Longtime catcher Wilson Ramos is retiring after 12 seasons in the majors and 18 overall seasons of pro ball. The 37-year-old Ramos announced back in February that he was stepping away from the game, and it became official today when “the Buffalo” signed a one-day ceremonial contract to retire as a member of the Nationals. Beginning his career as an international signing for … [Read more...] about Wilson Ramos Retires
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Identifying Starting Pitching Trade Targets For The Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays received unfortunate news regarding pitcher Shane McClanahan as they departed Boston and prepared to play the New York Mets in Queens. Manager Kevin Cash relayed that McClanahan has halted a throwing program and is seeking more opinions regarding a nerve issue in his triceps area. It’s an ill-timed update for a club that is one of the better teams in baseball … [Read more...] about Identifying Starting Pitching Trade Targets For The Rays
Rays stay hot with the bats in NY for 17th win in 23 games
Laser Show at Fenway – Rays 3, Red Sox 4
Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images All but one run came via the Long Ball in the Rays’ first series loss in a month Rays fans have been accustomed all season to expect at least one home run in a Zack Littell start, as he’s the league leader in serving up the long ball — but not four. In tonight’s getaway game for Tampa Bay, the scoring started from batter one. Jarren Duran … [Read more...] about Laser Show at Fenway – Rays 3, Red Sox 4
Player of the Series: Yandy Diaz
Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images Diaz had hits in all three games, including a game tying homerun The Tampa Bay Rays just completed a frustrating three games series with the Boston Red Sox, losing two of the three games. On Monday, the Rays blew multiple leads throughout the contest and just narrowly hung on to win the game, 10-8, in 11 innings. On Tuesday, the Rays offense … [Read more...] about Player of the Series: Yandy Diaz