We talked about it before the Uceta injury, but when @ryanbass.bsky.social was on FBT for our Rays' preview, he said he very much expects this to be a bullpen by committee, specifically citing the record-breaking 14 players with saves on the 2021 Rays www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhfa...
Had an old friend stop by FBT, as we were joined by Rays' TV host @ryanbass.bsky.social to kick off our Team Preview series.
We'll be talking to insiders for all 30 teams over the next 30 days to get their insight ahead of spring training: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhfa...
It's official: #Rays say they have signed OF Jake Fraley, who was non-tendered last week, to a one-year contract. Fraley, 30, was originally drafted by the Rays 77th overall back in 2016.
From @ryanbass.bsky.social who posted this on that other site: "Pretty crazy stat: The #RaysUp and #DBacks - two expansion clubs from 1998 - face off tonight with the same number of wins since entering the league (2,100). They also have the same number of playoff victories (28)."
Cash was asked about his Opening Day starter options: "I'm gonna get on a two and a half hour ride home, and we'll talk through it on the phone with Eric (Neander). I think, right now, we're pretty positioned where just about all of them (Pepiot, Rass, Littell, Baz, Taj) are available to do that."
Kevin Cash on Shane McClanahan’s triceps injury: “Very unfortunate. He’s going to miss some time. We’ll have a better understanding once he gets some imaging done. You feel for the person, just for what he’s gone through...fingers crossed, it’s a shutdown of minimal time.”
#Rays say Shane McClanahan left today’s game with left triceps tightness. He’ll get imaging tomorrow.
Some (finally) official news! I’m humbled, I’m ready and incredibly grateful. See you all season long for Rays Baseball on FanDuel Sports Network 🙌🏻📺 #RaysUp
Fittingly, Mac looked like vintage Sugar Shane in today’s session. Kevin Cash said he reached 94-95 mph on the radar gun:
“I think that's a pretty easy highlight for the first day,” Cash said. “To see him throwing off the mound and looking like himself…we're fortunate that he's healthy and back.”
#Rays ace Shane McClanahan said “last year sucked” in having to rehab from TJ surgery and miss competing with his teammates, but he’s fully back with no limitations:
“I missed it a lot, man,” Shane said. “…I feel good and I’m ready to go. Actually got a bullpen today, so excited to show the world.”
Pitchers and catchers have reported. Workouts about to get underway. @raysbaseball.com season has arrived!
#Rays Shane McClanahan throwing warm up tosses ahead of his first spring bullpen session. Told me this morning he’s “100%” ready to go with zero restrictions. #RaysUp
Baseball is SO back #RaysUp ⚾️
I asked #Rays Kevin Cash about Junior Caminero's offseason, visiting him in the Dominican Republic and 2025 expectations for the 21-year old, former No. 1 prospect who's basically a lock to make his first Opening Day roster:
The #Rays have moved Opening Day against the Rockies to Friday, March 28 at 4:10 p.m. at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa to provide additional time to prepare the ballpark for the home opener. Opening Day was originally set for Thursday. We’ll have all your coverage on FanDuel Sports Network.
It’s official: Scott Frost is returning as UCF’s head football coach.
I think of this tweet probably once a week
A little Black Friday basketball from Brooklyn! See you on FanDuel Sports Network at 7 ET for the pregame show! It’s #NBACup action as well! #MakeItMagic
Today's story for @newsnation.bsky.social: Politicians, including Matt Gaetz and George Santos, have joined Cameo. Current congresswoman Lauren Boebert followed the trend, but is she breaking ethics rules? My report 👇🏻 youtu.be/aKP6QJPZBs8?...
My report from this morning on #Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield suing his father's company, alleging they basically stole $12 million. Details 👇
youtu.be/TDPzkscGi3g?...
Some notes:
- The Rays are "home" for 8 of 25 games in July and 8 of 26 in August.
- LA Angels series will now be in Tampa from April 8-10, then in Anaheim, California, from Aug. 4-6.
- MIN Twins series will now be in Tampa from May 26-28 and then in Minneapolis from July 4-6.
In a MLB schedule change, the Rays will play 47 of first 59 games at "home" (Steinbrenner Field), then 69 of final 103 on the road to account for Florida heat, weather. More: apnews.com/article/rays...
Magic pregame is LIVE!!
Our communities continue to heal from Hurricanes Helene and Milton 💔
Back on our #Magic broadcast tonight! Come join Bo and I all night long as Orlando visit the Suns!
The #Rays released photos of the damage inside Tropicana Field in the days following Hurricane Milton, and it's catastrophic.
Good morning! It’s GAME DAY! Excited for my season debut on our Orlando Magic broadcasts! Hope you’ll stay up late with us as the #Magic face the Suns in the desert! I’ll be hosting our pre, halftime and post-game shows on FanDuel Sports Network Florida! #MakeItMagic
First Orlando Magic game tomorrow! We’re live at 8:30pm ET on FanDuel Sports Network as the #Magic face the #Suns! 🏀🏀📺
