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Despite Different Directions, Mariners and Rays Both Improve Big League Roster in Trade

Nov 8, 2018

Headlines, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Transactions

In a trade first reported by Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, the Seattle Mariners are sending catcher Mike Zunino, outfielder Guillermo Heredia, and pitcher Michael Plassmeyer to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchang...

With the Playoffs Out of Reach, Will the Pirates Regret the Chris Archer Deal?

Jason Kelly

Sep 28, 2018

Opinions & Predictions, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays

The Pittsburgh Pirates went all in on making the playoffs in 2018 when they decided to trade for Chris Archer at the trade deadline back in July. The Pirates gave up three of their top prospects to acquire Arch...

Blake Snell is Filling the Void Created by David Price’s Departure

Robbie Stratakos

Sep 24, 2018

Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays

Blake Snell is putting together a captivating season. And in the midst of his 2018 success, the Tampa Bay Rays lefty is filling the void that was created by the departure of David Price back in 2014. This se...

Rays’ Kevin Cash Deserves to Win the AL Manager of the Year Award

Jason Kelly

Sep 19, 2018

American League, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays

The regular season is just two short weeks away from coming to an end, and it will signal the end of play for the 14 teams around baseball that will not make the playoffs. One of those 14 teams will be the T...

The Rays’ Bullpen Strategy Won’t Catch on, but their Young Talent Will

Jason Kelly

Aug 20, 2018

Opinions & Predictions, Statistics, Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash became the subject of much debate around baseball this year when he introduced his concept of using relief pitchers as, "openers" to start games. The concept was simple: send a...

The Tampa Bay Rays Should Not Trade Chris Archer This Season

Robbie Stratakos

Jun 13, 2018

Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays

Rebuilding teams tend to trade away their star players to bolster their farm system, and the Tampa Bay Rays have been following that path accordingly. But they'd be wise to hold onto righty Chris Archer through...

The Opener is Great Strategy and I Hope It Goes Away Soon

Jeff J. Snider

May 25, 2018

Features, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays

"Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." -- Dr. Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park (1993) Sergio Romo is a reliever. He has always been a reliever. He...

Let’s Check in on Rays Two-Way Prospect Brendan McKay

Tom Dorsa

May 2, 2018

Minor League Baseball, Prospect Reports, Tampa Bay Rays

Lost in the Shohei Ohtani madness in this young baseball season is a prospect who plays the same way. In any other season, this would be a daily story, but Tampa Bay Rays prospect Brendan McKay, known as the Am...

Despite Criticism, Rays are Rebuilding the Right Way

Kyle O'Neill

Feb 22, 2018

Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Tampa Bay Rays

It's never easy to tell a fanbase that it's time to rebuild. Tampa Bay Rays general manager Erik Neander has faced backlash this offseason on the Rays' decision to ship out talent with the longterm future in mi...

Diamondbacks Acquire Souza From Rays as Part of Three-Team Trade

Joe Jacquez

Feb 20, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks, Breaking News, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, Transactions

The Arizona Diamondbacks have reportedly acquired outfielder Steven Souza from the Tampa Bay Rays as part of a three-team trade with the New York Yankees. John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM, Arizona's Sports Station ...