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John Romano: MLB pitch clocks could wreak havoc on the lives of video replay officials

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Somewhere, a pitcher is muttering under his breath. A hitter is fidgeting in the batter’s box. A fan is grousing about the intrusion of a pitch clock on a game of timeless elegance.

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Rays’ Wander Franco sidelined by quad soreness, status unclear

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Shortstop Wander Franco was scratched from the lineup for Saturday’s exhibition game due to right quad soreness, and the Rays aren’t sure about the extent of the issue yet.

Tribune News Service

One Contender Will Be Hurt More Than the Rest by the Defensive Shift Ban

Los Angeles was the master of the shift and used it to its advantage. With the ban on the defensive strategy starting this season, the Dodgers and other teams might get stuck.

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Ranger Suárez setback leaves Phillies scrambling for starters. Taijuan Walker to the rescue?

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The good news is that Taijuan Walker says he’s ready to give the Phillies some serious innings. The bad news? They’re probably going to need more than he can offer.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Target These Five Pitchers in Drafts

These pitchers offer great late-round value in Fantasy Baseball Drafts.

Sports Illustrated

Rays reliever Trevor Kelley is hoping change does him well

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The issue has been in front of Trevor Kelley for years, trying to figure out why his impressive success at Triple-A for three different organizations couldn’t transfer to the big leagues.

Tribune News Service

John Romano: Names are the same but expectations have changed for this Rays offense

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — So the numbers are practically meaningless. That’s a necessary disclaimer.

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John Romano: Don’t look now, but the Rays’ rotation may look shockingly traditional in 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In those early days before they became geniuses, the people in charge were mostly desperate.

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One 2023 fantasy baseball sleeper from all 30 MLB teams, from Hunter Brown to Jesse Winker

Let's help you win your fantasy baseball league with these sleepers.

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John Romano: He may not have a spot on a roster, but Charlie Culberson should have one in your heart

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The perfect ballplayer could be out of work soon. Or, at least, on his way to a smaller paycheck in a lesser league.

Tribune News Service

Dave Wills, Tampa Bay Rays and former White Sox announcer, dies at 58

Wills, a Chicago native, spent 11 years as a White Sox announcer before joining the Rays.

Chicago Sun-Times

The door finally is open again for Yonny Chirinos in Rays’ rotation

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The hard part is over. The time, the sweat, the heartache is behind him.

Tribune News Service

Longtime Tampa Bay Rays Radio Broadcaster Dave Wills Dies at 58

He was with the team since the 2005 season.

Sports Illustrated

John Romano: Indoors? High school field? Disney? The long, strange journey of Rays spring training.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Somewhere, palm fronds are swaying. Seagulls are squawking, the sun is blinding and the familiar scent of Coppertone is wafting through the bleachers.

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Kenta Maeda’s PitchCom inadvertently tipped off Rays batters in a spring training game

PitchCom's ability to prevent sign stealing has an obvious fatal flaw

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John Romano: Rays were fearless on the bases in 2022. New rules could make them more aggressive.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — One batter in, and the Rays were on the move. Wander Franco led off the bottom of the first against the Yankees on Tuesday with a walk, and was quickly cut down trying to steal second base.

Sports Illustrated

MLB Inexperience Suddenly Represents Wisdom at Spring Training

Managers such as Tampa Bay’s Kevin Cash will be relying upon coaches with recent minor league experience to advise them about MLB’s new rules.

Sports Illustrated

Rays Star Tyler Glasnow Suffers Oblique Injury in Spring Training

Tampa Bay’s ace can't catch a break.

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Rays’ Taj Bradley Asks for Justin Turner’s Autograph

The pitching prospect wanted something to remember the moment.

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In Daniel Robertson’s return to Rays, a clear mind is what matters

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Confident he is fully healthy after a years-long string of injuries and certain he has control of the anxiety issues that scarred his past, Daniel Robertson is convinced that at age 28 he is ready to start his career over.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Shaikin: How Angels' Brett Phillips turned a wacky World Series play into a small business

TEMPE, Ariz. — The first image one remembers from the 2020 World Series: Julio Urías throwing a called third strike, crouching behind the mound and pumping his fists, then rising to hug catcher Austin Barnes as teammates swarm in celebration. For the first time since 1988, the Dodgers were champions.

Tribune News Service

John Romano: Tampa may be MLB’s choice for the Rays, but the Tropicana Field site is where the money is

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Inside a tavern area at Tropicana Field, there is laughter and conversation. A Suncoast Tiger Bay meeting with Rays president Brian Auld has just wrapped up early Thursday evening, and members are now mingling with politicians and team executives.

Tribune News Service

Rays’ Ryan Thompson reviews, criticizes MLB’s arbitration process

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — When reliever Ryan Thompson found out Saturday he had lost his arbitration case to the Rays, he said he was “absolutely” disappointed with the result. He was somewhat philosophical about the process. He was even a bit flip, saying he was thrilled to still make…

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Atlanta Braves 2023 Spring Training Schedule, Location and TV/Streaming Guide

The Atlanta Braves will kick off the 2023 baseball season with their first spring training game on Saturday with streaming options.

Tribune News Service

Nathan Ruiz: CEO John Angelos wants the Orioles to be ‘the next Tampa.’ What happened to the next Houston?

SARASOTA, Fla. — The Orioles rebuilt like the Houston Astros. With that process finished, they plan to compete like the Tampa Bay Rays.

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