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Prior to the start of each season, the Draysbay community takes part in an excercise in which the top prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays system are ranked by popular vote. This season, the Draysbay community ranked the top 25 prospects in the Rays system with several others receiving votes but just falling shy of […]
From DRaysBay | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
The Tampa Bay Rays have hired Ozzie Timmons as assistant hitting coach, the club announced today. Timmons, 55, spent the 2025 season in the Rays organization as special assistant, coaching development, after three years as the Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach (2022-24). He returns to Kevin Cash’s staff after beginning his major league coaching career as […]
From DRaysBay | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
New Nationals skipper Blake Butera, as noted by many, does not have much professional playing experience, spending just 2 seasons in the minor leagues for the Rays before calling it quits, peaking at the Low A level. Before that, he spent 4 years playing collegiate ball at Boston College, where he was a spark-plug up […]
From Federal Baseball | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
This week’s poll asked an overly simplistic question. Forget nuance, I wanted a clear direction. Should the Rays operate as usual to build for 2026, or try something new: Spending Money. Here’s what y’all had to say: The Tampa Bay Rays have long operated as baseball’s perennial underdog, trading stars like David Price, Blake Snell, […]
From DRaysBay | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Blake Butera, famed for managing within the Rays minor league system to great success at a very young age, has been poached by the Washington Nationals to be their new manager at just 33-years old. Butera’s most recent role with the Tampa Bay Rays was as the senior director of player development, a position he […]
From DRaysBay | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Washington Nationals have a new manager! According to multiple reports, the team has decided to hire Blake Butera, a former minor league manager and player development guru with the Tampa Bay Rays. My first reaction was ‘who is that guy’ and I am sure I am not alone. We will dive into who Blake […]
From Federal Baseball | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Tied series yet again. This time one team will end the night one more win away from a championship. It’ll be the Game 1 starters going for both teams tonight, a game that Toronto won at home. That means a rematch between rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage and veteran lefty Blake Snell. Neither pitcher was particularly […]
From Athletics Nation | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Look, I know Shane Bieber is really good. I know that the Blue Jays, in general, are a really good team. They won the American League East! The same division with the Yankees, the Red Sox, and the ever-pesky Rays! And yet, it sort of feels like the series is over. The Dodgers lead 2-1, […]
From Royals Review | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Junior Caminero was the resounding winner of our recent poll of which player the Rays should offer a contract extension to next. This should come as no surprise! This team’s All-Star and Home Run Derby hero is just 22 years young next season, with 45 homers, 110 RBIs, and a .264/.311/.535 slash line over 154 […]
From DRaysBay | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Blake Snell, former Rays starter with multiple Cy Young’s, and Trey Yesavage, who started the year in Low-A, take the mound for Game 1.
From DRaysBay | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Prior to the start of each season, the Draysbay community takes part in an excercise in which the top prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays system are ranked by popular vote. This season, the Draysbay community ranked the top 25 prospects in the Rays system with several others receiving votes but just falling shy of […]
From DRaysBay | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
via team press release The Tampa Bay Rays have promoted Hamilton Marx to Vice President, Assistant General Manager, Samantha Bireley to Director, Baseball Operations, Jeremy Sowers to Director, Major League Operations, and Danielle Dockx to Director, Position Player Programming, the club announced today. “We’re committed to constantly evolving as an organization,” said Rays President, Baseball […]
From DRaysBay | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
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From DRaysBay | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Prior to the start of each season, the Draysbay community takes part in an excercise in which the top prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays system are ranked by popular vote. This season, the Draysbay community ranked the top 25 prospects in the Rays system with several others receiving votes but just falling shy of […]
From DRaysBay | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Mariners made changes to their lineup, which I would do too. Arozarena moves down, Rodriguez moves up. I’ve always liked the idea of putting Vlad at the top of our order, and this is much the same for the Mariners. IKF is back in there. I’m half surprised that Gimenez isn’t batting cleanup. Today’s […]
From Bluebird Banter | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Kodi Whitley will return to the Rays organization in 2026. According to Matt Eddy’s minor league transactions roundup at Baseball America, the right-hander has signed a new minor league pact with the club. Now 30 years old, Whitley joined the Cardinals organization in the 2017 draft and made his MLB debut for St. Louis in 2020.…
From RotoFeed | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Prior to the start of each season, the Draysbay community takes part in an excercise in which the top prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays system are ranked by popular vote. This season, the Draysbay community ranked the top 25 prospects in the Rays system with several others receiving votes but just falling shy of […]
From DRaysBay | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Rays infielder Taylor Walls has been named one of three American League finalists for a Rawlings Gold Glove Award at shortstop, joining Texas’ Corey Seager and Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. Despite appearing in only 101 games, Walls’ 18 defensive runs saved were third most among major league infielders behind Toronto’s Ernie Clement (22) and […]
From DRaysBay | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Prior to the start of each season, the Draysbay community takes part in an excercise in which the top prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays system are ranked by popular vote. This season, the Draysbay community ranked the top 25 prospects in the Rays system with several others receiving votes but just falling shy of […]
From DRaysBay | about 2 months ago | 1 read
In this episode, hosts Brett Rutherford and Darby Robinson discuss the recent introductory press conference for the new ownership group of the Tampa Bay Rays. They share their initial reactions, emphasizing the importance of the new ownership’s commitment to building a new stadium and improving fan experience. The conversation delves into financial aspects, public-private partnerships, […]
From DRaysBay | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Prior to the start of each season, the Draysbay community takes part in an excercise in which the top prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays system are ranked by popular vote. This season, the Draysbay community ranked the top 25 prospects in the Rays system with several others receiving votes but just falling shy of […]
From DRaysBay | about 2 months ago | 1 read
MLB Trade Rumors has released their annual assessment of player salaries, and the Rays have a whopping 17 players eligible for salary arbitration in 2026. The players are listed below, descending by service time (years.days): It’s been a rising trend in MLB for teams to provide club options and buyouts to arbitration-eligible players, as seen […]
From DRaysBay | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
And the perfect reply: 2008 ALDS - Beat Angels 3-2 in G4 to win series 3-1 2013 ALDS - Beat Rays 3-1 in G4 to win series 3-1 2013 ALCS - Beat Tigers 5-2 in G6 to win series 4-2 2013 WS - Beat Cardinals 6-1 in G6 to win series 4-2 2018 ALDS - Beat Yankees 4-3 in G4 to win series 3-1 2018 ALCS - Beat Astros 4-1 in G5 to win series 4-1 2018 WS - Beat Dodgers 5-1 in G5 to win series 4-1 2021 ALWC - Beat Yankees 6-2 to win "series" 1-0 * 2021 ALDS - Beat Rays 6-5 in G4 to win series 3-1 * : ...
From the joy of sox | 2 months ago | 1 read
Since May 29, the MFY have the worst record in the AL East: 13-19. Blue Jays 21 10 Rays 19 12 Orioles 18 13 Red Sox 16 14 Yankees 13 19 They were just swept by the now-in-first-place Blue Jays, who scored 36 runs in the four games. Toronto has not been in first place this "late" in a season since 2016 . OH SHIT . . . BUFFY GOT THE BROOM OUT ! And he waved it in the eminently punchable face of the pompously annoying Michael Kay...
From the joy of sox | 5 months ago | 1 read
Hey baseball fans! The 2020 World Series is here, which means that it's time for me to give you a historical look on the matchup, which pits the Rays against the Dodgers! The Tampa Bay Rays are making their second World Series appearance in franchise history and their first since 2008. This marks the second time that a 1990s expansion team is making its second World Series appearance, joining only the Marlins. Having lost that 2008 World Series to the Phillies, the Rays are one of ...
From Baseball with Matt | about 5 years ago | 3 reads