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AL East Preview: Orioles now have a title to defend, with Yankees, Blue Jays, Rays set to challenge

Mar. 18, 2024 15:34 PM EDT

It's hard to tell what was most unusual about last season in the AL East. Baltimore and Tampa Bay took the top two spots in the division, the first time that had ever happened. And the Yankees and Red Sox were the bottom two teams, which hadn't occurred since before the start of...

Right-hander Jake Odorizzi signs minor league deal to rejoin Tampa Bay Rays

Mar. 15, 2024 15:52 PM EDT

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Jake Odorizzi rejoined the Tampa Bay Rays, agreeing Friday to a minor league contract. The 33-year-old former All-Star will report to major league spring training. He did not pitch last year following shoulder surgery on April 5. ...

NL MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to Braves spring lineup after knee injury scare

Mar. 14, 2024 16:28 PM EDT

NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — National League MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. returned to the Atlanta Braves' spring training lineup on Thursday, two weeks before opening day. Acuña batted leadoff and filled the designated hitter spot against the Tampa Bay Rays. He went hitless in three at-bats,...

Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón gives up 2 homers vs. Rays; Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani stays hot

Mar. 06, 2024 18:20 PM EST

Carlos Rodón gave up two more homers over three-plus innings on Wednesday in the New York Yankees' 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. AL batting champion Yandy Díaz homered on the game’s first pitch, a 93 mph fastball. Richie Palocios had a two-run drive on Rodón’s 60th and final...

Rays' Amed Rosario would increase earnings to $2 million with 620 plate appearances

Mar. 01, 2024 10:57 AM EST

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Infielder Amed Rosario would increase his earnings with the Tampa Bay Rays to $2 million if he has at least 620 plate appearances this season. Rosario agreed Feb. 20 to a one-year contract with a base salary of $1.5 million. The...

C Francisco Mejia re-joins Rays on a minor league contract

Feb. 29, 2024 16:27 PM EST

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Catcher Francisco Mejia has agreed to a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. Mejia, who was released by the Los Angeles Angels last week, batted .227 with five home runs and 19 RBIs in 50 games with the Rays last season. The...

Rays and infielder Amed Rosario agree to $1.5 million, 1-year contract

Feb. 20, 2024 23:13 PM EST

The Tampa Bay Rays and veteran infielder Amed Rosario have agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract. Rosario can make an additional $500,000 in incentive. The 28-year-old can play shortstop, second base and in the outfield. He spent last season with Cleveland and...

Infielder Yu Chang signs minor league contract with Tampa Bay Rays

Feb. 20, 2024 09:10 AM EST

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Infielder Yu Chang has signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. The club announced the deal, which includes an invitation to major league spring training camp, on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Chang has played all four infield...

Outfielder Harold Ramirez loses to Rays in arbitration and gets $3.8 million instead of $4.3 million

Feb. 15, 2024 22:57 PM EST

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Harold Ramírez lost to the Tampa Bay Rays in salary arbitration on Thursday and will earn $3.8 million instead of his $4.3 million request. Chris Cameron, Allen Ponak and Scott Buchheit made the decision, one day after hearing arguments. ...

Rob Manfred says he will retire as baseball commissioner in January 2029 after 14 years

Feb. 15, 2024 19:26 PM EST

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029. Speaking at a spring training news conference, Manfred noted he will be 70 years old and will have been commissioner for 14 years when his term ends on Jan....