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Royals vs. Rays July 1 game discussion

After a 13-14 June, it looks like the Royals main focus is now moving to 2027. But for today, we can still enjoy watching some baseball. Old friend Jose Cuas is back pitching for KC for the first time since 2023 and Randy Dobnak has arrived with him. Jac Caglianone will be back in right […]

Royals Select Jose Cuas

The Royals announced a handful of roster moves ahead of their game tonight against the Rays. Right-handers Jose Cuas and Randy Dobnak are joining the team in place of fellow righties Eric Cerantola and Connor Seabold. Cerantola has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha, while Seabold has been placed on the 15-day injured list. Dobnak was […]

Theo Gillen, Nathan Flewelling named to 2026 Futures Game roster

Two fast rising Rays prospects have been named to the 2026 Futures Game roster as part of MLB’s upcoming All-Star Game celebrations. This year’s teams are split between American and National leagues. First up is OF Theo Gillen, the Rays first round pick from 2024 (18th overall) who has vaulted into a top-ten prospect in […]

Craig Kimbrel’s Change and other changes

After being interested in Craig Kimbrel for what feels like a decade, the Rays finally brought him into the organization. Before you jump to any conclusions, no they haven’t made any dramatic changes to the shapes of his pitches aside from adding a tick more velocity to both breaking balls, but they have noticeably altered […]

Top 30 MLB Prospects July 2026 Updates For All 30 Teams

Baseball America presents July 2026 updates to Top 30 prospects rankings for every team, featuring new additions, risers, fallers and more. The post Top 30 MLB Prospects July 2026 Updates For All 30 Teams appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .

The Opener: Red Sox/Nationals, Roberts, Jensen

Rays third baseman Junior Caminero agreed yesterday to participate in this year’s Home Run Derby. He celebrated by homering in his fifth straight game. Caminero moved into a tie for third place with Ben Rice on the AL home run leaderboard. 1. Red Sox and Nationals clear the benches Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras […]

Trade Deadline Outlook: Tampa Bay Rays

After consecutive fourth place finishes in the AL East, the Rays are back to their old ways. They’ve exceeded outside expectations and not only find themselves atop the division, they’re approaching July with the best record in the American League. The Rays are coming off a sweep of the Diamondbacks and have the sport’s longest […]

Six run inning leads to six straight wins: Rays 10, Royals 4

Yesterday’s off day following five straight wins wasn’t enough to slow down the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night in Kansas City. The offense remained hot putting up a ten spot on the Royals as the Rays rolled to their sixth consecutive victory. The Rays trailed early in this one as Griffin Jax surrendered a […]

Royals vs. Rays June 30 game discussion

Jac Caglianone is back in the lineup, but he’s only at DH, so Salvador Perez is batting sixth at first base. Nick Loftin is back, too, so at least the Royals have their second-string 3B in there again. The Royals already lost to this starter last week, and after a brilliant stretch where Noah Cameron […]

Ray Delgado Recalled by Astros

In the corresponding move following the Astros placing SS Jeremy Pena on IL, the team has recalled IF Ray Delgado. Delgado, 26, was acquired by Houston on June 10 from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations. The Astros then promoted him to the major league club on June 12, and he made his MLB […]

Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 12

This was the 12th week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Tuesday, June 30th). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), prospect Caden Bodine has taken back over as the top performer in the system. His full season stat line is further below. Meanwhile, Aidan […]

Rays Re-Sign Austin Slater To Minor League Deal

The Rays have re-signed veteran outfielder Austin Slater to a minor league contract, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Ballengee Group client is headed to Triple-A Durham. Tampa Bay designated Slater for assignment earlier in the month, and he elected free agency after clearing waivers last week. Slater went 6-for-22 with a […]

MLB Reacts Results

We have the latest round of results from MLB Reacts. The first question has to do with which division leader needs to have the most urgency at the deadline: Since this poll went out, the Yankees have been surpassed in the American League East by the Tampa Bay Rays, the Mariners are now a half […]

Rays, Caminero stay hot, sweep D-Backs: Rays 5, D-Backs 1

After a rather underwhelming June in which it felt at times that the Rays were in free fall destined to repeat the 2025 season spiral, they rebounded and rattled off five consecutive wins. Now, 81 games down and eight sweeps later, they again sit atop the AL East with sole possession of the division lead […]

Tampa Bay Rays Sign 6-Year Veteran Infielder

The Tampa Bay Rays signed infielder Nick Madrigal to a minor league contract. It was a short trip through free agency for Madrigal, who returned to the open market just a few days earlier when he declined an outright assignment to the Los Angeles Angels' Triple-A squad. The Angels Stint After missing the entire 2025 season due to shoulder surgery, Madrigal signed a minor league deal with Los Angeles last winter and was selected to the active roster at the end of May. He hit a respectable...

Mind-blowing Bryce Harper feat matched by Junior Caminero’s 463-foot bomb

Tampa Bay Rays star Junior Caminero accomplished another wild feat on Sunday. This time, he did something that hadn’t been done for more than a decade. He joined Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper on a very special list. “Junior Caminero has 7 homers in his last 6 games,” MLB reporter Sarah Langs posted to X, […] The post Mind-blowing Bryce Harper feat matched by Junior Caminero’s 463-foot bomb appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Rays Sign Nick Madrigal To Minor League Deal

The Rays signed infielder Nick Madrigal to a minor league contract, as per Madrigal’s MLB.com profile page.  It was a short trip in free agency for Madrigal, who just returned to the open market a few days ago when he declined an outright assignment to the Angels’ Triple-A squad. After missing the entire 2025 season […]

Diamondbacks 1 @ Rays 5: Tampa Completes the Sweep

It was always going to be a rough outing for the Diamondbacks today. The Rays were going for the series sweep that would keep them in possession of first place in the AL East. Tampa sent Drew Rasmussen to the mound, he of the 2.62 ERA. Rasmussen wasted no time in the first inning, getting […]

Diamondbacks @ Rays discussion

Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS RAYS Ketel Marte – DH Yandy Diaz – DH Geraldo Perdomo – SS Jonathan Aranda – 1B Corbin Carroll – RF Junior Caminero – 3B Adrian Del Castillo – C Victor Mesa – RF Lourdes Gurriel – LF Chandler Simpson – LF Pavin Smith – 1B Cedric Mullins – CF Nolan Arenado […]

Caminero to the moon: Rays 4, D-Backs 2

Before you could grab your hot dog, popcorn, and preferred pilsner beverage, the Diamondbacks took a 1-0 lead on a Geraldo Perdomo double, Corbin Carroll single, and a whiff of a tag from catcher Hunter Feduccia. In the bottom half of the first, Junior Caminero hit a thunderous, sky-scraping blast for his sixth homer in […]