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Aug 5, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Colin Poche (38) delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the ninth inning of the Rays 5-3 win at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Former Rays high-end reliever signs minor league deal with Nationals

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Former Rays infield prospect dealt to Giants for cash considerations

Rays' Junior Caminero expresses excitement towards playing at Steinbrenner Field

Rays finish towards the bottom of AL East in offseason grade according to Yahoo Sports

Sep 8, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Christopher Morel (24) warms up before the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

3 Rays position battles to tune into this spring training

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Sep 8, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) looks on during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

1 Rays infielder’s roster fate may be determined by 2024 injury

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Local Alex Faedo is now with his hometown team; will he be a starter, a reliever, or a bit of both? It will be an interesting storyline to monitor in Spring Training.

Rays trade for Tampa native bulk pitcher, DFA minor league infielder

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Jun 29, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena (56) looks on against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Rays postseason legend excluded from left fielder rankings after down year

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Yandy Diaz didn't have an outstanding 2024, especially compared to his 2023, but he was still a valuable contributor whose under-the-hood metrics were also still solid.

Rays 2023 batting champ granted honorable ranking among MLB first basemen

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Jun 20, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (7) adjusts his headband during the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images

Rays make shocking free agent move and pay big for former Padres star

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Aug 7, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Dylan Carlson (10) waves to the crowd as he receives a standing ovation during the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals the at Busch Stadium. Carlson was traded from the Cardinals to the Rays before the trade deadline. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Orioles sign another former Rays player after recent non-tender

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Sep 2, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Tampa Bay Rays catcher Christian Bethancourt (14) celebrates with third base coach Brady Williams (4) after hitting a three-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians in the fifth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

2 former Rays sign minor league deals with division rival Blue Jays

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Sep 21, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Taj Bradley (45) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Ranking the most elite pitches among the Tampa Bay Rays' starters

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Sep 2, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Zobrist (18) looks on after he stuck out during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images

Former Rays blanked on 2025 Hall of Fame ballots

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Sep 8, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (6) 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

Rays end up avoiding arbitration with defense-first shortstop, agree to one-year deal

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Sep 8, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (25) looks on during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Rays can’t catch a break as former Orioles Silver Slugger signs with Blue Jays

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Aug 31, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) celebrates with second baseman Christopher Morel (24) after hitting a three run home run in the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Albert Pujols has remarkably high praise for Rays’ Junior Caminero after LIDOM season

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Aug 27, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Jose Caballero (7) throws to first base for an out against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Rays middle infielder could make surprising position swap to aid in needed depth

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Brandon Lowe had another strong offensive season in 2024; if he can stay healthy, the Rays can either expect to hang onto him and have themselves another great slugging season from second base, but they also could deal the veteran lefty hitter.

Rays long-time infielder gets deserved respect in MLB.com's top 10 second basemen

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Apr 9, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Andrew Wantz (60) throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Rays sign former Angels reliever to minor league deal

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May 6, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA;  Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta (63) reacts after beating the Chicago White Sox at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

1 current and 1 former Rays pitcher included in MLB.com’s top 10 relievers

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Paredes was dealt to the Cubs at the trade deadline this past season, and is now in Houston after a trade sent Kyle Tucker to the Cubs and Isaac to the Astros.

2024 Rays All-Star infielder cracks MLB.com's top 10 third basemen rankings

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Jul 28, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (27) throws against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Ranking AL East bullpens after Hoffman, Kittredge signings

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Mar 20, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) delivers a pitch during the first inning against Mexico at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Rays keeping fingers crossed that AL East Roki Sasaki finalist loses sweepstakes

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3 international prospects the Rays will likely sign

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May 20, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA;  Boston Red Sox first base Dominic Smith (2) looks on at the end of the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Yankees sign first baseman only a year after release from Rays Triple-A affiliate

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Aug 29, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) and catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) shake hands after a victory against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Blue Jays look to compete with Rays bullpen depth by signing 2024 All-Star

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Jul 13, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; American League pitcher Andrew Kittredge of the Tampa Bay Rays (36) pitches against the National League during the seventh inning during the 2021 MLB All Star Game at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Former Rays All-Star reliever signs one-year deal with rival Orioles

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