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MLB wants the Tampa Bay Rays to play in the area if hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field is unfit
Read full article: MLB wants the Tampa Bay Rays to play in the area if hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field is unfitMajor League Baseball hopes to find the Tampa Bay Rays a temporary home near their fanbase for the start of the 2025 season if their home field can't be repaired in time.
MLB spring training facilities spared extensive damage from Hurricane Milton
Read full article: MLB spring training facilities spared extensive damage from Hurricane MiltonMajor League Baseball spring training facilities on Florida’s west coast appear to have been mostly spared major damage during Hurricane Milton.
Rays say it may take 'weeks' to fully assess damage at Tropicana Field, after Milton struck region
Read full article: Rays say it may take 'weeks' to fully assess damage at Tropicana Field, after Milton struck regionThe Tampa Bay Rays say it may take weeks to fully assess how much damage was done to Tropicana Field, which saw its roof ripped to shreds by the force of Hurricane Milton as the deadly storm barreled across much of Florida.
Tigers tap Keider Montero to open ALDS Game 3, with manager A.J. Hinch seeking more bullpen magic
Read full article: Tigers tap Keider Montero to open ALDS Game 3, with manager A.J. Hinch seeking more bullpen magicThe Detroit Tigers plan to put right-hander Keider Montero on the mound against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of their AL Division Series on Wednesday, when one team will earn an edge in the best-of-five series.
Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta suspended 3 games for intentionally throwing at Phillies' Nick Castellanos
Read full article: Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta suspended 3 games for intentionally throwing at Phillies' Nick CastellanosTampa Bay pitcher Edwin Uceta has been suspended for three games and fined for intentionally throwing at Nick Castellanos, an action that prompted the Philadelphia Phillies outfielder to say “that’s like my 2-year-old throwing a fit.”.
Schwarber sets MLB leadoff HR mark, Stevenson delivers tiebreaking hit as Phillies top Rays 9-4
Read full article: Schwarber sets MLB leadoff HR mark, Stevenson delivers tiebreaking hit as Phillies top Rays 9-4Kyle Schwarber set an MLB record with his 14th leadoff homer of the season before leaving due to injury, and pinch-hitter Cal Stevenson hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4 on Tuesday night.
Phils' Schwarber sets MLB mark with 14th leadoff HR of the season before leaving with elbow injury
Read full article: Phils' Schwarber sets MLB mark with 14th leadoff HR of the season before leaving with elbow injuryPhiladelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber set the MLB single-season record with his 14th leadoff home run Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays before being removed from the game in the fourth inning due to a hyperextended left elbow.
San Diego's Jackson Merrill replaces Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes for NL Rookie of the Year favorite
Read full article: San Diego's Jackson Merrill replaces Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes for NL Rookie of the Year favoriteAt Major League Baseball's All-Star break, the one award race that seemed like it might be over was for National League Rookie of the Year.
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani throws off a mound for 1st time since elbow surgery last fall
Read full article: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani throws off a mound for 1st time since elbow surgery last fallShohei Ohtani has thrown off a mound for the first time since having elbow surgery last year that has kept the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar from pitching this season.
Tampa Bay Rays lose combined no-hitter in 7th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks
Read full article: Tampa Bay Rays lose combined no-hitter in 7th inning against the Arizona DiamondbacksThe Tampa Bay Rays lost their bid for a combined no-hitter when Arizona’s Corbin Carroll hit a leadoff single against Tyler Alexander in the seventh inning.
Rays SS Taylor Walls says gesture wasn't meant as Trump endorsement and he likely won't do it again
Read full article: Rays SS Taylor Walls says gesture wasn't meant as Trump endorsement and he likely won't do it againTampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls said Tuesday that his Donald Trump-inspired celebration of a hit Sunday was not intended as an endorsement of the Republican presidential candidate and added he was unlikely to do it again.
Wander Franco scheduled for Aug. 14 trial after being charged with sexual abuse of 14-year-old girl
Read full article: Wander Franco scheduled for Aug. 14 trial after being charged with sexual abuse of 14-year-old girlTampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged by prosecutors in the Dominican Republic with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl.
Cole to make at least 2 more minor league starts, on track for possible Yankees' return in June
Read full article: Cole to make at least 2 more minor league starts, on track for possible Yankees' return in JuneGerrit Cole is likely to make at least two more minor league rehabilitation starts, putting the AL Young Award winner on track for a possible return to the New York Yankees’ rotation in mid-to-late June.
Wander Franco's administrative leave extended through July 14 by MLB, players' association
Read full article: Wander Franco's administrative leave extended through July 14 by MLB, players' associationWander Franco’s administrative leave was extended through July 14 by Major League Baseball and the players’ association.
Cash takes blame after Rays lose track of mound visits and are forced to change pitchers in 9th
Read full article: Cash takes blame after Rays lose track of mound visits and are forced to change pitchers in 9thRays reliever Jason Adam was forced out of Thursday night’s game at Fenway Park in the ninth inning when pitching coach Kyle Snyder headed to the mound with Tampa Bay out of visits.
Future of MLB's Tampa Bay Rays to come into focus with key meetings on $1.3B stadium project
Read full article: Future of MLB's Tampa Bay Rays to come into focus with key meetings on $1.3B stadium projectThe future of the Tampa Bay Rays is about to come into clearer focus as the St. Petersburg City Council begins discussions about the team's planned $1.3 billion ballpark.
Rays starter Ryan Pepiot departs with leg bruise after getting hit by 107.5 mph line drive
Read full article: Rays starter Ryan Pepiot departs with leg bruise after getting hit by 107.5 mph line driveTampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot departed with a lower left leg bruise in the second inning of Sunday’s game against the New York Mets after getting hit by a 107.5 mph line drive hit by Starling Marte.
Brewers' Uribe suspended 6 games for brawl, Peralta 5 and Murphy 2 while Rays' Siri penalized 2
Read full article: Brewers' Uribe suspended 6 games for brawl, Peralta 5 and Murphy 2 while Rays' Siri penalized 2Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe was suspended for six games and starter Freddy Peralta for five for their roles in a brawl during a Brewers’ game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
John Sterling honored by Yankees for 36 seasons and 5,631 games as radio voice
Read full article: John Sterling honored by Yankees for 36 seasons and 5,631 games as radio voiceJohn Sterling was honored during an on-field ceremony following his retirement as a New York Yankees broadcaster for 36 seasons.
Pitchers Génesis Cabrera of Toronto and Yohan Ramírez of New York Mets suspended 3 games each
Read full article: Pitchers Génesis Cabrera of Toronto and Yohan Ramírez of New York Mets suspended 3 games eachPitchers Génesis Cabrera of the Toronto Blue Jays and Yohan Ramírez of the New York Mets have been suspended for three games each by Major League Baseball for their actions in separate games and Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was banned for one game.
Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues
Read full article: Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continuesTampa Bay All-Star shortstop Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave through June 1 under an agreement between Major League Baseball and the players’ association while the investigation continues in an alleged relationship with a minor.
Dominican judge orders conditional release of Rays shortstop Wander Franco while probe continues
Read full article: Dominican judge orders conditional release of Rays shortstop Wander Franco while probe continuesA judge in the Dominican Republic has ordered the conditional release of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco.
Rays shortstop Wander Franco arrested amid allegations of relationship with minor, AP source says
Read full article: Rays shortstop Wander Franco arrested amid allegations of relationship with minor, AP source saysTampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been arrested in the Dominican Republic after being interviewed by prosecutors investigating him for an alleged relationship with a minor.
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco fails to appear at prosecutor’s office amid investigation
Read full article: Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco fails to appear at prosecutor’s office amid investigationTampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco failed to show up for a meeting with a prosecutor who is investigating him for an alleged relationship with a minor.
Wander Franco earns $700,000 bonus from MLB pool despite ongoing investigation
Read full article: Wander Franco earns $700,000 bonus from MLB pool despite ongoing investigationWander Franco will receive a bonus from Major League Baseball of more than $700,000 despite being placed on administrative leave in August while under investigation for an alleged relationship with a minor.
Tyler Glasnow traded to Dodgers from Rays after agreeing to $136.5 million, 5-year contract
Read full article: Tyler Glasnow traded to Dodgers from Rays after agreeing to $136.5 million, 5-year contractThe Los Angeles Dodgers finalized their second major move this offseason, acquiring Tyler Glasnow from the Tampa Bay Rays in a four-player trade after the pitcher agreed to a $136.5 million, five-year contract.
Marlins hire Peter Bendix to lead their front office. He leaves his job as Rays GM for Miami
Read full article: Marlins hire Peter Bendix to lead their front office. He leaves his job as Rays GM for MiamiThe Miami Marlins have hired Tampa Bay general manager Peter Bendix to head their baseball operations department.
Games 2 and 3 of the World Series were the least-viewed in recorded Fall Classic history
Read full article: Games 2 and 3 of the World Series were the least-viewed in recorded Fall Classic historyThe fears of this year’s World Series between the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks becoming the least-viewed Fall Classic in TV history are becoming a reality.
Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara will miss the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery
Read full article: Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara will miss the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgeryMiami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara announced Friday that he will miss the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.
Rangers beat Rays 7-1 for Wild Card Series sweep behind Garcia and Carter home runs
Read full article: Rangers beat Rays 7-1 for Wild Card Series sweep behind Garcia and Carter home runsAdolis García and Evan Carter homered to back Nathan Eovaldi, and the Texas Rangers beat the punchless Tampa Bay Rays 7-1 to finish a two-game AL Wild Card Series sweep.
Rays' Wild Card opener draws 19,704, lowest since 1919 for non-pandemic MLB postseason
Read full article: Rays' Wild Card opener draws 19,704, lowest since 1919 for non-pandemic MLB postseasonThe AL Wild Card Series opener between the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays drew an announced crowd of just 19,704, the lowest for a postseason game since the 1919 World Series other than during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
Montgomery sparkles, Rangers beat sloppy Rays 4-0 in AL Wild Card Series opener
Read full article: Montgomery sparkles, Rangers beat sloppy Rays 4-0 in AL Wild Card Series openerJordan Montgomery scattered six hits over seven innings, helping the Texas Rangers beat the sloppy Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 in their AL Wild Card Series opener.
Arozarena's mom throws first pitch, watches son in MLB for 1st time at Rays-Rangers Game 1
Read full article: Arozarena's mom throws first pitch, watches son in MLB for 1st time at Rays-Rangers Game 1The mother of Tampa Bay’s Randy Arozarena joined her son on the field Tuesday to throw a ceremonial first pitch before the Rays opened their AL Wild Card Series against the Texas Rangers.
MLB game time drops 24 minutes to 2:40 with pitch clock. Players steal most bases since 1987
Read full article: MLB game time drops 24 minutes to 2:40 with pitch clock. Players steal most bases since 1987The average time of a nine-inning major league game dropped to 2 hours, 40 minutes in the first year of the pitch clock, a 24-minute decrease in a season of change that resulted in a spike in batting average and the most stolen bases in nearly 40 years.
Mom of Nathaniel and Josh Lowe battling cancer, won't attend Rangers-Rays playoff series
Read full article: Mom of Nathaniel and Josh Lowe battling cancer, won't attend Rangers-Rays playoff seriesThe mother of Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe and Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe will not make the trip to Tropicana Field for this week’s AL Wild Card Series featuring her sons because she is battling cancer and undergoing chemotherapy.
Rays hold oddly timed celebration, 10 days after clinching postseason berth
Read full article: Rays hold oddly timed celebration, 10 days after clinching postseason berthChampagne sprayed, cigar smoke wafted through the air and the Tampa Bay Rays passed around a fancy glass decanter of liquor while hip hop music blared from the speakers in the visitor’s clubhouse at Fenway Park.
Your Florida Daily: Bill would ease teen work restrictions, Amazon driver bitten by rattlesnake
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Bill would ease teen work restrictions, Amazon driver bitten by rattlesnakeA bill filed in the Florida House of Representatives this week would allow some teens to work more hours, and work earlier or later in the day
Tampa Bay Rays finalizing new ballpark in St. Petersburg as part of larger urban project
Read full article: Tampa Bay Rays finalizing new ballpark in St. Petersburg as part of larger urban projectThe playoff-bound Tampa Bay Rays have put the finishing touches on plans for a new 30,000-seat ballpark in St. Petersburg.
Zach Eflin and the Rays limit the Orioles to 2 hits, win 7-1 to pull even in AL East
Read full article: Zach Eflin and the Rays limit the Orioles to 2 hits, win 7-1 to pull even in AL EastZach Eflin and two relievers combined on a two-hitter, Brandon Lowe and Harold Ramírez homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 to pull into a virtual tie atop the AL East.
Rays open series in Baltimore with 4-3 victory, pull within game of Orioles in AL East
Read full article: Rays open series in Baltimore with 4-3 victory, pull within game of Orioles in AL EastLuke Raley hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning, and Tampa Bay’s remarkable bullpen retired everyone it faced in the Rays’ 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night in the opener of a huge series at Camden Yards.
Rays' Wander Franco moved to administrative leave while MLB, Dominican authorities investigate
Read full article: Rays' Wander Franco moved to administrative leave while MLB, Dominican authorities investigateWander Franco has been placed on administrative leave indefinitely by Major League Baseball while authorities in the Dominican Republic investigate the Tampa Bay Rays' All-Star shortstop for an alleged relationship with a minor.
Reds-Angels game is postponed due to the effects of Tropical Storm Hilary. Doubleheader is Wednesday
Read full article: Reds-Angels game is postponed due to the effects of Tropical Storm Hilary. Doubleheader is WednesdayThe Los Angeles Angels’ game against the Cincinnati Reds scheduled for Monday night has been postponed due to the effects of Tropical Storm Hilary.
Dominican investigation of Rays' Wander Franco is being led by gender violence and minors division
Read full article: Dominican investigation of Rays' Wander Franco is being led by gender violence and minors divisionA prosecutor in the Dominican Republic says the investigation into Tampa Bay Rays All-Star shortstop Wander Franco’s alleged relationship with a minor is being handled by a division specializing in minors and gender violence in the province of Peravia.
Dominican authorities investigate Rays' Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minor
Read full article: Dominican authorities investigate Rays' Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minorAuthorities in the Dominican Republic are investigating Tampa Bay All-Star shortstop Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minor, according to the office of the attorney general in his native country.
Derek Jeter to attend Yankees' Old-Timers' Day for first time as retiree on Sept. 9
Read full article: Derek Jeter to attend Yankees' Old-Timers' Day for first time as retiree on Sept. 9Derek Jeter will attend Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day for the first time since his retirement when New York honors the 25th anniversary of its 1998 World Series championship team on Sept. 9.
Colton Cowser hits 10th-inning sacrifice fly as Baltimore Orioles top Tampa Bay Rays 4-3
Read full article: Colton Cowser hits 10th-inning sacrifice fly as Baltimore Orioles top Tampa Bay Rays 4-3Colton Cowser hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the AL East-leading Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in the opener of a four-game series between the American League’s top teams.
Speas big relief in debut, Heim homers as Rangers win 6th in a row, 5-1 over slumping Rays
Read full article: Speas big relief in debut, Heim homers as Rangers win 6th in a row, 5-1 over slumping RaysLeody Taveras and Jonah Heim homered as the AL West-leading Texas Rangers stretched their winning streak to six games with a 5-1 victory over the slumping Tampa Bay Rays.
Strider cruises, the majors-best Braves pound the Rays 6-1 in battle of top teams
Read full article: Strider cruises, the majors-best Braves pound the Rays 6-1 in battle of top teamsAll-Star Spencer Strider struck out 11 and won his seventh straight decision, a 6-1 victory over the slumping Tampa Bay Rays that gave the MLB-best Atlanta Braves their 20th win in 22 games.
Majors-leading Braves beat the Rays 2-1 in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseball
Read full article: Majors-leading Braves beat the Rays 2-1 in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseballSean Murphy hit a two-run homer and the red-hot Atlanta Braves began a weekend series between teams with the best records in the major leagues with a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.
Rays score 15 unanswered runs to rally for 15-4 win over sinking Mariners
Read full article: Rays score 15 unanswered runs to rally for 15-4 win over sinking MarinersLuke Raley doubled and later scored on Isaac Parades’ infield grounder at the start of an eight-run eighth inning for Tampa Bay, and the Rays rallied from a 4-0 deficit to beat the Seattle Mariners 15-4.
Top pick Jackson Holliday is among prospects for All-Star Futures Game at Seattle on July 8
Read full article: Top pick Jackson Holliday is among prospects for All-Star Futures Game at Seattle on July 8Baltimore infielder Jackson Holliday, the top pick in last year’s amateur draft and a son of former All-Star Matt Holliday, was among 14 first-round selections chosen for the All-Star Futures Game at Seattle on July 8.
Yankees' Steinbrenner irked by A's and other low-spenders, says it's 'not good for the game'
Read full article: Yankees' Steinbrenner irked by A's and other low-spenders, says it's 'not good for the game'The New York Yankees’ Hal Steinbrenner says he’s open to other baseball owners’ consideration of proposing a salary cap for 2027, but only if small-market teams like the Oakland Athletics are subject to a payroll floor, too.
Kershaw disagrees with Dodgers' decision to reinstate gay 'nun' group for Pride Night award
Read full article: Kershaw disagrees with Dodgers' decision to reinstate gay 'nun' group for Pride Night awardClayton Kershaw says he disagrees with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to welcome a satirical LGBTQ+ group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at the team’s annual Pride Night.
Isaac Paredes homers as Tampa Bay Rays beat Los Angeles Dodgers 11-10
Read full article: Isaac Paredes homers as Tampa Bay Rays beat Los Angeles Dodgers 11-10Isaac Paredes homered and drove in four runs as the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays took two of three from the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers with an 11-10 victory.
Brewers' Adames taken to hospital, heading to IL after getting hit by foul ball in dugout
Read full article: Brewers' Adames taken to hospital, heading to IL after getting hit by foul ball in dugoutBrewers shortstop Willy Adames was taken to the hospital after getting hit by a foul ball off the bat of teammate Brian Anderson while in the dugout during Milwaukee’s game against the San Francisco Giants.
Blue Jays rout Rays 20-1 as Guerrero Jr has 6 RBIs, position players give up 10 runs
Read full article: Blue Jays rout Rays 20-1 as Guerrero Jr has 6 RBIs, position players give up 10 runsVladimir Guerrero Jr. had six RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays stopped a five-game losing streak with a 20-1 rout of the Tampa Bay Rays, scoring their last 10 runs off position players.
Francisco Mejía has sac fly in 8th, major league-leading Rays beat Brewers 1-0
Read full article: Francisco Mejía has sac fly in 8th, major league-leading Rays beat Brewers 1-0Francisco Mejía had an eighth-inning sacrifice fly and the major league-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Friday night.
MLB warns teams that batters may not try to trick pitchers into clock violations
Read full article: MLB warns teams that batters may not try to trick pitchers into clock violationsTeams have been warned by Major League Baseball that batters may not attempt to deceive pitchers into quick-pitch violations.
Walls tiebreaking grand slam lifts Rays over Yanks 8-7 for 4-game split
Read full article: Walls tiebreaking grand slam lifts Rays over Yanks 8-7 for 4-game splitTaylor Walls hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the fifth inning, Jose Siri caught Aaron Judge’s fly in front of the center-field wall for the final out and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 8-7 for a four-game series split.
Rays win modern record 14th straight at home to start season
Read full article: Rays win modern record 14th straight at home to start seasonRookie Taj Bradley won his third consecutive start to begin his big league career and the Tampa Bay Rays set a modern era MLB record with their 14th consecutive home win to begin a season, 8-3 over the Houston Astros.
Rays get 13th consecutive home win, beat White Sox 4-1
Read full article: Rays get 13th consecutive home win, beat White Sox 4-1Zach Eflin pitched five effective innings in his return from injury and the Tampa Bay Rays hit two more home runs, beating the slumping Chicago White Sox 4-1 for their 13th consecutive home win to begin the season.
Rays tie record with 13-0 start, rally to beat Red Sox 9-3
Read full article: Rays tie record with 13-0 start, rally to beat Red Sox 9-3The Tampa Bay Rays tied Major League Baseball’s post-1900 record of 13 consecutive wins at a season’s start, rallying to beat the Boston Red Sox 9-3 behind a seven-run fifth inning that Harold Ramirez began and capped with doubles.
Rays win 12th straight to start season, 1 shy of MLB record
Read full article: Rays win 12th straight to start season, 1 shy of MLB recordThe Tampa Bay Rays won their 12th straight game to start the season, one short of the major league record, as Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer in a 9-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
Rays hit 4 more homers, beat Red Sox for 11th straight win
Read full article: Rays hit 4 more homers, beat Red Sox for 11th straight winThe Tampa Bay Rays ran their season-opening win streak to 11 games, using another homer for Brandon Lowe and a strong performance by Shane McClanahan to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-2.
Rays top Red Sox 1-0, extend season-opening win streak to 10
Read full article: Rays top Red Sox 1-0, extend season-opening win streak to 10The Tampa Bay Rays became the first major league team since the 1987 Milwaukee Brewers to open the season with 10 straight wins, getting a solo homer from Brandon Lowe in the eighth inning to beat the Boston Red Sox 1-0.
Rays rout A's 11-0, tie best MLB opening in 20 years at 9-0
Read full article: Rays rout A's 11-0, tie best MLB opening in 20 years at 9-0The Tampa Bay Rays matched the best start to a major league season in 20 years, routing the Oakland Athletics 11-0 for a 9-0 record as Drew Rasmussen combined on a one-hitter and Brandon Lowe hit a grand slam.
Springs pitches 6 hitless innings, Greene singles in 7th
Read full article: Springs pitches 6 hitless innings, Greene singles in 7thTampa Bay’s Jeffrey Springs was pulled after six hitless innings, and Riley Greene got the Detroit Tigers’ first hit with an infield single off Colin Poche in the seventh.
Adam 4th Ray in arbitration; Javier, Alvarado reach deals
Read full article: Adam 4th Ray in arbitration; Javier, Alvarado reach dealsReliever Jason Adam became the fourth Tampa Bay player to go to a salary arbitration hearing this year, asking a panel for $1,775,000 while the Rays argued for $1.55 million.
AP Source: RHP Eflin agrees to $40 million deal with Rays
Read full article: AP Source: RHP Eflin agrees to $40 million deal with RaysA person familiar with the deals tells the Associated Press that former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin has agreed to join the Tampa Bay Rays on a three-year, $40 million contract that’s the largest the club has ever awarded in free agency.
Royals hire Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as manager
Read full article: Royals hire Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as managerThe Kansas City Royals hired Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as manager Sunday night, turning over the young core of a rebuilding franchise to a forward-thinking manager with experience winning in a small market.
Guardians sweep Rays on Gonzalez's homer in 15th, on to NY
Read full article: Guardians sweep Rays on Gonzalez's homer in 15th, on to NYRookie Oscar Gonzalez broke up the longest scoreless postseason game in major league history with a leadoff home run off Corey Kluber in the 15th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays and a two-game Wild Card Series sweep.
Guardians take WC opener as Ramírez homers, Bieber dominates
Read full article: Guardians take WC opener as Ramírez homers, Bieber dominatesJosé Ramírez connected for a two-run homer, Shane Bieber dominated Tampa Bay for 7 2/3 innings and the young Cleveland Guardians played with poise in their postseason debut, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 in their wild-card opener.
Wander Franco drives in 3 as Rays beat Blue Jays 10-5
Read full article: Wander Franco drives in 3 as Rays beat Blue Jays 10-5Wander Franco had three RBIs, Jonathan Aranda homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 in the opener of a big four-game series between playoff contenders.
Rays' Randy Arozarena, Yandy Díaz had altercation after game
Read full article: Rays' Randy Arozarena, Yandy Díaz had altercation after gameRays teammates Yandy Díaz and Randy Arozarena had an altercation after a 4-0 loss to the Astros on Monday, partially prompting Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash to bench both players Tuesday in a 5-0 defeat to Houston.