Blake Snell won the AL Cy Young Award last year, but he’ll get paid like an aging utility infielder this year. A showdown between MLB and the MLBPA seems to be looming for the next collective bargaining agreement, with service time and free agency timelines a bone the player’s union is sure to pick. Tampa
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The Tampa Bay Rays made headline after headline on Monday, as they won the trading deadline. What a season for the Rays, huh? Heading into the year, there were expectations that they may hang around the middle of the American League East. The club has had rough patches, but that is due to the youthfulness
As the market for Chris Archer builds, are the San Diego Padres a serious player? Right on cue, with scouts from other teams in attendance, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer struck out a season-high 13 batters with no walks on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. If not for a bad second inning, where all
Chris Archer seems sure to be on the move before the trade deadline, and these five teams should have the most interest. The Tampa Bay Rays weren’t expected to be very good this year, but here they are at .500 (49-49) entering Sunday’s action. A spot in the postseason is a far away thought, though,
The Tampa Bay Rays are lingering around .500, but as they move into sell-mode Chris Archer is garnering interest. Even with a loss to the Miami Marlins on Saturday, the Tampa Bay Rays are surprisingly right at .500 (49-49). But at 19 games back in the AL East, and 10 games back of the second Wild
NEW YORK, NY – JULY 07: Blake Snell #4 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches against the New York Mets during their game at Citi Field on July 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) 2018 MLB All-Star Game – American League roster: Starters, pitchers, reserves and Final Vote by Patrick
Carlos Gomez has always been known as a passionate guy. Apparently, as he enters the twilight of his career, he has no intentions of changing that. Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez certainly plays with passion. He’s gritty, he likes to chirp at opposing pitchers and he has no problem admiring his home runs. He’s also
SEATTLE, WA – JUNE 02: Chris Archer #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners during their game at Safeco Field on June 2, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) E3 2018: First The Last of Us Part II gameplay by Brandon Crespo Where has
After a trial run last weekend, the Tampa Bay Rays are going to use an “opener” all weekend against the Orioles. As they struggle to fill out a five-man starting rotation, the Tampa Bay Rays have used “bullpen games” all season. But they took it on a tangent last weekend, starting reliever Sergio Romo against
CINCINNATI, OH – MAY 20: Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon looks on during a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 20, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Cubs won 6-1. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joe Maddon Tom Brady won’t miss Patriots’ minicamp by Rucker Haringey
The Tampa Bay Rays tried a new pitching pecking order over the weekend, but is it just crazy enough to work? Last Friday, the Tampa Bay Rays announced reliever Sergio Romo would start Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels and pitch one or two innings. On Sunday Romo started again, which drew ire
Bullpen games are not a new concept, but the Tampa Bay Rays are taking it to a different degree by starting Sergio Romo. Under previous manager Joe Maddon, the Tampa Bay Rays were at the forefront of the now prevalent movement on infield shifts. As a low-budget team, finding an edge wherever possible is practically
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 08: Kevin Kiermaier NHL Central Scouting final report has Brady Tkachuk-sized problem by Derek Grochowski Marvel is keeping Avengers 4 title secret from even the cast by Taylor Sturm The Tampa Bay Rays are going to have a long year, and now their star outfielder Kevin Kiermaier will be out for
The Tampa Bay Rays have torn their roster down and are now going with a four-man rotation in 2018. The Tampa Bay Rays are an organization that is known to be unorthodox. Furthermore, they have purged their 2017 roster, including former face of the franchise Evan Longoria. Now, their only good players left are closer
The Tampa Bay Rays have been in the news a lot lately, and now their top pitching prospect is headed for Tommy John surgery. The Tampa Bay Rays have torn down their roster very quickly, leaving fans to scratch their heads over the future. Unfortunately, Tampa did the purge due to financial issues with a
It pays to be bad in baseball, and the Tampa Bay Rays know it. While it might not be entirely true, it sure feels like more and more teams are turning to sacrificing seasons to expedite their futures. The latest team to fall into that category is the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays are no
Outfielder Steven Souza is reportedly heading to the Diamondbacks after a three-team trade involving the Yankees and Rays. According to Nick Piecoro of AZ Central Sports, the Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays have completed a three-way trade. Right fielder Steven Souza will be going from they Rays to the Diamondbacks, who
The Twins add a starter in Jake Odorizzi, but send shortstop prospect Jermaine Palacios to the Rays as they look to start rebuilding. Well, this is one is a bit of a head-scratcher. Late Saturday night, the Minnesota Twins acquired starter Jake Odorizzi from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for shortstop prospect Jermaine Palacios. Sources: Jake
There has been an abundance of rumors this offseason. One that has popped up recently is about Chris Archer. The MLB offseason hasn’t been a memorable one so far. The two big splashes — the Shohei Ohtani and Giancarlo Stanton deals — came very early. Also, there are still a ton of free agents out
NEW YORK, NY – JULY 27: Tim Beckham The trailer for Jennifer Lawrence’s horror movie is here to creep you out by Brandon Crespo Transfer rumor: Chelsea interested in signing Danny Drinkwater by Nic Hendrickson The Baltimore Orioles have acquired infielder Tim Beckham from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a minor league pitcher.
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 04: Lucas Duda Willie Taggart says Oregon will reduce number of uniform combinations this season by David Austin Bumpus With the trade deadline approaching, the New York Mets are trading DH/1B Lucas Duda to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for RHP Drew Smith. The Tampa Bay Rays are currently sitting
As contenders in both the AL East and Wild Card races, the Tampa Bay Rays will be buyers instead of sellers at the MLB trade deadline. The Tampa Bay Rays were expected to be active at the MLB trade deadline, though entering the summer portion of the 2017 season, most expected the club to be
Mar 17, 2017; Jupiter, FL, USA; Miami Marlins shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (3) wears a green baseball cap in honor of St. Patrick’s Day before a spring training game against the Washington Nationals at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports Derrick Lewis says he is not retiring after all following loss to Mark
E3 2017: Metroid Prime 4 officially confirmed for Nintendo Switch by Brandon Crespo E3 2017: Nintendo gives a better look at Fire Emblem Warriors by Cheryl Wassenaar The Tampa Bay Rays had Brendan McKay fall to them at No. 4, and they plan to foster his versatility. It’s hard to say the fourth overall pick
Brendan McKay didn’t seem too pleased about being drafted by the Rays on Monday night. Being selected in the first round of the 2017 MLB Draft is a momentous occasion for any high school or college baseball player. Unless you’re Brendan McKay. After the Minnesota Twins shook up the 2017 MLB Draft by selecting Royce