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Adam Sanford

Tampa Bay Rays acquire RHP Mason Englert from the Detroit Tigers

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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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Bradley Woodrum

The Mythology of Reporting Early

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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....

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Daniel Russell

2025 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 16

A piece of the Paredes trade consolidates at No. 15.

Previous Winner

15. 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...

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Rays agree to minor league deals with Connor Seabold, Tres Barrera

The Rays agreed to minor league deals with right-hander Connor Seabold and catcher Tres Barrera, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

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White Sox claim Brandon Eisert, designate Steven Wilson

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.

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MLB commish on Rays' stadium issues: 'It is challenging'

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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Daniel Russell

2025 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 15

Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

We will have a special election in addition to the normal poll this time around, see below.

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Theo 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...

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The Negative Influence of Stu Sternberg on the Tampa Bay Rays

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.

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Daniel Russell

Rays release 2025 promotional, uniform schedules

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...

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Rob Manfred, Rays owner discuss status of team in St. Petersburg

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.

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Rays Facing Tough Roster Decisions with Their Infield in 2025

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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Brett Rutherford

Rays Your Voice: Rays sign Ha-Seong Kim

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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...

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Giants acquire Osleivis Basabe

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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Adam Sanford

Keith Law’s Top 20 Rays prospects

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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...

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Daniel Russell

2025 DRaysBay Community Prospect List: Vote for No. 14

Who’s next?

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13. 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...

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Could Rays soon be on the move after mayor's blunt comment?

Wherever the Tampa Bay Rays' future is, it may not be in the city they've called home for 27 years. 

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Yandy Díaz is Primed for a Bounce-Back in 2025

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.

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Young Standout Could Be MLB’s Next Smart Extension

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.

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21-year-old Tampa Bay Rays 3B could be MLB's breakout star of 2025

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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Adam Sanford

Tampa Bay Rays place five prospects among MLB Pipeline’s Top 100

Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

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...

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