The Rays continue their efforts to find a workable plan for a new stadium in the Tampa Bay area. They took a step in that direction on Tuesday, as the board of trustees at Hillsborough College voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with the team (link via Nina Moske, Colleen Wright and Lucy Marques of The Tampa Bay Times). It’s a non-binding agreement between the Rays … [Read more...] about Latest On Rays Stadium Plans
Rays Looking To Trade For Catchers, Had Interest In J.T. Realmuto
The catching position has long been a weak link in Tampa Bay, and the Rays at least considered making a big move to solidify the position this winter. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports that Tampa showed some interest in signing J.T. Realmuto before Realmuto re-signed with the Phillies yesterday for three years and $45MM. The Rays rarely make major forays into the free agent … [Read more...] about Rays Looking To Trade For Catchers, Had Interest In J.T. Realmuto
Rays Finalize Coaching Staff
The Rays announced their full coaching staff on Tuesday, tabbing Will Bradley as an assistant hitting coach to round out the group. He had spent the 2025 season as a minor league hitting coordinator. Bradley is a former college player and coach who moved into the professional ranks with the Angels in 2019. He began his Rays tenure as a Triple-A hitting coach before moving into … [Read more...] about Rays Finalize Coaching Staff
Rays, Angels, Reds Agree To Three-Team Trade Involving Josh Lowe, Gavin Lux
While Kyle Tucker dominated baseball’s headlines, the Rays, Angels and Reds reportedly worked out a three-team trade. Outfielder Josh Lowe heads from Tampa Bay to the Angels. The Rays acquire utilityman Gavin Lux from Cincinnati and minor league pitcher Chris Clark from the Halos. The Reds get left-handed reliever Brock Burke from Los Angeles. The teams have not officially … [Read more...] about Rays, Angels, Reds Agree To Three-Team Trade Involving Josh Lowe, Gavin Lux
Nine Teams Terminate Contracts With Main Street Sports
The nine MLB teams who had contracts with Main Street Sports have terminated those contracts with the company. It’s possible that some of them eventually work out new deals with the broadcaster, which operates channels under the FanDuel Sports Network banner. The teams are the Braves, Reds, Tigers, Royals, Angels, Marlins, Brewers, Cardinals and Rays. Talks between the company … [Read more...] about Nine Teams Terminate Contracts With Main Street Sports