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Apr 14, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Shane Peterson (2) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Shane Peterson Makes Strong Impression in Rays Debut

Tampa Bay Rays: Mallex Smith to DL, Call-up Shane Peterson

Tampa Bay Rays Have Unconventional Lefty Reliever

Tampa Bay Rays: Mistakes and Inexperience Prove Costly

Apr 4, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays catcher Derek Norris (33) at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays Eventual Decision at Catcher

Feb 18, 2017; Port Charlotte, FL, USA;Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Casey Gillaspie (71) posses for a photo during photo day at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Durham is Loaded With Tampa Bay Rays Prospects

Apr 2, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; A general view of Tropicana Field as fans enter for Opening Day between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays . Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays: Franchise Value Increases According to Forbes

Apr 8, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Mallex Smith (0) steals second base as Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (2) attempted to tag him out during the ninth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Mallex Smith Making an Impact with the Rays

Apr 10, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb (53) pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays: Cobb Roughed Up Against the Yankees

Mar 29, 2016; Dunedin, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays hat, gloves, helmet and bats lay on the field before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays Former Second Baseman Akinori Iwamura Retires

Apr 2, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Austin Pruitt (50) throws a pitch at Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays Figuring Out Role for Austin Pruitt

Apr 2, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Logan Morrison (7) runs around the bases after he hit a home run during the third inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays: Logan Morrison Shines in Opening Series

Apr 4, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos (40) is given his Silver Slugger Award prior to the game against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Wilson Ramos Hoping to Make Tampa Bay Rays Debut in June

Mar 23, 2017; Port Charlotte, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Nick Franklin (2) at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays Nick Franklin Claimed by Milwaukee Brewers

Mar 5, 2017; Dunedin, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Alex Cobb (53) checks the runner at first in the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays during spring training at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays: Alex Cobb Energized to Make Season Debut

Apr 4, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (23) throws a pitch during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Jake Odorizzi Continues to be a Maddening Pitcher

Feb 18, 2017; Port Charlotte, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jose De Leon (87) poses for a photo during photo day at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays: Jose De Leon Lands on Disabled List

Apr 2, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria (3) celebrates with manager Kevin Cash (16) after defeating the New York Yankees 7-3 at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays: An Interesting Weekend of Events

Aug 22, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays catcher Luke Maile (46) at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays Designate Luke Maile for Assignment

Mar 18, 2017; Dunedin, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Daniel Robertson (36) throws to first for the out on Toronto Blue Jays' Mike Ohlman (43) in the sixth inning of a baseball game during spring training at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays: 2017 Opening Day 25-Man Roster Set

Mar 15, 2017; Port Charlotte, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Nick Franklin (2) against the Boston Red Sox at Charlotte Sports Park. The game ended in a tie 3-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays Designate Nick Franklin for Assignment

Mar 23, 2017; Port Charlotte, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Austin Pruitt (63) throws a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays: Final Roster Decisions Expected by Saturday

Apr 10, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Peter Bourjos (17) fields a ball hit by New York Mets third baseman David Wright (not pictured) in the ninth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays Outfield Defense Greatly Improved

Feb 21, 2017; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Washington Nationals catcher Derek Norris (23) during spring training workouts at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays : Is Norris the Answer to the Catching Dilemma

Mar 20, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Chicago White Sox center fielder Peter Bourjos (44) makes the leaping catch in the third inning during a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays: Set to Acquire Outfielder Peter Bourjos from White Sox for Cash

Mar 23, 2017; Port Charlotte, FL, USA;Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Tim Beckham (1) celebrates as he slides home to score a run during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tim Beckham Making the Most of His Opportunity

Jun 22, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash (16) makes a call to the bullpen during the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays: Confusion Reigns in the Bullpen

Sep 22, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays catcher Curt Casali (19) talks with manager Kevin Cash (16) during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays: Latest Spring Training News and Notes