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As spring training kicks off, the conversation is heating up among Rays fans about their roster and what to expect in the 2026 season. With Garrett Cleavinger drawing trade interest and Hunter Bigge making his return from injury, the Rays are focused on building a competitive edge in a tough AL East.
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Would you rather watch a pitchers’ duel or a slugfest?
DRaysBay works best as a place for community and conversation. Accordingly, in the lead up to the new season, we are posting “Daily Questions” in the month of February. I look forward to seeing you in the comment section! On the one hand, a pitching duel — particularly with a pitch clock — is a […]
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Which Rays player do you love the most on the 2026 roster?
DRaysBay works best as a place for community and conversation. Accordingly, in the lead up to the new season, we are posting “Daily Questions” in the month of February. I look forward to seeing you in the comment section! Don’t say a prospect unless they are on the 40-man roster! But even then, be careful… […]
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Rays’ Garrett Cleavinger Drawing Trade Interest
Teams interested in left-handed bullpen help have been calling the Rays about Garrett Cleavinger, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal writes. There isn’t any indication that a deal is close, and Rosenthal didn’t specify any clubs in pursuit of Cleavinger’s services. Cleavinger (who turns 32 in April) is entering his seventh MLB season, and his fourth full…
MLB.com
Back from 'bigger than baseball' injury, Bigge ready to compete
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Hunter Bigge jogged in from the Rays' bullpen at Charlotte Sports Park late Sunday morning, scaled the mound and challenged hitters with what fellow reliever Garrett Cleavinger called “electric” stuff. His fastball was firm. His breaking pitches darted all over. He tested out his newest weapon,
MLB.com
Uceta (sore shoulder) won't pitch in World Baseball Classic
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- High-leverage reliever Edwin Uceta will not pitch for the Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic due to a sore throwing shoulder, but the Rays still expect the right-hander to be ready for Opening Day.
Rays manager Kevin Cash said Sunday that Uceta has been
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Nick Castellanos explains what he learned from Phillies split as slugger begins new chapter with Padres
Castellanos, entering his age-34 season, will try to win with the Padres after the Phillies cut him loose this month
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