Rays acquire RHP Forrest Whitley from Astros
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By reaching 25 steals against the Red Sox on Tuesday, José Caballero achieved a feat the Rays had only seen from Carl Crawford, B.J. Upton and Josh Lowe.
The Tampa Bay Rays are used to trying to find value where others don't see it. How about a former top-10 prospect for just some cash considerations? That's what the Rays did on Friday, acquiring Astros right-handed pitcher Forrest Whitley in exchange for ...
After an inconsistent start, the Rays in recent weeks have shown a dynamic, diversified offense that also has ranked among the majors’ best. “There’s a lot of potential with this offense, a lot of capabilities,” manager Kevin Cash said.
Marcelo Mayer’s first major league home run was greeted by a chorus of boos as he rounded the bases at New York’s Yankee Stadium last week.
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The Mets enter play on Friday with a 45-24 record, in possession of first place in the National League East leading the Philadelphia Phillies by 5.5 games. The Rays meanwhile are 36-32 and sit in 3rd place in the American League East, 6.5 games back of the New York Yankees for the division lead.
All these years later, the Rays’ use agreement at Tropicana Field is 90% completed, and still there is no hint of a long-term stadium solution in sight for Tampa Bay. There may, however, be a temporary solution.