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The Tampa Bay Rays appear to be distancing themselves from Wander Franco in the wake of the recent allegations against the star shortstop. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times observed on Tuesday that references to Franco around Tropicana Field have …
The Tampa Bay Rays have made a decision regarding Wander Franco as he faces some allegations that were publicized via social media over the weekend. The Rays announced on Monday that Franco will go on the restricted list for the time being. He will …
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash on Tuesday announced some big news about star pitcher Shane McClanahan. McClanahan has not pitched since experiencing forearm tightness during a start against the New York Yankees last week. McClanahan was placed on …
The Tampa Bay Rays have added one of the hottest starting pitchers in MLB ahead of the trade deadline. The Rays on Monday acquired Aaron Civale in a trade with the Cleveland Guardians. Tampa Bay is sending first baseman prospect Kyle Manzardo to …
Chicago White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn seems nearly certain to be traded before the Aug. 1 deadline, but there is a big lack of clarity as to where. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the White Sox have engaged in serious talks with the Tampa …
The Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros both find themselves jockeying for the top spot in their respective divisions ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. Apparently, they’re also eyeing the same trade target. According to MLB Network insider …
The Los Angeles Angels may or may not trade Shohei Ohtani before the Aug. 1 trade deadline. They are bound to get calls from interested teams, however, and one franchise might be a surprise player. The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to at least call the …
Two Tampa Bay Rays All-Stars were disrespected during the introductions prior to Tuesday’s All-Star Game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The Rays sent four players to Tuesday’s All-Star Game: Yandy Diaz (starter), Randy Arozarena (starter), …
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco will be out of the lineup for at least two games for an unusual reason. Manager Kevin Cash said Thursday that the Rays are benching Franco for poorly handling recent frustrations and being a poor teammate. Cash …
The Tampa Bay Rays social media team sent a clever tweet following their first loss of the season on Friday night.
The Tampa Bay Rays are a bunch of fire-breathing dragons right now, and they are putting Major League Baseball on notice. The Rays improved to a flawless 8-0 on Sunday with a dominant 11-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics. They held Oakland to just …
The Tampa Bay Rays are catching some jokes over the banner they unveiled on Opening Day Thursday. The Rays hosted the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field on Opening Day and won 4-0. Prior to the game, they unveiled a banner that boasted the team won a …
The Tampa Bay Rays are breaking the bank (at least relatively speaking) for an unexpected player. The Rays agreed to a three-year, $40 million contract with free agent right-hander Zach Eflin on Thursday, per multiple reports. Jeff Passan of ESPN …
A unexpected suitor for Jacob deGrom is stepping out from the shadows. Andy Martino of SportsNet New York reports this week that the Tampa Bay Rays have spoken with deGrom’s camp. Martino calls the emergence of the Rays “surprising” …
Brandon Nimmo is one of the most in-demand free agents on the market this winter, which likely means he will have plenty of options for significant long-term contracts. One option, however, might be a bit surprising. The Tampa Bay Rays are among the …
The Tampa Bay Rays could be trading for a very Tampa Bay Rays player. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported on Monday that the Rays are among several MLB teams showing interest in catcher Sean Murphy of the Oakland Athletics. Morosi mentions that Tampa …
