As the Rays assess the damage to Tropicana Field following Hurricane Milton last week, the club’s ability to get the Trop back in working order in time for Opening Day 2025 has been thrown into serious doubt. Given that the club was already planning to relocate to a new ballpark nearby in in time for Opening Day 2028, questions linger about whether or not the Rays will look to … [Read more...] about Stadium Notes: Rays, Twins
AL East Notes: Cortes, Rizzo, Fulmer, Morel
Nestor Cortes was set to throw what he described as a hybrid bullpen session today, telling the New York Post’s Greg Joyce (X link) and other reporters that the session would consist of 10-15 pitches each in a normal bullpen and then 10-15 pitches to hitters. It is Cortes’ latest step in his recovery from a flexor strain that has kept him out of action since September 18, and … [Read more...] about AL East Notes: Cortes, Rizzo, Fulmer, Morel
Rays Assessing Hurricane Damage To Tropicana Field
The Rays released a statement on X today in the wake of Hurricane Milton passing through the Tampa and St. Petersburg area. “During the past couple weeks, our beloved city, region and state have been impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton,” the statement says. “We are devastated by the damage incurred by so many. Our priority is supporting our community and our staff. We are … [Read more...] about Rays Assessing Hurricane Damage To Tropicana Field
Rays Acquire Ty Cummings From Mariners To Complete Randy Arozarena Trade
The Rays have acquired right-hander Ty Cummings from the Mariners as the player to be named later in the July trade that send outfielder Randy Arozarena to Seattle, per announcements from both clubs. The righty wasn’t on Seattle’s 40-man roster and won’t need to be added to Tampa’s. The Mariners were leading the American League West for much of the first half of 2024 but were … [Read more...] about Rays Acquire Ty Cummings From Mariners To Complete Randy Arozarena Trade
Rays Likely To Explore Catching Market
The Rays dropped to fourth place in the AL East, finishing the season at 80-82. After missing the postseason for the first time since 2018, Tampa Bay baseball operations president Erik Neander spoke Friday about the need for more offense. He specifically pointed to catcher as an area where the club must improve. “We’ve got to find a way to get more output out of that position … [Read more...] about Rays Likely To Explore Catching Market