Hillsborough County prepares to pitch to Rays, again

A day after St. Petersburg's mayor said the Rays' idea to split the season with Montreal before 2028 was dead, Hillsborough negotiators pledged to pitch another deal.

St. Pete mayor ends talks with Rays over new local stadium

St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman announced the city will no longer negotiate the Rays' shared-city idea with Montreal, effectively shutting the door to the Rays playing in another city before 2028.

Tampa Bay Rays acquire Brian O'Grady from Reds, cut Jesus Aguilar

The 27-year-old O'Grady spent most of last season with Triple-A Louisville, where he hit .280 with 28 home runs, 77 RBIs and 20 stolen bases.

Rays lock down Zunino after d'Arnaud heads to Atlanta

The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a $4.5-million, one-year contract with catcher Mike Zunino, avoiding arbitration.

Rays designate Duffy for assignment, trade RHP De Leon

The Tampa Bay Rays have designated infielder Matt Duffy for assignment and traded pitcher Jose De Leon to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a player to be named and cash.

Tampa's Pete Alonso wins the Rookie of the Year award

Tampa native and New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has won the National League Rookie of the Year award. With a rookie record 53 home runs and 120 RBI, Monday's announcement was a mere formality, with Alonso winning 29 of 30 first-place votes.

Kevin Kiermaier wins third 'Gold Glove Award' of his career

Tampa Bay Rays center fielder, Kevin Kiermaier, picked up his third career American League Gold Glove Award Sunday evening. It’s his first since winning back-to-back in 2015 and 2016.

Mayor: Rays formally ask to pursue Montreal plan

St. Pete mayor Rick Kriseman says the Tampa Bay Rays have formally asked to explore a deal that would allow them to play part of their season in Montreal.

World Series Game 7: Astros aim to build legacy while Nationals look to make history

It’s all come down to this: a historic World Series Game 7, where either Washington snags its first Commissioner’s Trophy in the franchise’s history, or Houston’s second championship title sets the stage for a possible dynasty. 

World Series: ‘Nicholas’ the rescued dolphin predicts Nationals win

‘Nicholas’ the Dolphin, one of the rescued residents at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, is weighing in on the World Series matchup. He made his prediction Tuesday at the aquarium by choosing between two tankside ballcaps.

Free taco: Taco Bell will give you 1 free taco thanks to Trea Turner stealing 2nd base during World Series

In case you missed it during Game 1 of the World Series Tuesday night on FOX, the Washington Nationals' Trea Turner stole the first base of the series, clinching a free Doritos Locos Taco from Taco Bell for everyone.

LeMahieu, Hicks lift Yanks over Astros, close to 3-2 in ALCS

DJ LeMahieu drove Justin Verlander's second pitch over the wall, then Aaron Hicks sent the fans at Yankee Stadium into a frenzy with a three-run homer off the foul pole later in the first inning.

Astros power past Yanks for 3-1 ALCS lead

George Springer and Carlos Correa each hit three-run homers and the Houston Astros got another wild ace off the hook to beat the sloppy New York Yankees 8-3 Thursday night and reach the cusp of a second World Series visit in three years.