Marc Topkin

Rays determined to make the most of extended time on the road A break from the Florida heat and chance to strengthen camaraderie are seen as benefits for a group that has handled a lot this year.

From weekend Tampa Bay Times #Rays coverage:

In a stretch of playing on the road for most of 2 months, Rays say they’re up for the challenge, are good at focusing on what matters most and will benefit from the bonding experience.

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Inside the Rays clubhouse, Wander Franco is not a popular topic Tales | There is an appreciation for his “incredible” talent but also an acknowledgment that, with his conviction for sexual abuse, it may now be wasted.

Inside #Rays clubhouse, Wander Franco is not a popular topic of conversation. Plus draft updates and rumblings.

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Rays’ loss to Orioles secondary to Bigge injury, but still frustrating With their minds on their fallen teammate, the Rays say the loss is just a product of a missed pitch and some scoring chances.

#Rays’ loss to #Orioles secondary to Bigge injury, but still frustrating

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Rays’ Hunter Bigge struck by ball in dugout, taken for medical care The reliever, currently on the injured list, was watching the game when hit by an Adley Rutschman foul ball.

#Rays Hunter Bigge struck in face by ball in dugout, is hospitalized, undergoing testing

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Rays sweep Mets, say they’re ‘wanting more’ Taking three straight from the team that had the best record in baseball spurs talk of greater goals.

“We’re not going to get intimidated by any team,” #Rays Aranda said after sweep of #Mets. “We demonstrated pretty much during this series the kind of team that we are, and that’s what it’s all about. ...
“We’re always in the fight, and we’re wanting more.”

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Add Rays great Evan Longoria to the Junior Caminero fan club There’s mutual admiration between the Rays’ former All-Star third baseman and their potential current one.

Add #Rays great Evan Longoria to the Junior Caminero fan club

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Chandler Simpson decision part of Rays’ focus on winning more now Tales | The struggling Ben Rortvedt also was dropped, and Christopher Morel is on notice.

A look at the reasoning behind #Rays Chandler Simpson decision, and why Christopher Morel may be on the clock.
Plus DeSantis on Rays future, Longo week, scheduling stuff, rumblings, more

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Classy gesture by former #Rays star Evan Longoria, with a thank you message to fans in today’s Tampa Bay Times in advance of Saturday’s retirement ceremony:

Yes, Rays were going to lose again. Now, the task is to stay focused The end of a six-game winning streak doesn’t mean the team should sulk or do anything different than it had been.

Yes, #Rays were going to lose again. Now the task is to stay focused on what worked.

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Rays’ Wander Franco resurfaces with cryptic social media post The Instagram story comes with his rescheduled trial on charges stemming from a relationship with a minor about five weeks away.

With his rescheduled trial coming up, #Rays Wander Franco returns to social media with cryptic post

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Among 2024 Rays that got traded or moved on, a surprising top performer Tales | Jason Adam has been good for the Padres, but Justin Sterner has been perfect for the A’s.

From weekend @TB_Times #Rays coverage:

A #Rays Tales look at the 2024 players that have moved on - with a surprise top performer.

Plus notes on stadium situations, Longoria’s Hall of Fame status, bonus pool $, and lots of rumblings.

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Rays’ Ha-Seong Kim looking at June/July return as starting shortstop A checkup shows good progress but the team wants to be cautious given the demands of the position.

#Rays said Ha-Seong Kim’s checkup on his surgically repaired shoulder went very well, but here’s why his return to everyday SS duties is pushed back to mid-June/July range.

Also updates on McClanahan, Mangum, Lowe, DeLuca, Palacios.

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22 games in, here’s 22 things we think we know about the Rays In the early going, there’s been some good, some bad and some reasons for significant concern.

As you’re waiting for tonight’s #Rays game, after 22 games, here’s 22 things we think we know about the Rays.

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Worth the wait as Jonathan Aranda has been a big hit for Rays A serendipitous signing and a slow start as a pro made for a good backdrop to his rise this season to a spot among MLB’s best hitters.

Jonathan Aranda has been in the #Rays organization for nearly 10 years, and now he’s finally a big hit.

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Rays call up Joe Boyle from Triple A for surprise start vs. Braves The move appears to be a way to give the starters an extra day of rest and to get a better look at Boyle.

More on #Rays calling up Boyle to make spot start vs. #Braves today

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Kameron Misner could’ve been a cowboy, but he’s been a good Ray so far Boots and brimmed hats are a big part of the Missourian’s life. So is baseball, which he proved with an offseason of hard work.

Kameron Misner's walkup song is about being a cowboy. But after extensive off-season work and an unexpected opportunity, he’s been a pretty good baseball player for #Rays so far.

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Inside today’s Tampa Bay Times: A 20-page special section previewing a #Rays season that will be like no other.

Tampa businessman interested in buying Rays, keeping them in St. Pete Joe Molloy says his group is interested in pursuing the current planned downtown St. Petersburg stadium deal.

Group of “prominent” Tampa Bay investors interested in buying #Rays, doing new stadium deal in St. Pete

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After a frustrating 2024, Rays are stressing player unity, uniformity There’s been an emphasis on camaraderie and chemistry, and new rules on uniforms and gear to push a team-first ideal.

After a frustrating 2024 on the field and at times in the clubhouse, #Rays are stressing player unity, and have added rules to increase uniformity

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Rays to offer $20 tickets to all games in Tampa, but they’re limited Notes | At least 100 Rays Rush tickets will be available per game; single-game ticket sales also start this week.

More on #Rays $20 ticket deal - how many are available, and where you watch from.
Plus single-game sales start this week, and notes on a new infielder, Montoyo return, other familiar faces, more

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How Rays’ Chandler Simpson could make old-school baseball new again The prospect has blazing speed and a throwback style, based on getting on base and creating runs and havoc.

How #Rays’ Chandler Simpson could make old-school baseball new again

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#Rays infielders taking ground balls for the first of roughly 200 times this season.

#Rays Junior Caminero taking BP today.

Shane McClanahan humbled, honored to be Rays' opening day starter Notes | The lefty, who missed last season, will be only the fourth pitcher to start at least three Tampa Bay openers.

Shane McClanahan had a lot of feelings after being named #Rays Opening Day starter.
Plus notes on Ha-Seong Kim's fielding, Yandy Diaz's arrival, Eloy Jimenez's hitting, Hunter Bigge and Josh Lowe missing workout, more.

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Most intriguing players in Rays camp? Tre' Morgan, Chandler Simpson Tales | The prospects lack much pro experience but do have some skills that could get them to the majors soon.

Most intriguing players in #Rays camp?

Tre' Morgan, Chandler Simpson.

Plus rumblings, a clubhouse role reversal, Tampa Bay ties, more

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Rays: ‘We have 4 years to figure this out’ Notes | Team president Matt Silverman says at Fan Fest that they are still deciding what to do about the new stadium deal as the deadline approaches.

There’s been a lot of talk about the #Rays stadium situation, and team president Matt Silverman added to that Saturday saying they want to stay in the Tampa Bay Area and “We have 4 years to figure this out.”

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Most intriguing players in Rays camp? Tre' Morgan, Chandler Simpson Tales | The prospects lack much pro experience but do have some skills that could get them to the majors soon.

Most intriguing players in #Rays camp? Tre' Morgan, Chandler Simpson. Plus rumblings, a clubhouse role reversal, Tampa Bay ties, more

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Rays ace Shane McClanahan has reason to smile. Now comes the hard part. The hard-throwing, intensely competitive lefty is recovered from Tommy John surgery. Now it’s about keeping him from doing too much.

Being named #Rays opening day starter is the latest reason for Shane McClanahan to smile as he returns from his second TJ surgery.

But now comes the hard part.

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Rays ace Shane McClanahan has reason to smile. Now comes the hard part. The hard-throwing, intensely competitive lefty is recovered from Tommy John surgery. Now it’s about keeping him from doing too much.

#Rays ace Shane McClanahan has reason to smile. Now comes the hard part.

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Yankees show off Steinbrenner Field improvements that Rays will ‘enjoy’ Notes | The renovations and enhancements include a weight room, dining area and medical/physical therapy spaces.

#Yankees show off Steinbrenner Field improvements that #Rays will ‘enjoy’

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