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2025 MLB Division Previews: American League East

The Yankees got back on top last season, but they'll face stiff competition to defend their crown. Here’s our predicted record for each team, along with best- and worst-case scenarios.

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Rays Announce They've Put Effort to Build New St. Petersburg Ballpark on Ice

Tampa Bay faces an uncertain future.

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Rainy Weather Disrupts Grapefruit League Spring Training Games

Learn about the impact of rainy weather on Grapefruit League games in Florida and the challenges faced by the Tampa Bay Rays in playing their regular-seaso...

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MLB Commissioner Addresses Concerns Over Salary Cap

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred addresses fan concerns, salary cap debates, sports betting vigilance, Tampa Bay Rays' future, and diversity initiatives.

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Pinellas County Commission To Vote On Rays Ballpark Financing

Pinellas County Commission to vote on funding for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark as part of a .5B revitalization project.

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Florida county poised to vote on financing for new $1.3B ballpark for the Rays

After two costly delays, the Pinellas County Commission is set to vote on its share of financing for a new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays ballpark

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Wander Franco Trial Postponed Due To Witness Absence

Trial of Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco, facing serious charges, postponed due to witness absence. Stay updated on MLB news.

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Wander Franco's sex abuse trial has been postponed 5 months

The trial against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who has been charged with sexually abusing a minor, sexual and commercial exploitation against a minor, and human trafficking, has been postponed until June 2, 2025

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Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco Faces Sexual Abuse Trial

Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco faces trial in the Dominican Republic for sexual abuse allegations involving a minor. MLB awaits trial outcome for potential ...

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Wander Franco trial: Rays star faces sexual abuse, human trafficking charges in Dominican Republic

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is scheduled to go to trial Thursday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl

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Twins, Rays Team Up for Obscure Schedule Trade

The Twins and Rays made a trade, just not the kind you'd think.

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Tampa Bay Rays Cancel New Stadium Plans After Local Government Stalls Funding

If funding were approved, St. Petersburg residents would have been on the hook for a new stadium for one of baseball’s least attended teams.

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Rays’ New Stadium Delayed Past 2028, Potentially Halted Until Further Notice

The Tampa Bay Rays announced that damage to Tropicana Field from Hurricane Milton and financing delays will impact plans for their new stadium.

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Rays Release Shocking Images of Tropicana Field Damage After Hurricane Milton

Tropicana Field won't be ready to be played in until 2026 due to damage sustained by Hurricane Milton.

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Tampa Bay Rays Shortstop Granted Supervised Release

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco granted supervised release after illegal gun possession arrest in the Dominican Republic. Facing trial for separate ...

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Wander Franco released under supervision after gun arrest in Dominican Republic

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been granted supervised release after being arrested and charged for illegally carrying a gun in his vehicle during an altercation in a parking lot in the Dominican Republic

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Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco Faces Gun Possession Charge

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco faces charges for illegal gun possession in the Dominican Republic, in addition to awaiting trial for a sexual abuse...

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Wander Franco charged with illegally carrying a gun in the altercation that led to his arrest

Dominican Republic prosecutors say Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was charged with illegally carrying a gun in his vehicle during the altercation in a parking lot that led to his arrest over the weekend

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The Independent UK

Rays' Wander Franco, who awaits sex abuse trial, arrested in parking lot altercation involving guns

Police say Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was involved in an armed altercation in a parking lot in the Dominican Republic countryside and has been arrested

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City approves $6.5M to clean up and protect Rays stadium after Hurricane Milton

The city of St. Petersburg will spend about $6.5 million to clean up and protect Tropicana Field, the home of baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays that was heavily damaged by Hurricane Milton

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Every Year-by-Year World Series Winner Since 1903

Baseball's ultimate legacy is built in October. Here's a full list of the teams and players who defined the World Series, became champions and cemented their place in MLB history.

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Pediatrician And Children Ride Out Hurricane At Hospital

Dr. Meghan Martin shares her experience enduring Hurricane Milton with her children in St. Petersburg, highlighting resilience in the face of the storm.

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Rays Say Damage to Tropicana Field From Hurricane Milton May Take Weeks to Assess

The organization issued a statement after the Tropicana Field roof was ripped off by the winds of Hurricane Milton on Wednesday night.

The Independent UK

Milton damages the roof of the Rays' stadium and forces NBA preseason game to be called off

The fabric roof over the home of baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays was ripped to shreds after Hurricane Milton came ashore in Florida on Wednesday night, bringing wind gusts exceeding 100 mph and flooding parts of the state

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Hurricane Milton Destroys Roof of Tampa Bay Rays' Tropicana Field

Hurricane Milton's deadly winds destroyed the roof of the Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark, Tropicana Field.

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