The versatile infielder is operating as a backup behind Tampa Bay’s typical starting infield of Jonathan Aranda, Brandon Lowe, Junior Caminero and Ha-Seong Kim.

After losing 12 of their last 16 games heading into the All-Star break, the Tampa Bay Rays knew that getting off to a hot start mattered. Well, the Rays found themselves getting off on the right foot against the Baltimore Orioles.

E arlier today, the Atlanta Braves traded outfielder Stuart Fairchild to the Tampa Bay Rays for old friend, cash considerations. The Braves designated Fairchild for assignment yesterday when they brought veteran catcher Sandy León to the big-league roster.

The Athletic also reports: "Zalupski is expected to keep the team in the Tampa Bay area, with a strong preference to be in Tampa rather than St. Petersburg, the source said." Sternberg, who originally took control of the team in 2005,

John Romano | Tampa Bay moves within a half-game of a wild-card spot with a hard-fought win against the White Sox.

Drew Rasmussen returned to a traditional starting role on Tuesday night, and reliever Edwin Uceta continued his return to form. More importantly, after a 5-11 start to July, the Rays returned to the win column with a 4-3 victory over the White Sox at George M.

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays have been tied to one another in a rare in-division deal.

After a concerning rehab outing Friday and throwing a 10-pitch bullpen session on Monday afternoon, Rays ace Shane McClanahan will no longer make his scheduled start for Triple-A Durham on Thursday. Rays manager Kevin Cash said McClanahan is dealing with a sore bicep and that he hopes he’ll resume throwing by the end of the week.