The longtime Tampa Bay Rays and San Francisco Giants third baseman is all but officially retired. Evan Longoria hasn’t signed a new contract since helping the Arizona Diamondbacks reach the World Series. He hasn’t filed any retirement paperwork either. Longoria did, however, tell Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times that while not officially retired, he’s unlikely to continue … [Read more...] about Former American League Rookie of the Year All But Officially Retired
2024 MLB Draft Tracker: 1st-Round Results and Analysis
The 2024 MLB Draft is here. Teams will come together to make their picks with an eye toward the future. The draft will again be part of All-Star week and will feature 20 rounds, with the first 74 picks– the first two rounds, compensatory rounds, Competitive Balance Rounds and prospect promotion incentive selections on the first night. Days 2 (Rounds 3-10) and 3 (Rounds 11-20) … [Read more...] about 2024 MLB Draft Tracker: 1st-Round Results and Analysis
Brewers Acquire Starter from Rays to Address Rotation Issues
Still looking to bolster a starting rotation that’s been decimated by injuries, the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers made a trade toward that end on Wednesday. They traded minor league infielder Gregory Barrios to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for right-hander Aaron Civale on Wednesday. RHP Aaron Civale has been acquired from Tampa Bay in exchange for INF … [Read more...] about Brewers Acquire Starter from Rays to Address Rotation Issues
Rays Starters Could Be Available Near Trade Deadline
The fourth-place Tampa Bay Rays are one of several teams monitoring the trade deadline closely and considering trading their starters. The MLB trade deadline continues to creep closer and closer, and the 40-41 Rays are not far from a Wild Card spot (four games). But Tampa Bay also has a handful of starters they may be willing to part with. The Rays expect lefty Shane Baz and … [Read more...] about Rays Starters Could Be Available Near Trade Deadline
Rays Designate Utility Man for Assignment, Activate Walls
The Tampa Bay Rays have designated Harold Ramírez for assignment on Friday, per Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Florida. His spot on the team will go to infielder Taylor Walls, who returns from the 60-day injured list. Ramírez, 29, began the season as the primary designated hitter, though he recently had been relegated to the small side of the platoon. Ramírez has never provided much … [Read more...] about Rays Designate Utility Man for Assignment, Activate Walls