Last Spring Training swings gives Rays young prospects a crack at the Majors

Rays prospects Cooper Kinney and Mason Auer both know they're heading back to the minors to continue developing this season, but for now, they're soaking in this one final chance to play with Major Leaguers.

MLB umpires will have a new view for replays this season – on Zoom

Major League Baseball struck a deal with Zoom Video Communications Inc. allowing on-field umpires to watch the replay operations center evaluating contested calls.

Boston Red Sox Justin Turner 'feeling very fortunate' after wild pitch hits him in face

Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner needed 16 stitches after he was hit in the face by a pitch during Monday’s spring training game against the Detroit Tigers.

Rays mourn loss of longtime radio announcer Dave Wills

A baseball broadcasting legend, one of the voices of the Tampa Bay Rays on the radio, Dave Wills, has died. 

Baseball and Tampa Bay Rays return to Tropicana Field four weeks early

Four weeks before the Rays’ season opener against Detroit, Tampa Bay, and Minnesota took batting practice as rock music played in preparation for a spring training game Thursday inside Tropicana Field.

New MLB pitch clock appears to work, shaves 20 minutes from early games

Major League Baseball approved its first pitch clock this season, and every day is a new experience for the players as they try to get used to them this spring.

Tampa Bay Rays' Tyler Glasnow will be out 6 to 8 weeks due to oblique strain

During spring training, pitcher Tyler Glasnow suffered an oblique injury Monday during a batting practice session at the Walt Disney World complex.

Rays start full-squad spring training practices

No need to wish upon a star, the Tampa Bay Rays are back for full-squad spring training workouts with high hopes for the 2023 season. 

Thousands participate in Rays Fan Fest

Thousands of people took to Tropicana Field Saturday for Rays Fan Fest. The free event featured appearances by the players as well as autograph sessions and plenty of games for the whole family to get fans excited for the new season.

Derek Jeter joins FOX Sports MLB broadcast team for 2023 season

The New York Yankees great and Hall of Famer joins former teammate Alex Rodriguez, fellow Hall of Famer David Ortiz, and host Kevin Burkhardt as part of the studio team.

Kevin Kiermaier back with the Tampa Spartans, but no longer as a Rays player

Kevin Kiermaier has prepared for spring training the same way for the last eight years. During the winter K-K, as he's known, becomes an unofficial Spartan with The University of Tampa. 

Tampa Bay Rays will use Disney, Tropicana Field as temporary spring training locations

After their Port Charlotte facility was damaged by Hurricane Ian, the Tampa Bay Rays will be heading to the most magical place on the planet for spring training.

Kevin Kiermaier, Blue Jays finalize $9M, 1-year contract

Gold Glove-winning centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier finalized a $9 million, one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.

Gaylord Perry, Hall of Fame pitcher, two-time Cy Young winner, dies at 88

The five-time All-Star played for eight major-league teams from 1962 until 1983. He won the Cy Young with Cleveland in 1972 and San Diego in 1978.

Babe Ruth glove sells for record $1.5 million at auction

A glove once used by New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth was sold at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory auction on Saturday for a record $1.5 million.

Tampa Bay Rays trade Ji-Man Choi to the Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired first baseman Ji-Man Choi from Tampa Bay on Thursday in exchange for minor league pitcher Sam Hartman.