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Rays Sign Cooper Hummel To Minor League Contract

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The Rays have signed outfielder Cooper Hummel to a minor league deal, according to KPRC 2’s Ari Alexander.  The Astros designated Hummel for assignment earlier this week, and he elected free agency on Friday after clearing waivers and declining an outright assignment to Houston’s Triple-A affiliate. Tampa Bay will be Hummel’s fourth different organization of the 2025 season, as … [Read more...] about Rays Sign Cooper Hummel To Minor League Contract

The State of the Blog Address – 2025 Summer Edition

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Hey, folks. How’s it going? It’s your old friendly neighborhood managing editor, Justin G. Sorry, things have been a little quiet around these parts, but with the off-season in full effect, and the Lightning being their usual boring selves, I figured it was a good time to take a little time off to decompress. That time is over (even if I’m heading out west for a vacation) so … [Read more...] about The State of the Blog Address – 2025 Summer Edition

Assessing Rays Rotation After Shane McClanahan Injury

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The Tampa Bay Rays have felt snake-bitten for an extended period. Stadium issues notwithstanding, the club has long been plagued by injuries, and now the rotation loses a crucial leader of the staff. Shane McClanahan underwent season-ending surgery to fix a nerve issue in his throwing arm, and manager Kevin Cash sounded pessimistic about his future.   “(The doctor) is not … [Read more...] about Assessing Rays Rotation After Shane McClanahan Injury