drew Rasmussen pointed to the position that they had put themselves in. Their backs were against the wall, so their focus couldn’t stray far

Fairbanks 'at a loss' after another tough outing as Rays slip in WC chase

September 7, 2025

TAMPA -- Rays closer Pete Fairbanks stood in front of his locker on Saturday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field, searching for answers and frustrated beyond measure. Fairbanks had just given up the decisive run in the ninth inning of the Rays’ 3-2 loss to the Guardians, a defeat that

Take a look at every ranked prospect in A-ball playoffs

September 9, 2025

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Rays' 7-game win streak snapped as Seymour struggles in bulk relief role

September 6, 2025

TAMPA -- The Rays had their reasons for switching up their pitching plans on Friday night and slotting reliever Griffin Jax ahead of starter Ian Seymour, their first traditional use of an opener all season.

No. 19 prospect racks up 10 K's, allows one hit over six innings at Double-A

@MavalloneMiLB
September 6, 2025

Two of baseball's top 10 prospects -- teammates Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle (Tigers) -- flexed their muscles right off the bat to highlight a busy night of Minor League action. Reds backstop Alfredo Duno put his name in the club record books for Single-A Daytona, while Spencer Jones (Yankees)

Pepiot sets tone as Rays' 7-game streak heats up Wild Card race

September 5, 2025

TAMPA -- Ryan Pepiot started the Rays’ series opener against the Guardians on Thursday by throwing 13 straight fastballs, including 11 to eventually retire leadoff man Steven Kwan on a flyout to center field.

Red-hot Rays win 6th straight, sweep Mariners to fuel postseason push

September 4, 2025

TAMPA -- Just a week after they seemed to be doomed to another mediocre season, everything is going the Rays’ way. Their lineup? Red hot. Their pitching? Outstanding. Their postseason hopes? All of a sudden, very much alive.

1 player from each team with lots to prove down the stretch

September 3, 2025

Every player always has something to prove, but some have quite a lot on the line. With the end of the regular season on Sept. 28 in sight, many players are under considerable pressure. Some must lead the charge in propelling their teams to the postseason, while others are simply

Predicting each club's top prospect in 2027

@SamDykstraMiLB
September 3, 2025

We're always looking ahead here at MLB Pipeline, and we're gazing even further into the future with this projection of who will rank as each organization's No. 1 prospect on Opening Day 2027. A lot has changed since we undertook this exercise at the beginning of February: differing degrees of

Rays' Single-A affiliate makes record donation to local children's hospital

September 4, 2025

The Charleston RiverDogs are ending the 2025 season on a high note -- with a large cash donation to a local children’s hospital. The team on Sunday made a $100,000 donation -- a record-high for the Single-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays -- to Medical University of South Carolina