The Tampa Bay Rays have felt snake-bitten for an extended period. Stadium issues notwithstanding, the club has long been plagued by injuries, and now the rotation loses a crucial leader of the staff. Shane McClanahan underwent season-ending surgery to fix a nerve issue in his throwing arm, and manager Kevin Cash sounded pessimistic about his future. “(The doctor) is not … [Read more...] about Assessing Rays Rotation After Shane McClanahan Injury
Rays Rookie Speedster Continues to Evolve
Chandler Simpson is one of the most exciting players in baseball, who is rounding out his overall game in his rookie year with the Tampa Bay Rays. Simpson tantalizes you with raw ability, and the remainder of the regular season will focus on his continued evolution. His defense and offense have progressed at varying paces, even as the speed component remains steady. Going … [Read more...] about Rays Rookie Speedster Continues to Evolve
Rays’ Biggest Offseason Acquisiton Has Been Disappointing
Eventually, you have no choice but to call a spade a spade. Ha-Seong Kim is posting an incredibly disappointing season for the Tampa Bay Rays. Kim didn’t make his season debut until Independence Day, but Rays fans are feeling badly about the crown jewel acquisition of the offseason. Kim’s struggles have wide-ranging consequences for the Rays’ roster this season and into the … [Read more...] about Rays’ Biggest Offseason Acquisiton Has Been Disappointing
Looking Back at the Rays Trading Randy Arozarena
The Tampa Bay Rays are descending on the Pacific Northwest for a huge series against the Seattle Mariners. The Rays have executed a lot of trades with Seattle recently, but the Randy Arozarena acquisition stands out as the biggest. The Rays traded a player in his prime to a club that desperately needed a big bat. While it’s still too early to judge the returns on this trade, do … [Read more...] about Looking Back at the Rays Trading Randy Arozarena
Zack Littell to the Reds: Full Trade Breakdown
Mere minutes after a gritty 5-2 win over the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday night, the Cincinnati Reds made a trade to acquire Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell. Cincinnati is sending minor league pitchers Adam Serwinowski and Brian Van Belle to Tampa in return. May 28, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zack Littell (52) … [Read more...] about Zack Littell to the Reds: Full Trade Breakdown