The top of this Tampa Bay Rays rotation is relatively set. Drew Rasmussen, coming off an elite 2025 season, is their Opening Day starter. Ryan Pepiot is a solidified number two. If healthy, Shane McClanahan could be a very good third member of this staff. But the bottom two spots are very much up for grabs. Especially if McClanahan is unable to accumulate as many innings coming … [Read more...] about Who’s Going To Round Out This Rays Rotation?
Rays Hoping 2022 Fourth-Rounder is Their Future Behind the Dish
Dominic Keegan has been kicked around as one of the Tampa Bay Rays’ top catching prospects for quite some time. He began his professional career in 2022 after being drafted in the fourth round out of Vanderbilt University. Since then, all he’s done is rake. Except for last season, he’s had a wRC+ of 120 or higher in every season. Although last year was a bit of a down … [Read more...] about Rays Hoping 2022 Fourth-Rounder is Their Future Behind the Dish
Can Tre’ Morgan Hit Enough To Capitalize on His Defensive Prowess?
Tre’ Morgan had a very solid 2025 in his first full season with the Durham Bulls. He actually increased his walk rate, leading to a near-.400 OBP for the year. Unfortunately, his power production was still mediocre at best, with a .137 ISO. How does he project to the majors? Can he hit for enough pop to capitalize on his elite defense? Morgan’s Strengths and How They Translate … [Read more...] about Can Tre’ Morgan Hit Enough To Capitalize on His Defensive Prowess?
AL East Outlook: Who will win the Most Powerful Division in Baseball?
The AL East is slated to be the most difficult division in baseball in 2026. Legitimately, four teams in this division could make the postseason and I don’t thing any of us will be surprised. We are about half way through spring training, and while numbers and stats in the spring do not count or matter, or correlate so success, some observations can be made. Let’s break down … [Read more...] about AL East Outlook: Who will win the Most Powerful Division in Baseball?
Top Rays Prospect Carson Williams: His Strengths and Weaknesses
Carson Williams is one of the most fascinating prospects in baseball. According to some folks, he’s doomed to be a glove-only shortstop due to his extremely low-grade hit tool. Others think he has MVP-caliber upside, with enough power and speed to complement his elite glove. Where will he actually end up? Perhaps somewhere in the middle, or maybe those hit tool concerns are big … [Read more...] about Top Rays Prospect Carson Williams: His Strengths and Weaknesses