Tampa Bay Rays

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MLB roundtable: Can the Yankees keep this up? Is Shane Baz a star?

FOX Sports' MLB reporters Rowan Kavver and Deesha Thosar cover hot stars, risings stars and more in this week's roundtable.

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2025 MLB predictions: Cy Young, ROY, Could both New York teams miss the playoffs?

Here are 13 bold predictions for the 2025 MLB season.

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Ranking the 10 best second basemen in MLB for 2025

Our eight-part position series continues with the top 10 second basemen entering the 2025 season.

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Rays nixing new stadium development; team remains committed to reaching 'ballpark solution'

The Tampa Bay Rays had until March 31 to submit paperwork to take the next step toward a $1.3 billion stadium and redevelopment deal in St. Petersburg.

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Rays owner facing pressure to sell team as MLB could pull revenue shares to force a sale: report

Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg is reportedly facing increased pressure to sell the franchise amid concerns over a stadium deal.

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2025 MLB free-agent rumors: Padres reportedly out on Rōki Sasaki sweepstakes

Follow the latest MLB free agency rumors during the offseason here!

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Eight MLB burning questions/predictions post-winter meetings

After a busy winter meetings in Dallas, several high-profile free agents and trade candidates are still available. Here are educated guesses at what could happen next.

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Rays' Wander Franco's sex abuse trial postponed after nearly every witness fails to show

The sex abuse trial of Tampa Bay Rays player Wander Franco was delayed to June after 28 of 31 witnesses scheduled to testify were no-shows.

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Florida city council changes mind on paying to repair Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark after hurricane ripped roof off

The St. Petersburg City Council reversed course Thursday on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the roof of the Tampa Bay Rays’ ballpark.

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Tampa Bay Rays say new stadium unlikely to be ready for 2028 season, if at all

A combination of hurricane damage to Tropicana Field and political delays on financing means it is highly unlikely the Tampa Bay Rays’ planned new stadium will be ready for the 2028 season, if at all

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Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot

Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia are among 14 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot, joining 14 holdovers.

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Rays reach deal for interim home ballpark for next season as St. Petersburg weighs Tropicana Field repairs

The Tampa Bay Rays have been searching for a temporary place to call home since Tropicana Field was extensively damaged by Hurricane Milton.

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Tropicana Field roof repairs could be done by Rays' 2026 season; MLB team will need temporary home for 2025

While the roof at Tropicana Field was significantly damaged after Hurricane Milton made landfall last month, the 34-year-old stadium appears to remain structurally sound.

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Rays' Wander Franco, who is awaiting trial on sexual abuse charges, arrested after armed incident, police say

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco was involved in an armed incident over the weekend as he awaits trial over sexual abuse charges, police said.

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MLB wants Rays to play home games in Tampa Bay area even if Tropicana Field isn't repaired in time

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says the league hopes the Tampa Bay Rays can play their home games in the area after Tropicana Field was decimated by Hurricane Milton

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Rays react to Hurricane Milton decimating their home Tropicana Field roof

The Tampa Bay Rays have reacted to the destruction of their home Tropicana Field, which saw half of its roof torn to shreds by the destructive winds of Hurricane Milton.

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Roof of Tropicana Field, home of MLB's Tampa Bay Rays, ripped open by Hurricane Milton

Tropicana Field, the home of MLB's Tampa Bay Rays, was seen with its roof completely decimated as Hurricane Milton made landfall on Wednesday night.

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Hurricane Milton's impending arrival causes Tropicana Field to transform into base camp for Florida workers

Tropicana Field transformed into a base camp for Florida emergency crews as Hurricane Milton roared toward Florida's western coast on Wednesday.

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Inside an emerging pitching trend and how it could shake up MLB's playoff race

It’s been a banner year for relievers-turned-starters. Now, as their innings mount, their ability to hold up down the stretch will impact the road to and through October.

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Phillies, Rays' benches clear after Nick Castellanos is hit by 96-mph sinker

The Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies' benches cleared on Tuesday night after Nick Castellanos was plunked by a pitch during the game.

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Phillies' Kyle Schwarber sets MLB record with 14th leadoff HR

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber set the MLB single-season record with his 14th leadoff home run Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays before being removed from the game in the fourth inning due to left elbow discomfort

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Baseball legend Wade Boggs announces battle with prostate cancer

Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs announced over the weekend he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He vowed in a post on X he would "ring that damn bell" afterward.

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Rays stars separated in dugout after screaming match vs A's

Tampa Bay Rays stars Yandy Diaz and Jose Caballero were spotted screaming at each other in between innings to the point where teammates had to separate them in the dugout.

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The Mookie Betts deal and the 15 worst MLB trades of the past decade

Colin Cowherd believes the Mookie Betts trade is one of the two worst in MLB history. Here's a look at the 15 worst trades over the past decade.

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Astros' Yordan Alvarez destroys Rays' jumbotron with home run, and he's done it before

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez launched a ball at the jumbotron at Tropicana Field Tuesday night, causing the screen to bug out and glitch.

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Rays recall MLB's No. 2 prospect Junior Caminero from minors

The No. 2-rated prospect in Major League Baseball, Junior Caminero, was recalled by the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.

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2024 MLB's biggest winners, losers from the trade deadline

Some operated with October in mind, while others shopped on the margins. Some planned for the future, while others remained stuck in an uninspiring present. These 12 teams won and lost deadline day.

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Doug Creek, former MLB relief pitcher, dead at 55

Former Major League Baseball relief pitcher Doug Creek died at the age of 55, according to a West Virginia newspaper. Creek pitched in the majors for nine years.

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Cubs' Christopher Morel finds out he's traded mid-game, says goodbye to team in emotional scene

The Chicago Cubs pulled Christopher Morel mid-game against the Kansas City Royals after dealing him to the Tampa Bay Rays, and things got emotional in the dugout.

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Cubs swoop in to land Rays All-Star Isaac Paredes in shocking trade deadline move

The Chicago Cubs, a team expected to be sellers at the trade deadline, shocked MLB on Sunday when it acquired All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes from the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Mariners acquire OF Randy Arozarena from Rays hoping to awaken offense

After losing a 10-game lead in the AL West largely due to a struggling offense, Seattle acquired outfielder Randy Arozarena from the Rays.