Tampa Bay Rays fire sale of top players sparked after failure to sell team
The Tampa Bay Rays have dumped many of their best players ahead of Major League Baseball’s trade deadline on Tuesday, a move that was prompted in part by a failed attempt to buy the team, according to information obtained by The Washington Post. Rays owner Stuart Sternberg, who led the partnership that bought the AL […]
Rays sending Jason Adam to Padres ahead of MLB trade deadline
Another relief pitching shuffle is happening ahead of the MLB trade deadline, with Jason Adam, a key member of the Rays’ relief corps since 2022, being sent to the Padres in exchange for Dylan Lesko, Homer Bush Jr. and J.D. Gonzalez, Joel Sherman of The Washington Post confirmed on Sunday. Adam appeared in 47 games […]
Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot hits injured list after bug bite infection
If you need another reason to be careful about using bug spray, here it is. Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot told reporters he was hospitalized for 60 hours with a right knee infection caused by an insect bite and was placed on the 15-day disabled list. He thinks he was probably bitten by a spider. Tampa […]
Robbie Ray’s injury return provides value play
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Randy Arozarena hangs with Rays fans in stands after Mariners trade
Randy Arozarena is a champion of the common man. Arozarena was acquired from the Rays to the Mariners in a surprising trade earlier this week. But instead of flying directly to Seattle, Arozarena took the unusual step of sitting in the stands to watch the team play the Reds at Tropicana Field on Friday night […]
Rays trade Randy Arozarena to Mariners in pre-deadline stunner
The Mariners are hoping to inject some major help into their struggling offense. Seattle has acquired outfielder Randy Arozarena in a trade with the Rays, according to multiple reports. Tampa Bay returns two top prospects, outfielder Aidan Smith and pitcher Brodie Hopkins, as well as one player whose name will be announced at a later […]
Rays’ Taylor Walls on Trump-Inspired ‘Fight!’ Celebration: ‘It’s Strong…Represents Character’
Rays shortstop Taylor Walls did a Trump-inspired “Fight!” celebration after a big hit over the weekend, and he didn’t shy away from praising the former president’s literal courage under attack. Walls hit a double at Yankee Stadium on Sunday and then performed a now-iconic move that the 45th president of the United States began doing […]
Rays’ Taylor Walls: Donald Trump-inspired hit celebration wasn’t endorsement of president
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls said his Donald Trump-inspired celebration after Sunday’s hit was not intended as an endorsement of the president. After hitting a double against the New York Yankees, Walls turned toward the dugout, pumped his fist and yelled, “Fight! Fight! Fight!” Walls was imitating Trump’s gesture after he was shot in […]
‘They’re Acting Like It’s Mardi Gras’: Michael Kay Rips Rays’ Jose Siri To Shreds For Celebrating While Losing
Michael Kay is getting grumpy here in his old age, and I’m here for it! The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays squared off against each other Monday, and the latter’s outfielder Jose Siri happened to catch some heat while celebrating with his team staring at defeat. After he hit a home run, his […]
Rays’ Tyler Zuber back in MLB after rediscovering love of baseball with LI Ducks
Tyler Zuber said playing for a minor league team on Long Island helped him “recover his love for baseball.” The Rays pitcher made his first major league appearance since 2021 in the sixth inning of Monday’s 9-1 loss to the Yankees in the Bronx. Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Zuber pitches during the sixth inning […]