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Rays Opening Day Roster, Lineups, Rotation & Bullpen
15h · Mason StacyOpening Day for the Tampa Bay Rays is just a day delayed from the majority of the MLB, but it's offically arrived ladies and gentlemen.
…catching struggles from 2024. Ben Rortvedt was their top performer behind the plate last year, so he'll be a solid backup…
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The Athletic
A trek to Tropicana Field, baseball’s haunted house: Blue skies, but no Rays
Mar 18 · Jayson StarkThis article may be behind a paywall
$As Opening Day nears, we visited the Trop and talked with people who have a connection to this storied, now desolate ballpark.
…its rafters. “Sad,” said Rays ace Shane McClanahan. “Devastating,” said catcher Ben Rortvedt. Advertisement “Horrible,” said the Rays’ one-time manager, Joe Maddon. “I didn’…
Film Room
Ben Rortvedt's RBI groundout | 03/17/2025
Mar 19 · @RaysbaseballBrock Jones scores from third on Ben Rortvedt's groundout, extending the Rays' lead to 2-0.
…In search-15 Filters filter-16 grid-17 Channels reels-18 Reels arrow-expand-3 Ben Rortvedt's RBI groundout March 17, 2025 | 00:00:31 add-reel-4 Reels share-square-2-5…
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2025 Positional Power Rankings: Catcher
Mar 17 · Leo MorgensternThis year’s starting catcher crop features big bats, sharp eyes, powerful arms, impressive gloves, and everything in between.
…, presumably in the hopes that he’ll be better than those projections suggest. Ben Rortvedt exceeded expectations in his first year with the Rays. While his hot start (120…
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Ben Rortvedt's solo home run | 03/14/2025
Mar 16 · @RaysbaseballBen Rortvedt gives the Rays a 1-0 lead with a solo home run to right field in the top of the 2nd inning.
…Central NL West Log in grid-19581 Channels reels-19582 Reels arrow-expand-19583 Ben Rortvedt's solo home run March 14, 2025 | 00:00:18 add-reel-19584 Reels share-square-2-…
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Tampa Bay Times
A month into camp, Rays roster decisions have not become any easier
Mar 9 · Marc TopkinThis article may be behind a paywall
$Tales | With things going pretty much as expected, setting the rotation and picking the final bench and bullpen spots will be interesting.
…and Yandy Diaz at first and DH, and Danny Jansen at catcher, with help from Ben Rortvedt. That leaves them what looks to be an interesting battle for the 13th and final…
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He may lose at-bats to Danny Jansen, but Ben Rortvedt won’t lose focus
Mar 7 · John RomanoThis article may be behind a paywall
$John Romano | He stabilized the Rays catching situation in 2024.
…numbers are weak, and he’ll be hard-pressed to get 300 at-bats. What catcher Ben Rortvedt gives you instead is reliability. Peace of mind. He provides sturdiness at a…
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MLB
Caminero day to day after exiting with back tightness
Mar 6 · Adam BerryMcClanahan experiments in second spring start as he tunes up for Opening Day.
…ones and getting pitches to handle,” Cash said. “So pumped for him.” • Catcher Ben Rortvedt made his first start behind the plate since Feb. 23. After sitting out about a…
Just Baseball
Danny Jansen Can Have a Bounce-Back Year in Tampa Bay
Mar 6 · claysnowdenDanny Jansen‘s career has been anything but conventional.
…the Rays, who desperately needed a catcher with offensive upside to pair with Ben Rortvedt. Ad Ad – content continues below Although this signing did not get a ton of buzz…
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3 key takeaways from Rays spring training so far
Mar 5 · Mason StacySpring training tends to be long and arduous at times as fans (and players) look forward to Opening Day, when the outcomes make an impact on the season.
…Danny Jansen. The former Red Sox catcher will team up with left-handed hitter Ben Rortvedt to pull the catching load in 2025. DANNY JANSEN BOMB IN HIS FIRST AB WITH THE…
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The Score
MLB players have met the robot strike zone. How's it going?
Mar 5 · Travis SawchikIn the third inning of the Grapefruit League opener on Feb. 21, Tampa Bay catcher Ben Rortvedt caught a full-count pitch from Eric Orze.
…the third inning of the Grapefruit League opener on Feb. 21, Tampa Bay catcher Ben Rortvedt caught a full-count pitch from Eric Orze. The pitch to Yankees' Jazz Chisholm…
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Sports Illustrated
Tampa Bay Rays Catcher Logan Driscoll Suffers Ankle Injury, Set For Doctor's Visit
Mar 3 · Sam ConnonLogan Driscoll rolled his ankle and is unable to swing without pain, per manager Kevin Cash, so the Tampa Bay Rays catcher is getting looked at by a doctor.
…that out." Driscoll's injury comes with the Rays already down a catcher in Ben Rortvedt, who had an injection in his right shoulder last week. Rortvedt can hit, though…
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Taj touches 98, unveils new cutter/slider in spring debut
Feb 26 · Adam BerryTaj Bradley’s first pitch Tuesday raised some eyebrows around Charlotte Sports Park.
…then let the bullpen take it from there.” Injury updates • Cash said catcher Ben Rortvedt will miss a few games due to a “cranky” right shoulder. After serving as the…
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Pinstripes Nation
Ex-Yankee adds a comical tinge to Yankees-Rays Grapefruit game
Feb 23 · Inna ZeygerThe 2025 Grapefruit League season launched with a compelling mix of traditional excellence and technological adventure as the New York Yankees claimed victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
…the collective amusement at the ironic attempt to influence a robot umpire. Ben Rortvedt apparently thought ABS stood for: Angel (Hernandez) Ball-Strike system 🤣 — Rob…
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