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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

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.

Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 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 24, 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 23, 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 18, 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.

Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 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?

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16, 2022

‘Built to win’ Rays take aim at showing it with a championship

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Rays are talking a lot these days about raising bars.

Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2022