Wander Franco's deal with the Rays could be worth up to $223-million

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

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

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.

Cash wins 2nd straight Manager of the Year

Cash wins 2nd straight Manager of the Year

Kevin Cash has now accomplished something only Bobby Cox achieved previously -- back-to-back Manager of the Year awards. Cash won the American League honor Tuesday night.

Kevin Cash has now accomplished something only Bobby Cox achieved previously -- back-to-back Manager of the Year awards. Cash won the American League honor Tuesday night.

Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena earns Rookie of the Year honors

Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena earns Rookie of the Year honors

If it didn't seem like this wasn't Arozarena's first year, there’s a reason. The 26-year-old provided a stunning lift for the Rays during the 2020 postseason with 10 homers in 18 games during their run to the World Series. But Arozarena didn’t play enough during the 2020 regular season to lose his rookie status so he was eligible for the award this year.

If it didn't seem like this wasn't Arozarena's first year, there’s a reason. The 26-year-old provided a stunning lift for the Rays during the 2020 postseason with 10 homers in 18 games during their run to the World Series. But Arozarena didn’t play enough during the 2020 regular season to lose his rookie status so he was eligible for the award this year.

World Series champ Julio Lugo dead at 45

World Series champ Julio Lugo dead at 45

Julio Lugo was a 43rd round draft pick who eventually became champion.

Julio Lugo was a 43rd round draft pick who eventually became champion.

Braves beat Astros 7-0 in Game 6, winning first World Series since 1995

Braves beat Astros 7-0 in Game 6, winning first World Series since 1995

The Atlanta Braves are World Series Champions for the first time in nearly two decades with their 7-0 win over the Astros in Houston during Game Six on Tuesday.

The Atlanta Braves are World Series Champions for the first time in nearly two decades with their 7-0 win over the Astros in Houston during Game Six on Tuesday.

Astros dash Braves hopes of winning World Series with Game 5 win, 9-5

Astros dash Braves hopes of winning World Series with Game 5 win, 9-5

Things seemed bleak at first, but the Astros proved they weren't going down without a fight and took an electrifying win in Game 5 against the Braves, 9-5.

Things seemed bleak at first, but the Astros proved they weren't going down without a fight and took an electrifying win in Game 5 against the Braves, 9-5.

PETA wants MLB to use 'arm barn' instead of 'bullpen'

PETA wants MLB to use 'arm barn' instead of 'bullpen'

PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”

PETA has asked Major League Baseball to stop using the word “bullpen” and opt for “a more modern, animal-friendly term“ like “arm barn.”

Nelson Cruz wins MLB’s Roberto Clemente Award for philanthropy

Nelson Cruz wins MLB’s Roberto Clemente Award for philanthropy

Nelson Cruz has been given Major League Baseball’s Roberto Clemente Award for character, community involvement and philanthropy.

Nelson Cruz has been given Major League Baseball’s Roberto Clemente Award for character, community involvement and philanthropy.

Astros beat Braves 7-2, tie up World Series

Astros beat Braves 7-2, tie up World Series

The Atlanta Braves could not pull off the magic of Game One of the World Series. They lose to the Astros in Game Two 7-2 to tie up the series.

The Atlanta Braves could not pull off the magic of Game One of the World Series. They lose to the Astros in Game Two 7-2 to tie up the series.

Canadian group sponsors billboard opposing taxpayer-funded Rays stadium

Canadian group sponsors billboard opposing taxpayer-funded Rays stadium

A group from Montreal, Canada spent hundreds of dollars to send a message to the Tampa Bay Rays, in the form of a billboard that reads: “Dear Rays, Montreal won’t pay for your new stadium. Sincerely, taxpayers”

A group from Montreal, Canada spent hundreds of dollars to send a message to the Tampa Bay Rays, in the form of a billboard that reads: “Dear Rays, Montreal won’t pay for your new stadium. Sincerely, taxpayers”