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Cedric Mullins - Swats first spring long ball Mullins went 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's Grapefruit League game against Toronto.

Impact It was the first homer of spring training for Mullins on Friday. The 31-year-old outfielder is trying to bounce back with the Rays in 2026 after fizzling out in 2025 -- Mullins had posted a .927 OPS through April of last year only to close out the campaign with a .690 OPS covering 498 regular-season plate appearances. With Josh Lowe having been dealt to the Angels over the winter, Mullins should open the season as Tampa Bay's primary center fielder.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Speedy Simpson shows off new bunt skills (and a new mantra) in spring debut PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- There were four lines of Chandler Simpson’s handwriting on the underbrim of his cap, words meant to remind himself o...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Instant Reaction: Blue Jays tie the Rays late, but ultimately fall 6-5 If a game isn’t televised or on the radio, did it even happen? On Friday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays headed down south to take on the T...

6 DAYS AGO • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

WATCH: Leo Jiménez sets new career-high max exit velocity Infielder Leo Jiménez brought the boom in Friday’s 6-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The 24-year-old Jiménez, batting sixth and starting at sh...

6 DAYS AGO • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

MLB Gameday: Blue Jays 5, Rays 6 Final Score (02/27/2026) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Blue Jays vs. Rays at Charlotte Sports Park

FEBRUARY 27 • MLB.COM

Rays upgrade premium seating for return to Trop PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Since the Rays’ new ownership group assumed control of the club, CEO Ken Babby has often said Tropicana Field will l...

FEBRUARY 27 • MLB.COM

MLB Gameday live updates: Blue Jays at Rays game on 02/27/2026 free Follow MLB results with FREE live box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Blue Jays vs. Rays at Charlotte Sports P...

FEBRUARY 27 • MLB.COM

Kevin Cash Reveals Rays Reliever Won't Be Ready To Start Regular Season The Tampa Bay Rays entered spring training in excellent shape regarding the health of their players on the roster. Only one player, relief p...

FEBRUARY 27 • SI.COM

Steven Wilson - Out for Opening Day with back issue Rays manager Kevin Cash said Friday that Wilson is dealing with back issues and will not be ready for Opening Day, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Wilson missed significant time during the 2024 season with back problems, though it's not clear whether this is a recurrence of those issues. The veteran reliever was acquire via trade this offseason and has yet to appear in a Grapefruit League contest. Consider Wilson out indefinitely.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 27 • MLB.COM

Chandler Simpson - Making spring debut Simpson (hamstring) is starting in left field and batting sixth in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 25-year-old is making his first start of spring training Friday after recovering from a bout of left hamstring tightness. Simpson showed off his two-category upside in 109 games as a rookie last season with a .295 average and 44 stolen bases, but his stats were otherwise underwhelming with 53 runs scored, 26 RBI and no home runs.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Rays 2025 All Star deservedly named Opening Day starter against Cardinals Kevin Cash has announced the Opening Day starter for the Rays' March 26th contest against the Cardinals and it's not necessarily who you wou...

FEBRUARY 27 • RAYSCOLOREDGLASSES.COM

Rays plan public community engagement sessions The Rays on Thursday announced the first three public community engagement sessions, inviting residents across Hillsborough County to learn...

FEBRUARY 27 • MLB.COM

Matz features lively fastball as part of a fun spring debut FORT MYERS, Fla. -- With his work on the mound and his mentorship in the clubhouse, Steven Matz has already made a positive first impression...

FEBRUARY 26 • MLB.COM

Trevor Story's two-run double | 02/26/2026 Trevor Story lines a two-run double to left field, extending the Red Sox' lead to 4-0 over the Rays in the bottom of the 4th inning

FEBRUARY 26 • MLB.COM

MLB Gameday: Rays 5, Red Sox 7 Final Score (02/26/2026) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Rays vs. Red Sox at JetBlue Park

FEBRUARY 26 • MLB.COM

Rays relievers ready to mix, match in high-leverage spots FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Rays have earned their reputation for deploying pitchers as creatively and thoughtfully as any team in the Majors, b...

FEBRUARY 26 • MLB.COM

MLB Gameday live updates: Rays at Red Sox game on 02/26/2026 free Follow MLB results with FREE live box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Rays vs. Red Sox at JetBlue Park

FEBRUARY 26 • MLB.COM

Shane McClanahan - Set for spring debut Tuesday McClanahan (triceps) is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut Tuesday against the Phillies, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact McClanahan worked two simulated innings in live batting practice Thursday and made it through without issues, paving the way for the left-hander to get into game action next week. By all accounts, McClanahan has been healthy for spring training and is aiming to be part of the Rays' rotation to begin the season.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Melton - Scratched due to sore thumb Melton was scratched from Thursday's Grapefruit League game versus the Red Sox due to a slightly sore left thumb, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact At the moment, it doesn't seem like an injury that will force Melton to miss more than a day or two. The 25-year-old outfielder has gone 2-for-9 with one home run and a 1:5 BB:K in his first four games this spring as he attempts to win a spot on the Rays' Opening Day roster. Homer Bush will start Thursday in Melton's place.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Caminero faces a massive 40-homer test in a new home stadium | Sporting News Can the young slugger keep up the pace at Tropicana?

FEBRUARY 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Shane McClanahan is ready more than ever to get back on the mound | Sporting News After many recent injuries, the pitcher is more focused than ever.

FEBRUARY 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Projecting Kevin Cash's 2026 Rays Opening Day lineup Kevin Cash has always been a huge fan of matchups, and this roster could potentially set up really well for his style of management. The dif...

FEBRUARY 25 • RAYSCOLOREDGLASSES.COM

Hunter Feduccia - Competing for top catcher spot Feduccia went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.

Impact The Rays have a fairly open competition for the top catcher gig ahead of the regular season, though the expectation for now is that the righty-hitting Nick Fortes will handle the primary spot to start the new year. That said, it's not out of the question that the lefty-hitting Feduccia could eventually carve out a strong-side platoon role behind the plate if he outperforms Fortes during spring training.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Yandy Díaz - Goes yard in Grapefruit League Diaz went 1-for-1 with a solo home run, two walks and an additional run scored in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins.

Impact Diaz crushed a career-high 25 homers in 2025, and he's off to a fast start in spring training. It'll be interesting to see how Tampa Bay's move back to pitcher-friendly Tropicana Field in 2026 might affect the 34-year-old first baseman's power numbers -- 18 of Diaz's long balls came from the more hitter-friendly George M. Steinbrenner Field last season.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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