Tag: Tampa Bay Rays

Rays’ Cobb has tendinitis, likely to miss Opening Day

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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 three perfect innings in […]

Rays sign Venters to minor league deal

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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 […]

Rays avoid arbitration with eight players

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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, […]

A’s acquire Zobrist, Escobar from Rays

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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 […]

Padres pick up Myers from Rays in 11-player deal with Nats

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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 […]

Cash fills out Rays’ coaching staff

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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 […]

Rays set to deal Myers to Padres in deal with Nats

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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 […]

Angels get Joyce from Rays for Jepsen

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Anaheim, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Los Angeles Angels acquired outfielder Matt Joyce from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for right-handed reliever Kevin Jepsen. The move was announced Tuesday by both teams. “Matt was an important part of this team […]

Rays select Kevin Cash as new manager

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Tampa, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Tampa Bay Rays have named Kevin Cash as their new manager. Cash spent parts of eight seasons as a catcher in the majors, retiring after the 2011 season. He joined the Toronto Blue Jays as […]

Pirates pick up Rodriguez from Rays

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Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired infielder Sean Rodriguez from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named and cash considerations. Rodriguez was designated for assignment by the Rays last week after the […]