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Sep 1, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Wil Myers (9) in the dugout against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images

Rays 2013 Rookie of the Year calls it a career after 11 seasons

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Rays sign former USF infielder to a minor league deal

Rays sign former White Sox Silver Slugger to minor league deal

Yankees trade for former Rays catcher after historically bad 2024 season

Sep 1, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA;  St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (46) at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Yankees force Rays hand with acquisition of another former MVP

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Jun 25, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta (63) and catcher Ben Rortvedt (30) celebrate after they beat the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Projecting the Rays 2025 bullpen after Winter Meetings additions

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Mar 11, 2023; Jupiter, Florida, USA;  Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Josh Fleming (19) and catcher Rene Pinto (50) talk before the game against he Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Former Rays left-handed starter signs minor league deal with Mariners

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Mead lacks the pop of Junior Caminero or Xavier Isaac, the elite speed of Chandler Simpson, or the glove of the slick-fielding Carson Williams, but his bat still sets him apart and gives him a high ceiling.

A look at how Curtis Mead fits in with the Rays roster for 2025 and beyond

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Tampa Bay Rays v Baltimore Orioles

Ranking AL East starting rotations for 2025: Where do Rays land?

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Jose Caballero was one of the league leaders in stolen bases, yet his run value on the basepaths was in the 80s in terms of ranks amongst major leaguers.

What Statcast's new baserunning metrics reveal about the Rays

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May 19, 2023; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA;  Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (18) reacts after a strikeout against the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Projecting the Rays starting rotation for 2025 after Jeffrey Springs deal

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Isaac Paredes is the centerpiece of a deal where the Cubs receive All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker and the Astros receive Paredes and a few other prospects. Can he take advantage of the short porch in left at Minute Maid Park?

Former Rays All-Star dealt back to American League in trade between Astros and Cubs

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Lugnuts' Will Simpson, left, celebrates his two-run double with manager Craig Conklin during the fifth inning in the game against the Loons on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Jackson Field in Lansing.

Rays part with promising pitcher in trade with A's but receive depth-filled package

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Oct 7, 2022; Peoria, Arizona, USA; New York Mets pitcher Mike Vasil plays for the Peoria Javelinas during an Arizona Fall League baseball game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Rays acquire 2 Rule 5 Draft pitchers on final day of Winter Meetings

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New York Yankees v Toronto Blue Jays

Yankees, Blue Jays make Winter Meetings splashes to stiffen competition for Rays

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Toronto Blue Jays v New York Yankees

Ranking AL East catchers after Rays’ Danny Jansen signing

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Jul 24, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) flips his bat after hitting a solo home run against the New York Mets during the third inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Rays get best-case Juan Soto scenario in free agency after he crushed them in 2024

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Sep 23, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox designated hitter Tyler O'Neill (17) runs to third on a double hit by right fielder Wilyer Abreu (not pictured) against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Another inter-division free agent signing that could benefit the Rays

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Sep 19, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen (28) looks on against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fourth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Rays sign division rival catcher to one-year deal in free agency

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Sep 22, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) reacts after hitting a double in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

FanGraphs displays a bold stat line for Rays young infielder in latest projections

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Oct 24, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA;  New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) speaks to media during workout day at Dodgers Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

The AL East team Rays fans should hope Juan Soto signs with

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Oct 2, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA;  New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Red Sox sign former Rays villain in free agency to upgrade bullpen

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Sep 8, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Tampa Bay Rays catcher Ben Rortvedt (30) looks on before the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

MLB.com writer subtly reminds Rays front office of a glaring need this offseason

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USA v Venezuela: Bronze Medal Game - WBSC Premier12

Rays top prospects prove their worth as Team USA wins bronze medal in Premier12 tournament

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Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Former Rays lockdown closer looks to continue baseball journey at the age of 47

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League Championship - Houston Astros v Tampa Bay Rays - Game One

Former Rays ace Blake Snell shocks MLB with massive Dodgers contract in free agency

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Miami Marlins v Tampa Bay Rays

Rays outfielder shares heartfelt post on devastating state of Tropicana Field

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Tropicana Field was ravaged during Hurricane Milton, and in a recent city council vote, they delayed making a decision on paying for repairs.

Rays may have played their final game at Tropicana Field

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