The Tampa Bay Rays are seemingly ready to go after a postseason berth and World Series title. They just completed their first trade of deadline season.

The Tampa Bays Rays are bulking up their bullpen ahead of the MLB All-Star break. As first reported by FanSided's Robert Murray, the Baltimore Orioles are trading relief pitcher Bryan Baker to Tampa. The return in the deal has not yet been reported.

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The Boston Red Sox will try to stretch their winning streak to seven games Thursday night when they open a four-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.

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.

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