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The quick read

What matters now

The big picture

Tampa Bay owns 87-59 and the American League top seed because two frontline arms and a lockdown back end steal tight games while one star bat covers a contact first lineup.

Personnel

Tampa Bay has real starter quality behind the plate, at the corners and in the late innings, but the middle of the roster still drags and center field remains the lineup hole.

Performance

Tampa Bay wins with contact, speed and run prevention, a .260 average with 147 steals backed by a 3.81 ERA, until a quiet power night leaves no comeback swing.

What comes next

September funnels Tampa Bay through a home heavyweight stretch before a Bronx doubleheader and a Philadelphia finish decides the top seed.

01Team outlookThe complete editorial outlook and game-week context.
FLSportsDesk.com · Team Outlook

Team Outlook

Tampa Bay owns 87-59 and the American League top seed because two frontline arms and a lockdown back end steal tight games while one star bat covers a contact first lineup.

Official totals show 662 scored and 606 allowed across 146 games, good for plus 56 and a three game lead. Starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen and starting pitcher Nick Martinez give October legitimacy while closer Bryan Baker shortens finishes. That formula must now survive a home run through Houston, Boston and a Bronx doubleheader, which makes schedule order the immediate pressure point.

Plus 56 trails the New York Yankees at plus 131 and the Boston Red Sox at plus 82, which points to close wins more than separation.

Watch closer Bryan Baker usage through the Houston Astros series, whether starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen and starting pitcher Nick Martinez stay on turn, and whether the East lead stays above two entering the Boston Red Sox set.

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Jax makes his way bax: Rays 7 Braves 2

Ah, baseball. The Rays looked unimpressive as they lost a series to the lowly New York Mets last week, and I’ll bet I am not the only Rays fan who watched those games and thought, “THIS is a playoff team?” And when they came into Atlanta to play a Braves team that leads the division […]

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
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Freddy and the bats overpower the Braves: Rays 7, Braves 1

Early on, this game had the feeling of a barn burner. A pair of 85-win teams, both atop their divisions, clashing in Atlanta. Heading into the second inning, both teams had already scored and the game was tied at one. Both starting pitchers looked shaky in the first and it felt like we were headed […]

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
MLB Trade Rumors - Rays

Rays Among Teams To Place Claim For Luis Robert Jr. In August

The Rays were among at least four teams that placed a claim for Luis Robert Jr. when the Mets waived him in late August, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Kevin Acee of The San Diego-Union Tribune previously reported that San Diego placed a claim as well. Robert ended up with the Orioles, while […]

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Rays 2026 Minor League Awards include rare co-POTY

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the winners of their 2026 Minor League awards: Minor League Co-Player of the Year: Catcher Caden Bodine Bodine, 22, has slashed .344/.411/.519 (156-for-453) with 27 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs, 97 RBI, 49 walks, and 81 runs scored over 112 games across four levels of the Rays system […]

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
Competitive position

87-59

0.596winning percentage through 146 regular-season games

Run differential: +56 · 662 scored · 606 allowed

What it means

Tampa Bay is 28 games over .500 with a +56 run differential. The Rays have gone 5-4 across the last 9 games, which is the current form beneath the season record.

The catch: The standings establish the race. Rotation health, bullpen leverage and lineup depth determine whether Tampa Bay can control it through September.

Next series

MLB regular season
vs Houston AstrosFri Sep 11 · 7:10 PM ET · Tropicana Field
9/11 - 7:10 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs Houston AstrosSat Sep 12 · 6:10 PM ET · Tropicana Field
9/12 - 6:10 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs Houston AstrosSun Sep 13 · 1:40 PM ET · Tropicana Field
9/13 - 1:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs AthleticsTue Sep 15 · 6:40 PM ET · Tropicana Field
9/15 - 6:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs AthleticsWed Sep 16 · 6:40 PM ET · Tropicana Field
9/16 - 6:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs AthleticsThu Sep 17 · 1:10 PM ET · Tropicana Field
9/17 - 1:10 PM EDT
02Game center + scheduleMatchups, kickoff information and the season ahead.
FLSportsDesk.com · Team Outlook

Team Outlook

September funnels Tampa Bay through a home heavyweight stretch before a Bronx doubleheader and a Philadelphia finish decides the top seed.

A 2-1 series win at Atlanta banked road equity before nine straight home games with Houston, the Athletics and Boston. Three home games with the Athletics offer the only soft pocket left on the supplied slate. That sequencing raises the cost of burning closer Bryan Baker and reliever Kevin Kelly early, which ties schedule order directly to roster health.

Soft does not mean automatic after the 0-6 shutout at Texas on Sep 3 and dropping two of three at home to the New York Mets including a 4-10 loss on Sep 2.

Watch whether Tampa Bay takes the Houston Astros home set, how the Athletics series lines up the Boston Red Sox series, and bullpen usage for closer Bryan Baker and reliever Kevin Kelly across short rest.

Reporting for this desk

DRaysBay

Jax makes his way bax: Rays 7 Braves 2

Ah, baseball. The Rays looked unimpressive as they lost a series to the lowly New York Mets last week, and I’ll bet I am not the only Rays fan who watched those games and thought, “THIS is a playoff team?” And when they came into Atlanta to play a Braves team that leads the division […]

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
SEASON CONTEXT Spring Training evaluates roles; only regular-season games move the record and Wild Card thesis.

Recent games

MLB regular season
vs New York MetsTue Sep 1 · 6:40 PM ET · Tropicana Field
6–2
MLB regular season
vs New York MetsWed Sep 2 · 6:40 PM ET · Tropicana Field
4–10
MLB regular season
at Texas RangersThu Sep 3 · 8:05 PM ET · Globe Life Field
0–6
MLB regular season
at Texas RangersFri Sep 4 · 8:05 PM ET · Globe Life Field
7–6
MLB regular season
at Texas RangersSat Sep 5 · 7:05 PM ET · Globe Life Field
6–3
MLB regular season
at Texas RangersSun Sep 6 · 2:35 PM ET · Globe Life Field
6–8
MLB regular season
at Atlanta BravesTue Sep 8 · 7:15 PM ET · Truist Park
7–1
MLB regular season
at Atlanta BravesWed Sep 9 · 7:15 PM ET · Truist Park
7–2
MLB regular season
at Atlanta BravesThu Sep 10 · 12:15 PM ET · Truist Park
1–3

Remaining schedule

MLB regular season
vs Houston AstrosFri Sep 11 · 7:10 PM ET · Tropicana Field
9/11 - 7:10 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs Houston AstrosSat Sep 12 · 6:10 PM ET · Tropicana Field
9/12 - 6:10 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs Houston AstrosSun Sep 13 · 1:40 PM ET · Tropicana Field
9/13 - 1:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs AthleticsTue Sep 15 · 6:40 PM ET · Tropicana Field
9/15 - 6:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs AthleticsWed Sep 16 · 6:40 PM ET · Tropicana Field
9/16 - 6:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs AthleticsThu Sep 17 · 1:10 PM ET · Tropicana Field
9/17 - 1:10 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs Boston Red SoxFri Sep 18 · 7:10 PM ET · Tropicana Field
9/18 - 7:10 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs Boston Red SoxSat Sep 19 · 4:10 PM ET · Tropicana Field
9/19 - 4:10 PM EDT
MLB regular season
vs Boston Red SoxSun Sep 20 · 1:40 PM ET · Tropicana Field
9/20 - 1:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at New York YankeesTue Sep 22 · 1:05 PM ET · Yankee Stadium
9/22 - 1:05 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at New York YankeesTue Sep 22 · 7:05 PM ET · Yankee Stadium
9/22 - 7:05 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at New York YankeesWed Sep 23 · 7:05 PM ET · Yankee Stadium
9/23 - 7:05 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at New York YankeesThu Sep 24 · 7:05 PM ET · Yankee Stadium
9/24 - 7:05 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at Philadelphia PhilliesFri Sep 25 · 6:40 PM ET · Citizens Bank Park
9/25 - 6:40 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at Philadelphia PhilliesSat Sep 26 · 7:15 PM ET · Citizens Bank Park
9/26 - 7:15 PM EDT
MLB regular season
at Philadelphia PhilliesSun Sep 27 · 3:05 PM ET · Citizens Bank Park
9/27 - 3:05 PM EDT
03Intelligence + availabilityTeam news, availability and what it changes.
FLSportsDesk.com · Team Outlook

Availability and Matchup Watch

Tampa Bay has earned the top seed at 87-59 with two trustworthy starters, a lockdown late pen and a star bat, yet plus 56 against direct rivals leaves a front runner that must win close rather than command October.

Official totals verify 87-59 with 662 scored and 606 allowed, good for the top seed and a three game lead over the New York Yankees. Starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen and starting pitcher Nick Martinez give two trustworthy October starts, while closer Bryan Baker and reliever Kevin Kelly anchor a pen that survives one run scripts. Third baseman Junior Caminero with 39 homers plus designated hitter Yandy Diaz and catcher Liam Hicks supply thump for a contact and speed offense at .260 with 147 steals. The Sep 10 official 1-3 loss at Atlanta delayed the clinch without changing the shape, and single-source reporting on starting pitcher Freddy Peralta rebound and second ranked positioning defense adds intrigue without independent proof. The failed claim for waived player Luis Robert Jr., reported as single-source reporting from reporter Jon Heyman, shows search for outfield help without changing the roster. Schedule order sharpens the point, with Houston and Boston at home before a Bronx doubleheader decides seeding. The strongest countercase is arithmetic, with New York at plus 131 and Boston at plus 82 plus shaky season lines for starting pitcher Freddy Peralta and starting pitcher Steven Matz and a .204 line from center fielder Cedric Mullins.

Plus 56 against the New York Yankees at plus 131 is the strongest case the seed outruns the margin.

Watch starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen command, closer Bryan Baker usage if Houston produces more one run finishes, third baseman Junior Caminero power output against Houston and Boston arms, and any official injury clarity.

Reporting for this desk

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Jax makes his way bax: Rays 7 Braves 2

Ah, baseball. The Rays looked unimpressive as they lost a series to the lowly New York Mets last week, and I’ll bet I am not the only Rays fan who watched those games and thought, “THIS is a playoff team?” And when they came into Atlanta to play a Braves team that leads the division […]

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
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Freddy and the bats overpower the Braves: Rays 7, Braves 1

Early on, this game had the feeling of a barn burner. A pair of 85-win teams, both atop their divisions, clashing in Atlanta. Heading into the second inning, both teams had already scored and the game was tied at one. Both starting pitchers looked shaky in the first and it felt like we were headed […]

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
DRaysBay

Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 22

This was the 22nd week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Tuesday, September 8th). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), prospect Theo Gillen tops the system and might just find himself in the running for Minor League Player of the Year. Gillen ranks 3th […]

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
What tells us it can last

More than the record

Run differential, lineup depth, rotation innings, bullpen performance and the remaining opponents tell us whether Tampa Bay is built to hold its place.

October test

Path, not possibility

Making the field is not the finish line. Tampa Bay has to arrive with a rotation and bullpen capable of surviving the American League bracket.

04Roster + depthThe full personnel board and sourced starting units where available.
FLSportsDesk.com · Team Outlook

Team Outlook

Tampa Bay has real starter quality behind the plate, at the corners and in the late innings, but the middle of the roster still drags and center field remains the lineup hole.

The listed group runs 28 names with 14 pitchers, three catchers, five infielders, five outfielders and designated hitter Yandy Diaz, a September sized roster with normal shape. Third baseman Junior Caminero, catcher Liam Hicks and starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen give proven star production, while four relievers under 2.55 ERA cover a light power profile. That tilt explains why run prevention must keep covering close games with Houston and Boston looming, which ties roster shape to schedule pressure.

Starting pitcher Freddy Peralta at 8-11 with a 4.82 ERA and starting pitcher Steven Matz at 5.72 ERA with negative WAR remain vulnerable turns.

Watch how starter Griffin Jax and pitcher Ian Seymour are deployed through Houston, whether reliever Alexander Cook earns trust after limited work, and playing time for center fielder Cedric Mullins if the average stays near .204.

Reporting for this desk

MLB Trade Rumors - Rays

Rays Place Garrett Cleavinger On 15-Day IL, Select Ty Johnson, Designate Oliver Dunn

The Rays announced three roster moves, including the news that left-hander Garrett Cleavinger has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left forearm tightness. Right-hander Ty Johnson’s contract was selected from Triple-A Durham to fill Cleavinger’s spot on the active roster, and infielder Oliver Dunn was designated for assignment to create space for […]

REPORTED
MLB Trade Rumors - Rays

Rays Place Shane McClanahan On IL With Forearm Tightness

The Rays announced that left-hander Shane McClanahan has been placed on the 15-day injured list with left forearm tightness. Right-hander Alex Cook has been recalled as the corresponding move. Thus far, the Rays have not provided many details about the severity of the injury. For what it’s worth, McClanahan tells Marc Topkin of the Tampa […]

REPORTED
MLB Trade Rumors - Rays

Rays Among Teams To Place Claim For Luis Robert Jr. In August

The Rays were among at least four teams that placed a claim for Luis Robert Jr. when the Mets waived him in late August, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Kevin Acee of The San Diego-Union Tribune previously reported that San Diego placed a claim as well. Robert ended up with the Orioles, while […]

REPORTED
DRaysBay

Rays 2026 Minor League Awards include rare co-POTY

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the winners of their 2026 Minor League awards: Minor League Co-Player of the Year: Catcher Caden Bodine Bodine, 22, has slashed .344/.411/.519 (156-for-453) with 27 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs, 97 RBI, 49 walks, and 81 runs scored over 112 games across four levels of the Rays system […]

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
Pitchers · 14 players
#PlayerPosAgeStatus
#47Bryan BakerRP31Active
#62Cam BooserRP34Active
#54Alexander CookRP25Active
#22Griffin JaxSP31Active
#55Ty JohnsonRP24Active
#49Kevin KellyRP28Active
#67Casey LeguminaRP29Active
#28Nick MartinezSP36Active
#32Steven MatzSP35Active
#51Freddy PeraltaSP30Active
#57Drew RasmussenSP31Active
#61Ian SeymourSP27Active
#71Cole SulserRP36Active
#68Tyler WellsRP32Active
Catchers · 3 players
#PlayerPosAgeStatus
#40Nick FortesC29Active
#34Liam HicksC27Active
#50Kenny PiperC28Active
Infielders · 5 players
#PlayerPosAgeStatus
#8Jonathan Aranda1B28Active
#13Junior Caminero3B23Active
#20Nick Madrigal3B29Active
#9Jorge MateoSS31Active
#1Richie Palacios2B29Active
Outfielders · 5 players
#PlayerPosAgeStatus
#21Jonny DeLucaRF28Active
#25Victor Mesa Jr.RF25Active
#31Cedric MullinsCF31Active
#14Chandler SimpsonLF25Active
#26Ryan ViladeRF27Active
Designated Hitter · 1 players
#PlayerPosAgeStatus
#2Yandy DiazDH35Active
05Roster rules + transactionsThe rules and transactions shaping the roster.
FLSportsDesk.com · Team Outlook

Team Outlook

The paperwork produced no fresh September shape, with a failed waiver claim the only move and the 28 man pool left to carry October alignment.

Current evidence shows a 28 man September group with 14 pitchers and no fresh major league move beyond game results in the supplied transaction window. The reported claim for waived player Luis Robert Jr. ended with Baltimore, so no outfield help arrived. That narrow transaction window keeps pressure on the standings cushion and the bullpen rather than the front office, which ties roster mechanics to schedule leverage.

No contract length, arbitration status or option remaining data was supplied, so trade value and offseason control cannot be graded.

Watch any injured list move touching starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen or starting pitcher Nick Martinez, any September recall that telegraphs the playoff bullpen, and any official 40 man addition.

Reporting for this desk

MLB Trade Rumors - Rays

Rays Select Nick Madrigal

The Rays have selected the contract of infielder Nick Madrigal, per a team announcement. He’ll replace Taylor Walls, who is headed to the 10-day IL with a right hip flexor strain. Tampa Bay also shared that infielder Oliver Dunn has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A. To clear a 40-man spot for Madrigal, the […]

REPORTED
MLB Trade Rumors - Rays

Rays Place Garrett Cleavinger On 15-Day IL, Select Ty Johnson, Designate Oliver Dunn

The Rays announced three roster moves, including the news that left-hander Garrett Cleavinger has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left forearm tightness. Right-hander Ty Johnson’s contract was selected from Triple-A Durham to fill Cleavinger’s spot on the active roster, and infielder Oliver Dunn was designated for assignment to create space for […]

REPORTED
Baseball operations

Control, options and opportunity cost

  • 26-man active roster and 40-man reserve list
  • Minor-league options control player movement
  • Injured-list placement creates temporary roster space
  • Arbitration and club control shape payroll timing
  • Trade, waiver and Rule 5 exposure affect asset value
MLB transaction glossary
Decision test

Present wins versus future value

Every promotion, DFA, trade and innings decision is graded against the Wild Card race, player development and the club-control window.

06Standings + rankingsThe division or conference race and national context.
FLSportsDesk.com · Team Outlook

Team Outlook

Tampa Bay controls the American League at 87-59 with the top seed and a three game cushion, yet plus 56 says cushion, not command.

Official table has Tampa Bay first at .596, three ahead of the New York Yankees and seven and a half ahead of the Boston Red Sox with 16 to play. Starting pitcher Nick Martinez and the rotation top give a path to hold that edge through Houston and Boston, which links pitching order to seeding stakes. The Yankees at plus 131 remain the clear regression threat because the record outruns the margin, which ties standings fragility to statistical profile.

Plus 56 trails New York at plus 131 and Boston at plus 82, which questions dominance.

Watch whether the lead dips under three entering Boston on Sep 18, Yankees run margin movement, and the Sep 22 doubleheader in the Bronx.

Reporting for this desk

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Rays Reacts Survey: Familiar Playoff Opponents

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across 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:

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
DRaysBay

Rays 2026 Minor League Awards include rare co-POTY

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the winners of their 2026 Minor League awards: Minor League Co-Player of the Year: Catcher Caden Bodine Bodine, 22, has slashed .344/.411/.519 (156-for-453) with 27 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs, 97 RBI, 49 walks, and 81 runs scored over 112 games across four levels of the Rays system […]

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
DRaysBay

Jax makes his way bax: Rays 7 Braves 2

Ah, baseball. The Rays looked unimpressive as they lost a series to the lowly New York Mets last week, and I’ll bet I am not the only Rays fan who watched those games and thought, “THIS is a playoff team?” And when they came into Atlanta to play a Braves team that leads the division […]

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
American League

Wild Card context

ClubWLPCTGBDIFF
Athletics5988.40128.5-187
Los Angeles Angels5690.38431-73
Tampa Bay Rays8759.596-+56
New York Yankees8462.5753+131
Boston Red Sox8067.5447.5+82
Chicago White Sox7571.51412+39
Houston Astros7572.51012.5-40
Cleveland Guardians7473.50313.5-16
Toronto Blue Jays7374.49714.5-39
Texas Rangers7275.49015.5-41
Baltimore Orioles7176.48316.5-27
Minnesota Twins6977.47318-53
Seattle Mariners6978.46918.5-74
Detroit Tigers6779.45920+55
Kansas City Royals6582.44222.5-88
07PerformancePerformance measures, baselines and supporting evidence.
FLSportsDesk.com · Team Outlook

Team Outlook

Tampa Bay wins with contact, speed and run prevention, a .260 average with 147 steals backed by a 3.81 ERA, until a quiet power night leaves no comeback swing.

Official MLB Stats API totals verify a .260 average, .329 on base, .404 slug and 3.81 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP. Left fielder Chandler Simpson and catcher Liam Hicks fuel a low whiff attack that pressures mistake prone staffs. That style explains both the three game lead and the plus 56 margin that trails New York, which ties identity to seeding risk.

Isolated power at .144 with 31.7 at bats per homer is light for a contender, which strands the running game on nights like the 0-6 shutout and the 1-3 loss on Sep 10.

Watch team isolated power against Houston and Boston pitching, whether left fielder Chandler Simpson holds near .308, and bullpen ERA if Houston forces extra leverage innings.

HOW WE READ THE RAYS Player lines tell us who is carrying the season; team totals tell us whether it can last. We put average and ERA beside on-base skill, power, strikeout and walk rates, defense and opponent quality, and we do not let one hot series rewrite a 162-game profile.
VERIFIED DATA SOURCES ESPN detailed metrics; core game and run totals cross-verified against the official MLB Stats API. Open the official MLB feed.

Players shaping the season

Liam Hicks
C · 2026

Liam Hicks

.287AVG.370OBP.443SLG.813OPS18HR79RBI3SB3.3WAR
Yandy Diaz
DH · 2026

Yandy Diaz

.305AVG.370OBP.471SLG.841OPS22HR80RBI3SB3.2WAR
Bryan Baker
RP · 2026

Bryan Baker

1W2L1.61ERA0.91WHIP56.0IP60K39SV2.4WAR
Tyler Wells
RP · 2026

Tyler Wells

4W2L2.44ERA0.90WHIP70.0IP69K6SV2.2WAR

Reporting for this desk

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Rays 2026 Minor League Awards include rare co-POTY

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the winners of their 2026 Minor League awards: Minor League Co-Player of the Year: Catcher Caden Bodine Bodine, 22, has slashed .344/.411/.519 (156-for-453) with 27 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs, 97 RBI, 49 walks, and 81 runs scored over 112 games across four levels of the Rays system […]

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
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Has “pitcher whisperer” Kyle Snyder fixed Freddy Peralta?

Freddy Peralta looks like he’s back to his old self. Over his last five starts with the Rays, he has a 2.73 ERA and 3.80 FIP while cutting his walk rate from 9.4% with the Mets to 4.5% with the Rays. Kyle Snyder and his team helped Peralta clean up some mechanical things to help […]

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
DRaysBay

Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 22

This was the 22nd week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Tuesday, September 8th). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), prospect Theo Gillen tops the system and might just find himself in the running for Minor League Player of the Year. Gillen ranks 3th […]

REPORTED_ANALYSIS
MLB Trade Rumors - Rays

Rays Among Teams To Place Claim For Luis Robert Jr. In August

The Rays were among at least four teams that placed a claim for Luis Robert Jr. when the Mets waived him in late August, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Kevin Acee of The San Diego-Union Tribune previously reported that San Diego placed a claim as well. Robert ended up with the Orioles, while […]

REPORTED

Team profile

Team Games Played146Batting
At Bats4915Batting
Hits1279Batting
Runs Batted In630Batting
Home Runs155Batting
Stolen Bases147Batting
Batting Average.260Batting
Runs662Batting
Doubles200Batting
Triples21Batting
Total Bases1986Batting
Walks466Batting
Strikeouts1017Batting
On Base Percentage.329Batting
Slugging Percentage.404Batting
OBP Pct + SLG Pct.733Batting
Games Played146Batting
Games Started146Batting
Hit By Pitch55Batting
Wins Above Replacement0.0Batting
Offensive Wins Above Replacement0.0Batting
Caught Stealing50Batting
Is Qualified1Batting
Runs Created664.8Batting
Runs Created Per 27 Outs4.6Batting
Walks Per Plate Appearance.084Batting
Walk To Strikeout Ratio0.46Batting
Isolated Power.144Batting
Secondary Average.258Batting
Pitches Per Plate Appearance3.76Batting
Extra Base Hits376Batting
Plate Appearances5524Batting
At Bats Per Home Run31.7Batting
Sacrifice Hit44Batting
Sacrifice Flies41Batting
Team Games Played146Pitching
Quality Starts50Pitching
Wins87Pitching
Losses59Pitching
Saves55Pitching
Holds108Pitching
Hits1127Pitching
08Reporting + sourcesThe reporting and source links behind the desk.
Rays reporting

News and reporting

  • Houston Astros at Tampa Bay Rays - Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (September 11, 2026) - Fubo
    Tampa Bay local desk · REPORTED

    Houston Astros at Tampa Bay Rays - Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (September 11, 2026) Fubo

  • I’m just going to leave this here…
    r/tampabayrays · CHATTER

    I don’t want to hate on a player and staff that obviously know how to play winning baseball. However, when it comes to these next few games and the postseason, how can you justify starting the second worst hitter in the AL over players like DeLuca, Mesa Jr, and Vilade? Mullins obviously has a place on this team, I just don’t think it’s a starting role over the other guys mentioned. I just hope they can run a more con

  • Rays Among Teams To Place Claim For Luis Robert Jr. In August
    MLB Trade Rumors - Rays · REPORTED

    The Rays were among at least four teams that placed a claim for Luis Robert Jr. when the Mets waived him in late August, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Kevin Acee of The San Diego-Union Tribune previously reported that San Diego placed a claim as well. Robert ended up with the Orioles, while […]

  • Tampa officials delay Rays-related redevelopment area changes 2 months - tampabay.com
    Tampa Bay local desk · REPORTED

    Tampa officials delay Rays-related redevelopment area changes 2 months tampabay.com

  • Rays 2026 Minor League Awards include rare co-POTY
    DRaysBay · REPORTED_ANALYSIS

    The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the winners of their 2026 Minor League awards: Minor League Co-Player of the Year: Catcher Caden Bodine Bodine, 22, has slashed .344/.411/.519 (156-for-453) with 27 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs, 97 RBI, 49 walks, and 81 runs scored over 112 games across four levels of the Rays system […]

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