Veteran pitcher Kyle Gibson is back on the market after opting out of his minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Gibson, who had been designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles on May 18 following a tough start to the 2025 season—where he…
Wil Myers, the former Rookie of the Year and one-time All-Star has announced the end of his MLB career, as confirmed to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. Myers spent 11 seasons in Major League Baseball, playing for three different organizations, with the majority of his career — eight seasons — spent with the San Diego Padres….
The Tampa Bay Rays recognize a critical need to improve their offensive production, particularly in driving in runs. This urgency was emphasized by Erik Neander, the team’s president of baseball operations, shortly after the 2024 season concluded. “The catching position, the production we got last year was nowhere near where it needed to be to…
Despite recent success, the Tampa Bay Rays remain consistent in their strategy of trimming payroll in exchange for prospects, leveraging their elite scouting and development system, especially with pitchers. This approach often makes trading with them challenging. However, one reliever on their roster might catch the Atlanta Braves’ attention. MLB insider Jon Morosi recently highlighted…
The phrase, “If you build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door,” implies that creating something valuable or superior attracts attention and demand. For the Cleveland Guardians, this idea has applied as they’ve developed a strong infrastructure with talented coaches and front office members who are now highly sought after…
ST. PETERSBURG — The Tampa Bay Rays are gearing up for the season’s final stretch with a key bullpen reinforcement. Left-handed pitcher Colin Poche has been activated from the injured list, adding a familiar face to the Rays’ roster. Poche has been sidelined since August 31 due to left shoulder inflammation, but he’s now ready…
The Rays announced Thursday morning that they have designated catcher Alex Jackson for assignment and selected left-hander Mason Montgomery from Triple-A Durham. Additionally, lefty Tyler Alexander was optioned to Durham, and infielder Austin Shenton was recalled. Jackson, 28, has been the backup catcher for the Rays all season, making 158 plate appearances despite a lackluster…
Erasmo Ramírez has accepted an assignment to Triple-A Durham after being outrighted by the Rays. Tampa Bay had designated the veteran long reliever for assignment late last week. This marks the second time this season that Ramírez has been designated for assignment. After being waived by the Rays in late May, he spent time in…
The Toronto Blue Jays have made a move to strengthen their roster by recalling left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert and infielder Luis De Los Santos from their Triple-A affiliate, Buffalo Bisons. Both players are set to be active for the Blue Jays’ game on Sunday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins. Heading into Sunday’s matchup, the Blue…
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Díaz is dealing with knee tendinitis after leaving a game early on Friday. According to MLB.com, he’s day-to-day and unlikely to play on Saturday. Díaz first appeared hurt during a game against the San Diego Padres, where he homered in the second inning but showed signs of pain while running…