The Rays will play their 2025 home games at Tampa’s George M. Steinbrenner Field — the Yankees’ spring training home — in the wake of damage wreaked on Tropicana Field by Hurricane Milton. There’s been an ongoing debate about whether “the Trop” will be repaired in the interim, as the current site was planned to be the site of a new Rays stadium set to open in 2028. Recent … [Read more...] about Rays’ 2028 Stadium Deal In Jeopardy
Casey Sadler Announces Retirement
Right-hander Casey Sadler announced his retirement from baseball today on X. In his statement, he thanks many people, including baseball fans, young players, his parents, his coaches and his agent. Sadler, now 34, was selected by the Pirates in the 25th round of the 2010 draft out of Western Oklahoma State College. He worked his way up the minor league ladder, mostly as a … [Read more...] about Casey Sadler Announces Retirement
Rays Designate Richard Lovelady For Assignment
The Rays announced Tuesday that they’ve designated left-hander Richard Lovelady for assignment. His spot on the 40-man roster will go to outfielder Jake Mangum, whose contract has been selected. Mangum’s selection to the roster protects him from next month’s Rule 5 Draft. Lovelady, 29, split the 2024 season between the Cubs and Rays, struggling with the former but pitching … [Read more...] about Rays Designate Richard Lovelady For Assignment
Mets Acquire Jose Siri
The Mets and Rays announced a one-for-one trade sending outfielder Jose Siri to New York for reliever Eric Orze. Both players were on their teams’ 40-man roster, so the trade doesn’t have any impact on tonight’s Rule 5 protection deadline. Siri, 29, spent two and a half seasons in Tampa Bay. The Rays acquired him from the Astros in a three-team trade at the 2022 deadline. Siri … [Read more...] about Mets Acquire Jose Siri
Jonny DeLuca To Be Rays’ Primary Center Fielder In 2025
After trading Jose Siri to the Mets earlier today, the Rays have revealed that Jonny DeLuca will be their primary center fielder next season (per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times). Siri had been Tampa Bay’s primary center fielder since the club acquired him from the Astros ahead of the trade deadline in 2022. DeLuca, 26, was the secondary piece the Rays acquired in the trade … [Read more...] about Jonny DeLuca To Be Rays’ Primary Center Fielder In 2025