Mason Stacy

Mason Stacy

Mason is a Site Expert at Rays Colored Glasses. He covers the Tampa Bay Rays, from highlights to trades and everything in between. He previously wrote for tbraysreviews from 2020-2022. In his free time, he likes to read and play pickleball with his family and friends.

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Best Opening Day moments in Rays history

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Sep 24, 2018; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarborough (48) delivers a pitch during a game against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Griffith-Imagn Images

Former Rays Rookie of the Year candidate signs with Yankees to help starter shortage

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Aug 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Mitch Haniger (17) holds a pitchfork after hitting a home run in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

3 recently released players who would be great last-minute Rays additions

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Mar 17, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA;  Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Mike Vasil (70) throws a pitch during the first inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

White Sox claim Rays Rule 5 pick Mike Vasil off of waivers as rosters are finalized

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Tampa Bay Rays v Baltimore Orioles

Rays changeup specialist Ryan Pepiot given Opening Day task after McClanahan injury

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Aug 2, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) reacts during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Rays fans hold their breath after ace Shane McClanahan exits start early

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Mar 9, 2025; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Mike Vasil (70) throws a pitch during the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

3 Rays pitchers that could be added to the Opening Day roster after Alex Faedo injury

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Mar 12, 2023; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA;  Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Evan Reifert (86) throws a pitch during the third inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

Rays News: Top prospects included in roster cuts, Nationals return Rule 5 reliever

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Lugnuts' Will Simpson catches a ball for an out in the second inning on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, during the Crosstown Showdown against Michigan State at Jackson Field in Lansing.

3 surprises in MLB Pipeline's top 30 Rays prospects for 2025

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Apr 7, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies left fielder Nolan Jones (22) is tagged out attempting to steal second against Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) in the second inning at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Predicting Rays Opening Day lineup against Rockies starter Kyle Freeland

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Feb 25, 2025; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jake Brentz (54)  throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Rays release former Royals' promising relief pitcher

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May 3, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second base Curtis Mead (25) is congratulated in the dugout after he scored a run against the New York Mets during the second inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

2 Rays who've played their way onto Opening Day roster, 2 who played their way off

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Jul 6, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (2) in action during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Rays exercise option for trusted leadoff hitter, add extension through 2027

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Feb 25, 2025; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA;  Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (96) singles against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Speed was the name of the game for Rays in Spring Breakout series debut

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Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Predicting AL East standings after Gerrit Cole’s injury: Where do Rays land?

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Apr 12, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks (29) celebrates after they beat the San Francisco Giants at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Rays will have one of the best setup man-closer combos in baseball this season

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