Few MLB teams generate as much year-to-year intrigue as the Tampa Bay Rays. If you asked casual baseball fans to name the winningest teams of the decade, many might overlook the Rays. Despite the scarcity of consistent winners in Major League Baseball, Tampa Bay stands out as an exception. The Rays’ track record speaks for…
OAKLAND — The Rays are facing a significant gap in their bullpen, as closer Pete Fairbanks was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right lat strain prior to Monday’s 3-0 loss to the A’s. Fairbanks sustained the injury during Sunday’s 12-inning walk-off win that completed a sweep of the D-backs. After giving…
The Tampa Bay Rays have reactivated right-handed pitcher Ryan Pepiot just in time for his start against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. This marks Pepiot’s return to the mound after spending a month on the 15-day injured list due to an infection in his right knee. Pepiot, who has shown promise throughout his…
In a surprising move, the Tampa Bay Rays have released veteran pitcher Tyler Glasnow following a challenging season marred by injury-related setbacks and unresolved contract disputes. The decision to part ways with Glasnow reflects the team’s ongoing efforts to reconfigure their roster and address pressing needs. Glasnow, who joined the Rays in 2018 via trade…
The Atlanta Braves are poised to reintegrate a vital player into their lineup for their game in San Francisco on Wednesday. The team has officially activated outfielder Michael Harris from the 60-day injured list, a significant move for a Braves squad eager to bolster its roster. Harris has been sidelined since June 14, when he…
ST. PETERSBURG – Last summer, Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen faced some challenging days as he prepared for a third major surgery on his pitching elbow in seven years. “There aren’t many pitchers with three elbow surgeries who are still in the majors, so that fear understandably affected him,” said Rasmussen’s wife, Stevie. “When…
News broke Monday evening that the Rays are recalling their top prospect, Junior Caminero, who was recently named the number one prospect in all of MLB by Just Baseball. Although Caminero had a brief stint with the Rays in 2023, this will be his first extended time in the major leagues at just 21 years…
**HOUSTON (AP)** – Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Richie Palacios was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a right knee sprain, adding to the team’s list of challenges as they aim to maintain their competitive edge in the season. Palacios exited Wednesday’s game against the Miami Marlins after experiencing knee discomfort from banging…
MILWAUKEE — The Brewers are hopeful for the imminent return of All-Star closer Devin Williams and eventually All-Star outfielder Christian Yelich. This optimism explains why GM Matt Arnold has focused on a different area as Milwaukee’s biggest need approaching next week’s Trade Deadline. “It’s definitely some kind of hybrid or length option for the pitching…
The St. Louis Cardinals didn’t even take the field for their first game post-All-Star break as their matchup against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park was postponed on Friday night. This resulted in a Saturday doubleheader. While these games are important, fans are now more focused on the upcoming trade deadline. Initially looking like they…