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The Tampa Bay Rays received one of the best World Series performances from a rookie in MLB history with Randy Arozarena in 2020.

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The Tampa Bay Rays received one of the best World Series performances from a rookie in MLB history with Randy Arozarena in 2020.

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A former legendary Tampa Bay Rays manager shared some praise for new Baltimore Orioles manager, Craig Albernaz.

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On this day in 2003, the Tampa Bay Rays made a huge splash, hiring Lou Piniella to take over as their manager.

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Which three currently Tampa Bay Rays players could end up on the team's all-time starting nine?

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The Tampa Bay Rays all-time starting lineup features some impressive players.

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Tampa Bay Rays star slugger Junior Caminero accomplished something very few players his age have done in MLB history.

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A Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher had one of the most productive seasons in MLB history.

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) hits a grand slam against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth inning.

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Tampa Bay third baseman Junior Caminero hit a grand slam in the fifth inning on Sunday, his 37th home run of the year. That's the most by anyone in their 21-year-old season in American League history, passing Alex Rodriguez

Tampa Bay Rays second base Brandon Lowe (8) singles during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

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The All-Star Tampa Bay second baseman Brandon Lowe continues to show the baseball world how effective he is with a bat in his hands.

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki was inducted into he Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.

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Tampa Bay All-Star pitcher Drew Rasmussen grew up in Washington state, and was a huge fan of Ichiro Suzuki and the Seattle Mariners as a kid. He talked about Ichiro on Sunday, the day he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (14) hits a bunt single against the Baltimore Orioles during the fourth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

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Tampa Bay Rays rookie center fielder Chandler Simpson continues to use his legs to do incredible things. Tuesday night was no exception.

Tampa Bay Rays pinch hitter Jose Caballero (77) celebrates his sacrifice bunt that scored a run against the Minnesota Twins in the 10th inning at Target Field.

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When it comes to winning games, July hasn't been very kind to the Tampa Bay Rays. However, the club continues to find ways to solidify itself in MLB history.

Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Chandler Simpson (14) reacts after hitting an rbi single against the Baltimore Orioles in the eighth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

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Tampa Bay Rays rookie center fielder Chandler Simpson is epitomizing what it means to be reliable and consistent while developing along the way.

American League infielder Junior Caminero (13) of the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park.

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Tampa Bay Rays All-Star third baseman Junior Caminero must not have gotten the memo that the Home Run Derby was over, mashing two home runs in Friday's 11-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) celebrates after he hits a home run in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

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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.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (14) celebrates after he hits a single in the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

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Since his return from Triple-A Durham, Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Chandler Simpson has been an offensive force to be reckoned with. Now, he's on the cusp of breaking records.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) hits a solo home run against the Miami Marlins in the seventh inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

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Tampa Bay second baseman Brandon Lowe has had a hot bat for weeks now, and he extended his hitting streak to 18 games on Wednesday with a double. It's one of the longest streaks in Rays history.

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz took the month of June by storm, hitting .400 by flexing his muscles as one of baseball's elite hitters while powering his way into the club's history books.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Jose Caballero (77) attempts to steal second base in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

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Tampa Bay's Jose Caballero and Chandler Simpson are one of the fastest duos in the league, and they're stealing bases at a historic pace so far this season.

Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) celebrates after hitting a home run during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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The Tampa Bay Rays already boast two players with at least 18 home runs between Junior Caminero and Brandon Lowe, giving them one of the most powerful duos in franchise history.

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) singles against the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit:

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The Rays are using their dominance on the base paths and their ability to hit the long ball to solidify themselves on a short list of teams in Major League Baseball history.

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero doubles in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

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By reaching 20 home runs and 50 RBIs so quickly in the Tampa Bay Rays' 2025 campaign, Junior Caminero achieved a feat only seen once in the past two decades.

Tampa Bay's Brett Phillips (left) celebrates with Hunter Renfroe (11) and Willy Adames during the 2020 World Series.

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The Tampa Bay Rays have made the postseason nine times since 2008, and have won two American League pennants. Here's a great history of what they've done every year in October.

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) singles against the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero is only 21 years old and is already solidifying himself as one of the league's greatest offensive threats. He's making history.

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz (2) celebrates with second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) after hitting a two run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fourth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

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Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe and Jake Mangum all have hitting streaks of 10 or more games right now for Tampa Bay, and it's the first time ever that the Rays have had three players with such long streaks at the same time.