MLB
Exciting rotation, solid line-up, makes Rays competitive and very watchable
Tampa Bay Rays will fancy their chances of a wildcard spot in 2019 with the Mariners rebuilding and Athletics unlikely to be as strong.
Tampa Bay Rays
Cleveland Indians
Dipoto makes blockbuster trade from his hospital bed
Carlos Santana, Edwin Encarnacion, Jake Bauers and Yandy Diaz all changed teams on Thursday as the Mariners, Rays and Indians made a big trade.
MLB
Another big name starter off the market as Morton heads to Tampa Bay
Charlie Morton signed with the Tampa Bay Rays on a two-year, $30 million deal, as reported by Ken Rosenthal.
Rosenthal added that there is a vesting option for a third year. If Morton is on the disabled list for more than 200 days in the first two years, it drops to $1 million.… Read more
MLB
Blake Snell: The Cy Young winner that changes baseball?
Is Blake Snell's victory a sign that the voters have changed their ways?
MLB
Zunino and Smith set to fill holes for Rays and Mariners
The popular Mike Zunino looks a good acquisition for the Rays, while Smith fills a hole for Seattle.
MLB
Trade Talk: Rays’ Chris Archer attracting attention around contenders
Chris Archer is one of the best players on the market ahead of the non-waiver deadline. Where will he be heading?
Atlanta Braves
MLB Awards: Week Four
The MLB season is a month old. One whole month. It’s been a great month for baseball, even in some arctic conditions. The season is well into it’s stride now, though the hot takes are still largely premature, and we are beginning to get a sense for which teams could over and under achieve.… Read more
Atlanta Braves
MLB Awards: Week Two
The second week of the Major League Baseball season gave a little further insight what we can expect in 2018. Sure, its still early, but trends are beginning to become clear. As we will no doubt hear countless times, nothing can be won in April, but you can ruin your season.… Read more
Boston Red Sox
Opening Day: All the Aces on the table
Baseball is back. The elongated offseason meant it sort of never went away, but that was okay. Then the never-ending Spring Training made it seem like Opening Day was just a mirage amidst the split-squad games and minor league invitations.
Chicago Cubs
Why are clubs reassigning their prospects?
Spring Training is ramping up. Major league starting pitchers have edged their pitch counts higher, with aces now going five innings into games, just as Max Scherzer and Madison Bumgarner did on Tuesday.