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Tampa Bay Rays

Shohei Ohtani in the Angels dugout

Could 1 surprise team factor in potential Shohei Ohtani trade?

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 …

The All-Star Game red carpet

Tampa Bay Rays All-Stars were disrespected during introductions

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), …

Wander Franco looking on

Wander Franco benched by Rays for unusual reason

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 …

Tampa Bay Rays logo

Rays sent incredible tweet after losing first game of season

The Tampa Bay Rays social media team sent a clever tweet following their first loss of the season on Friday night.

Kevin Cash speaking with the media

Crazy stat about Rays’ hot start to season goes viral

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 …

Rays hanging a banner

Tampa Bay Rays unveil embarrassing banner on Opening Day

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 …

Kevin Cash speaking with the media

Rays give out biggest free agent contract in team history to surprising player

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 …

Jacob deGrom ready to throw

Dark horse team emerging for Jacob deGrom?

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 receiving high fives

Brandon Nimmo linked to surprise team in free agency

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 …

Kevin Cash speaking with the media

Rays eyeing trade for Gold Glove winner

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 …

Jon Daniels at a press conference

Ex-Rangers GM Jon Daniels lands job with new team

Former Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels is back in baseball after not being out of a job for long. The Tampa Bay Rays announced Friday that Daniels would be joining the organization. Daniels’ role will be a senior advisor to baseball …

Kevin Cash speaking with the media

Rays make MLB history on Roberto Clemente Day

The Tampa Bay Rays made MLB history on Thursday with their lineup choice, and they did it on a rather fitting day. The Rays sent out a starting lineup of nine Latino players, a first in MLB history. The lineup included two Cuban players, three from …

Josh Donaldson angry at Rays

Video: Josh Donaldson clears benches with angry reaction to pitch

Tensions were high Sunday between the New York Yankee and Tampa Bay Rays, particularly after Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson took a pitch up and in. Donaldson took exception to a 3-0 pitch from Rays starter Shawn Armstrong that came up and in, …

Tyler Glasnow throwing a pitch

Tyler Glasnow gets record-breaking contract from Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays are known as one of the thriftier organizations in Major League Baseball. On Friday, however, they made a rather major exception for star pitcher Tyler Glasnow. The Rays signed Glasnow to a two-year extension, buying out the …

Drew Rasmussen nearly throws a perfect game

Drew Rasmussen has perfect game broken up in 9th inning

Drew Rasmussen on Sunday nearly threw Major League Baseball’s first perfect game in a decade, but the bid ended in the top of the ninth inning. Rasmussen was perfect through eight innings against the Baltimore Orioles when shortstop Jorge Mateo …

Kevin Kiermaier in Rays uniform

Rays veteran says 1 thing could lead him to leave team

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier has long been a key staple of the franchise, but his status with the team for 2023 is in doubt. While he would like to return, the Gold Glove outfielder admitted one major factor could force him to leave …

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