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Francisco Mejia leads way again as Rays improve to 2-0

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Catcher Francisco Mejia came to the Rays last year and got adjusted to both his role as the backup to starter Mike Zunino as well as the Rays’ way of using bench players often and sometimes unpredictably.

Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2022

Rays rally to beat Orioles, make opening day a party

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — All the traditional signs of opening day were in place at Tropicana Field on Friday afternoon. The bunting was hung, the seats were full, and optimism, even about a new stadium, was in the air.

Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2022

Bill Madden: Yankees haven’t been able to buy themselves a championship

NEW YORK — On Nov. 20, 2008, Hal Steinbrenner was officially named Yankees general partner and the following year the team went to the World Series for the first time in six years, winning it for the first time in nine years. They did so with a major league-leading payroll…

Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2022

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John Romano: Have the 2022 Rays solved the one flaw in their ingenious plan?

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In some ways, the Rays have perfected the 40-man roster. That might be an exaggeration, but only slightly.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022

Twins trade All-Star Taylor Rogers to Padres in multi-player deal that nets pitcher Chris Paddack

MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins added another starting pitcher on the eve of the 2022 season, agreeing to a deal that will land them San Diego right-hander Chris Paddack.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022

John Romano: These MLB predictions are guaranteed to be correct — until the games begin

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When spring training began last season, the computer models at Baseball Prospectus put Atlanta’s odds of winning the National League East at 20-to-1. Eight months later, the Braves were World Series champions. That’s not a knock on analytics, it’s a nod to unpredictability.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2022

MLB 2022 predictions: Is the championship heading to Canada this year?

The Dodgers are as dangerous ever but will the Blue Jays emerge from the stacked AL East. Our team of writers have their say

The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2022

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Rays, Manuel Margot working on $19 million, two-year extension

NORTH PORT, Fla. — The Rays and Manuel Margot were working Tuesday to finalize a contract extension that would keep the versatile veteran outfielder with the team for two more years and pay him $19 million.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2022

Climate change to rule Rays out of St. Pete waterfront stadium?

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Since the Tampa Bay Rays began their search for a site to build a new stadium more than a decade ago, sea level rise has changed where they can look, team president Brian Auld said Tuesday.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2022

MLB Regular-Season, Playoff and World Series Predictions

The Dodgers and Blue Jays are the favorites to win it all, but they aren’t the only teams with a shot at a ring.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 5, 2022

Rays confident in turning to Josh Lowe after trading Austin Meadows

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Rays feel they gained a lot in trading Austin Meadows to the Tigers on Monday night.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2022

Rays trade Austin Meadows to Tigers, open spot for Josh Lowe

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Rays traded outfielder Austin Meadows to the Tigers on Monday night.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2022

Tigers Acquire OF Austin Meadows, Trade SS Isaac Paredes in Deal With Rays

With Opening Day nearly here, Detroit made a significant addition to its lineup.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 5, 2022

Rays’ remaining decisions? To get some relief

NORTH PORT, Fla. — With a week until the season starts, the Rays are down to filling the final spots in their bullpen.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2022

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Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2022

No joking (well, a little), Corey Kluber will be a help to Rays’ staff

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — There are times, highly placed sources have confirmed under promise of anonymity, when Corey Kluber occasionally will laugh, joke around and even subtly mastermind some clubhouse pranks.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 30, 2022

Fantasy Baseball: Five Sleepers to Target If You Need Late-Round Pitchers

Based on their average draft position, these pitchers could offer sneaky-good value.

Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2022

From minors to opening-day starter in 12 months for Rays’ Shane McClanahan

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — By this time last year, the future was officially an afterthought.

Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2022

Twins take gamble, sign two-time All-Star Chris Archer for rotation

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Twins hoped to fill the hole in their starting rotation with someone whose best days are still ahead. But with Opening Day rapidly approaching, they settled for a veteran trying to recapture those once-great days.

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Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2022

Harold Ramirez looks like a good fit for Rays

PORT CHARLOTTE — Harold Ramirez joined the Rays’ squad Sunday morning definitely looking the part.

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022

Another spring, another rotation bid for the Braves’ Kyle Wright

NORTH PORT, Fla. — The springtime customs are underway. The weather takes a welcome turn. The flowers and optimism bloom. MLB teams report to Florida and Arizona. Kyle Wright begins competing for a rotation spot with the Braves.

Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2022

Rays’ Taylor Walls sides with DeSantis on transgender athlete issue

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Rays infielder Taylor Walls said he wasn’t looking to become the center of a political controversy on social media — and seemingly at odds with his bosses — on Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2022

John Romano: Elbow fixed and anxiety conquered, Rays’ Jalen Beeks is ready to pitch again

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The journey rarely ends when you cross the finish line. Upon reaching the big leagues, the typical ballplayer is still growing. Learning. Adjusting.

Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 2022

Two surgeries later, one-time top pick Brendan McKay is healthy again

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — At this point two years ago, Brendan McKay was a sensation. A two-way player who was the No. 2 prospect in the Rays farm system and the No. 14 prospect in the game, according to Baseball America’s rankings.

Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 2022

Scary injury behind him, Cody Reed is happy to be back with Rays

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — In his last big league appearance, Cody Reed had little control and no answers.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16, 2022

Freddie Freeman to the Rays? His Potential Tampa Teammates Say It’s Possible

Can this shallow-pocketed franchise really outbid the big spenders for the 2020 NL MVP?

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