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Baz hurls scoreless ball as Rays finish off emphatic sweep of Mets

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NEW YORK -- The Rays continue to surge up the American League standings. They shut out the Mets, 9-0, at Citi Field on Sunday afternoon to complete a three-game sweep and have won 18 of their last 24 games, which is the best record in baseball dating back to May

Rays stay hot with the bats in NY for 17th win in 23 games

June 14, 2025

NEW YORK -- Since May 20, who has the best record in the Major Leagues? No, it’s not the Mets, Dodgers or Yankees. It’s the Rays. By pounding the Mets, 8-4, at Citi Field on Saturday, Tampa Bay has won 17 of its last 23 games.

Father's Day Sale brings you MLB.TV for 50% off

June 9, 2025

If you're still scratching your head about what to get your dad or for yourself for Father's Day, then we have the deal for you. During the Father's Day Sale from now until June 17, an MLB.TV Yearly subscription is half off at $59.99, bringing you every out-of-market regular-season game,

Rays put together 6-run 6th to rally past NL-best Mets

June 14, 2025

NEW YORK -- One thing can be said about the 2025 Rays. If they are behind by four runs or more, don’t expect them to lay down and die. Just ask their American League East rivals like the Yankees and Red Sox. The Rays were at Citi Field on Friday

Latest Rays injuries & transactions

June 13, 2025

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

Mangum family has full-circle moment in Boston

June 13, 2025

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 add right-hander Whitley in trade with Astros

June 13, 2025

NEW YORK -- The Rays on Friday acquired right-hander Forrest Whitley from the Astros for cash considerations. Whitley, a former first-round Draft pick in 2016, was designated for assignment by Houston on June 8.

No. 7 prospect Simpson flirts with cycle at Triple-A

@MavalloneMiLB
June 14, 2025

There was offense galore to kick off a weekend of Minor League action, with Top 100 prospects Jordan Lawlar, Kevin McGonigle and Co. leading the way. Burgeoning slugger Michael Arroyo continued his power surge, as did Brice Matthews, who came within one extra-base hit of cycling on consecutive days earlier

Littell knows his edge, and it's not in the middle

June 11, 2025

BOSTON -- Rays pitchers cite a refrain: “Solo homers don’t beat you.” But a quartet of solo shots were enough for the Red Sox to beat Zack Littell on Wednesday night at Fenway Park. Littell gave up a career-high-tying four homers over six innings in the series finale, and the

Reddit AMA: Are Rays jelling better than last year?

June 11, 2025

On Wednesday, Rays beat reporter Adam Berry conducted an AMA (ask me anything) on Reddit. You can read the full transcript here. Here are some highlights, edited lightly for clarity and brevity:

Latest mock draft: Where first round stands before Men's College World Series

June 13, 2025

The Nationals still are evaluating 7-8 players for the No. 1 overall pick, a group that consists of most of the consensus upper-tier of talent: two high school shortstops (Ethan Holliday and Eli Willits), the best of the college arms (lefties Kade Anderson of Louisiana State, Jamie Arnold of Florida

Rodríguez placed on IL with forearm strain

June 11, 2025

BOSTON -- The Rays lost a key part of their bullpen on Wednesday, as they placed right-hander Manuel Rodríguez on the 15-day injured list due to a right forearm strain before their series finale against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Rodríguez last pitched Monday night, when he gave up

Five years later: Here's each team's best Draft pick from 2020

@SamDykstraMiLB
June 11, 2025

Since the Draft began in 1965, there has never been a more difficult year than 2020. The pandemic shutdown ended the college and high school seasons in the second week of March, and some prepsters never even took the field. During the three months leading up to the Draft, teams

A behind-the-scenes look at the Rays' recent winning ways

June 10, 2025

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.

Pepiot battles through illness as Rays starters continue to eat innings

June 10, 2025

BOSTON -- Ryan Pepiot could have been done for the night. He had already thrown 91 pitches over five innings. The Rays were down a run. Pepiot was feeling under the weather, congested and hoarse. But when Pepiot walked back into the dugout after the fifth inning Tuesday night at

'Best day of my whole life': Mass. native Seymour debuts, gets 1st win at Fenway

June 10, 2025

BOSTON -- Ian Seymour had been to plenty of games at Fenway Park. His hometown of Westborough, Mass., is roughly 30 miles from the historic home of the Red Sox. He’s seen the field from plenty of angles. He’s seen postseason baseball here, most recently the 2021 American League Wild

Rays ace 'energy test,' power through to win Citrus Series finale

June 8, 2025

TAMPA -- Coming off a 10-inning slugfest on Saturday and playing their third straight game in the midday heat, Sunday’s series finale at George M. Steinbrenner Field was bound to be “more of an energy test,” Rays shortstop Taylor Walls said. “It comes down to who can reset and who

Rays call up No. 19 prospect Seymour to relieve 'pen

June 8, 2025

TAMPA -- The Durham Bulls had just given up a two-run lead in the eighth inning Saturday night, falling behind by one run at Vystar Ballpark in Jacksonville, Fla. They were coming to hit in the top of the ninth inning when the whole team started cheering in the dugout.

Rays No. 1 prospect Williams taps into power potential in career game

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June 8, 2025

Carson Williams' first full season at Triple-A Durham has had its ups and downs. The Rays' top prospect has shown his signature shortstop defense and ample power. There's also been plenty of swing-and-miss, and he hasn't been above the Mendoza Line since April 13. Beneath it all, though, Williams has

No. 7 prospect Simpson collects pro-best 5 hits in Triple-A game

June 8, 2025

It's summer time and the weather is warm in the Minor Leagues. Maybe that's why Sunday was marked by big swings and big performances with hitters around the Minors standing out for what they did at the dish.

Forever a Ray: Longoria puts a bow on MLB career where it all began

June 7, 2025

TAMPA -- Evan Longoria stood up, slipped off his suit jacket and slid his arms through the sleeves of a home white jersey with “Rays” across the front, his name and No. 3 on the back. He picked up a navy “TB” hat and pulled it down on his head.