Tampa Bay Rays

MLB: Rays' Steinbrenner Field costs to be in $50M-plus range

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February 19 The cost to turn George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., into a major league facility will exceed $50 million, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said. FULL STORY

Comeback trail: Shane McClanahan to be Rays' Opening Day starter

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February 17 Shane McClanahan hasn't thrown a big-league pitch in over 18 months, but he has already earned the start for the Tampa Bay Rays' season opener against the Colorado Rockies on March 28. FULL STORY

MLB commish on Rays' stadium issues: 'It is challenging'

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February 07 Saying he would like to keep the Tampa Bay Rays in their current market for the long haul, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred acknowledged that the status of the team's damaged stadium makes things "challenging." FULL STORY

St. Pete mayor to Rays: City is prepared to move on

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February 06 St. Petersburg, Fla., mayor Ken Welch said Tuesday that the city will move ahead with its plan to redevelop the Gas Plant District, even if the Rays opt out of a deal to build a $1.3 billion stadium in the area by 2028. FULL STORY

Rays acquire RHP Alex Faedo from Tigers

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February 03 The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-hander Alex Faedo from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor league catcher Enderson Delgado and cash on Monday. FULL STORY

Reports: Rays agree to 2-year deal with Ha-Seong Kim

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January 29 The Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement with Ha-Seong Kim on a two-year deal to be their shortstop in 2025, ESPN and the Tampa Bay Times reported Wednesday. FULL STORY

Rays owner on stadium deal: 'Still deciding what to do'

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January 28 Tampa Bay Rays ownership has yet to decide whether it will proceed with the development of a $1.3 billion baseball stadium in St. Petersburg, Fla., principal owner Stuart Sternberg said. FULL STORY

St. Pete to Rays: No contractual deadline for Tropicana Field repairs

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January 23 The Tampa Bay Rays are hopeful that Tropicana Field will be ready by opening day of the 2026 season, but St. Petersburg city officials recently informed the team that the city does not have a strict deadline to complete the repairs caused by Hurricane Milton. FULL STORY

Rays, INF Taylor Walls reach one-year deal to avoid arbitration

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January 23 The Tampa Bay Rays and light-hitting infielder Taylor Walls agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract on Wednesday to avoid arbitration. FULL STORY

Rays, INF Taylor Walls reach one-year deal to avoid arbitration

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January 22 The Tampa Bay Rays and light-hitting infielder Taylor Walls agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract on Wednesday to avoid arbitration. FULL STORY