The Rays released the following statement on Tuesday after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved granting a 22-acre parcel of land to Hillsborough College for a ballpark. “The Tampa Bay Rays are grateful for the approval granted today by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet for

This year will bring a new way to watch Rays baseball. The Rays announced on Feb. 2 that their local television broadcasts will be produced and distributed by Major League Baseball, starting this season. Subscriptions to Rays.TV, the new direct-to-consumer streaming platform for in-market games, went on sale on Tuesday.

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- The more things change, the more they stay the same. While there may be different faces, different last names on lockers, different arms and repertoires, the Rays will utilize their bullpen more than most teams. Historically, that’s been the case, and in 2026, things shouldn’t be

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- It was a memorable day for outfielder Jake Fraley, who returned to the team that drafted him 77th overall in 2016, with his first appearance as a Ray coming almost 10 years later in Tuesday’s 12-1 victory over the Twins. The lefty outfielder, who should be

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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla -- Both the Rays and outfielder Cedric Mullins could use some power. For the club’s outfield corps, it comes via the long ball that Mullins can provide. After all, the Rays’ outfield combined for the fewest home runs in the Majors last season with 29.

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BRADENTON, Fla. -- Sitting down with Pirates manager Don Kelly at the beginning of his first Spring Training with his new team, Brandon Lowe made just one scheduling request. When the Pirates visit the Rays at Charlotte Sports Park on March 15, Lowe wants to be in Pittsburgh’s lineup. More

BRADENTON, Fla. -- Jacob Melton had two very different experiences with balls soaring through the sky on a windy Sunday afternoon at LECOM Park. In the first inning of the Rays’ 7-4 loss to the Pirates, Melton took a step back and moved to his right when former Ray Brandon

Spring Training is not just a time for players to get back into game shape. It's also a time of opportunity. Though teams already have a good idea about their Opening Day lineups, the full rosters usually aren't completely set when players report to camp in Florida or Arizona. That

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- The last time Shane McClanahan stared down the mound and saw a hitter standing in the batter’s box, he still didn’t have full feeling in his left hand. “I didn't even really count that,” he said. “I couldn't feel my thumb.”

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- The Rays received relatively good news about injured reliever Edwin Uceta on Friday, but there is still a chance he’s not ready for Opening Day. Uceta received a cortisone injection in his “cranky” right shoulder after visiting Dr. Koco Eaton on Friday. He will rest for

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- It’s not anything like starting Opening Day, but Rays prospect T.J. Nichols was grateful and appreciative when he learned he would take the mound to start this year’s Spring Training opener for Tampa Bay. His parents were even more thrilled. In his first Major League Spring

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PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- This time last year, there were questions about whether Drew Rasmussen could be a starter. The right-hander was coming back from his third major elbow surgery, and the Rays eased him back into action as a multi-inning reliever down the stretch in 2024. How would he

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: The American League East is loaded this year. The Blue Jays had a huge offseason after falling just short in Game 7 of the World Series. The Yankees are running it back, for better or worse, with a team that won 94

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- It takes a lot to stand out in a batting practice group with Junior Caminero. Jacob Melton did just that Tuesday morning on Field 2 at Charlotte Sports Park. The 25-year-old outfielder crushed balls all over the back field, an impressive display of power during Tampa

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- There has been a fair amount of helmet-tapping on the back fields of Charlotte Sports Park the past few days. As those across MLB prepare for the introduction of the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System this season, the Rays have encouraged their hitters and catchers to

Spring Training games are slated to start Friday, meaning MLB’s biggest stars will be back in action. But with so many great talents in the game today, who will be every team’s top player in 2026? To determine that, it’s time to examine the projections from FanGraphs Depth Charts (a

Back around this time two years ago, we made bold predictions about who would be the No. 1 prospect for each organization today. Now it’s time to review our prognosticating skills. A couple of disclaimers: A baker’s dozen of our current No. 1 prospects had yet to enter pro ball,

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Junior Caminero stood in front of his locker at Charlotte Sports Park on Tuesday morning, preparing to address the media before the Rays’ first full-squad workout. Team interpreter Kevin Vera took his place at Caminero’s side, preparing to translate for the Dominican All-Star. About 12 minutes

Farm systems are huge. In addition to Rookie-level leagues at complexes in the Dominican Republic and the grounds where big league Spring Training camps are held, there are four under-the-lights, ticket-selling affiliates for every single Major League Baseball organization, amounting to 120 Minor League Baseball teams. Many of these teams

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- As the Rays made their way onto Field 5 at Charlotte Sports Park for defensive drills on Monday morning, Gavin Lux took his place at second base. And, in a welcome change, only second base.