Rays’ Glasnow to miss 6 to 8 weeks with oblique strain
February 28, 2023 GMTKISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) —
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow is expected to miss six to eight weeks because of a left oblique strain.
The 29-year-old right-hander was hurt while throwing batting practice on Monday.
Rays finalize Zach Eflin’s $40 million, 3-year contract
December 14, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG., Fla. (AP) — The Rays finalized right-hander Zach Eflin's $40 million, three-year contract on Tuesday, the largest deal for a free agent in Tampa Bay history.
He will make $11 million next season, $11 million in 2024 and $18 million in 2025.
AP Source: RHP Eflin agrees to $40 million deal with Rays
December 2, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin has agreed to join the Tampa Bay Rays on a three-year, $40 million contract that’s the largest the club has ever awarded in free agency, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Guardians host the Rays, try to extend home win streak
October 8, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Rays (86-76, third in the AL East during the regular season) vs. Cleveland Guardians (92-70, first in the AL Central during the regular season)
Cleveland; Saturday, 12:07 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Tyler Glasnow (0-0, 1.35 ERA, .90 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Guardians: Triston McKenzie (11-11, 2.96 ERA, .95 WHIP, 190 strikeouts)
Rays lose 4-3 to Red Sox, move closer to 6th playoff seed
October 4, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Tyler Glasnow gave playoff-bound Tampa Bay a short but strong start in his second outing since Tommy John surgery last year, but the Boston Red Sox rallied against the bullpen for a 4-3 victory on Monday night, extending the Rays' skid to four games.
Red Sox open 3-game series against the Rays
October 3, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Rays (86-73, third in the AL East) vs. Boston Red Sox (75-84, fifth in the AL East)
Boston; Monday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Tyler Glasnow (0-0, 3.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, three strikeouts); Red Sox: Rich Hill (8-7, 4.56 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 103 strikeouts)
Rosario has pinch single in 10th, Guardians beat Rays 2-1
September 29, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Pinch-hitter Amed Rosario had a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning to give the Cleveland Guardians a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
Rosario, who wasn't in the starting lineup as manager Terry Francona rests his regulars after wrapping up the the AL Central, batted for Luke Maile, He lined the first pitch over the head of right fielder Manuel Margot to score Oscar Gonzalez from third base.
Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians meet in game 2 of series
September 28, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Rays (85-69, third in the AL East) vs. Cleveland Guardians (86-68, first in the AL Central)
Cleveland; Wednesday, 6:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Tyler Glasnow (0-0); Guardians: Triston McKenzie (11-11, 3.04 ERA, .97 WHIP, 180 strikeouts)
Glasnow scheduled to rejoin Rays’ rotation Wednesday night
September 25, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow is scheduled to rejoin the rotation Wednesday night at Cleveland after missing nearly 14 months because of Tommy John surgery.
The Rays’ opening day starter last year hasn’t pitched this season after undergoing the procedure on Aug.
Lowe, Baz done for season, Glasnow nearing return for Rays
September 24, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay second baseman Brandon Lowe and right-hander Shane Baz are done for the season due to injuries, while one-time ace Tyler Glasnow is expected back next week following Tommy John surgery in August 2021.
Rays’ Franco, Glasnow make progress, ready to play in minors
September 6, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay shortstop Wander Franco took batting practice Tuesday for Triple-A Durham and is ready to play again in his minor league rehabilitation, according to Rays manager Kevin Cash.
Rays lock up Glasnow through ’24 with $30.35 million deal
August 26, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow signed a $30.35 million, two-year contract that will delay the start of his free agency by one year, the team announced Friday.
The Rays' opening day starter last year hasn’t pitched this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on Aug.
Rays ace Glasnow throws BP, hasn’t ruled out return in 2022
August 23, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay ace Tyler Glasnow reached 97 mph while throwing his second live batting practice on Tuesday and hasn't ruled out returning this season.
Glasnow threw 21 pitches to a pair of minor leaguers before the Rays played the Los Angeles Angels.
Rays ace Glasnow faces hitters for 1st time since surgery
August 20, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays ace Tyler Glasnow threw 20 pitches in his first live batting-practice session since undergoing Tommy John surgery a little over one year ago.
The 2021 opening-day starter faced hitters Saturday at the Rays’ spring training complex in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Rays pitching coach injured on visit to mound
August 7, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays already have 15 players on the injured list. Now pitching coach Kyle Snyder might be on the shelf, too.
Snyder injured himself walking toward the mound to visit ace Shane McClanahan during the seventh inning of a 9-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
Rays host the Athletics to start 4-game series
April 12, 2022 GMTOakland Athletics (1-2) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (3-0)
St. Petersburg, Florida; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Adam Oller (0-0); Rays: Tommy Romero (0-0)
Athletics visit the Rays to open 4-game series
April 11, 2022 GMTOakland Athletics (1-2) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (3-0)
St. Petersburg, Florida; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Paul Blackburn (0-0); Rays: Luis Patino (0-0)
Rays try to sweep 3-game series over the Orioles
April 10, 2022 GMTBaltimore Orioles (0-2) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (2-0)
St. Petersburg, Florida; Sunday, 1:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Tyler Wells (0-0); Rays: Corey Kluber (0-0)
Rays play the Orioles leading series 1-0
April 9, 2022 GMTBaltimore Orioles (0-1) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (1-0)
St. Petersburg, Florida; Saturday, 1:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Jordan Lyles (0-0); Rays: Drew Rasmussen (0-0)
Orioles visit the Rays in season opener
April 6, 2022 GMTBaltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays
St. Petersburg, Florida; Friday, 3:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: John Means (0-0); Rays: Shane McClanahan (0-0)
Rays land Raley for $10M, trade Wendle to Marlins, sign Choi
December 1, 2021 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays signed reliever Brooks Raley to a $10 million, two-year contract Tuesday with a club option for 2024.
The defending AL East champions also traded All-Star infielder Joey Wendle to the Miami Marlins for minor league outfielder Kameron Misner, and agreed with first baseman Ji-Man Choi on a $3.2 million, one-year deal that avoids arbitration.
Rays sign veteran reliever David Robertson
August 16, 2021 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays have signed 36-year-old reliever David Robertson to a major league contract and will have him report to Triple-A Durham.
Robertson pitched for the silver medal-winnng USA team in the Tokyo Olympics.
Rays ace Tyler Glasnow to have Tommy John surgery Wednesday
August 4, 2021 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays ace Tyler Glasnow will undergo Tommy John surgery on Wednesday that will sideline him the rest of this year and possibly all of next season as well.
The team announced the news during Tuesday night's game against Seattle.
Rays ace Tyler Glasnow likely to have Tommy John surgery
August 1, 2021 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays ace Tyler Glasnow is expecting to get a recommendation from doctors next week to have Tommy John surgery that would keep him out the rest of this season and possibly next year.
Rays ace Glasnow has elbow tear, no surgery for now
June 15, 2021 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Tyler Glasnow isn't exactly sure what's going to happen with his elbow injury. But the Tampa Bay Rays ace is certain of a cause: trying to pitch slick baseballs without any grip enhancer.
LEADING OFF: 3 aces ailing, D’backs and O’s lost on road
June 15, 2021 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors today:
Rays’ Glasnow leaves game with right elbow inflammation
June 15, 2021 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Tampa Bay starter Tyler Glasnow left Monday’s game against the Chicago White Sox after four innings with right elbow inflammation.
Glasnow allowed two runs on three hits and left with Tampa Bay leading 3-2.
MLB-best Rays power past White Sox; Glasnow exits early
June 15, 2021 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Austin Meadows, Brandon Lowe and Randy Arozarena homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.
Tampa Bay improved to 43-24, 1 1/2 games ahead of the White Sox for the best record in the majors.
Glasnow has 11 Ks in 7 innings, Rays beat Nationals 3-1
June 9, 2021 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Glasnow struck out 11 over seven strong innings and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 on Tuesday night for their 20th win in 24 games.
Margot hits RBI single in 10th, Rays beat Royals 2-1
May 27, 2021 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Manuel Margot hit a run-scoring single in the 10th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Kevin Kiermaier advanced from second to third when Taylor Walls flied out to deep center field against Tyler Zuber (0-2).
Phillips, Rays rally late, end Mets’ 7-game winning streak
May 15, 2021 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brett Phillips hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays stopped the Mets’ seven-game winning streak, rallying past New York 3-2 Friday night.
Adames, Margot slug Rays past Angels 7-3; Rendon injured
May 4, 2021 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Tyler Glasnow was fairly confident the Tampa Bay Rays hadn't all forgotten how to hit just one month into the new season after winning the AL pennant last fall...
LEADING OFF: Luzardo hurt playing video game, Ohtani OK?
May 3, 2021 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors today:
LEADING OFF: Luzardo hurt playing video game, Ohtani OK?
May 3, 2021 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors on Monday:
Rays beat Yankees 6-3, drop New York to AL-worst 5-9
April 18, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Manuel Margot hit a tiebreaking two-run homer, Tyler Glasnow overcame cramps and poor control to pitch five innings of one-run ball and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees 6-3 Saturday and dropped New York to an AL-worst 5-9...
Margot, Glasnow lift Rays over AL-worst Yankees 6-3
April 17, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Sluggish to start their AL title defense, the Tampa Bay Rays have found their bearings in the Bronx...
New York takes 3-game skid into matchup with Tampa Bay
April 17, 2021 GMTTampa Bay Rays (6-8) vs. New York Yankees (5-8)
Texas takes 3-game skid into matchup with Tampa Bay
April 12, 2021 GMTTexas Rangers (3-6) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (4-5)
In Joctober, Pederson does it all for Dodgers
October 26, 2020 GMTJoc Pederson is the guy the Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t need or want — until October.
After nearly being traded in February and hitting .190 during the regular season, Pederson is coming up big in the postseason.
Bellinger back in CF for LA with roof closed for Game 5
October 25, 2020 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cody Bellinger was set to return to center field for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series, and second baseman Brandon Lowe moved up a couple of spots in Tampa Bay's batting order...
Kershaw, LA stars shine, Dodgers top Rays 8-3 in WS opener
October 21, 2020 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts — the Los Angeles Dodgers stars all shined...
LEADING OFF: Rays, Dodgers all set to meet in World Series
October 19, 2020 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors today:
SERIES SET
In a most unpredictable season, the teams with the best records in each league are set to meet in the World Series...
LEADING OFF: Cole goes for 20th win in row, Cubs-Cards off
August 8, 2020 GMTA look at what's happening in the majors on Saturday:
RED-HOT COLE
Gerrit Cole tries for his 20th straight regular-season win when he pitches for the Yankees at Tampa Bay...
Rays non-tender OF Guillermo Heredia, making him free agent
December 3, 2019 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays did not offer a contract for 2020 to outfielder Guillermo Heredia, making him a free agent Monday night...
Jordy Mercer thrilled to still be with Pirates after trade deadline
August 6, 2018 GMTAt season's start, Jordy Mercer wasn't sure whether he would still be playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates on the first day of August.
In years past for a Pirates player with an expiring contract, the day after the nonwaiver trade deadline oftentimes involved going to a new team.