en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Tampa Bay Rays News https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/news Though not division rivals, the stakes are plenty high for both the Rays and Astros as the two first-place clubs prepare to meet for a weekend series at Tropicana Field. The Rays’ lead in the American League East is identical to the Astros’ advantage in the AL West. Tampa Bay Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:28:43 GMT Adam Berry and Brian McTaggart and Mark Feinsand https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57896158 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57896158 false false The Rays have to figure it out against left-handed pitching or with the bases loaded, ideally both, or it will be another quick exit in October. With how well Tampa Bay right-hander Nick Martinez threw today, going 6.1 IP and only allowing two hits and no runs, the offense appeared to have had too much […] Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:13:48 GMT Elijah Flewellen https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57895450 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57895450 false false Tampa Bay Rays inch closer to a playoff berth after a nail-biting series against the Atlanta Braves, raising questions about Kevin Cash’s big pitching decisi... Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:15:57 GMT Locked On Rays https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57893772 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57893772 false false 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 […] Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:10:18 GMT Anthony Franco https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57892615 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57892615 false false Drew Rasmussen talks about the team's focus during the playoff race, the competition in the AL East, the Rays' mindset and more Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:08:54 GMT @Raysbaseball https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57890829 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57890829 false false *The Captain is back — and his return couldn't come at a bigger moment for the New York Yankees.* ⚾🔥With just three weeks remaining in the 2026 MLB regular ... Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:56:36 GMT Baseball Banter Broadcast https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57889931 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57889931 false false Kevin Cash discusses Nick Martinez's performance, facing the Braves' lineup, Victor Mesa Jr.'s homer and more Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:32:35 GMT @Raysbaseball https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57889591 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57889591 false false Condensed Game: Nick Martinez and the Rays take on Martín Pérez and the Braves on September 10, 2026 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:19:03 GMT @Braves https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57889407 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57889407 false false Martín Pérez tosses seven scoreless innings and Austin Riley hits a go-ahead hit in the Braves' 3-1 win over the Rays Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:18:52 GMT @Braves https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57889405 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57889405 false false Braves Control the Pace in 3–1 Win Over Rays The Rays entered September 10 looking to build momentum in a crowded American League race, but the Braves controlled the night from the early innings and closed out a 3–1 win in Atlanta. Tampa Bay generated chances but never found sustained rhythm at the plate, leaving […] Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:53:01 GMT James Williams https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57889070 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57889070 false false 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 […] Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:21:23 GMT Danny Russell https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57888677 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57888677 false false On this installment of the Baseball Banter Broadcast, host Roman Rodriguez discusses the Rays' Regular Season Game #146 Post-Game Recap from September 10th, ... Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:18:35 GMT Baseball Banter Broadcast https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57888637 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57888637 false false Nick Martinez is struck by a line drive on the mound and remains in the game in the bottom of the 5th inning Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:50:16 GMT @Raysbaseball https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57888309 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57888309 false false Nick Martinez strikes out three and tosses 6 1/3 scoreless innings in his start against the Rays Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:50:05 GMT @Raysbaseball https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57888303 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays/articles/57888303 false false