1. Evan Longoria: Jaime Edmondson Gives Rays 3B Early Start on MVP Year

    Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria has made a name for himself as one of the best players in the game. He has shined on the field since making his debut in 2008. Now, he is making quite a name for himself off the field as well...

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  2. Rays Sign Chris Gimenez

    The Rays signed catcher Chris Gimenez to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to Spring Training, according to Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune...

    Dan Steckenberg Written by Dan Steckenberg about 18 hours ago 7 reads 0 comments

  3. DJ Kitty's Debut: The Rays Reveal New Cat Mascot

    No need to adjust your monitors, folks. That really was a cowbell-wearing, hip-hop kitty stalking the front offices of the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday...

    Dan Steckenberg Written by Dan Steckenberg about 18 hours ago 519 reads 0 comments

  4. Tampa Bay Rays: Joe Maddon Extended, and What He Means to the Team

    On Tuesday, Mark Tompkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported on Twitter that Rays manager Joe Maddon had been given a three-year contract extension, which will keep him as the Tampa Bay skipper through the 2015 season...

    Jim Weihofen Written by Jim Weihofen about 1 day ago 131 reads 6 comments

  5. 2012 MLB Prospect Watch: Tampa Bay Rays Shortstop Hak-Ju Lee

    Just four years ago, Hak-Ju Lee was signed out of South Korea for $1.15 million by the Chicago Cubs as an 17 year-old high school senior in 2008. Cubs' scouts believed that had Lee been in the amateur draft, he would have been a first round pick...

    Wyatt Sinclair Written by Wyatt Sinclair about 2 days ago 1,751 reads 4 comments

  6. Rays to Extend Joe Maddon

    The Rays have agreed to a three-year contract extension with manager Joe Maddon and an announcement is expected tomorrow, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times tweets...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 3 days ago 2,596 reads 2 comments

  7. Joe Maddon: 5 Things You May Not Know About Tampa Bay Rays Manager

    Ever since the Rays' magical season back in 2008, it became clear that skipper Joe Maddon was someone special. Since taking over the Rays' head coaching spot in 2006, Maddon has emerged as one of baseball's best managers...

    Yossi Feins Written by Yossi Feins about 4 days ago 678 reads 5 comments

  8. Tampa Bay Rays: Breaking Down the Top 5 Prospects in the Rays' Farm System

    Even after graduating top prospects like Evan Longoria, David Price, Jeremy Hellickson, Desmond Jennings and Wade Davis, among others, in the last four years, the Tampa Bay Rays still boast one of the best farm systems in baseball...

    Adam Wells Written by Adam Wells about 5 days ago 718 reads 3 comments

  9. Tampa Bay Rays: Five Catchers the Rays Could Trade for

    With their signing of Jeff Keppinger, the Rays filled one of their two glaring holes at the time, shortstop and catcher. As it stands now, the only thing keeping Tampa Bay from fielding a very competitive, complete lineup is the catcher's spot...

    Jim Weihofen Written by Jim Weihofen about 7 days ago 706 reads 24 comments

  10. Rays' Organization Preview, Top 20 Prospects

    The future success of every Major League team lies largely in its Minor League pipeline. With that in mind, MLB .com is looking at each team's farm system, from the Top 20 Prospects to those who are under the radar...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 8 days ago 69 reads 0 comments

  11. 2012 OPS Projections: Top 10 Third Basemen

    My top 10 third basemen, by OPS: .943 – Evan Longoria (Rays) – 566 AB – .850 in 2011 .901 – Alex Rodriguez ( Yankees ) – 523 AB – .823 in 2011 ...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 8 days ago 125 reads 0 comments

  12. Former Tampa Bay Devil Ray Danny Clyburn Killed in South Carolina Shooting

    Outfielder Danny Clyburn came across as the strong, silent type during his brief time with the Devil Rays in 1999. Early Tuesday morning, according to police, he was shot to death following an argument in his South Carolina hometown...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 8 days ago 236 reads 0 comments

  13. Tampa Bay Rays: Projecting the 2012 Rotation

    Three of the last four seasons, the Tampa Bay Rays have unveiled a new top pitching prospect late in the season. Each season, they've dominated...

    Peter Wardell Written by Peter Wardell about 9 days ago 1,151 reads 1 comments

  14. Sean Rodriguez a Must-Follow on Twitter for Tampa Bay Rays Fans

    Sean Rodriguez would be an early favorite for a Tampa Bay Rays Twitter rookie of the year, if such an award existed...

    Jamal Wilburg Written by Jamal Wilburg about 9 days ago 507 reads 2 comments

  15. Former Rays OF Clyburn Killed in Shooting

    Former Rays OF Danny Clyburn was shot and killed after an argument early Tuesday, police in South Carolina said. According to the Herald newspaper, Clyburn, 37, was shot at about 2 a...

    Joshua Sebold Written by Joshua Sebold about 10 days ago 374 reads 0 comments

  16. The Rays Have “said Almost Nothing” About Their Stadium Situation? Really?

    Yes, the Rays have said almost nothing about their stadium situation and how it puts them at a financial disadvantage. The have said almost nothing. Except, you know, for when they have...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 10 days ago 46 reads 0 comments

  17. Rays Managing Ballpark Situation Well

    It's impossible not to admire how the Tampa Bay Rays are handling their stadium situation. They've said almost nothing publicly, taking the high road and letting the politicians do the talking...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 10 days ago 51 reads 0 comments

  18. Leaner Evan Longoria Focused on Playing All 162 Games for Tampa Bay Rays

    Third baseman Evan Longoria looks a little different coming into camp this spring. After spending the past two offseasons bulking up in workouts, Longoria is 10 to 15 pounds leaner ...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 10 days ago 83 reads 1 comments

  19. Justin Ruggiano Leaves Rays, Signs with Astros

    One week after declining the option of remaining in the Rays ’ system Ruggiano has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Astros . Tampa Bay’s 40-man roster housecleaning is costing Triple-A Durham its best players...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 10 days ago 138 reads 1 comments

  20. 2012 MLB Preview: Matt Moore and the 12 Most Hyped Prospects in Tampa History

    Every year we hear about the "can't miss" prospects for every Major League team. We've heard endless chatter about Stephen Strasburg, David Price, Buster Posey and numerous other players...

    Wyatt Sinclair Written by Wyatt Sinclair about 10 days ago 2,182 reads 4 comments

  21. Tampa Bay Rays: GM Blueprint on How to Keep James Shields Long-Term

    The Tampa Bay Rays clearly have a true ace in James Shields. "Big-Game James" has proved himself as one of the elite pitchers in baseball, leading the Rays outstanding starting rotation with an excellent 2011 season...

    Yossi Feins Written by Yossi Feins about 11 days ago 659 reads 3 comments

  22. Rays Beat Jeff Niemann in Arbitration

    The Rays beat Jeff Niemann in yesterday's arbitration hearing, so the right-hander will earn a salary of $2.7MM in 2012, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times tweets. Niemann and his agents at Hendricks Sports had filed for $3...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 14 days ago 170 reads 0 comments

  23. Casey Kotchman: Former Tampa Bay Rays First Baseman to Sign with Indians

    Casey Kotchman is taking his talents to the Cleveland Indians . According to Jon Heyman of CBS , the former Tampa Bay Rays first baseman will be playing for the Indians in 2012...

    Jamal Wilburg Written by Jamal Wilburg about 15 days ago 173 reads 2 comments

  24. Jeff Niemann Had Arbitration Hearing

    Rays right-hander Jeff Niemann had his arbitration hearing today, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported...

    Dan Steckenberg Written by Dan Steckenberg about 15 days ago 16 reads 0 comments

  25. Rays' Jeff Keppinger to Earn $1,525,000

    TAMPA, Fla. -- Infielder Jeff Keppinger is guaranteed $1,525,000 as part of his one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays ...

    Ruben Balderas Written by Ruben Balderas about 15 days ago 9 reads 0 comments