Last Word On Baseball

The Tampa Bay Rays have been quiet since the calendar flipped to a new year, but there is still time to bolster the edges of the roster. The options are dwindling, though, and the Rays need to demonstrate a level of aggressiveness. Having said that, there are a couple of potential options that could raise the ceiling behind the plate. The Rays are working under a limited … [Read more...] about Can the Rays Still Bolster Their Catching Depth?

The history of the Tampa Bay Rays franchise has been synonymous with the inability to find and build a stadium. Former owner Stuart Sternberg repeatedly flirted with various long-term stadium proposals, including one in Canada. Sternberg swung and missed every single time, and it culminated in him selling team ownership this past September. Now, new ownership is moving at a … [Read more...] about The Rays’ New Stadium Proposal Still Faces Many Hurdles

Tampa Bay Rays fans are finally getting a glimpse at the painting which depicts the 2026 roster. The group pales in comparison to some of the star-studded lineups around baseball, but things could still break favorably and look better than some of the lineups the Rays have rolled out in recent years. The addition of Gavin Lux, 28, in a three-team trade means that the Rays are … [Read more...] about Assessing Rays Lineup After Latest Three-Team Trade

The Tampa Bay Rays are attempting to balance the present and future with regard to their roster. The three-team trade that sent franchise stalwart Brandon Lowe to the Steel City brought in a pair of talents. The Shane Baz trade with the Baltimore Orioles also brought back a haul of prospects that could lead the Rays to greener pastures. Taken together, the moves represent how … [Read more...] about How Rays Can Pivot with Prime Trade Candidate Off the Market