This You Gotta See: WNBA draft, Cubs reunite with Kris Bryant, Bulls-Bucks gets underway Do the Bulls have a playoff pulse? Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 11, 2022
Rays pick up where last year left off, sweep Orioles to begin 2022 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Let us pause and give thanks for those obvious blessings in our lives. For instance, a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles. Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2022
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
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
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
Sports Illustrated · 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.
Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 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 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.
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.