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John Romano: Why in the world would the Rays rebuild on the Trop site?

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Doubt made its first appearance on April 1, 1998. That was the day the Devil Rays saw their attendance dip 33% for the second game in franchise history at Tropicana Field.

Tribune News Service · Feb 1, 2023

Rays finalize 3-year, $24 million extension with Yandy Diaz

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays on Tuesday completed and announced a three-year contract extension for infielder Yandy Diaz that guarantees the corner infielder $24 million with a 2026 option could be worth $36 million.

Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023

St. Petersburg mayor picks Tampa Bay Rays, Hines to redevelop Tropicana Field

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Mayor Ken Welch made the biggest decision of his political career on Monday, selecting the team led by the Tampa Bay Rays to redevelop Tropicana Field.

Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2023

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Plan outlined for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, redevelopment

A new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark will be built as part of a massive redevelopment project in what was once a thriving Black neighborhood

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Rays working on Yandy Diaz extension

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays are working on a contract extension for another arbitration-eligible player, corner infielder Yandy Diaz.

Tribune News Service · Jan 28, 2023

John Romano: Rays have a developer and a plan for a stadium. Do they have a partner in St. Petersburg?

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s decision time in the city. The same momentous, once-in-a-lifetime decision that keeps playing round and round in these parts.

Tribune News Service · Jan 28, 2023

Rays sign Jeffrey Springs to 4-year, $31M contract

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jeffrey Springs had an impressive season for the Rays in 2022, transitioning from reliever to key starter.

Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023

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So, about that big bat the Rays were looking for ...

The Rays caught your attention a few months ago, openly acknowledging what seemed obvious to outsiders, that they were looking for a hitter to bolster their offense.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023

Andrew McCutchen Heads Home As Pirates Continue Intriguing Offseason

When I woke up this morning, I had no intention of writing about the Pirates for today’s newsletter. Why would I? I have mentioned them in previous editions—such as when I’ve written that they should trade their best player and when they gave up Aaron Judge’s 60th home run—but only…

Sports Illustrated · Jan 13, 2023

John Romano: Opening day is in sight, and the Rays still need more hitters

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Exactly three months ago, the Rays offense rolled over and died.

Tribune News Service · Jan 8, 2023

Rays’ proposal would add sunshine, palm trees and a nearby creek to ballpark

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — An open-air baseball stadium in Florida in the summer doesn’t work. A retractable roof is expensive and can chew up too much space and scenery.

Tribune News Service · Jan 4, 2023

Playing fewer AL East games should benefit the Yankees tremendously

The Yankees went 47-29 in American League East games last season, securing nearly half of their 99 wins against divisional foes. The .618 winning percentage against the four other AL East teams — who were no slouches, evidenced by a combined 339-309 mark — was legitimately impressive. Their division was…

Tribune News Service · Jan 3, 2023

15 MLB Predictions to Ring in 2023

The rule changes will bring joy to baseball in the new year.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 2, 2023

Ryan Divish: What to make of Mariners’ lack of spending so far in free agency

SEATTLE — “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.”

Tribune News Service · Jan 1, 2023

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Boston Herald · Dec 29, 2022

Red Sox to sign two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber, per report

The Red Sox said they wanted to sign a starting pitcher who is a leader in the clubhouse and someone they could trust on the mound in a playoff game.

Tribune News Service · Dec 27, 2022

Pirates add to rotation in unexpected, creative way by signing Rich Hill

General manager Ben Cherington said a few days before Christmas that the Pirates hoped to add to their starting rotation. After the holiday, Pittsburgh did that in a creative and unexpected way, inking 42-year-old left-hander Rich Hill to a one-year, $8 million contract.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 22, 2022

The Phillies’ Andrew Bellatti made a fatal mistake as a teen. A tale of remarkable forgiveness followed.

PHILADELPHIA — Lynette Reid doesn’t like clutter. She keeps a tidy home in western South Dakota, and is quick to toss out anything she doesn’t need. But for the past 12 years, she has held on to an old cardboard box in her garage.

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022

Rays to split spring training at Disney, Tropicana Field

The Tampa Bay Rays will split spring training between the Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando and Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg due to damage caused by Hurricane Ian

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Tribune News Service · Dec 18, 2022

John Romano: Suddenly, Tampa has plenty of Rays stadiums it can’t afford

TAMPA, Fla. — Somewhere, in archives of the future, there is a drawer filled with Tampa Bay’s ballpark renderings. The original waterfront park that was not to be in St. Pete. The current pavilion concept at the Tropicana Field site. The first foray into Ybor City. Then the second. And,…

Los Angeles Times · Dec 14, 2022

Dodgers acquire right-handed reliever J.P. Feyereisen from Rays

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers acquired right-handed reliever J.P. Feyereisen in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday morning, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who wasn't authorized to speak publicly.

Tribune News Service · Dec 13, 2022

Broken heart mended as Zach Eflin finally joins Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Zach Eflin had hoped for a long time to be a Ray.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 12, 2022

MLB’s Top 25 Free Agents Still Available, With Signing Predictions

After a flurry of huge signings this month, here is an updated list of the best remaining players on the market.

Tribune News Service · Dec 11, 2022

Bill Madden: It’s contract madness from MLB owners at winter meetings in ‘age of irrationality’

NEW YORK — Sometime around the midpoint of the baseball owners’ nearly two billion dollar spending spree at the winter meetings in San Diego this week, Billy Eppler got off the phone in the Mets war room and announced to his troops that the earth had just shifted.

Tribune News Service · Dec 10, 2022

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 2, 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.

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