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Rays Reacts Results: Forever Home
Yesterday, the Rays new stadium project received funding from the Hillsborough County commission, which means the team will now be able to move forward and break ground on a Rays ballpark in Tampa. Before those votes happened, we asked how confident y’all felt this could become a reality. Here’s how you responded: Astonishingly, only 15% […]
Game Thread: The Daddies come to town!
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Patrick Zalupski: Rays will break ground on new stadium in September
With the approval of the requested public funding of ~40% of the new Rays stadium costs, Rays principal owner Patrick Zalupski, formally titled the Tampa Bay Rays Managing Partner and Co-Chair, released the following statement: “On behalf of our Partners, I want to express our deepest gratitude to Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa […]
Hillsborough County approves $796 million to fund new Rays stadium in Tampa
It’s a beautiful day in Tampa Bay. After decades of unknowns and threats to move, a new owner and a new future have finally secured the Rays a new home in the population center of Tampa. The new stadium will be built across the street from Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, […]
Open Thread: Rays seek New Stadium approval
The Rays go before the City Council on Thursday morning and the County on Friday morning seeking approval of the New Rays Stadium project on Dale Mabry as part of a redevelopment of Hillsborough College. To quell concerns over the team’s stewardship, the Rays released a detailed list of community commitments, which may come into […]
Tampa City Council approves development deal, 4 to 3.
Tampa City Council voted four to three to approve a stadium development through which Tampa would commit $80 million toward building the infrastructure required for a new Rays stadium. The three no votes were Miranda, Hurtak and Maniscalco, who had also voted no in previous Council votes on the stadium. There’s a lot in the […]
Xavier Isaac promoted to Triple-A following swing change
When the Rays selected high school first baseman Xavier Isaac in the first round of the 2022 draft, there were many in the industry who scoffed as their pick. After all, a high school first baseman isn’t exactly the most alluring profile. Add to it that Isaac was a hefty 240 pounds during his senior […]
Baseball gonna baseball: Rays 3 Tigers 0
In my mind, I had this game in the loss column even before first pitch. The Rays offense looked half asleep yesterday against a lesser pitcher, and today they would be facing Troy Melton, he of the 1.86 ERA. Those of you with good memories will recall that Melton had pitched a gem against the […]
Rays release detailed list of community commitments ahead of New Stadium votes
The Tampa Bay Rays have published a “Community Benefits and Legacy Plan” emphasizing “A long-term partnership among the Tampa Bay Rays, Hillsborough County, and the City of Tampa” through various commitments to the region should the new stadium plan be approved this week by the city and county. The proposed plan prioritizes affordable housing, anti-displacement, […]
Game Thread: A much needed day off
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They had their chance: Rays 1, Tigers 4
The Rays had their chance to take control of this one in the fourth inning with the bases loaded and just one out. Jackson Jobe, the Tigers’ starter, was floundering having allowed three hits, a walk and a run in the first five batters. Nonetheless, the Rays were able to muster just the one run […]
Game Thread: The Book of Jobe
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Rays Reacts Survey: Will the new stadium get approved?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rays fans and fans across the country. The Rays are anticipating a vote from the City of Tampa on Thursday to green light their new stadium on Dale Mabry across from Raymond James […]
Rasmussen has great outing in win over Tigers: Rays 4, Tigers 1
The last time the Rays faced the Tigers, it went very poorly for Tampa Bay. They went into the series looking to topple an easy opponent, and instead the series seemed to turn everything around for the Tigers, at least for a brief period of time. The Tigers once again find themselves down and out, […]
Game Thread: Maybe stepping away from the AL East will make things easier
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Ty Johnson’s potential late-season impact on the bullpen
Rays RHP prospect Ty Johnson was working as a starter for most of the season until he was placed on the Development list in mid-July. When he returned, Johnson was pitching out of the bullpen in anticipation of a big-league call-up later this season. Not only has his stuff ticked up when he transitioned to […]
Nick Martinez, the Stopper: Rays 3, Orioles 1
Nick Martinez has been the guy the Rays have needed time and time again. He’s been the clubhouse leader. He’s changed and set tones left and right. And on the field, on his bump day, Martinez has delivered. Nick Martinez has had a few bumps along the road, but the thing that has made Martinez […]
Game Thread: Old Friend Alert
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Game Thread: Rays are taking a bath
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Only two games left: Rays 3, O’s 5
The bad news is that the Rays lost to the O’s… again. The good news is that the Rays only have to play the last place O’s two more times this season. Playing for the fifth time in eight days, the Rays and O’s faced off in Baltimore opening a three-game set. After dropping three […]
Game Thread: Rays are getting picked apart by birds
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Rays Reacts Results: Biggest concern?
Welcome back to Rays Reacts, which was a little light in the vote tally this time around! I know it’s summer, but I do encourage all to vote. We have them cross-posted to The Feed on the front page now, so please do not hesitate to make your way over an vote. Last week we […]
Bieber Shuts Down Rays Again: Rays 1, Toronto 5
Shane Bieber last faced the Rays on July 23rd in what was potentially an audition to acquire the veteran pitcher. In that game, he scattered three hits and a single run as Toronto won the contest 3-1. The Jays did some buying and selling at the deadline, and Bieber remained with the club to the […]
Game Thread: Off to face…the Orioles?
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Madd(er) Max: Rays 7, Blue Jays 6
It always seems like the whenever the Toronto Blue Jays make the trek to One Tropicana Drive, some kind of miscue results in the Rays winning a close ballgame due to the result of it. The same case can be made Tuesday night. In a 2-1 ballgame in the fourth inning, courtesy to a Yandy […]
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