Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson made a name for himself in summer ball just over an hour south of Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox.

Junior Caminero hit his 22nd home run of the season when the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, achieving a feat only seen four other times across MLB history.

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.

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The Tampa Bay Rays have won just three of their past 10 games entering July 9. But the team remains in playoff position -- the second American League wild card spot.So, trades that see the Rays give up assets that would help them win this year are far from a guarantee.

The Detroit Tigers finish up their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday evening at Comerica Park.