FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 29 | History Defined

Former Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier headed to Blue Jays

Former Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier looks to have a new home, agreeing to a deal with the Blue Jays, pending a physical. Terms were not yet available Saturday afternoon.

Tribune News Service · Dec 10, 2022

Rays sign starter Zach Eflin to 3-year, $40 million deal

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays made their first big move of the offseason, agreeing to a three-year, $40 million contract with starting pitcher Zach Eflin.

Tribune News Service · Dec 2, 2022

Where Have All the Star Center Fielders Gone?

This is the worst the position has been in at least 50 years. What happened? Is there hope for a revival?

Sports Illustrated · Nov 28, 2022

Kansas City Royals choose new manager: It’s Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro

The Kansas City Royals’ first-time head of baseball operations, J.J. Picollo, has selected a first-time manager to lead the ballclub through the next stage of its rebuilding process.

Tribune News Service · Oct 30, 2022

Royals hire Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as new manager

Quatraro replaces Mike Matheny, who was fired as part of a widespread shakeup within the organization after finishing with a 65-97 record for their sixth straight losing season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 30, 2022

Rays may have one more shot at a waterfront stadium in Tampa Bay

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — So this is the point of the Great Stadium Quest where you roll your eyes, throw up your arms in exasperation and vow not to get suckered in again.

Tribune News Service · Oct 22, 2022

SI:AM | The Astros Just Keep Rolling

Justin Verlander was incredible in leading Houston to victory in Game 1.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 20, 2022

Ben Frederickson: Harrison Bader's elite Yankee postseason stresses Cardinals' outfield uncertainty

It was spring training 2020, one week before COVID-19 shuttered spring training, and Cardinals center fielder Harrison Bader was complimenting his former Florida Gators teammate Pete Alonso for figuring out how to star in New York City.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Oct 18, 2022

Snell: Dodgers-Padres NLDS at Petco Park should be 'insane'

The atmosphere at Petco Park will be absolutely electric when Blake Snell and the Padres face Tony Gonsolin and the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in the first playoff game at San Diego's downtown ballpark with fans in the stands in 16 years

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022

Yankees-Guardians ALDS Game 2 moved to Friday afternoon; Nestor Cortes waits another day

NEW YORK — The Yankees and Guardians will have to wait yet another day. Game 2 of the American League Division Series was postponed until Friday at 1 p.m., because of rain and possible severe weather that was expected in the Bronx on Thursday night.

Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022