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MLB Power Rankings: Who’s No. 1 one week into the season?
We’re one week into the 2024 MLB season, and after the Brewers and Pirates each suffered their first loss of the season on Wednesday, we have one team still undefeated through seven days of play — the Tigers?! We’ve seen hot starts across the league from not only a few surprising teams but also typical […]
Continue readingRays trade Andrew Kittredge to Cards, get José Caballero from M’s
In both trades, the Rays — whose roster-churning abilities have helped them to a 511-359 record since 2018, the second best in the American League and fourth in Major League Baseball — will receive players with six years of team control. Raley has five years of club control, while Kittredge will reach free agency after […]
Continue readingMariners trade Robbie Ray to Giants for Mitch Haniger, Anthony DeSclafani
The Mariners also acquired outfielder Luke Raley from the Tampa Bay Rays for infielder José Caballero, sources told ESPN. Ray, 32, is owed $73 million over the final three seasons of his contract and is coming off Tommy John surgery. He is expected to return sometime after the All-Star break. His contract contains an opt-out […]
Continue readingKevin Cash on speculation he’ll join Guardians: ‘Very happy’ with Rays
“I’m very happy here,” Cash said Monday at the season wrap-up news conference. “I’m under contract here and looking forward to next year, for sure.” The 64-year-old Francona recently stepped down as Cleveland manager. He has been slowed by major health issues in recent years. Cash played for Francona with the Boston Red Sox and […]
Continue reading2023 MLB playoffs: World Series odds, postseason preview
More Teams. More Games. Jeff Passan and Xavier Scruggs assess the Houston Astros’ chances for another World Series appearance in 2023. (1:56) Let the 2023 MLB playoffs begin! Starting with this week’s wild-card series (beginning Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET on ABC), it’s sure to be another thrilling October of postseason baseball. We’ve got you […]
Continue readingSources: Rays calling up top prospect Junior Caminero
More Teams. More Games. Manuel Margot drives in the winning run with a single in the ninth inning. (0:53) The Tampa Bay Rays are calling up top infield prospect Junior Caminero, bolstering their roster for a stretch run that will cap one of the best seasons in franchise history, sources told ESPN. Caminero, who turned […]
Continue readingOrioles, Rays clinch playoff berths with Rangers’ loss to Guardians
The Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays clinched postseason berths Sunday during the ninth inning of their game when the Texas Rangers lost at the Cleveland Guardians. Texas’ 9-2 loss ensured Baltimore and Tampa Bay would each gain at least a wild card in the American League. The Orioles edged the Rays 5-4 in an […]
Continue readingOF Heston Kjerstad latest Orioles prospect to get MLB call-up
The Orioles called up outfielder Heston Kjerstad from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, adding another top prospect to the big league club hours before starting a huge four-game series against Tampa Bay. The Rays activated outfielder Manuel Margot from the injured list after he had been sidelined by a right elbow problem. “This is something I’ve […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings Week 21: An NL battle for the top spot
More Teams. More Games. Jeff Passan and Dave Schoenfield break down the playoff picture in the AL West with the Mariners and Rangers battling for top spot. (3:00) After the Rays’ downturn, it seemed as if the Braves would coast to the best record in baseball. But now, it’s not even a certainty that they’ll […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball weekend watch: Are any rotations healthy?
A weekend of storylines surrounding big baseball stars taking notable road trips absorbed a substantial hit with the news early Thursday morning that Shohei Ohtani has a torn UCL and will not pitch again this season. The two-way star and his Los Angeles Angels will be in New York for a three-game series against the […]
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