What you need to know about the Rays’ playoff situation

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Sunday, Sep 13, 2026

 
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He’s barely 22, but the Bucs have been waiting decades for Rueben Bain Jr.

Finding an elite edge rusher in the draft is no easy feat. Has Tampa Bay solved a generational problem with this rookie? Read more.

 
 
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Finding an edge rusher has been a long, arduous journey in Tampa Bay

For more than 30 years, the Bucs have used multiple first-round draft choices to find that elite outside pass rusher. Read more.

 
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Rays take a step toward their next goal with another win over Astros

A 7th-inning rally puts Tampa Bay back ahead, and Bryan Baker gets the last 4 outs for his majors-leading 40th save. Read more.

 
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What you need to know about the Rays’ playoff situation, now and later

Tales | They’re in, but they have bigger goals, as there are some significant differences based on where they finish. Read more.

 
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Brody Hopkins clocks 102 mph Wednesday, called up by Rays on Saturday

Notes | The right-hander, acquired from Seattle in a July 2024 trade, was converted from starter to reliever last month. Read more.

 

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USF outlasts Army in last-minute American Conference thriller

The Bulls rally from a late 10-point deficit to pick up a pivotal early season win. Read more.

 
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Vernell Brown III scores on 2 punt returns as Florida routs Campbell

The sophomore becomes the first Gator since Jacquez Green in 1996 to return 2 punts for touchdowns in the same game. Read more.