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Stats and rankings taken prior to first pitch on April 18. Shane Baz has had his spotlight swapped with the other Shane in the Tampa Bay Rays‘ rotation (McClanahan) over the past couple of seasons, and rightfully so.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / April 17

Player of the Series: Shane Baz

Baz has been among the best starting pitchers in baseball early on Shane Baz only has three starts this year but he emerged as an early season candidate for the American League Cy Young award.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 15

Rays overpower Red Sox for best team performance of season

The last time the Rays reached double-digits in runs scored was during spring training. They did it again on Monday for the first time during the 2025 season, exploding for 16 runs against the Red Sox. Tampa Bay opened a three-game series with Boston with their most complete team performance of the season in a 16-1 win.

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Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 2

Shane Baz Helps Makes More History For Tampa Bay in 7-0 Rout of Pittsburgh

TAMPA, Fla. — When a Tampa Bay Rays pitcher makes history, that's usually saying something pretty special considering all the great arms they've had through the years.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / April 1

Shane Baz silences Pirates as Rays roll

Shane Baz continued the trend of strong Tampa Bay starting pitching, Brandon Lowe homered and drove in three, and the host Rays spoiled the major league debut of Pittsburgh prospect Thomas Harrington in a 7-0 thumping of the Pirates on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 25

AL East predictions: A four-way battle for first place?

Baseball is in the air once again. Let's predict what could be in store for the American League East in 2025.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

2025 Tampa Bay Rays Preview: Pitching

From pitching prospects to veteran arms and young studs, the Rays truly have one of the best pitching depth in baseball. With pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training, the Rays pitching staff stands out as the team’s strength.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / January 9

Rays face 1pm deadline with five arbitration eligible players

Shane Baz and four other Rays are eligible for arbitration Today is the deadline for teams and arbitration eligible players to come to an agreement regarding salaries for the 2025 season.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / December 9

DRB Prospect Review: #3 Shane Baz

Shane Baz returned from Tommy John surgery and flashed glimpses of his former self Over the offseason, the Draybay community takes part in an exercise in which we compile a list of 30 prospects in the Rays system based on popular vote.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 28

Rays 7, Red Sox 2: The stage is set for the battle of third place

Baz strong again as Rays win again in Fenway The Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox faced off again late Saturday afternoon for the second-to-last time this season and set up a battle for sole possession of the title “Third Best Team in the AL East”.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / September 28

Rays turn to Shane Baz in rematch vs. Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays will aim for a season-ending series win on the road Saturday afternoon when they play the second of three games against the Boston Red Sox.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / September 22

Rays 4, Jays 3: Hello .500, My Old Friend

Rays get back to the .500 mark once again behind strong start by Baz The Tampa Bay Rays played their final regular season home game of the 2024 season on Sunday afternoon in front of 20,567 fans.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / September 22

Rays turn to Shane Baz in bid for series sweep of Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays will bid for a three-game series sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon when the American League East rivals play in St.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / September 18

Shane Baz Tosses Another Gem Against Boston Red Sox, Makes Tampa Bay Rays History

Shane Baz, who did not play at all in 2023 and didn't make his 2024 debut until July, has suddenly become one of baseball's hottest pitchers. The Tampa Bay Rays right-hander went 7.0 innings deep against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, allowing just two hits and two earned runs.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / September 16

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox Series Sept. 17-19: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

The Tampa Bay Rays will be hosting the Boston Red Sox for a three-game series, with the first matchup getting underway at 6:50 PM ET on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 15

MLB Notebook: Rob Manfred open to letting MLB players participate in 2028 Olympics

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says he would be open to allowing Major League ballplayers to participate in the 2028 Olympics. Before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Baseball had not been included in the games since 2008.

Tampa Bay Rays News / LWOSports.com / July 15

Rays' record reflects continued mediocrity

With a 2-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Rays find themselves at an even 48-48 for the season. This is the 21st time the Rays have been at the .500 mark this season, an astonishing number.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / July 5

Former Top Prospect Set to Make Long-Awaited Return For Tampa Bay Rays

Former top prospect Shane Baz is set to make his long-awaited return to a big-league mound on Friday night when the Tampa Bay Rays visit the defending World Champion Texas Rangers.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3

Rays make Shane Baz move after Aaron Civale trade

The Tampa Bay Rays shook up their pitching rotation when they traded Aaron Civale to the Milwaukee Brewers. But the Rays made that deal knowing that had pitching reinforcements on the way.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3

Rays righty to make long-awaited return to rotation after Tommy John surgery

The former first-round pick will likely make his first start since 2022 Friday.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / LWOSports.com / June 14

Rays Pitching Shakeup Coming Soon

Since their breakout 2008 season, the Tampa Bay Rays pitching roster has carried the team. The Rays have finished with an ERA lower than the league average every year since and have only eclipsed the 4.00 mark once.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / May 23

A Pair of Pitchers are Working Their Way Back to the Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays are seeing progress in two of their pitchers. Shane Baz and Jeffrey Springs are both completing rehab stints with Triple-A Durham and the Rays rookie-level Flordia Complex League respectively.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / February 17, 2024

Tampa Bay Rays' Young Flamethrower Gives Update on His Health as He Recovers From Tommy John Surgery

As the Tampa Bay Rays attempt to build their rotation for 2024, it doesn't appear that right-hander Shane Baz will be an option until at least June. The youngster, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, spoke to the media at spring training after his first bullpen of the year.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / July 15, 2022

Rays' Shane Baz expected to miss at least eight weeks

Report: Rays SP Shane Baz expected to miss at least eight weeks, possibly 'much longer'

Baz missed the first two months of the 2022 season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery in March to remove a bone chip from his elbow, though Rays manager Kevin Cash said the new injury is not related to the procedure.

Rays place Baz on 15-day IL with right elbow sprain

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / July 14, 2022

Rays place Shane Baz on IL with elbow sprain

Rays place SP Shane Baz on 15-day IL with right elbow sprain

This is the latest injury news in a string of troubles for Baz, as he has been unable to get going with his major league career, despite being one of the Rays' most promising arms.

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