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Tampa Bay RaysRays get pitching boost amid fire sale

The Tampa Bay Rays are in sell mode ahead of the trade deadline, already parting ways with starter Zach Eflin and outfielder Randy Arozarena. Eflin went to the Baltimore Orioles, while Arozarena is now with the Seattle Mariners. The Rays are expected to be even more active before Tuesday but for the time being, they’ve […]

Baltimore OriolesGrading Orioles-Rays Zach Eflin trade

For the Baltimore Orioles, the 2022 MLB season was about escaping the basement and bringing back competitive baseball to Camden Yards. Mission accomplished. The goal last year was for the young team to come of age and solidify itself as a future title contender. A 101-win season and divisional crown is definitive proof of another […]

Baltimore OriolesOrioles land Rays' Zach Eflin in pivotal trade before deadline

The Baltimore Orioles continue to profit from their elite farm system, as they’re able to make win-now moves while still building for the future. The Tampa Bay Rays are one of many mediocre teams that could use more prospect depth, which is why the two teams made a deal centering around right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin […]

Tampa Bay RaysZach Eflin's sentimental take ahead of Wild Card series vs Rangers will leave Rays fans feeling old

Zach Eflin grew up a Tampa Bay Rays fan. Now, he has the chance to live out his childhood dream, which is to help the Rays franchise win its first-ever World Series title. Ahead of Tuesday’s American League Wild Card series opener against the Texas Rangers at Tropicana Field, Eflin talked about how exhilarating it […]

Tampa Bay Rays'So much fun': Zach Eflin fired up after powering Rays to first-place tie with big game vs. Orioles

The Tampa Bay Rays have climbed back to the top of the AL East, putting themselves in a virtual tie with the Baltimore Orioles. The Rays were a game behind the Orioles for first place Friday before beating Baltimore 7-1. Tampa Bay is only percentage points behind Baltimore after Zach Eflin’s sterling effort. With first […]

Tampa Bay RaysThe concerning reason Rays pitcher Zach Eflin exited Marlins start early

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zach Eflin left his start Wednesday against the Florida Marlins due to left knee discomfort, according to the Tampa Bay Rays’ Marc Topkin. Eflin went to get an MRI after his exit, according to Bally Sports Tampa Bay’s Tricia Whitaker. Eflin left after he allowed seven hits and five earned runs […]

Tampa Bay Rays'It sucks': Rays' Zach Eflin shares true feelings about losing duel against Aaron Nola, Phillies

Revenge games do not always go exactly how a player envisions. While Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zach Eflin surely wanted to defeat his former team, Philadelphia Phillies’ Aaron Nola ruined his plans with a gem of his own in a 3-1 win, Tuesday. Eflin, who wanted to stay in Philadelphia before signing a three-year, […]

Philadelphia PhilliesPhillies' Aaron Nola gets real on facing 'brother' Zach Eflin after striking out 12 Rays

Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola dominated the Tampa Bay Rays on Independence Day, and he had a blast doing it against his former teammate Zach Eflin. Nola and Eflin were teammates in Philadelphia for seven seasons, and have built a great bond over the years. It meant extra for Nola to defeat his former teammate, […]

Tampa Bay RaysRays SP Zach Eflin shockingly forced to remove wedding ring or face ejection vs. Pirates

In a peculiar turn of events, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zach Eflin found himself unexpectedly confronted by umpire Adrian Johnson during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The umpire insisted that Eflin remove his wedding ring from his glove hand or risk ejection from the game. This seemingly odd directive can be attributed to the […]

Tampa Bay RaysRays call up top prospect amid historic winning streak after Zach Eflin injury

The Tampa Bay Rays are off to their best-ever start in franchise history and are turning to their top prospect to keep the momentum going. The Rays are calling up pitcher Taj Bradley, the No. 18 overall prospect according to MLB Pipeline. Bradley is expected to make his major league debut on Wednesday against the […]

Boston Red SoxRed Sox whiff on Andrew Heaney right after missing out on Zach Eflin

The Boston Red Sox, led by Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom, at the very least, are looking to make a few signings to bolster their roster that finished a disappointing 78-84 in 2022, good for last in the AL East. One particular area of struggle for the Red Sox in 2022 was their pitching. The […]

Tampa Bay RaysRed Sox fell short to Rays on Zach Eflin, but not because of Chaim Bloom

The Boston Red Sox finished last in the AL East after a strong playoff run in 2021. Always armed with lofty contending ambitions, the Red Sox are then expected to make a splash in free agency. And they planned to do just that after they pursued former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin. However, it was […]

MLBTampa Bay agrees with Zach Eflin on shocking $40 million deal

The Tampa Bay Rays have made a significant addition to their pitching staff, signing right-hander Zach Eflin, who is leaving the Philadelphia Phillies. Major League Baseball insider Ken Rosenthal tweeted that the Rays were giving Eflin a three-year, $40 million deal. Rosenthal also gave credit to Joel Sherman of the New York Post and Jeff […]

Philadelphia PhilliesPhillies receive major updates on Zack Wheeler, Zach Eflin, others

The Philadelphia Phillies received major updates on Zack Wheeler, Zach Eflin, and others on Tuesday, per Yahoo Sports. The Phillies are aiming to snap their 10-year playoff drought. Philadelphia has not made the postseason since 2011 but can change that by clinching an NL Wild Card spot in 2022. However, they have needed to rely […]

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