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John Romano: Tampa may be MLB’s choice for the Rays, but the Tropicana Field site is where the money is

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Inside a tavern area at Tropicana Field, there is laughter and conversation. A Suncoast Tiger Bay meeting with Rays president Brian Auld has just wrapped up early Thursday evening, and members are now mingling with politicians and team executives.

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Rays’ Ryan Thompson reviews, criticizes MLB’s arbitration process

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — When reliever Ryan Thompson found out Saturday he had lost his arbitration case to the Rays, he said he was “absolutely” disappointed with the result. He was somewhat philosophical about the process. He was even a bit flip, saying he was thrilled to still make…

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Atlanta Braves 2023 Spring Training Schedule, Location and TV/Streaming Guide

The Atlanta Braves will kick off the 2023 baseball season with their first spring training game on Saturday with streaming options.

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Nathan Ruiz: CEO John Angelos wants the Orioles to be ‘the next Tampa.’ What happened to the next Houston?

SARASOTA, Fla. — The Orioles rebuilt like the Houston Astros. With that process finished, they plan to compete like the Tampa Bay Rays.

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For Brandon and Madison Lowe, a baby to be ‘very, very loved’

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Brandon Lowe had no words, only tears.

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That left-handed hitter the Rays sought? Josh Lowe is ready to show he’s that guy.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — As the Rays went through the offseason without — as you may have heard — addressing their top priority of adding a left-handed impact hitter, the focus shifted to giving Josh Lowe another chance to fill that role.

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John Romano: Rays may have an elite pitching staff, but that offense still looks wobbly

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — They have a reputation for being fearless, and it is well-earned.

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After freak finger injuries, Dobnak seeks to salvage career with Twins

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Randy Dobnak has a clear memory of the most recent Twins game in which he was engaged. It was last April against the Rays in St. Petersburg.

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MLB prepared to take over local TV broadcasts from Sinclair

About $1 billion of Major League Baseball’s revenue is at risk if a cable television company fails to make payments for local broadcasting rights to 14 teams, and the sport is preparing to take over telecasts

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Verducci: How Tom Brady Made Wild MLB History by Retiring From NFL

Also, one powerful stat shows how Aaron Judge became even more dangerous.

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Bill Madden: Active MLB players who should have no problem getting into Cooperstown

As we segue from the Hall-of-Fame election to the soon arrival of pitchers and catchers, this is a good time to celebrate the active players who don’t have to do anything more for us to earn a ticket to Cooperstown.

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How Rays’ Jeffrey Springs evolved into a $31 million man

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The primary explanation for how Jeffrey Springs evolved from a fringy reliever who was dumped off big-league rosters three times and traded twice into a key part of a standout Rays rotation with a new four-year, $31 million contract is his fervent drive and determination to…

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John Romano: Money talks for the Yankees. It whispers for the Rays.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Outside of Tampa Bay, the money flows freely.

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John Romano: Why in the world would the Rays rebuild on the Trop site?

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Doubt made its first appearance on April 1, 1998. That was the day the Devil Rays saw their attendance dip 33% for the second game in franchise history at Tropicana Field.

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Rays finalize 3-year, $24 million extension with Yandy Diaz

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays on Tuesday completed and announced a three-year contract extension for infielder Yandy Diaz that guarantees the corner infielder $24 million with a 2026 option could be worth $36 million.

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St. Petersburg mayor picks Tampa Bay Rays, Hines to redevelop Tropicana Field

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Mayor Ken Welch made the biggest decision of his political career on Monday, selecting the team led by the Tampa Bay Rays to redevelop Tropicana Field.

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Plan outlined for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, redevelopment

A new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark will be built as part of a massive redevelopment project in what was once a thriving Black neighborhood

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Rays working on Yandy Diaz extension

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays are working on a contract extension for another arbitration-eligible player, corner infielder Yandy Diaz.

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John Romano: Rays have a developer and a plan for a stadium. Do they have a partner in St. Petersburg?

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s decision time in the city. The same momentous, once-in-a-lifetime decision that keeps playing round and round in these parts.

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Rays sign Jeffrey Springs to 4-year, $31M contract

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jeffrey Springs had an impressive season for the Rays in 2022, transitioning from reliever to key starter.

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So, about that big bat the Rays were looking for ...

The Rays caught your attention a few months ago, openly acknowledging what seemed obvious to outsiders, that they were looking for a hitter to bolster their offense.

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Andrew McCutchen Heads Home As Pirates Continue Intriguing Offseason

When I woke up this morning, I had no intention of writing about the Pirates for today’s newsletter. Why would I? I have mentioned them in previous editions—such as when I’ve written that they should trade their best player and when they gave up Aaron Judge’s 60th home run—but only…

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John Romano: Opening day is in sight, and the Rays still need more hitters

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Exactly three months ago, the Rays offense rolled over and died.

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Rays’ proposal would add sunshine, palm trees and a nearby creek to ballpark

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — An open-air baseball stadium in Florida in the summer doesn’t work. A retractable roof is expensive and can chew up too much space and scenery.

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Playing fewer AL East games should benefit the Yankees tremendously

The Yankees went 47-29 in American League East games last season, securing nearly half of their 99 wins against divisional foes. The .618 winning percentage against the four other AL East teams — who were no slouches, evidenced by a combined 339-309 mark — was legitimately impressive. Their division was…

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