In spring opener, Rays will see new Tampa home, ball-strike challenges
Notes | In facing the Yankees Friday, the Rays will get a feel for Steinbrenner Field as well as MLB’s latest rules experiment.
Sun, Mar 23
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A weekslong slump ends with a big blast for Junior Caminero
The Windup | The Rays play to a tie against the Yankees, with Caminero adding his fourth homer of the spring.
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Not the storybook version, but a memorable call in Ryan Pepiot’s life
Notes | The Rays right-hander was on I-75 when he found out he would be Tampa Bay’s starting pitcher on opening day.
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News on Shane McClanahan is about as good as Rays could have hoped for
The Tampa Bay ace has nerve issues in his triceps area.
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Ryan Pepiot named Rays opening day starter, replacing Shane McClanahan
Pepiot went 8-8 with a 3.60 ERA for the Rays in his first full season in the majors in 2024.
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Which players are most important to Rays' success? We rank the top 10
Tales | Some make the list based on what they can do, others on how much their contributions will be needed.
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Sat, Mar 22
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Who are these guys? Rays bats have another big day in BoSox beatdown
The Windup | Tampa Bay hitters continue their spring resurgence in a 12-run win against Boston.
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‘A new year, a new Eloy.’ But it will begin in Triple A for Jimenez
The Rays still have hope that Jimenez can reclaim the form that led to an .831 OPS from 2019-22 with the White Sox.
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Rays' Shane McClanahan walks off the mound with apparent injury
The Tampa Bay ace is coming back after missing all of 2024 following Tommy John surgery on his elbow.
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