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The Rays have added another pitcher to their large mix of bullpen options
The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired right-handed pitcher Mason Englert from the Detroit Tigers for minor league left-handed pitcher Drew Sommers; the Rays have placed Rule-5 draft pick Nate Lavender on the 60-day Injured List to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
Englert, 25, was originally selected by the Texas Rangers in the 4th round of the 2018 draft. He was...
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Is it always a good thing to show up early?
What does it mean to report to Spring Training early? Is it a sign of renewed determination? A portent of big production in the coming season? Junior Caminero has reported early to camp, like so many other players do every year, but what — if anything — does that tell us?
Several times during my years working for the Miami Marlins analytics department, I was tasked to find out what Spring Training means....
A piece of the Paredes trade consolidates at No. 15.
Previous Winner15. Ty Johnson, RHP
23 | 6’6” | 205
A (CHC) | 3.48 ERA, 2.45 FIP, 33.2 IP (10 G, 4 GS) 36.1% K, 7.5% BB
A+ (CHC) | 3.62 ERA, 3.04 FIP, 27.1 IP (8 G, 6 GS) 28.4% K, 10.3% BB
A+ (TBR) | 0.78 ERA, 0.95 FIP, 23.0 IP (6 G, 3 GS) 46.4% K, 4.8% BB
Acquired as the final piece of the Paredes trade, Johnson is tall with blossoming velocity as a professional. His fastball is flat but up to 98 and he features a breaking ball...
The Rays agreed to minor league deals with right-hander Connor Seabold and catcher Tres Barrera, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.
The White Sox announced Friday that they’ve claimed lefty Brandon Eisert off waivers from the Rays and designated right-hander Steven Wilson for assignment to clear space on the 40-man roster.
Saying he would like to keep the Tampa Bay Rays in their current market for the long haul, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred acknowledged that the status of the team's damaged stadium makes things "challenging." The domed roof of Tropicana Field in St.
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We will have a special election in addition to the normal poll this time around, see below.
Previous WinnerTheo Gillen, OF
19 | L/R | 6’2” | 195
A | .154/.353/.192 (86 wRC+) 34 PA, 0 HR, 1 SB, 23.5% BB, 41.2% K
The Rays top draft pick from 2024, the high school outfielder had several serious injuries to overcome to become the No. 18 overall pick, including labrum, wrist, and knee. His line drive swing is expected to add power as he develops, but given...
For many years, the Rays have exceeded expectations on the field. However, the front office presents a different story. The owner, Stu Sternberg, is known for being cheap.
New ticket packages are also now available.
The Tampa Bay Rays announced new, partial-season ticket packages, including two 20-Game Plans and a Fan’s Choice Plan available for all fans to purchase beginning Thursday, February 6.
The Rays also announced this season’s giveaway schedule, as well as Nike City Connect and Devil Rays uniform days for the 2025 season at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. The Rays 2025 season is presented by Orlando Health.
Flipped it and...
Rays owner Stuart Sternberg spoke with Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times on Wednesday from this week’s owners meetings. He made clear that he is not having any conversations about selling the franchise amidst their stadium uncertainty.
The Tampa Bay Rays enter the 2025 season facing a good problem—too much infield depth. While depth is usually a strength, it can also create challenges, especially when top prospects are blocked from reaching the majors.
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A surprise? Yes, but a welcome one.
Just when we thought the Rays were done and the roster was set for the upcoming season, they go out and sign Ha-Seong Kim to one of the largest free agent contracts in franchise history. Kim’s addition shakes up what we thought the shortstop depth chart looked like, with Taylor Walls’ playing time most in jeopardy. Kim will not start the season on the active roster, however, as he recovers from labrum surgery.
That...
The Giants acquired infielder Osleivis Basabe from the Rays in exchange for cash, according to announcements from both teams. Tampa Bay designated Basabe for assignment earlier in the week.
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Law says that Carson Williams is the most enigmatic prospect in the minors
Prospect season continues as Keith Law, the former front office exectuive, big league scout, and current writer for The Athletic, has released his Top 100 prospects entering the 2025 season as well as his Top 20 prospects in the Rays system.
Keith Law seems lower on the top end of the Rays system than most pundits as only two players graced his Top 100, with Carson...
Who’s next?
Previous Winner13. Brailer Guerrero, OF
19 | L/R | 6’1” | 215
CPX | .330/.452/.466 (155 wRC+) 126 PA, 2 HR, 13 SB, 17.5% BB, 25.4% K
Guerrero’s first year state side went well enough, which was not a guarantee after requiring labrum surgery just 7 games into his career with the Rays after signing for $3.7 million in 2023. He got paid thanks to exit velo’s in the 110’s. This year he made it 28 games before succumbing to a shoulder injury again. It’s a special bat, but...
Wherever the Tampa Bay Rays' future is, it may not be in the city they've called home for 27 years.
In 2023 Yandy Díaz reached new heights in his big league career, and it suddenly looked as though the Tampa Bay Rays had not only produced another diamond in the rough, but one of the best hitters in all of Major League Baseball.
Junior Caminer’s recent performance in the Dominican Winter League’s championship series was exceptional. Playing for the Leones del Escogido, he was the MVP after batting .448 including 26 hits, three home runs and 14 RBI over 15 games.
Fresh off an MVP run in the Dominican Winter League, Junior Caminero has the hitting prowess that could help rejuvenate the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Four former first round selections, plus a third round pick are included
MLB Pipeline has published their top 100 prospects entering the 2025 season and like many other publications, their list is littered with Tampa Bay Rays.
There were no surprises for the Rays on the rankings. Carson Williams, who has been ranked among the top 10 prospects in the game by most prospect pundits, was slotted in at 9th overall. The remaining four Rays prospects were...