While the Tampa Bay Rays have been battling to stay relevant in the American League East race, a few setbacks cost them a spot in the new MLB Power Rankings. The Rays fell apart against the Baltimore Orioles,

Last year’s Tampa Bay Rays finished just below .500, resulting in an 80-82 season and no playoff appearance. This year’s

Tampa Bay is bearing down on the New York Yankees for the American League East Division lead. With the Yankees scuffling a bit right now, the Rays actually can see first place in a great light.

Heavy is the head that wears the American League East crown. The New York Yankees return to the Bronx on Friday following a three-game series in Cincinnati. The

With Pete Fairbanks maintaining good health and excelling as the Rays' closer so far this season, Baker's path to saves isn't likely to get any clearer as he moves on to a new AL East locale, but he should be a key part of the bridge to the ninth inning in Tampa Bay.

A solid June has the Tampa Bay Rays in great position to challenge the New York Yankees for the AL ... In fact, The Athletic has Tampa Bay now at the No. 8 spot in its latest MLB Power Rankings.

Now? The Rays have been one of the hottest teams in the American League and they are getting attention. In the latest MLB Power Rankings from The Athletic, Tampa Bay has edged up from No. 10 to No. 9.