Published in Rays Radio·6 hours agoRays Agree On Second Extension of Week, Signing Fairbanks to DealTwo days after signing LHP Jeffrey Springs to an extension, the Rays reached an agreement on a deal with reliever Pete Fairbanks. The three-year 12-million dollar deal, with an option for a fourth season, means that seven Tampa Bay players are now signed for multiple years. Fairbanks joins starting pitchers…Tampa Bay Rays2 min readTampa Bay Rays2 min read
Published in Rays Radio·2 days agoRays Sign Jeffrey Springs to Long-Term ExtensionTwo weeks ago it appeared the Rays were head to an arbitration hearing with LHP Jeffrey Springs. That changed on Wednesday as the organization announced he had signed a four-year 31 million dollar contract, with a club option for 2027. If the option is exercised and all incentives are reached…Tampa Bay Rays2 min readTampa Bay Rays2 min read
Published in Rays Radio·3 days agoRays Announce Changes for 2023 Minor League StaffWith three minor league coaches moving up to join the Tampa Bay Rays in 2023, it was expected there would be plenty of changes in player development. Those details were announced on Tuesday, with only one minor league manager returning to the same role in 2023. Montgomery Manager Morgan Ensberg…Tampa Bay Rays3 min readTampa Bay Rays3 min read
Published in Rays Radio·Jan 20Rays, Rowdies Announce Series of Front Office PromotionsThe Rays and Rowdies on Friday announced internal promotions across various departments. Patrick Abts, now VP of Marketing, joined the Rays in March of last year to lead the marketing team and oversee advertising, promotions and digital marketing. …Tampa Bay Rays4 min readTampa Bay Rays4 min read
Published in Rays Radio·Jan 19Rays Announce 26 Non-Roster Invites to MLB Camp Including Prospect Manzardo, Veteran HembreeTampa Bay formally announce eight free agent signings to minor league contracts on Thursday, and 26 total non-roster invites to MLB camp. That brings the current total to 66 players invited. The signings include seven pitchers: Colten Brewer, Braden Bristo, Zack Burdi, Ben Heller, Heath Hembree, Trevor Kelley, and Elvin…Tampa Bay Rays3 min readTampa Bay Rays3 min read
Published in Rays Radio·Jan 17Rays Not Only Excited About Top Prospect in International ClassWhen the Rays announced the bulk of the organization’s international class on Sunday, there was certainly a great deal of excitement over OF prospect Brailer Guerrero, but he wasn’t the only one. Tampa Bay is also extremely high on RHP Jose Urbina and several others. “We really take a simple…Tampa Bay Rays3 min readTampa Bay Rays3 min read
Published in Rays Radio·Jan 13Rays End Up with Seven Arbitration HearingsUpdated 10 a.m. Saturday The Rays came to terms with seven of the team’s 14 arbitration eligible players on Friday, leaving the club with a franchise-high seven hearings between January 30th and February 17th. Tampa Bay doesn’t risk losing any of the seven players. …Tampa Bay Rays3 min readTampa Bay Rays3 min read
Published in Rays Radio·Jan 11Rays Look to Avoid 2023 Arbitration HearingsThe Rays are continuing to work this week on avoiding arbitration hearings with any of the team’s 14 eligible players. Tampa Bay has until 1 p.m. …Tampa Bay Rays3 min readTampa Bay Rays3 min read
Published in Rays Radio·Jan 9Important Time of Year for DepthMost of the top-level free agents have signed. Of those remaining, many are seeking the right landing spot, especially if you’re expecting a minor league contract with an invite to big league spring training. …Tampa Bay Rays4 min readTampa Bay Rays4 min read
Published in Rays Radio·Jan 4What are Rays Needs Between Now and Spring TrainingThe calendar has turned to 2023, but there’s still plenty to do between now and the start of the baseball season for the Rays. Tampa Bay has upgraded its starting pitching staff and depth with the addition of Zach Eflin. In turn, that should also help the bullpen. …Tampa Bay Rays5 min readTampa Bay Rays5 min read
