Rays thriving as no-payroll nuisance once again — and will take ‘all the attention’ they can get
The Tampa Bay Rays are excelling in the MLB despite having the third-lowest payroll. They have a strong record and lead the American League East, showcasing their ability to score runs without relying solely on home runs. Manager Kevin Cash highlights the team's contact hitting and speed as key factors in their success.
- ▪The Rays have a record of 34-15 and have won their first four meetings against the Yankees this season.
- ▪They rank first in sacrifice bunts, have the fewest strikeouts, and are fourth in stolen bases in the league.
- ▪The team's pitching is among the best in MLB, with a top-five ranking in ERA and WHIP.
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MLB Rays thriving as no-payroll nuisance once again — and will take ‘all the attention’ they can get By Ryan Dunleavy Published May 23, 2026, 8:55 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google There is a lot of Little League to the best team in the American League. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free Operating with the third-lowest payroll in MLB, per Spotrac.com, the small-market Rays are pitching well, making contact and running the basepaths just like they have during most of their best nuisance-making seasons over the last 20 years.
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