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Tampa Bay Rays Announce That Opening Day at Steinbrenner Field is Sold Out

The Tampa Bay Rays announced on Tuesday that their Opening Day, scheduled for March 28, is now sold out. The Rays are playing at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa as a result of damage undertaken by Tropicana Field during Hurricane Milton in October of 2024.

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Prospect Who Tampa Bay Rays Acquired in 2024 Called Potential Breakout Candidate

If the Tampa Bay Rays are going to make the playoffs in 2025, they are going to do it on the strength of their player development group. The Rays are known as one of the more frugal organizations in the sport, but they are extremely good at developing talent and extremely savvy in the area of player acquisition.

Shane McClanahan News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

Rays Avoid Worst-Case Scenario with Shane McClanahan’s Nerve Issue

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan was days away from an Opening Day start in Tampa. But then, one pitch on Saturday changed everything for McClanahan.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 24

Three MLB teams that may be surprise contenders in 2025

While all eyes are on World Series-or-bust teams, some sleeper contenders might fly under the radar to begin the 2025 MLB season.

AL West predictions: Oft-injured star makes another MVP run

American League way-too-early trade candidates

National League way-too-early trade candidates

Grading the 2024 season for every MLB team

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / March 24

Steinbrenner Field Gets Makeover as Tampa Bay Rays Prepare to Take it Over For 2025

Because of damage sustained by Tropicana Field during Hurricane Milton last October, the Tampa Bay Rays are going to play the 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / March 24

Rays Opening Day roster for 2025 appears set

Pending no further injuries, the Rays roster is ready for Opening Day. After several roster moves, the Rays lineup appears to be set. Here’s the latest projection for Opening Day.

Shane McClanahan News / Field Level Media / March 23

Rays LHP Shane McClanahan (triceps) to open season on IL

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan has nerve irritation in his left triceps and will begin the season on the injured list, manager Kevin Cash announced Sunday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / March 23

Kevin Cash Says Tampa Bay Rays Got Great Injury News on Shane McClanahan

UPDATE, Sunday, 4:30 p.m. ET: According to manager Kevin Cash, the Rays have gotten some best-case scenario news regarding McClanahan, who has a nerve issue in his triceps.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / March 23

Ryan Pepiot Replaces Shane McClanahan as Tampa Bay Rays' Opening Day Starter

The long-awaited return of Shane McClanahan won't be taking place on Friday after all. Ryan Pepiot has replaced McClanahan as the Rays' Opening Day starting pitcher, manager Kevin Cash told the Tampa Bay Times' John Romano and other reporters Sunday morning.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / March 23

2025 MLB Opening Day starter tracker: Rays replace injured Shane McClanahan, Paul Skenes gets call for Pirates

The regular season is almost upon us and managers are getting their ducks (and rotations) in a row

Shane McClanahan News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Rays pitcher diagnosed with triceps tightness after early exit

The Rays suffered a major injury scare Saturday.

Rays may have to change Opening Day plans with Shane McClanahan

The 24 pitchers who have thrown an MLB perfect game

The 'MLB strikeout leaders in 2024' quiz

Shane McClanahan News / Field Level Media / March 22

Rays' Shane McClanahan removed from game with apparent arm injury

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan left his final spring training start against the Boston Red Sox with an apparent injury to his pitching arm.

Shane McClanahan News / Yardbarker / March 22

Rays may have to change Opening Day plans with Shane McClanahan

McClanahan's anticipated return may now be on hold.

Rays trade away right-handed pitching prospect

The hardest-throwing pitchers in MLB

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / March 22

Rays have 16 pitchers remaining for 13 slots in 2025

Here are the decisions made for every pitcher in Spring Training camp thus far. Each Spring Training more than 70 players will roll through hoping for a slot on the 26-man roster.

Nathan Wiles News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Rays trade away right-handed pitching prospect

The righty was not on Tampa’s 40-man roster and won’t need to take up a spot on Atlanta’s roster for now.

The hardest-throwing pitchers in MLB

MLB News / New Baseball Media / March 20

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: San Diego Padres

The 2024 campaign was a smashing success for the Padres, as San Diego won 93 games, second-most in franchise history. The Padres saw Jackson Merrill blossom from prospect to star, while Dylan Cease and Michael King emerged as the team’s co-aces.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 20

Tampa Bay Rays Minor Leaguers Receive Championship Rings From 2024 Season

Congratulations are in order for members of the Tampa Bay Rays organization who captured a championship last season with the Bowling Green Hot Rods. The Hot Rods are the Single-A affiliate of the Rays, playing in the South Atlantic League.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 19

Tampa Bay Rays Send Top Prospects Carson Williams, Chandler Simpson to Minors

With the regular season fast approaching, the Tampa Bay Rays made a handful of notable roster moves Wednesday afternoon. Among the players who lost their spots at the Rays' major league spring training camp were shortstop Carson Williams and outfielder Chandler Simpson.

Curtis Mead News / Just Baseball / March 17

Curtis Mead Could be the Rays’ Next Big Thing

You’d be hard-pressed to find a player who has boosted their stock more this spring than Curtis Mead. Although the Aussie infielder is still just 24 years old, the clock has begun to tick on his long-term fit with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / March 16

Teams Must Learn to Never Trade With the Rays

A running joke around Major League Baseball is that if the Tampa Bay Rays approach you about the availability of any of your players in trade talks, you need to hang up the phone immediately.

Yandy Diaz News / Field Level Media / March 14

Rays pick up 2026 option on former batting champion Yandy Diaz

The Tampa Bay Rays exercised their $12 million team option on first baseman Yandy Diaz for the 2026 season. The Rays also added a vesting option for the 2027 season that would pay Diaz $13 million if he makes at least 500 plate appearances in 2026 and $10 million if he doesn't reach that amount.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / March 13

Rays Give Unsettling Update on Relocation Plans

The Tampa Bay Rays' last resort for staying in their market was a $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg, Fla. They announced on Thursday that it is abandoning its plans to build that ballpark.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Larry Brown Sports / March 13

Tampa Bay Rays make big announcement about new stadium

The Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday made a major announcement about their future plans for a new ballpark. In a statement, Rays owner Stu Sternberg confirmed that the team will not be moving ahead with plans for a proposed new ballpark.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Viral Sports News / March 11

You Won’t Believe The Numbers This Rays Slugger is Posting

The Tampa Bay Rays are not exactly known as a marquee MLB franchise, but yet, they always seem to be in contention in the rugged AL East every season.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / March 11

Rays left-handed hitters should love temporary home

Left-handed hitters will have another reason to love the Rays' new home.

Could Rays still move a starting pitcher?

Report: Rays owner under pressure to sell team

Who's due to regress in American League this season?

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

Danny Jansen News / Just Baseball / March 6

Danny Jansen Can Have a Bounce-Back Year in Tampa Bay

Danny Jansen‘s career has been anything but conventional. Entering year eight of his career, Jansen has yet to solidify himself as a full-time starting catcher, despite consistently posting above-average offensive numbers and grading reasonably well defensively.