The Rays stumbled into the All-Star break. The Red Sox swept them in a four-game set at Fenway to conclude the first half. Tampa Bay has dropped 11 of their past 14 games.

A recent losing streak moved Rays from potential buyers to potential sellers as the MLB Trade Deadline grows closer every day. While the Tampa Bay Rays positioned themselves in a better way after the start of the 2025 MLB season,

The Rays are in position to buy, but they're always at least open to trading veterans as well. Read their outlook at MLB Trade Rumors.

Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, the Boston Red Sox are reportedly eyeing a trade for All-Star corner infielder Yandy Diaz.

The Rays might move Taj Bradley before the deadline, with teams like the Astros eyeing pitching help for a deep postseason run.

The Tampa Bay Rays limped into the All-Star break. A four-game sweep at the hands of the division rival Boston Red Sox in Fenway Park is cause for concern.

Derek Falvey arrived in Minnesota from the Guardians' front office, a system known for maximizing pitching and churning the roster efficiently. Manager Rocco Baldelli came from the Rays, where roster manipulation and deadline boldness are basically a front-office tradition.

A Jacksonville group led by billionaire Patrick Zalupski have agreed to buy the Rays for an estimated price of $1.7 billion, according to The Athletic. The deal is expected to be finalized by September after negotiations took place over the past weeks. The Rays' principal owner, Stu Sternberg, bought the franchise in 2004 for $200 million.

Ken Rosenthal sees new ownership for the Rays and ponders a Kyle Tucker signing if the outfielder does not stay with the Cubs.