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Game Thread: Jax on, Jax off
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Rays Draft Gavin Giese 85th Overall in the 2026 MLB Draft
The Rays continued to target high-upside pitching by selecting Gavin Giese, a right-handed pitcher from Dana Hills High School (Calif.), with the 85th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. At 6’3 with plenty of projection remaining, Giese offers the size, athleticism, and clean arm action that have made him one of the more intriguing […]
Rays Draft Ben Blair 49th Overall in the 2026 MLB Draft
The Rays bolstered their pitching pipeline by selecting Ben Blair, a right-handed pitcher from Liberty University, with their next pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Blair emerged as one of the fastest-rising college arms in the class after moving into Liberty’s Friday night starter role, where he paired durability with one of the most unique […]
Rays Draft Taj Marchand 33rd Overall in 2026 MLB Draft
The Rays continued to add athleticism to their 2026 draft class by selecting shortstop Taj Marchand with the 33rd overall pick in Competitive Balance Round A. A standout at James Island High School (S.C.) and an Ole Miss commit, Marchand is regarded as one of the top prep defenders in the class, combining smooth actions […]
Rays Draft SS Grady Emerson Second Overall in 2026 MLB Draft
The Rays used the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft on Fort Worth Christian (Texas) shortstop Grady Emerson, selecting one of the highest-upside hitters in this year’s class. Emerson enters professional baseball with an advanced left-handed bat, exceptional feel for the strike zone, and the projection to develop above-average power as he […]
RandyLand be damned: Rays 7, Mariners 2
This. THIS is what a complete Rays win feels like. Taking advantage of opponent’s mistakes, crisp baserunning and a defensive clinic. That is the brand of Rays baseball that has been both the most successful and entertaining this season. But before we delve into tonight’s on-field action, for the first time since the 2023 Wild […]
Game Thread: MLB Draft Eve
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2026 MLB Draft TV Schedule
The 2026 MLB Draft will begin on Saturday, July 11th at 1:00pm EST with rounds 1 through 4. This includes the compensatory and competitive balance rounds. The 5th through 20th rounds will take place on the following day – Sunday, July 12th beginning at 11:30am EST. Here’s a break-down of how you can follow along. […]
Rays Reacts Results: Who y’all think the Rays will draft at No. 2 overall
For this next Rays Reacts poll, we asked who y’all thought the Rays will draft at No. 2 overall in the 2026 draft, and after a close vote the answer was — for me — surprising! Has the lesson of Buster Posey come home to roost? For a long time Cholowsky has been heralded as […]
Unexpected battle of the bullpens doesn’t go Rays’ way: Yankees 12, Rays 4
The Rays were ready to wrap up their four-game series against the Yankees and hopefully come away with a series win. To get there, they had Drew Rasmussen on the mound, and they’d be facing off against a rotating series of Yankees relievers. Hmm, wonder where they got that idea from. Rasmussen got the Yankees […]
Game Thread: Better Late Than Never
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The 2021 MLB draft, 5 years later
Generally, you should be able to tell how well a draft class is doing after five years. Prospects should have established themselves and either are already in the big leagues or are on the cusps of reaching the show. While others will have seen their professional careers stall out and look for opportunities elsewhere. So […]
Shane Dealt, Yandy Set the Table, Aranda Delivered: Rays 3, Yankees 0
It takes a lot to overshadow a 4-for-4 night from Yandy Díaz. Eleven strikeouts, zero walks, and another dominant performance from the Rays’ pitching staff did just that in Wednesday’s 3-0 win over the Yankees. This time it was Shane McClanahan setting the tone, followed seamlessly by Cole Sulser and Bryan Baker, as the Rays […]
Game Thread: On this date, 12 years ago, Brazil lost to Germany 7-1 in the World Cup
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Seymour, bottom of the lineup lead the way: Rays 6, Yankees 4
Coming off three consecutive losses, the Tampa Bay Rays were needing to bounce back against the Yankees on Tuesday night and they did just that behind a stellar performance by Ian Seymour and production from the bottom of the lineup. Having dropped game one of the four game set on Monday night, the Rays sent […]
Game Thread: Will 7/7 be lucky for the Rays?
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Rays Reacts: Who will the Rays select at No. 2 in the Draft?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rays fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Following our recap of the top mock draft projections, let us know what you think, who […]
Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 13
This was the 13th week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Tuesday, July 6th). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), prospect Caden Bodine remains the top performer in the system. His full season statline is further below. Meanwhile, Aidan Cremarosa continues to be the […]
Rays Draft Preview: The history of picking second overall in the MLB draft
Let’s start with the good news: The Rays are selecting No. 2 overall in the upcoming MLB Draft for 2026. Based on history, it’s hard to make a bad selection at second overall. Although these picks don’t receive the notoriety of the name called just seconds before, they are still considered among the top amateur […]
Caballero 4(+1), Rays 1
Caballero translates into “gentleman” in Spanish, but former Rays utility player Jose Caballero was anything but gentlemanly in his return to his former home park this evening with two no-doubt and well-celebrated trips around the bases supplying two of the three hits on the evening for the Yankees in their 5-1 victory. Through the first […]
Game Thread: Today stars the most storied franchise in the history of MLB
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Rays Draft 2026: Mock Draft Round-up for No. 2
With the 2026 MLB Draft less than a week away, we’ll take a look at what the Rays are expected to do with their first round picks. We will update this as new versions of mock drafts are published through the day before the draft. Baseball America In BA’s latest mock draft, they’ve got the […]
Rays Draft order for 2026: No. 2 overall pick incoming
For the first time in nearly 20 years the Tampa Bay Rays will have one of the top two picks in the MLB draft. During the final day of the Winter Meetings this past offseason, the draft lottery was held and the Rays entered with a 3.03% chance of being awarded the #1 overall selection. […]
Prospect Alexander Alberto has the stuff to get big outs for the Rays
Alexander Alberto was a late signee in the Rays 2019 international class and is currently in the final year of his MiLB contract. It has been a long journey for Alberto, but this might be the year he gets a chance to stick in the majors. It almost happened with the White Sox when he […]
Two Errors, Two Homers, Too Many Missed Chances: Rays 0, Astros 2
The Tampa Bay Rays came into Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros riding a nine-game homer streak. That streak came to an end on a day of a shutout loss, when the lucky breaks did not go the Rays’ way. Houston wasted no time accepting two unexpected gifts in the bottom of the first. Ben […]
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