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Rays Among Suitors for Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal

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TradeTBJul 14, 10:37 AM EDT

Rays Among Suitors for Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal

Multiple reporters confirm Tampa Bay is in the mix for two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal as the deadline approaches.

The Rays are actively pursuing Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal ahead of the trade deadline, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today and Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Cubs and Braves are also reported contenders for Skubal. Tampa Bay is viewed as unlikely to pursue Skubal in free agency due to cost constraints, making a deadline deal their best window. Skubal earned $32MM this season after a record arbitration award.

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2026 MLB Draft Wraps: Emerson, Lombard Headline Top Fantasy Prospects

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NewsTBJul 12, 11:52 PM EDT

2026 MLB Draft Wraps: Emerson, Lombard Headline Top Fantasy Prospects

The 2026 MLB Draft is complete, with Tampa Bay's Grady Emerson topping fantasy prospect rankings despite going second overall.

The 2026 MLB Draft has concluded, producing a new class of prospects for all 30 organizations. Grady Emerson, a left-handed shortstop selected second overall by the Tampa Bay Rays, ranks as the top fantasy prospect from the class. Evaluators project him with a potential double-plus hit tool alongside above-average power. George Lombard also features among the top-10 fantasy prospects from the draft class.

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TradeTBJul 6, 3:40 PM EDT

Rays Hunting for Catcher Before Trade Deadline

Tampa Bay is again in the market for a catcher as the deadline approaches, a recurring need the club has failed to solve in recent years.

The Rays are targeting catching help with roughly four weeks until the trade deadline, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal. Tampa Bay catchers have ranked among the least productive in MLB for several seasons. Nick Fortes and Hunter Feduccia have shared all catching duties this year, with Fortes posting a wRC+ 11% below league average. The club has cycled through multiple low-cost options at the position without finding a reliable solution.

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NewsTBJul 1, 12:56 AM EDT

Rays Atop AL East, Positioned as Trade Deadline Buyers

Tampa Bay has exceeded expectations in 2026, sitting first in the AL East and eyeing a division title and first-round playoff bye.

The Rays hold the best record in the American League and lead the AL East by 1.5 games after the Yankees were swept by Boston. Tampa Bay is riding a five-game winning streak following a sweep of the Diamondbacks. A division title would likely secure a first-round playoff bye. The team is expected to be active at the trade deadline, consistent with their roster-churn approach.

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NewsTBJun 30, 12:49 PM EDT

Caminero First to Commit to 2026 Home Run Derby

The Rays slugger becomes the inaugural confirmed participant in next year's Home Run Derby after a runner-up finish in 2025.

Junior Caminero has officially committed to the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby, making him the first player to do so. He finished in second place in the most recent Derby. His early commitment signals strong confidence and interest in the event heading into the 2026 All-Star cycle.

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