Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson made a name for himself in summer ball just over an hour south of Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox.

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The Rays made a move they felt they needed to make Thursday morning, acquiring reliever Bryan Baker from the Orioles to fortify their bullpen. With the Trade Deadline looming at the end of the month,

Junior Caminero hit his 22nd home run of the season when the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, achieving a feat only seen four other times across MLB history.

Javier Báez, Colt Keith and Zach McKinstry all homered for the Tigers in a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.

Spring training was underway in 2018 and there were reports emanating from Port Charlotte, Fla., that the Tampa Bay Rays were going to have a four-starter rotation and then mix and match relievers to fill the opening when necessary.

The Tampa Bay Rays have won just three of their past 10 games entering July 9. But the team remains in playoff position -- the second American League wild card spot.So, trades that see the Rays give up assets that would help them win this year are far from a guarantee.