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• Jonny DeLuca To Be Rays’ Primary Center Fielder In 2025
After trading Jose Siri to the Mets earlier today, the Rays have revealed that Jonny DeLuca will be their primary center fielder next season (per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times). Siri had been Tampa Bay’s primary center fielder since the club acquired him from the Astros ahead of the trade deadline in 2022.…...2024Visit the page Jonny DeLuca latest news
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• Rays Designate Austin Shenton For Assignment
The Rays have added left-handers Joe Rock and Ian Seymour to their 40-man roster, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times (X links), protecting them from being selected in the upcoming Rule 5 draft. Tomorrow at 5pm Central is the deadline for players eligible for that draft to be protected by being selected to a…...2024Continue with Ian Seymour latest news
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• Rays Had Interest In Travis d’Arnaud
The Rays had interest in a reunion with veteran catcher Travis d’Arnaud prior to his deal with the Angels, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. d’Arnaud, 36 in February, spent the past half decade in Atlanta but was a member of the Rays during the 2019 season, when he played 92 games…...2024
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• Rays To Play 2025 Season At George M. Steinbrenner Field
The Rays have decided on their temporary home for the 2025 season: George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. Steinbrenner Field is the spring training home of the Yankees and the regular season home of the Tampa Tarpons, New York’s Single-A affiliate. Colleen Wright and Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times were the first…...2024See also Steinbrenner Field headline news
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• Outside The Confines: No baseball at Tropicana until 2026Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The damage report for the Rays’ stadium is back, and it’s grim. One of the biggest stories of the offseason isn’t where Juan Soto will sign or which team will land Roki Sasaki, it’s the devastation of Tropicana Field, and whether the Rays would be able to play at home in 2025. The answer is finally known, and in short: No. The...2024See also Juan Soto news -
• Tropicana Field Can Be Fixed For 2026 Season
A damage assessment report on Tropicana Field was presented to St. Petersburg City Council members today, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Per that report, the stadium could be fixed in time for the 2026 season at an estimated cost of $55.7MM. It’s still unclear whether the city will actually want to pay…...2024Read about Tropicana Field breaking news today
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• Rays Tank: Longtime Rays prospect and coach Craig Albernaz a finalist for manager jobsPhoto by Nick Laham/Getty Images Craig Albernaz, a long time Rays minor league catcher from 2006 - 2013 and current bench coach of the Cleveland Guardians, is a candidate for manager at two clubs this off-season. Longtime #Rays minor-league player/coach/manager Craig Albernaz a finalist for #Marlins manager job, per @MiamiHerald, along with #TxRangers associate manager Will Venable. Albe...2024See more Craig Albernaz injury status -
• Braves News: DH questions, reminiscing in past success, morePhoto by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday I have embedded an episode of Hammer Territory below, in which they discuss the DH situation for the Braves. As the postseason gets closer to wrapping up, the points of intrigue come into focus for the offseason. How the club manages Marcell Ozuna and Jorge Soler, with neither being a viable defender is one ...2024Continue with Orlando Ramirez injury update -
• Assessing Rays 2025 Catcher TargetsCatcher Danny Jansen, Boston Red Sox | Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images How will the Rays address this hole? The 2024 MLB season has reached its conclusion and the Rays have flipped their mindset into offseason mode. One of the top items on their wish list, it seems, is too improve upon the poor output they received from the catching position. Rays catchers posted a .562 OPS this seas...2024Read about Red Sox injury report -
• Rays: 5, Guardians: 2 - Bullpen helps seal first win of seriesDavid Richard-Imagn Images Rays’ Dominant Bullpen 1-hits the Guardians following Pepiot’s early exit After a close loss in Philly, the Rays continue a tough road trip by taking on the AL Central (and best record in the AL) Cleveland Guardians for a four game series. Progressive Field pic.twitter.com/cFvnsTtzeC— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) September 12, 2024 Welcome home, @CleG...2024Read about AL Central injuries -
• Rays To Place Pete Fairbanks On 15-Day Injured List
The Rays’ 8-7 extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks today came at an unfortunate cost, as both Pete Fairbanks and Yandy Diaz left the game due to injuries. Fairbanks’ injury is the more serious matter, as manager Kevin Cash told reporters (including Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times) that the closer suffered an apparent lat…...2024Read about Pete Fairbanks injury status
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• Braves interested in Zach Eflin, per reportPhoto by Cole Burston/Getty Images Braves reportedly have interest in one of Tampa Bay’s starters Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay times reports the Braves are one of a handful of teams expected to pursue starter Zach Eflin. Astros, Braves, Cardinals Reportedly Interested In Zach Eflin https://t.co/rUS2DKlOtm pic.twitter.com/6DGLwwzBCz— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) July 25, 2024 Th...2024Visit the page Zach Eflin injury update -
• Minor League Roundup: Week 17Photo by Ben Catapane/MLB Photos via Getty Images Tre’ Morgan is nearly hitting .400 since his promotion to High-A over a month ago This week’s minor league roundup will only feature the numbers accumulated prior to the start of play on Monday. We are now 17 weeks into the 2024 minor league campaign campaign and several prospects have certainly continued their ascent up the organizational ...2024Check it out MLB Photos injury report -
• Minor League Roundup: Week 16Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images Top prospect Junior Caminero already has three homeruns since beginning his rehab assignment last week. This week’s minor league roundup will only feature the numbers accumulated prior to the start of play on Monday. We are now 16 weeks into the 2024 minor league campaign campaign and several prospects have certainly continued their as...2024Check it out Brace Hemmelgarn availability report -
• Wander Franco moved to Restricted ListBrad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Franco will no longer received his $2 million salary owed in 2024. Wander Franco has formally been charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor, among other crimes. According to Diario Libre, just one of the accusations against Franco’s carries a potential 15-20 year prison sentence, and there are multiple accusations. With the filing of the ch...2024See also Brad Penner -
• Minor League Roundup: Week 15Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Tre’ Morgan is on an offensive tear since being promoted to High-A This week’s minor league roundup will only feature the numbers accumulated prior to the start of play on Monday. We are now 15 weeks into the 2024 minor league campaign campaign and several prospects have certainly continued their ascent up the organizational ladder whil...2024Continue with Chandler Simpson injury
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• Quick Hits: Maddon, Molina, Hernandez, Gilbert
After being fired as the Angels manager in June, Joe Maddon would like to return to baseball, but “right now I need to get tired of what I’m doing in order to want to do something else,” Maddon told Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. The veteran skipper is enjoying a rare “summer vacation”…...2022Visit the page Joe Maddon
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"Hat tip to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times." - 2023
"After being activated from the 10-day IL, Taylor Walls will become the Rays’ primary shortstop, manager Kevin Cash revealed to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times." - 2022
"Tampa Bay reportedly made an offer to Freeman prior to the lockout, and Marc Topkin…" - 2021
"Top Rays prospect Shane Baz will make his Major League debut on Monday against the Blue Jays, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times (via Twitter)." - 2020
"A Saturday starter hasn’t been named, but Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times tweets that Charlie…" - 2019
"The Rays are finalizing a two-year contract with Japanese slugger Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports (via Twitter)." - 2018
"5:47pm: The D-backs are also sending left-hander Anthony Banda, one of their top overall prospects, to the Rays in the deal, tweets Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times." - 2017
"5:55pm: Forsythe is indeed going to the Dodgers for De Leon, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times (via Twitter)." - 2016
"Rays first baseman James Loney has been informed that he won’t make the team’s Opening Day roster, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports (Twitter links)." - 2015
"Both the Yankees and Rays objected because they thought it was in poor taste, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times." - 2014
"Owner Stuart Sternberg released a statement on Maddon's departure: Maddon shared some insight into his decision to leave with Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times: Rays pitcher Chris Archer commented on the news via his Twitter account: Although it remains to be seen if Maddon intends to go elsewhere, there is bound to be talk regarding the Los Angeles Dodgers due to the fact that former Rays vice president Andrew Friedman was recently hired by L."
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• Jonny DeLuca To Be Rays’ Primary Center Fielder In 2025
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• Rays Designate Austin Shenton For Assignment
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• Outside The Confines: No baseball at Tropicana until 2026
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• Rays Exercise Club Option On Brandon Lowe
The Rays announced that they have exercised their club option on infielder Brandon Lowe. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times relayed the news on X prior to the official announcement. The club could have given Lowe a $1MM buyout and sent him to free agency but have instead locked in his $10.5MM salary for…...2024Check it out Brandon Lowe
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• The Rays won’t be able to play at Tropicana Field in 2025. So where will they go?Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images This is a question that has to be answered... and soon. The roof at Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays, was destroyed by Hurricane Milton last week, as shown in the photo above. Here’s video of the aftermath: Now that the sun is up, here’s a 360-degree view of the damage Hurricane Milton caused to Tropicana Field’s ...2024Visit the page Tropicana Field salary -
• Could the Rays play next year in....Omaha?Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images After damage from Hurricane Milton, the Rays may not be able to play in St. Petersburg. Hurricane Milton caused devastating damage to the Tampa area earlier this month, shredding the roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Rays. The full destruction of the storm is not yet known, but Rays beat writer Marc Topkin reports that the stadium will be unusable for ...2024Click for news about Peter Aiken -
• Assessing Rays 2025 Catcher Targets
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• Outside The Confines: Tropicana Field devastated by Hurricane MiltonPhoto by Joe Raedle/Getty Images The Tampa Bay Rays may need a new stadium sooner than expected. Hurricane Milton, the fifth hurricane this year to make landfall in the US, and following shortly on the heels of Hurricane Helene was always going to be a destructive force in the Tampa Bay area, but in the aftermath of the brutal winds, there was an unexpected victim to the devastation: the ...2024Check it out Tropicana Field salary -
• Cubs, Rays Could Be Trade Partners Again as Tampa Looks to Deal from Rotation Depth
The Cubs and Rays partnered on a big trade ahead of the deadline this year and could do a little business this winter if Tampa is indeed looking to bolster its offense by dealing from rotation depth. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times suggested the Rays could try to do just that, and it’s … The post Cubs, Rays Could Be Trade Partners Again as Tampa Looks to Deal from Rotation Depth app...2024
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• Rays To Select Logan Driscoll, Activate Zack Littell
The Rays are set to select the contract of catcher Logan Driscoll and activate right-hander Zack Littell from the 15-day IL today, according to a report from Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The additions of Driscoll and Littell to the active rosters will not require corresponding moves due to roster sizes expanding from…...2024See also Zack Littell salary rumors
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• The Rays won’t be able to play at Tropicana Field in 2025. So where will they go?
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• Wander Franco moved to Restricted List
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• The 2024 DRaysBay Community Prospect ListJunior Caminero | Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images 36 players get pre-season write ups in this year’s list. Every year the DRaysBay community comes together to vote for the top prospects in the Tampa Bay system. Below are the results from this off-season’s polls. 2024 DRaysBay Community Prospect List 1. Junior Caminero, 3BMLB | .235/.278/.353 (.631 OPS, 77 wRC+) 36 P...2024Check it out DRaysBay Community Prospect stats -
• 2024 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for Honorable MentionsNathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Trying something new this year! Previous Winner Erick Lara, SSDSL | .305/.416/.445 (.861 OPS, 133 wRC+) 154 PA, 2 HR, 5 SB The latest teenage trade acquisition for the Rays, Lara is a 17-year old 6’2” shortstop with a loose, left handed swing with feel. With a prospect this far off, it’s an open question as to how his body will fill out, but he’s got a s...2024See more DRaysBay Community Prospect scores -
• 2024 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 30Kenny Piper | Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images A second catcher enters the Top-30. Previous Winner Kenny Piper, CA+ | .216/.333/.458 (.791, 115 wRC+) 270 PA, 13 HR, 3 SBAA | .293/.389/.610 (.999 OPS, 160 wRC+) 95 PA, 7 HR, 0 SB Where most hitters struggle the most when promoted to Double-A, Piper found a power stroke and went on a tear in his age-24 season, belting 7 HR i...2024Read about DRaysBay Community Prospect scores -
• 2024 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 29 (again!)Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Tanner Murray enters the list! Previous Winner Tanner Murray, 2B/3BAA | .256/.345/.438 (.783 OPS, 110 wRC+) 200 PA, 5 HR, 0 SB In 2022, Murray got a handful of games in the AFL after a strong showing at Class-A (151 wRC+) and an average showing in A+ (100 wRC+), but it’s not clear that the Rays knew what to do with the 2020 4th rounder out of UC Davis. ...2024Visit the page DRaysBay Community Prospect -
• 2024 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 29Jacob L | Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images LHP Jacob Lopez, who made his debut last season, joins the list. Previous Winner Jacob Lopez, LHPAA | 2.57 ERA, 28.0 IP (8 G, 6 GS) 45 K, 9 BBAAA | 2.72 ERA, 79.1 IP (18 GS) 26.0% K, 14.0% BBMLB | 4.38 ERA, 12.1 IP (4 G, 1 GS) 8 K, 2 BB Lopez missed 2022 for Tommy John surgery, but rode the shuttle to the big leagues when he returned in 2023. Lik...2024See more DRaysBay Community Prospect stats -
• 2024 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 28Photo by Andy Cross/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Joe Rock’s special election gets us to the next round. Previous Winner Joe Rock, LHPAA | 4.50 ERA, 90.0 IP (19 GS) 27.3 K%, 8.1 BB%AAA | 3 ER, 2.2 IP (1 GS) 4 K, 2 BB As a cold weather, late bloomer at Ohio University (with a no-hitter on his resume) Rock was drafted 68th overall by the Rockies in 2021, and traded to the ...2024See more DRaysBay Community Prospect stats -
• FILED UNDER: 2024 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 26Marcus Johnson slots in at 25. Previous Winner Marcus Johnson, RHPA | 3.74 ERA, 130.0 IP (26 G, 24 GS) 21.3% K, 3.8% BB The Rays acquired Johnson shortly after he was drafted 112th overall by the Marlins in 2022 in a trade deadline deal that cleared 40-man roster space by sending Xavier Edwards to Miami. He was a projectable, 6’6” starter in the draft but had a short stride in his delivery that di...2024Read about DRaysBay Community Prospect stats
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• Rays Tank: Longtime Rays prospect and coach Craig Albernaz a finalist for manager jobs
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• Outside The Confines: Is Taylor Swift taking over baseball next?Photo by Howard Schnapp/Newsday RM via Getty Images No, but she did get great seats for the ALCS. The hullaballoo and backlash of Taylor Swift’s presence at Kansas City Chiefs games may now be moving over to baseball. It turns out the pop singer’s famous boyfriend Travis Kelce is a big Cleveland Guardians fan, so the pair headed to the first game of the ALCS to watch the Guardians take on ...2024Read about Cleveland Guardians -
• Outside The Confines: Tropicana Field devastated by Hurricane Milton
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• Tyler The Conqueror Leades Rays To Another Series Win: Rays 1, Astros 0Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports Tyler Alexander allowed only three hits as he dominated Astros’ hitters. The Rays usually take a next-man-up approach, and today, it was time for a new opener. Shawn Armstrong served as the Rays eight times, and they have used one since July 2023. With his departure at the trade deadline, it’s time for someone else to fill the role. Enter Hunter Bigge. Bigge ...2024Continue with Tyler Alexander -
• Minor League Roundup: Week 17
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• Minor League Roundup: Week 16
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• A Bitter Loss After a Sweet Longo Homecoming: Rays 2, Guardians 4Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Rays fall short after giving up two home runs and going 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position At least we got to hear those electric violins again. Before the game, there was an emotional return to Tropicana Field. Former Tampa Bay Rays star Evan Longoria, the franchise’s all-time leader in multiple statistical categories, threw out the ceremonial fi...2024Click for news about Tropicana Field -
• Wander Franco moved to Restricted List
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• Minor League Roundup: Week 15
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• Tampa Bay Rays Minor League Roundup: Week 14Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images An offensive force since being drafted, Bob Seymour has now reached Triple-A This week’s minor league roundup will only features the numbers accumulated prior to the start of play on Monday as most of the Rays affiliates were in action. We are now 14 weeks into the 2024 minor league campaign campaign and several prospects have certainly co...2024See more articles Daniel Shirey
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• Joe Maddon Leaving Tampa Bay Rays: Latest Details, Reaction and Analysis
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• Yankees, D-Backs, Rays Agree To Three-Team Trade; Souza To Arizona, Drury To New York
5:47pm: The D-backs are also sending left-hander Anthony Banda, one of their top overall prospects, to the Rays in the deal, tweets Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Joel Sherman of the New York Post tweets that minor league righty Taylor Weidner is going from Arizona to New York in the deal, too. 5:37pm:…...2018Click for news about Anthony Banda
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• Tampa Bay Rays Minor League Team Cancels 'A-Rod Juice Box Night'
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• Rays To Select Josh Fleming
The Rays will select the contract of lefty Josh Fleming from their alternate training site this weekend, manager Kevin Cash announced to reporters (Twitter link via Rays pregame/postgame host Neil Solondz). He’ll start Sunday’s game for Tampa Bay. A Saturday starter hasn’t been named, but Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times tweets that Charlie…...2020See also Josh Fleming
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• Red Sox Reportedly Showing Interest In Freddie Freeman
The Freddie Freeman bidding has a new entrant, as MLB Network’s Jon Heyman tweets that the Red Sox have joined the fray. They’ll join a field that has already included the Yankees, Blue Jays, Dodgers and, somewhat surprisingly, the Rays. Tampa Bay reportedly made an offer to Freeman prior to the lockout, and Marc Topkin…...2022Check it out Red Sox
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• Dodgers To Acquire Logan Forsythe From Rays
5:55pm: Forsythe is indeed going to the Dodgers for De Leon, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times (via Twitter). 5:47pm: The Dodgers are “deep into discussions” with the Rays on a deal that would deliver second baseman Logan Forsythe to Los Angeles, per Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (via Twitter). Indeed, it seems that…...2017Click for news about De Leon
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• Twins Acquire Jake Odorizzi
The Twins have acquired right-hander Jake Odorizzi from the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports (Twitter link). Shortstop prospect Jermaine Palacios is going back to the Rays in return, FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman reports. Yahoo Sports’ Jeff Passan reported earlier tonight that the two clubs had agreed to some sort of a…...2018Click for news about Jake Odorizzi
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• Rays Reportedly Open To Trading Austin Meadows
Kevin Kiermaier may be among the most obvious possible trade chips in the sport, though he isn’t the only Rays outfielder that may be available. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Kiermaier and Austin Meadows are the “most likely to go in a trade” and Manuel Margot could “maybe” also be floated…...2022See more Austin Meadows
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• Why Is 2013 AL ROY Wil Myers Suddenly on the Trading Block?
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• Rays To Play 2025 Season At George M. Steinbrenner Field
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• Rays Tank: Longtime Rays prospect and coach Craig Albernaz a finalist for manager jobs
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• Braves News: DH questions, reminiscing in past success, more
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• The Rays won’t be able to play at Tropicana Field in 2025. So where will they go?
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• Could the Rays play next year in....Omaha?
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• Outside The Confines: Is Taylor Swift taking over baseball next?
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• Tropicana Field will not be ready for Opening Day 2025Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Five takeaways from the latest report on Tropicana Field Marc Topkin has a lengthy report on the status of Tropicana Field, and it looks like the Rays will need to find a new home for next season. As such, here are five big takeaways about the new twist in the Stadium Saga: 1. Tropicana Field will not be ready for Opening Day ...2024See more Tropicana Field -
• Assessing Rays 2025 Catcher Targets
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• Tyler The Conqueror Leades Rays To Another Series Win: Rays 1, Astros 0
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• Astros Interested In Erick Fedde, Jameson Taillon
The Astros are prioritizing starting pitching before Tuesday’s deadline. They seem to be casting a wide net in their pursuit of at least a mid-rotation arm. This morning, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times listed the Astros among the teams in on Rays right-hander Zach Eflin. Eflin is one of many arms on their…...2024Visit the page Jameson Taillon
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• Outside The Confines: No baseball at Tropicana until 2026
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• Wander Franco moved to Restricted List
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• MLB Places Wander Franco On Administrative Leave
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have reached an agreement to place Rays shortstop Wander Franco on administrative leave through at least June 1, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He also spent the final six weeks of the 2023 season on administrative leave after allegations of a sexual relationship with…...2024See more Administrative Leave buzz
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• Tampa Bay Rays sign Francisco Mejia to minor league dealMark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Another catcher in camp to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster The Tampa Bay Rays have resigned veteran catcher Francisco Mejia to a minor league deal per a report from Marc Topkin. The 28 year old catcher has Major League experience over the past seven seasons, spending the past three campaigns with the Rays. Originally signed by the Cleveland Gua...2024Read about Cleveland Guardians whispers -
• Stop listening to those Yasiel Puig rumorsPhoto by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images He’s not signing with the Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays WILL NOT be signing Yasiel Puig to any type of deal and he will certainly not be receiving an invite to the team’s spring training (which begins in just 16 days as of 1/29/24). As the calendar was about to flip from 2023 to 2024, rumors and speculation started to emerge that the Rays had signed Puig to...2024Read about Yasiel Puig scandal -
• Kevin Cash: “Very Happy” In Tampa Bay
Rays manager Kevin Cash met with reporters this morning at Tampa Bay’s end-of-season news conference. The two-time Manager of the Year addressed his future, quashing speculation he could consider leaving the team. Cash said he’s “very happy” in Tampa Bay and “(looking) forward to next year, for sure” (relayed by Marc Topkin of the Tampa…...2023Read about Kevin Cash rumors
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• Charlie Morton: Astros' World Series 'negatively affected' by cheating
Current Houston Astros are still not reflecting on their role in the team’s 2017 cheating scandal, but members of that team who have moved on to other organizations are proving a bit more open. Charlie Morton, who closed out the 2017 World Series but is now with the Tampa Bay Rays, admitted that the championship may be tainted by the scandal. “I think the perception of that World Series was negati...2020Continue with Charlie Morton whispers
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• Rays pitcher Blake Snell feels Astros stealing signs is worse than PED use
Tampa Bay Rays pitchers Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow can be added to the growing list of players who feel some members of the Houston Astros organization got off too easy. Snell and Glasnow discussed the Astros’ cheating scandal following a workout at Tropicana Field on Friday. Glasnow said he feels Major League Baseball was “relatively lax” in not punishing any players who knowingly cheated, whi...2020Continue with Blake Snell whispers
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• Rays broached extension talks with Willy Adames, Brent Honeywell
The Rays have traditionally been pretty aggressive in locking up young players to early career extensions, as evidenced by their recent deals with Blake Snell and Brandon Lowe. Beyond that duo, Willy Adames and Brent Honeywell told Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times that they had also been approached about long-term deals. Adames has been a consensus top-25 prospect in baseball in each of the las...2019Read about Willy Adames whispers
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• For Rays in deep AL East, pitching remains a major concern
Matt Duffy is slated to be the Tampa Bay Rays starting third baseman, with newcomer Yandy Diaz also seeing time at the hot corner. Diaz figures to split his time between third, first and “eventually” the outfield, according to manager Kevin Cash. In terms of further offseason additions, pitching remains an area of concern, though Cash is confident with the group he has now, per Marc Topkin of the...2019Read about AL East rumors
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