For the Tampa Bay Rays, they need to get really serious about making some inroads on an MLB postseason spot. It's come to put-up-or-shut-up time as the Rays will open a three-game series against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.

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The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Joe Boyle to Triple-A Durham on Friday. They recalled swingman Brian Van Belle in a corresponding move, setting the 28-year-old up to make his MLB debut.

The New York Yankees crushed a franchise record-tying nine home runs in a dominant 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.

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In his latest report for MLB.com, Adam Berry reports that despite their recent reversal of fortunes, the Tampa Bay Rays are “not giving up” on the 2025 MLB season.

As the Tampa Bay Rays play out the remainder of the 2025 campaign, there are conflicting feelings regarding the present and future of the franchise. The present is filled with disappointment about potentially missing the playoffs for the second straight season.

The Tampa Bay Rays have recalled right-hander Brian Van Belle from Triple-A Durham while optioning right-hander Joe Boyle back to Durham, the team announced on