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Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 4
MLB Home Run Parlay, 6/4
Home Run #1: Jake Burger, TEX vs. Shane Baz, TB (+475) First off, no starter on today's slate has given up more longballs than Shane Baz in 2025, which becomes even more impressive considering hitters only took him yard three times through his first 29.1 IP (5 GS, 0.92 HR/9).
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 29
Two surging teams meet as Rays travel to Houston
The Tampa Bay Rays are hoping right-hander Shane Baz can finish the month of May better than the way it started. Baz (4-3, 4.94 ERA) is scheduled to take the mound Thursday evening in the opener of a four-game series at Houston.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / May 18
Rays 1 Marlins 5: Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain 
The Wizard of Baz was not sharp, Caminero adds to his MLB leading stat (in a bad way), and Rays drop series to cross state Marlins. Shane Baz not only looks like a haggard Confederate general on his back heels having to retreat while Tecumseh Sherman and his Union troops barrel down on his position, he’s lately pitching like one too.
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Tampa Bay Rays Starter Shane Baz Struggles with Control
It has been a roller-coaster of a season for Tampa Bay Rays starter Shane Baz. Once a top prospect, the righty came out of the gates hot, carrying a 1.42 ERA across his first three starts.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 26
Shane Baz, Rays send Padres to rare home defeat
Shane Baz fired seven shutout innings Friday night and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays nipped the San Diego Padres 1-0. Baz (3-0) permitted just four hits and a walk while striking out six.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / April 19
Shane Baz Is Looking Like an Ace
Stats and rankings taken prior to first pitch on April 18. Shane Baz has had his spotlight swapped with the other Shane in the Tampa Bay Rays‘ rotation (McClanahan) over the past couple of seasons, and rightfully so.
Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / April 17
Player of the Series: Shane Baz
Baz has been among the best starting pitchers in baseball early on Shane Baz only has three starts this year but he emerged as an early season candidate for the American League Cy Young award.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 15
Rays overpower Red Sox for best team performance of season
The last time the Rays reached double-digits in runs scored was during spring training. They did it again on Monday for the first time during the 2025 season, exploding for 16 runs against the Red Sox. Tampa Bay opened a three-game series with Boston with their most complete team performance of the season in a 16-1 win.
Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 2
Shane Baz Helps Makes More History For Tampa Bay in 7-0 Rout of Pittsburgh
TAMPA, Fla. — When a Tampa Bay Rays pitcher makes history, that's usually saying something pretty special considering all the great arms they've had through the years.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / April 1
Shane Baz silences Pirates as Rays roll
Shane Baz continued the trend of strong Tampa Bay starting pitching, Brandon Lowe homered and drove in three, and the host Rays spoiled the major league debut of Pittsburgh prospect Thomas Harrington in a 7-0 thumping of the Pirates on Tuesday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 25
AL East predictions: A four-way battle for first place?
Baseball is in the air once again. Let's predict what could be in store for the American League East in 2025.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / February 13
2025 Tampa Bay Rays Preview: Pitching
From pitching prospects to veteran arms and young studs, the Rays truly have one of the best pitching depth in baseball. With pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training, the Rays pitching staff stands out as the team’s strength.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / September 28
Rays turn to Shane Baz in rematch vs. Red Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays will aim for a season-ending series win on the road Saturday afternoon when they play the second of three games against the Boston Red Sox.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / September 18
Shane Baz Tosses Another Gem Against Boston Red Sox, Makes Tampa Bay Rays History
Shane Baz, who did not play at all in 2023 and didn't make his 2024 debut until July, has suddenly become one of baseball's hottest pitchers. The Tampa Bay Rays right-hander went 7.0 innings deep against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, allowing just two hits and two earned runs.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 15
MLB Notebook: Rob Manfred open to letting MLB players participate in 2028 Olympics
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says he would be open to allowing Major League ballplayers to participate in the 2028 Olympics. Before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Baseball had not been included in the games since 2008.
Tampa Bay Rays News / LWOSports.com / July 15
Rays' record reflects continued mediocrity
With a 2-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Rays find themselves at an even 48-48 for the season. This is the 21st time the Rays have been at the .500 mark this season, an astonishing number.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / July 5
Former Top Prospect Set to Make Long-Awaited Return For Tampa Bay Rays
Former top prospect Shane Baz is set to make his long-awaited return to a big-league mound on Friday night when the Tampa Bay Rays visit the defending World Champion Texas Rangers.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3
Rays make Shane Baz move after Aaron Civale trade
The Tampa Bay Rays shook up their pitching rotation when they traded Aaron Civale to the Milwaukee Brewers. But the Rays made that deal knowing that had pitching reinforcements on the way.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3
Rays righty to make long-awaited return to rotation after Tommy John surgery
The former first-round pick will likely make his first start since 2022 Friday.
Tampa Bay Rays News / LWOSports.com / June 14
Rays Pitching Shakeup Coming Soon
Since their breakout 2008 season, the Tampa Bay Rays pitching roster has carried the team. The Rays have finished with an ERA lower than the league average every year since and have only eclipsed the 4.00 mark once.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / May 23, 2024
A Pair of Pitchers are Working Their Way Back to the Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are seeing progress in two of their pitchers. Shane Baz and Jeffrey Springs are both completing rehab stints with Triple-A Durham and the Rays rookie-level Flordia Complex League respectively.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / February 17, 2024
Tampa Bay Rays' Young Flamethrower Gives Update on His Health as He Recovers From Tommy John Surgery
As the Tampa Bay Rays attempt to build their rotation for 2024, it doesn't appear that right-hander Shane Baz will be an option until at least June. The youngster, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, spoke to the media at spring training after his first bullpen of the year.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / July 15, 2022
Report: Rays SP Shane Baz expected to miss at least eight weeks, possibly 'much longer'
Baz missed the first two months of the 2022 season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery in March to remove a bone chip from his elbow, though Rays manager Kevin Cash said the new injury is not related to the procedure.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / July 14, 2022
Rays place SP Shane Baz on 15-day IL with right elbow sprain
This is the latest injury news in a string of troubles for Baz, as he has been unable to get going with his major league career, despite being one of the Rays' most promising arms.
Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / October 5, 2021
Rays' Shane McClanahan to start Game 1 of ALDS
The Tampa Bay Rays don't yet know who they'll be facing in the upcoming American League Division Series, but they've confirmed who will get the ball for the opener on Thursday.
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