The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired right-handed reliever Bryan Baker from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for the 37th pick in this year’s Competitive Balance (Round A) Draft. Rays Acquire Reliever in Trade With Division Rivals Baker, 30, will bring his power-pitching style to Tampa Bay as they continue to compete at the top of the American League. The right-handed reliever has … [Read more...] about Rays Acquire Reliever in Trade With Division Rivals
Pair of Minnesota Twins Relievers Linked to the Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays were running roughshod when they swept the Kansas City Royals in late June. What could possibly go wrong for a team that was playing such complementary baseball? Well, a 4-8 stretch cooled things down a bit in the kingdom of the Rays. Still, they are putting themselves in a position to patch up some of the holes exposed during this slump. A pair of relievers … [Read more...] about Pair of Minnesota Twins Relievers Linked to the Tampa Bay Rays
Joe Boyle Is Pitching Well And Could Be Ready For a Promotion
The Tampa Bay Rays are in the middle of a postseason race as the calendar flips to July. They are playing well, but there is always room to improve. The starting pitchers have generally held up their end of the bargain, but Taj Bradley has experienced a turbulent season. The Rays have a young pitcher dominating at AAA and seemingly on the verge of a promotion. Is it time to … [Read more...] about Joe Boyle Is Pitching Well And Could Be Ready For a Promotion
Rays Reinstate Ha-Seong Kim from Injured List, Option Curtis Mead
The Tampa Bay Rays have activated infielder Ha-Seong Kim from the injured list in a move that was anticipated for a long time. Curtis Mead was optioned in a corresponding move as the Rays prepare to take on the Minnesota Twins. The arrival of Kim is a massive boost for a team that has played well in his absence. The Rays are in the midst of a 32-18 run since May 9. Kim will … [Read more...] about Rays Reinstate Ha-Seong Kim from Injured List, Option Curtis Mead
Report: Wander Franco Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse; Prison Sentence Suspended
The story of former Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is a sad one. He was a player that Rays fans believed would be the future of the franchise. He showed so much promise on that initial hype. Franco also demonstrated a couple of red flags that could eventually sink his career. Aug 12, 2023; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) singles … [Read more...] about Report: Wander Franco Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse; Prison Sentence Suspended