MLB Lockout: Spring training camps on hold as labor negotiations continue
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says spring training remains on hold because of a management lockout and his goal is to reach a labor contract that allows opening day as scheduled on March 31.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says spring training remains on hold because of a management lockout and his goal is to reach a labor contract that allows opening day as scheduled on March 31.
MLB stops testing athletes for steroids amid lockout, AP sources say
Two people familiar with the sport’s Joint Drug Program tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has stopped testing players for steroids for the first time in nearly 20 years due to the expiration of the sport’s drug agreement.
Two people familiar with the sport’s Joint Drug Program tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has stopped testing players for steroids for the first time in nearly 20 years due to the expiration of the sport’s drug agreement.
Full interview: Kiermaier preps for spring training with UT baseball
Kevin O'Donnell caught up with the Tampa Bay Rays' most popular player for an exclusive interview to discuss the current MLB lockout, his trade rumors, the plug being pulled on the split city plan with Montreal and the outlook with the Rays in 2022.
Kevin O'Donnell caught up with the Tampa Bay Rays' most popular player for an exclusive interview to discuss the current MLB lockout, his trade rumors, the plug being pulled on the split city plan with Montreal and the outlook with the Rays in 2022.
Baseball Hall of Fame: David Ortiz elected in 1st turn on ballot
David Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied entry to Cooperstown in their final year under consideration by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
David Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied entry to Cooperstown in their final year under consideration by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
MLB lockout: Players union to present owners with counter offer on Monday
Players and owners return to the negotiating table on Monday, hoping to reach an agreement to end the MLB lockout.
Players and owners return to the negotiating table on Monday, hoping to reach an agreement to end the MLB lockout.
Tampa Bay Rays will not pursue split-city plan with Montreal
After years of touting a part-time plan between St. Petersburg and Montreal, the Tampa Bay Rays announced Thursday they will no long pursue the split-city plan.
After years of touting a part-time plan between St. Petersburg and Montreal, the Tampa Bay Rays announced Thursday they will no long pursue the split-city plan.
MLB lockout: Little progress made as league, players’ union resume talks
Talks between Major League Baseball and the players’ union resumed Thursday, the first negotiations since the lockout began in early December.
Talks between Major League Baseball and the players’ union resumed Thursday, the first negotiations since the lockout began in early December.
Tampa Bay Rays: Bullpen catcher Jean Ramirez dies unexpectedly at 28
The Tampa Bay Rays say bullpen catcher Jean Ramirez died unexpectedly this week. He was 28.
The Tampa Bay Rays say bullpen catcher Jean Ramirez died unexpectedly this week. He was 28.
Mayor Castor 'all in' for possibility of Rays split-season, multi-use Ybor City stadium
The Tampa Bay Rays continue scouting both sides of the bay and beyond for a potential new home base. Their focus is still on a split-city plan, but many want to know from where the money for a new stadium will come – and whether a bidding war between cities could be on the horizon.
The Tampa Bay Rays continue scouting both sides of the bay and beyond for a potential new home base. Their focus is still on a split-city plan, but many want to know from where the money for a new stadium will come – and whether a bidding war between cities could be on the horizon.
Rays owner, Tampa mayor meet to discuss moving team across bay
A spokesperson for the mayor's office told FOX 13 the Rays still hope to move forward with their plan to split the team between Tampa Bay and Montreal, which, he says, Castor is open-minded about.
A spokesperson for the mayor's office told FOX 13 the Rays still hope to move forward with their plan to split the team between Tampa Bay and Montreal, which, he says, Castor is open-minded about.
Buck O'Neil, Bud Fowler, four others elected to baseball Hall of Fame
Buck O'Neil, Gil Hodges, Minnie Minoso, Jim Kaat, Tony Oliva and Bud Fowler elected to baseball Hall of Fame.
Buck O'Neil, Gil Hodges, Minnie Minoso, Jim Kaat, Tony Oliva and Bud Fowler elected to baseball Hall of Fame.
MLB lockout: Teams scrub players from websites amid work stoppage
Players are nowhere to be found on MLB websites as of Dec. 2. The league said it will remain that way throughout the lockout.
Players are nowhere to be found on MLB websites as of Dec. 2. The league said it will remain that way throughout the lockout.
MLB owners lock out players, first work stoppage since 1995
MLB's first work stoppage in decades is now in effect after the collective bargaining agreement between owners and players officially expired.
MLB's first work stoppage in decades is now in effect after the collective bargaining agreement between owners and players officially expired.
MLB lockout: Players, owners begin first work stoppage since 1995
Baseball's labor dispute has led to MLB owners locking out the players, the league's first work stoppage in two decades.
Baseball's labor dispute has led to MLB owners locking out the players, the league's first work stoppage in two decades.
Rays, pitcher Kluber finalize $8 million, 1-year contract
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber and the Tampa Bay Rays finalized an $8 million, one-year free-agent contract on Wednesday.
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber and the Tampa Bay Rays finalized an $8 million, one-year free-agent contract on Wednesday.
Tampa Bay Rays trade Wendle to Marlins, sign Choi
The Tampa Bay Rays traded All-Star infielder Joey Wendle to the Miami Marlins for minor league outfielder Kameron Misner,
The Tampa Bay Rays traded All-Star infielder Joey Wendle to the Miami Marlins for minor league outfielder Kameron Misner,
Wander Franco signs $182-million, 11-year contract with Tampa Bay Rays
Wander Franco and the Tampa Bay Rays have finalized a $182 million, 11-year contract.
Wander Franco and the Tampa Bay Rays have finalized a $182 million, 11-year contract.
Wander Franco's deal with the Rays could be worth up to $223-million
The team is in the process of finalizing the richest contract in franchise history to someone just 70 games into his big-league career.
The team is in the process of finalizing the richest contract in franchise history to someone just 70 games into his big-league career.
MLB labor dispute: Baseball appears headed for first work stoppage in decades
The 1994-95 players strike halted MLB’s season long before many current Major League Baseball players were born. But the current generation of baseball players could be mere weeks from experiencing a work stoppage firsthand.
The 1994-95 players strike halted MLB’s season long before many current Major League Baseball players were born. But the current generation of baseball players could be mere weeks from experiencing a work stoppage firsthand.
Angels' Shohei Ohtani named the unanimous American League MVP
Shohei Ohtani was unanimiously voted American League MVP on Thursday for a two-way season not seen since Babe Ruth, and Bryce Harper earned the National League honor for the second time.
Shohei Ohtani was unanimiously voted American League MVP on Thursday for a two-way season not seen since Babe Ruth, and Bryce Harper earned the National League honor for the second time.