Rays' Drew Rasmussen earned a late All-Star nod, boasting a 2.82 ERA and 76 strikeouts after a strong comeback from elbow surgery.

MLB announced Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen replaced Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi on the American All-Star team's active r

Ceddanne Rafaela hit a walk-off homer in the ninth inning and the Red Sox extended their winning streak to eight games on Friday night.

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.

Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena and Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen will join the Junior Circuit's squad, MLB announced Friday afternoon. Arozarena will replace resting Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez, while Rasmussen will replace Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi.

The Rays made a move they felt they needed to make Thursday morning, acquiring reliever Bryan Baker from the Orioles to fortify their bullpen. With the Trade Deadline looming at the end of the month,