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Mike Zunino #10 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after an RBI single by Harold Ramirez #43 against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park on May 05, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

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Jose Siri #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians in game one of the Wild Card Series at Progressive Field on October 07, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Jose Siri Is Having Himself A Dominant Winter

Jose Siri has oozed potential ever since he was a young prospect in the Cincinnati Reds' farm system. He had issues navigating the high minors with the Reds and was acquired by the Houston Astros in 2021. There, in Triple-A, he had a phenomenal year and made his MLB debut in 2021

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago

Zach Eflin #56 of the Philadelphia Phillies prepares to pitch during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres in game three of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 21, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Graphic Shows The Shocking Rays Record Set By Zach Eflin

The Tampa Bay Rays made the first major move for a free agent pitcher, signing right-hander Zach Eflin to a three-year, $40 million contract. The deal is the largest free agent deal in Rays history. The 28-year-old is a native of Orlando and will enjoy a homecoming of sorts. T

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Tampa Bay Rays fans cheer during Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field on October 07, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida.

The Rays Make Franchise History With Zach Eflin Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays made a huge move yesterday when they signed former Philadelphia Phillies starter Zach Eflin to a three-year contract. The deal is worth $40 million. The right-hander went 3-5 and posted a 4.04 ERA during the 2022 regular season. The veteran appeared in 20 ga

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

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A Shocking Suitor Is After Jacob deGrom

Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets walks out of the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres in game two of the Wild Card Series at Citi Field on October 08, 2022 in New York City.

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago The Tampa Bay Rays are known as a small-payroll team, and for good reason. When they extended shortstop Wander Franco, nobody could believe it: that's how rare big contracts are for them. That's also why recent reports about them being interested in Jacob deGrom are so hard to be

Brett Phillips #35 of the Tampa Bay Rays, who normally places outfield, pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth inning during their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on July 1, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Brett Phillips Takes Home A Fun Social Media Award

Curt Bishop • 3 months ago

A general view during Game 2 of the American League Division Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field on October 08, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida.

Rays Reportedly Expected To Be Active In Trades This Week

Curt Bishop • 3 months ago

Tampa Bay Rays fans cheer during Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field on October 07, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida.

MLB Analyst Shares A Sad Reality For Rays Fans

Curt Bishop • 3 months ago

Ji-Man Choi #26 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates after scoring a run against the Detroit Tigers during the top of the ninth inning at Comerica Park on August 04, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.

Ji-Man Choi Shared A Heartfelt Message To Rays Fans

Andres Chavez • 3 months ago

Kevin Kiermaier #39 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on from the bench as his team takes on the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game at Tropicana Field on September 25, 2022 in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is Kiermaiers last home game for the Rays.

Rays Share A Proper Farewell To Kevin Kiermaier

Curt Bishop • 3 months ago

Rays Share A Proper Farewell To Kevin Kiermaier

Kevin Kiermaier #39 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on from the bench as his team takes on the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game at Tropicana Field on September 25, 2022 in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is Kiermaiers last home game for the Rays.

Curt Bishop • 3 months ago It would seem that Kevin Kiermaier's days in a Tampa Bay Rays uniform have come to an end. This morning, just a few hours ahead of the start of free agency, the Rays chose to decline the speedy outfielder's option for 2023. As a result, Kiermaier is now a free agent and has colle

Tampa Bay Rays helmet and pads in the dug out during a game one of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles on June 27, 2014 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. The Rays won 5-2.

The Rays Are Reportedly Shopping A Handful Of Players

Curt Bishop • 3 months ago

Nick Anderson #70 of the Tampa Bay Rays throws against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Tropicana Field on September 26, 2021 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

MLB Insider Shares New Nick Anderson Update

Andres Chavez • 3 months ago

Randy Arozarena #56 of the Tampa Bay Rays walks back to the dugout after striking out in the fouth inning against the Cleveland Guardians during game one of the Wild Card Series at Progressive Field on October 07, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Rays Have A Randy Arozarena Plan In Mind

Curt Bishop • 3 months ago

Tampa Bay Rays helmet and pads in the dug out during a game one of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles on June 27, 2014 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. The Rays won 5-2.

Rays Congratulate A Former Coach On Major New Job

Andres Chavez • 3 months ago

Rays Congratulate A Former Coach On Major New Job

Tampa Bay Rays helmet and pads in the dug out during a game one of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles on June 27, 2014 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. The Rays won 5-2.

Andres Chavez • 3 months ago The weekend was busy for the Kansas City Royals. After conducting a series of interviews, the team appointed Matt Quatraro as their new manager for the 2023 season. It's his first managerial gig in MLB after years of coaching and looking to land one. He will replace the outgoi

Rays Manager Has A Simple Message For His Team

Manager Kevin Cash #16 of the Tampa Bay Rays runs off the field during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on September 29, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago The Tampa Bay Rays are October bound. After finishing the 2022 regular season with an 86-76 record, they'll head to Progressive Field to take on the Cleveland Guardians in the Wild Card round. Game 1 of that series gets underway tomorrow at 12:07 p.m. Eastern Time. The Rays wi

Wander Franco #5 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates his home run in the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game one of a doubleheader at the Rogers Centre on July 2, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The Rays Can Cement Their Playoff Spot Thursday

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

Starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on September 28, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Tyler Glasnow Showcases Nasty Stuff In His Return

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

David Peralta #6 of the Tampa Bay Rays is congratulated after a walk off win against the Los Angeles Angels at Tropicana Field on August 24, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida.

Rays On The Verge Of A Familiar Feat

Andres Chavez • 4 months ago

Tyler Glasnow #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark on May 21, 2021 in Dunedin, Florida.

The Rays Shared A Long-Awaited Tyler Glasnow Update

Curt Bishop • 4 months ago

Rene Pinto #50, Yandy Diaz #2, Wander Franco #5, Isaac Paredes #17, David Peralta #6, Harold Ramirez #43, Jose Siri #22, Manuel Margot #13, and Randy Arozarena #56 of the Tampa Bay Rays pose after playing in the first all-Latino lineup in MLB history, while wearing the number 21 to honor Roberto Clemente day, following their win over the Toronto Blue Jays, at the Rogers Centre on September 15, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The Rays' Historic Lineup Represented Many Backgrounds

Andres Chavez • 5 months ago

The Rays' Historic Lineup Represented Many Backgrounds

Rene Pinto #50, Yandy Diaz #2, Wander Franco #5, Isaac Paredes #17, David Peralta #6, Harold Ramirez #43, Jose Siri #22, Manuel Margot #13, and Randy Arozarena #56 of the Tampa Bay Rays pose after playing in the first all-Latino lineup in MLB history, while wearing the number 21 to honor Roberto Clemente day, following their win over the Toronto Blue Jays, at the Rogers Centre on September 15, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Andres Chavez • 5 months ago For the first time in the history of MLB (more than 150 years), a team fielded an all-Latino lineup. Yes: the nine hitters in the Tampa Bay Rays lineup on Thursday were born and raised in Latin American countries. It was both cool and fitting, because we are currently in the mid

Yandy Diaz #2 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates his home run with teammates in the dugout against the Toronto Blue Jays in the second inning during their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on September 15, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Rays Make History With A Special Latino Lineup

Andres Chavez • 5 months ago

Tampa Bay Rays helmet and pads in the dug out during a game one of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles on June 27, 2014 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. The Rays won 5-2.

Stars Returning For Rays Could Mean Problems For AL

Jarrett Prendergast • 5 months ago

Jason Adam #47 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts to giving up a home run to Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Tropicana Field on September 3, 2022 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

1 Factor Working Against Rays For Remainder Of Regular Season

Sam Leweck • 5 months ago

Tyler Glasnow #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays prepares to deliver a pitch in the second inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 01, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

MLB Insider Reveals A Promising Tyler Glasnow Update

Andres Chavez • 5 months ago

MLB Insider Reveals A Promising Tyler Glasnow Update

Tyler Glasnow #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays prepares to deliver a pitch in the second inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 01, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Andres Chavez • 5 months ago Good news is knocking on the Tampa Bay Rays' door. Perhaps their best and most talented pitcher, Tyler Glasnow, could potentially return to the active roster at some point before the season ends. His availability for the 2022 season has always been in question: that is why he has

Tyler Glasnow Comments On Sticking With The Rays

Tyler Glasnow #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Tropicana Field on June 08, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida.

Andres Chavez • 5 months ago Tyler Glasnow, who is currently rehabbing a long-term injury, received some excellent financial news. The Tampa Bay Rays, his team, offered him $25 million in exchange for his talents for the 2024 campaign, and he said yes. The Rays are extending him beyond the 2023 season, in wh

Tyler Glasnow #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark on May 21, 2021 in Dunedin, Florida.

Tyler Glasnow Makes Rays History With His New Deal

Andres Chavez • 5 months ago

Tyler Glasnow #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays prepares to deliver a pitch in the second inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 01, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

MLB Insider Reveals A Big Tyler Glasnow Update

Andres Chavez • 5 months ago

Wander Franco #5 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates his home run in the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game one of a doubleheader at the Rogers Centre on July 2, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Rays Manager Shares Wander Franco Return Update

Andres Chavez • 5 months ago

David Peralta #6 of the Tampa Bay Rays is congratulated after a walk off win against the Los Angeles Angels at Tropicana Field on August 24, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida.

The Rays Continue To Fly Under The Radar

Jarrett Prendergast • 5 months ago

Manager Kevin Cash #16 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 05, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

The Rays Hold A Record For Dramatic Losses

Curt Bishop • 5 months ago

The Rays Hold A Record For Dramatic Losses

Manager Kevin Cash #16 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 05, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Curt Bishop • 5 months ago The Tampa Bay Rays came very close to pulling off a three-game sweep over the reeling New York Yankees on Wednesday night. After losing a 4-0 lead, the Rays took the lead with three runs in the top of the 10th inning. But with nobody out, the Yankees loaded the bases and ultimate

A general view during Game 2 of the American League Division Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field on October 08, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida.

The Rays Made A High-Upside Trade With The Dodgers

Andres Chavez • 6 months ago

Shane McClanahan #18 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches during a game against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field on July 12, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida.

Dusty Baker Offers Odd Comment On Shane McClanahan

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

Isaac Paredes #17 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the eighth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Tropicana Field on June 25, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida.

Isaac Paredes Is Only Getting Better With The Rays

Curt Bishop • 7 months ago

Shane McClanahan #18 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches in the first inning during the game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on June 20, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida.

Rays Ace Shane McClanahan Is Enjoying A Historic Run

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago

Rays Ace Shane McClanahan Is Enjoying A Historic Run

Shane McClanahan #18 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches in the first inning during the game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on June 20, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida.

Andres Chavez • 7 months ago There are some really impressive pitchers in the American League: Kevin Gausman, Shane McClanahan, Justin Verlander, Alek Manoah, Nestor Cortes Jr., Dylan Cease, and Gerrit Cole, just to name a few. Yet, the Tampa Bay Rays' Shane McClanahan may be deserving of the honor of being the