ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan wrote in his early trade deadline preview that Pete Fairbanks is the best trade fit for the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen. Fairbanks is currently the Tampa Bay Rays closer. The Phillies need a closer following the suspension of José Alvarado. The bullpen was already a need, but the suspension increased the urgency to improve it. Alvarado is not … [Read more...] about Passan: Rays Pitcher Pete Fairbanks in Best Trade Fit for Phillies Bullpen
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Rays Shortstop Wander Franco on trial in Dominican Republic
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay Rays Shortstop Wander Franco appeared in a Dominican courtroom on Monday to answer to charges he had sex with an underage girl. The trial had been set in December, but when only three witnesses out of thirty showed up, prosecutors asked for a delay. Pinellas man blames error on state report for uptick in car insurance … [Read more...] about Rays Shortstop Wander Franco on trial in Dominican Republic
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GDT: All things considered
Thomas Shea-Imagn Images This has been a pretty good May for the Rays Go Rays! … [Read more...] about GDT: All things considered
Rays 16 Astros 3: Could this team be a contender?
Troy Taormina-Imagn Images When you see great pitching, strong defense, and crazy good hitting you start to dream Generally when I write a recap I settle on a key storyline. A particular position player with a few clutch hits. An impressive pitching start. A key defensive play that became a turning point. Today, however, I’m not sure where to start. Should we talk about … [Read more...] about Rays 16 Astros 3: Could this team be a contender?