July 20 - Chandler Simpson is quickly turning into a star for the Tampa Bay Rays.

When it comes to the MLB Draft, words like “upside” and “projection” are typically reserved for evaluating high school players. Even with years of development still in store, college players are often seen as something closer to a finished product.

While the Tampa Bay Rays positioned themselves in a better way after the start of the 2025 MLB season, that momentum shifted downward toward the All-Star break. The Rays got off to a rough start, steadied their ship,

The former Tampa Greyhound Track is an option for a Rays stadium, according to Elliott Hornblass, whose firm, Hornrock, is a partner in the deal. The group, which also owns Derby Lane in St. Petersburg, purchased the 130-acre site in February.

There was no need for a team meeting, manager Kevin Cash said, and no reason for a spirited speech. The Rays sputtered into the All-Star break, dropping 12 of their final 16 games and losing most of the ground they made up over the previous five weeks.

Manager Kevin Cash says the “hope” is that McClanahan stays on schedule and makes a fourth rehab start Wednesday.

Tampa Bay Rays rising star Junior Caminero made MLB history with a post-Derby two-homer night, powering an 11-1 win over Orioles.