Port Charlotte, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb was diagnosed with tendinitis in his right forearm, an issue that will likely keep the right-hander out of a projected Opening Day start. Cobb threw...
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Fort Myers, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Tampa Bay Rays signed veteran left- handed reliever Jonny Venters to a two-year minor league deal on Wednesday. Venters, who turns 30 later this month, has undergone Tommy John surgery three times in his professional career, including twice since he last pitched in the majors in 2012. In three […]
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Tampa, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Tampa Bay Rays avoided salary arbitration with all eight of their eligible players Friday, agreeing to terms with pitchers Drew Smyly, Jake McGee, Kevin Jepsen and Alex Cobb, infielder Logan Forsythe, catcher/designated hitter John Jaso, outfielder Desmond Jennings and catcher Rene Rivera on one-year contracts. Cobb went 10-9 with a […]
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Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics acquired infielders Ben Zobrist and Yunel Escobar from the Tampa Bay Rays for catcher John Jaso, minor league infielder Daniel Robertson and minor league outfielder Boog Powell. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the A’s designated infielder Andy Parrino for assignment. Zobrist, who made his MLB […]
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San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The San Diego Padres continued to reshape their roster Friday, acquiring outfielder Wil Myers from the Tampa Bay Rays as part of an 11-player trade that also involved the Washington Nationals. The Padres picked up Myers, the 2013 American League Rookie of the Year, along with catcher Ryan Hanigan and […]
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Tampa, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Tampa Bay Rays finalized their coaching staff for the 2015 season on Friday, naming Tom Foley as bench coach for new manager Kevin Cash. Foley had spent the past 13 seasons as the Rays’ third base coach. Charlie Montoyo will take over as third base coach and former Rays star […]
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(SportsNetwork.com) – Wil Myers is reportedly heading from Tampa Bay to San Diego as part of an 11-player trade that also involves the Washington Nationals. According to MLB.com, the Padres will acquire Myers, the 2013 American League Rookie of the Year, along with catcher Ryan Hanigan and minor league pitchers Gerardo Reyes and Jose Castillo […]
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