NEW YORK -- Before closing out the Rays’ 6-4 win over the Yankees on Sunday afternoon, Pete Fairbanks was watching the television broadcast of the game and saw a fact that grabbed his attention. Tampa Bay had lost Friday and won Saturday, so it was back to being a .500

NEW YORK -- Randy Arozarena and Jose Siri prompted a few rounds of Bronx cheers on Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, slowly circling the bases after going deep in the Rays’ 6-4 win. But that was merely the opening act for the slow race around the bases that broke out

LATEST NEWS

NEW YORK -- For two months, the Rays scratched their heads and struggled to figure out what was wrong with Randy Arozarena. The 2023 All-Star outfielder had provided remarkably consistent production over the previous three seasons, putting together similar statistics and always shining in the spotlight. But that player didn’t

NEW YORK -- When Taj Bradley was a 17-year-old pitching in the former Gulf Coast League, fresh out of high school, he used to hear about days like Saturday. Coaches would tell a young Bradley and his Rookie-level teammates about pitching on the road in front of the hostile, high-intensity

With the 2024 MLB Draft in the rear-view mirror, it’s a convenient time to look at the scope of prospects across MLB’s organizations. Who should we be looking out for in the months to come? Here’s a look at one prospect to watch for each club during the rest of

NEW YORK -- The Rays won’t determine their direction at the Trade Deadline based specifically on how many games they win over the next 10 days, or their win total when they wake up on July 30. There is no such “magic number,” president of baseball operations Erik Neander said

ST. PETERSBURG -- After clearing a major hurdle on Thursday, the Rays are one vote away from officially securing their long-term home in the Tampa Bay area. By a 5-3 vote at City Hall on Thursday afternoon, the St. Petersburg City Council approved the Rays’ agreement to build a new

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. NEW YORK -- You hear it all the time in sports: Each game counts the same. The stakes may change, but the game itself

With the All-Star break over and the second half of the 2024 season beginning Friday, overlying goals have come into focus for all 30 MLB teams. Some clubs will make major moves at the July 30 Trade Deadline, going all in and dreaming of a World Series title. Others are

ARLINGTON -- The blend was beautiful. Power pitching that overwhelmed the opposition, and power hitting that answered back. Established superstars shining on summer’s biggest stage, and emerging superstars making their presence known in front of an ample audience.

The 94th MLB All-Star Game featured triple-digit heat from various pitchers, some dazzling defensive plays across the diamond and plenty of big-time power. The Midsummer Classic, held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, ended in a 5-3 final score as the American League avenged its 2023 loss and won

ST. PETERSBURG -- After years of preparation culminating in three days of activity, the Rays were pleased with the 21 players they selected in the 2024 MLB Draft. Tampa Bay filled out its Draft class on Tuesday by selecting 10 players in Rounds 11-20. Top to bottom, from first-rounder Theo

The 2024 All-Star Game is behind us and the second half of the season looms. While much of the attention in the coming weeks will be about players on the move at the Trade Deadline, there are plenty of key players who will stay put and will have an outsized

Not every prospect can be like Pirates phenom Paul Skenes, who went from No. 1 overall Draft pick to the National League’s starting pitcher in the All-Star Game in roughly a year’s time. For many prospects, it takes much longer to find their footing in the Majors. But just because

The 2024 MLB Draft wrapped up on Tuesday with 615 players selected over this year’s 20-round process. Now that we know where players are going (see you next time, mock drafts!), we can dive into which clubs might have gotten steals, which added potential superstars and which took some fun

After 315 players were selected over the first two days of the 2024 MLB Draft, 300 more players heard their names on Tuesday as the Draft concluded with Rounds 11-20. As a reminder, the late rounds can be more than just opportunities to fill out a farm system. This year’s

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.

The Rays began the 2024 MLB Draft by selecting three up-the-middle position players on Sunday, taking outfielder Theo Gillen in the first round followed by second baseman Émilien Pitre and shortstop Tyler Bell.

ST. PETERSBURG -- Isaac Paredes doesn’t seek the spotlight. He’s as comfortable as anyone in the batter’s box, where he has emerged as one of the American League’s most productive hitters, but he would rather fly under the radar than be the center of attention. But even he knew it

The first 74 picks of the 2024 MLB Draft were off the board after an exciting Day 1, but there was still a ton of talent available for Day 2, which covered Rounds 3-10. Below are some of Monday's most notable picks, including a number of Top 100 Draft prospects,