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Mariners get infielder Austin Shenton from Rays for cash

Nov. 19, 2024 22:43 PM EST

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners acquired infielder Austin Shenton from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, right-hander JT Chargois was designated for assignment by the Mariners. The 26-year-old Shenton made his major league debut...

Tampa Bay Rays say new St. Pete stadium is unlikely to be ready for 2028 season, if at all

Nov. 19, 2024 18:38 PM EST

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A combination of severe hurricane damage to Tropicana Field and political delays on financing means it is highly unlikely the Tampa Bay Rays' planned new stadium will be ready for the 2028 season, if at all, the team said Tuesday. Rays top executives...

Mets acquire center fielder Jose Siri from Rays for reliever Eric Orze

Nov. 19, 2024 18:25 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Speedy center fielder Jose Siri was acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday for reliever Eric Orze. The 29-year-old Siri batted .187 with 18 home runs, 47 RBIs and a .620 OPS in a career-high 130 games this year for the Rays, who obtained...

Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in Tampa

Nov. 14, 2024 15:45 PM EST

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees' nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field, Rays executives told The Associated Press. Stuart Sternberg, the Rays'...

Diamond Sports Group can emerge out of bankruptcy after having reorganization plan approved

Nov. 14, 2024 14:34 PM EST

Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, can emerge out of bankruptcy after having its reorganization plan approved Thursday. Judge Christopher Lopez gave the go ahead during a hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston that lasted 90 minutes. ...

Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 home games at Yankees' spring training park in Tampa

Nov. 14, 2024 11:58 AM EST
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 home games at Yankees' spring training park in Tampa.

Hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field can be fixed for about $55M in time for 2026 season, per report

Nov. 12, 2024 16:36 PM EST

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A detailed assessment of the hurricane damage to Tropicana Field concludes that the home of the Tampa Bay Rays is structurally sound and can be repaired for about $55.7 million in time for the 2026 season. The 412-page report released Tuesday by the City...

Rays' Wander Franco, who awaits sex abuse trial, arrested in armed altercation

Nov. 11, 2024 17:33 PM EST

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who awaits trial in a sexual abuse case, was arrested for his involvement in an armed altercation in the Dominican Republic countryside, police said Monday. Meregirdo Espinosa, a Dominican police...

St. Louis Cardinals reach multi-year agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue airing games

Nov. 07, 2024 13:38 PM EST

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Diamond Sports Group announced Thursday that it has a reached a multi-year agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals to continue broadcasting their games. The Cardinals are one of five Major League Baseball franchises that are part owners of their regional sports...

Rays sign RHP Jacob Waguespack to a $1.3 million, 1-year deal with 2026 club option

Nov. 06, 2024 17:40 PM EST

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Right-hander Jacob Waguespack has agreed to a $1.3 million, one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. The contract includes a $1.5 million club option for 2026 that could escalate to $2 million if he reaches 20 points, which includes two points for every start and...