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The Tampa Bay Rays are gearing up for a peculiar 2025 campaign, where they won’t be playing their home games at Tropicana Field. Still, the Rays are always trying to find shrewd deals that propels the team to success. Tampa Bay has signed right-handed relief pitcher Andrew Wantz to a two-year minor league contract, via […]

On Tuesday, Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen signed a two-year, $8.5 million contract extension with the team. The deal offers him financial security and the emotional reassurance that he remains a key part of the Rays’ future plans. Speaking about the deal, Rasmussen expressed his gratitude for the organization’s faith in him after years […]

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen missed most of the 2024 season as he recovered from surgery to repair a torn UCL, but he’s been effective when he’s been healthy, and his team is about to reward him for it. The righty is closing in on an extension with Tampa Bay that will take him […]

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to make moves to try to get back to the American League’s elite this offseason after a disappointing 2024 campaign that saw them miss the playoffs for the first time since 2018. An injury to Shane McClanahan and the Wander Franco fiasco took two very important pieces away from the […]

The Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium project remains in question. After the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved the bonds needed for the Rays to have a new stadium, postponed voting and delays have complicated the timeline. It appears that the stadium opening won’t be until 2029, instead of the initial 2028 plan, per ESPN’s […]

The Athletics do not just have a new home. They have a completely new mindset. The notoriously frugal organization is finalizing a trade with fellow small-market MLB franchise, the Tampa Bay Rays, that will net them left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Springs and a player to be named later, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Rays president of […]

Dylan Cease could be a trade candidate for the San Diego Padres. Why would the competitive Padres consider moving a star hurler like Cease? Well, Cease is going to be a free agent soon and the Padres may look to capitalize on his current value. According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, the Cleveland Guardians and […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was scheduled to stand trial for sexual abuse, sexual exploitation against a minor, and human trafficking on Thursday. According to ESPN, only three of the 36 witnesses showed up in the courtroom in the Dominican Republic. Juan Recio reported that the new trial date is June 2, 2025. “Of […]

RHP Mike Vasil is set for his next MLB opportunity for the Tampa Bay Rays, as the team traded for him on Wednesday. Vasil was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the major league phase of the Rule 5 Draft from the New York Mets, who appear to be looking elsewhere for pitching talent. The […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking for a bounce back season after an uncharacteristically poor year in 2024. The Rays need to fill plenty of their holes on the roster in order to get back into the playoffs and in contention for the America League pennant, and one of those pieces will be back in […]

The Tampa Bay Rays pride themselves on making subtle roster moves that result in difference-making additions. Did they just strike again? Free agent catcher Danny Jansen and the organization have come to terms on a one-year, $8.5 million contract, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray. The 29-year-old spent six and a half seasons with the Toronto […]

The trade market for starting pitchers this offseason has been dominated by the Chicago White Sox and Garrett Crochet. But, a surprise team, the Tampa Bay Rays, have been fielding calls about some of their starters. The Rays are considering trades for some of their starting pitchers according to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan on […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have a lot of stadium issues. Hurricane Milton ripped the roof off of Tropicana Field, which requires over $50 million in repairs. While those repairs begin, they will play at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the Yankees’ spring training facility. They also have a stadium underway in St Petersburg, which […]

The New York Mets have made their first trade of the offseason. As their pursuit of Juan Soto continues, the Mets added a depth outfielder to the mix on Tuesday. According to SNY’s Anthony DiComo, the Mets traded reliever Eric Orze to the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Jose Siri. “Source: The Mets have acquired […]

The 2024 MLB offseason is just beginning, but once the wheels are set in motion, don’t be surprised if the Tampa Bay Rays trade Yandy Diaz. Jon Morosi talked about where the first base trade candidate could end up in an appearance on MLB Network on Tuesday, and he suggested that Diaz will have his […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have a new home for 2025. They will move across the bay to Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the Yankees’ spring training home. This announcement comes after Tropicana Field was damaged during Hurricane Milton in October. Mark Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported the Rays to Steinbrenner Field move on Thursday. […]

As teams around MLB craft their free agency plans, the latest Japanese phenom in Roki Sasaki is on all of their mind’s. With the way his rookie contract will be set up, essentially every team in the league would be able to sign him. That includes the Tampa Bay Rays, who were named as a […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is facing charges of illegal use and possession of a firearm, following an armed altercation in the Dominican Republic on Sunday, per ESPN’s Juan Recio. Franco was arrested in San Juan de la Maguana, after guns were drawn in the altercation, prosecutors located a firearm that wasn’t registered to […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has not played since 2023 because of sexual abuse allegations. The trial in his native Dominican Republic will continue after sufficient evidence was found. He remains on administrative leave and has not played since July 2023. Franco was back in the news as the once-promising shortstop was arrested after […]

With New York Yankees star Juan Soto exploring MLB free agency this offseason, several teams have reportedly already expressed interest in pursuing a long-term contract with the Dominican Republic native. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, even the Tampa Bay Rays—a team not typically known for high-budget moves—have reached out about Soto. […]

The 2024-25 MLB offseason is officially here. The offseason will be highlighted by big free agent signings, a highly anticipated draft lottery, and some sneaky Rule 5 acquisitions, but one of the biggest parts of MLB’s offseason is the game-changing trades. There are a lot of teams still looking to sell, and others that want […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have activated their $10.5 million club option for infielder Brandon Lowe, ensuring his place on the roster for the 2025 season. On March 20, 2019, Lowe signed a $24 million, six-year contract extension with the Rays, which includes club options for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Lowe has faced injury challenges […]

The Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium, Tropicana Field, sustained significant damage during Hurricane Milton. Tropicana Field’s iconic dome was shredded by Hurricane Milton’s intense wind and rain and will almost certainly be unable to be used for the majority of the 2025 season. With the Rays searching for somewhere to play their games while Tropicana Field […]

It has been a week since Hurricane Milton tore through Tampa, Florida. One of the most stunning visuals was the roof of Tropicana Field, which was torn off in the storm. The home of the Tampa Bay Rays was supposed to be a shelter but was significantly damaged. Now, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay […]

The Tampa Bay Rays issued a statement Thursday regarding significant damage to Tropicana Field following Hurricane Milton, which struck Florida’s Gulf Coast late Wednesday night. The Category 3 storm brought powerful winds and heavy rain, tearing off large sections of the stadium’s domed roof and leaving the interior exposed to the elements. Portions of the […]

It’s a terrifying time for residents of Florida in the path of the powerful Category 5 Hurricane Milton, which is wreaking havoc across the region. Shocking footage has emerged from St. Petersburg, showing the impact of the storm at Tropicana Field, home of Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays. Multiple videos are being posted across […]

The Detroit Tigers have gone on an improbable run to make the playoffs. The Tigers were well out of the playoff picture mid-season, but a hot streak has put them into the American League Division Series. They aren’t the first team to go on one of these runs and are far from becoming No. 1 […]

We’re back with another MLB betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s slate of action as the Regular Season draws to a close. Divisional rivals in the American League East will square off as the Tampa Bay Rays will take on the Boston Red Sox. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rays-Red […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is on administrative leave as he faces charges in the Dominican Republic. The 23-year-old is accused of sexually abusing a minor, among other serious accusations. ESPN’s Juan Arturo Recio reported on Thursday that Franco will stand trial after the evidence was deemed sufficient. “Judge Pascual Valenzuela determined that both […]

The Tampa Bay Rays hit the road to take on the Detroit Tigers Thursday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Rays-Tigers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Rays-Tigers Projected Starters  Tyler Alexander vs. Reese Olson Tyler Alexander (6-5) with […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have endured a forgettable 2024 season. They are currently hovering around the .500 mark. The Rays traded star pitcher Tyler Glasnow to the Los Angeles Dodgers before the season, and they have been without ace Shane McClanahan for the entire year due to Tommy John surgery. However, the latest McClanahan update […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are in the Motor City to take on the Detroit Tigers Wednesday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Rays-Tigers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Rays-Tigers Projected Starters  Zack Littell vs. Keider Montero Zack Littell […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rays-Tigers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Rays Tigers. The first thing to note about this game is that it has been moved from a 6:40 p.m. Eastern time start to a 1:10 p.m. start due to concerns about the weather in Detroit […]

We’re back with yet another MLB betting prediction and pick as we head to the American League East for this divisional battle. The Toronto Blue Jays will take on the Tampa Bay Rays for the second game of their current three-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Blue Jays-Rays prediction […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for Friday’s slate of MLB action as we’ll see a divisional showdown in the American League East. The Toronto Blue Jays will visit the Tampa Bay Rays for the first game of a three-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Blue Jays-Rays […]

Brayan Bello takes to the mound for the Boston Red Sox as they face the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Red Sox-Rays prediction and pick. Red Sox-Rays Projected Starters  Brayan Bello vs. Zack Littell Brayan Bello (14-7) with a 4.60 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP Last Start: Bello […]

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot made some incredible history during Wednesday’s game against the Boston Red Sox. In the fifth inning, Pepiot threw an immaculate inning, striking out Connor Wong, Wilyer Abreu and Triston Casas. 9 pitches, 9 strikes 😤 Ryan Pepiot tosses an immaculate inning! pic.twitter.com/qFE8wBzjLo — MLB (@MLB) September 18, 2024 An […]

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays battle in a matchup of American League East rivals. The Red Sox have won four of seven meetings this season, and five of their last ten games overall. The Rays have won just four of their past ten. Boston had a chance to contend for a playoff […]

It is an AL East battle as the Boston Red Sox visit the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Red Sox-Rays prediction and pick. Red Sox-Rays Projected Starters  Nick Pivetta vs. Shane Baz Nick Pivetta (5-10) with a 4.24 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP Last Start: Pivetta went […]