C.J. Cron Could See Consistent Playing Time

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron may see consistent time in 2018. Manager Kevin Cash says Cron will be more than a platoon player and could play "a lot." One possible alignment could see Brad Miller playing second base while Cron plays first and outfielder Denard Span serves as the designated hitter. Cron might also see... Read More

The Big Winner Of Tampa Bay's Flurry Of Moves Is Mallex Smith

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith has not been mentioned as much as other names that departed the team this week. However, he emerges as a big winner due to the number of his competitions leaving the roster. The signing of Carlos Gomez creates a possible concern, as there are now four outfielders for three... Read More

Blake Snell And Yonny Chirinos Impress Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash praised how starting pitcher Blake Snell and prospect Yonny Chirinos looked on Tuesday. Snell just recently turned 25 years old, but already has 218 1/3 innings pitched in the majors. The most obvious strength of Snell's young career is his 217 strikeouts, showing that he is a power pitcher... Read More

Corey Dickerson's Situation With Rays Likely Resolved By Thursday

The Tampa Bay Rays should know by Thursday whether anyone is willing to trade for outfielder Corey Dickerson. If no one does, he'll go on waivers after being designated for assignment. The odds are that he will clear waivers and be released over the weekend. The Rays would then be left with paying just $1... Read More

Willy Adames Joins Jumble At Second Base

The Tampa Bay Rays will give at least five players time at second base in spring training. Manager Kevin Cash named Micah Johnson, Daniel Robertson, Ryan Schimpf and Joey Wendle as players who will see time at second base when he was asked. Later, he said that Willy Adames will mostly see time at shortstop but... Read More

Brad Miller Looked Good Monday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller was praised by manager Kevin Cash Monday. Cash said that the best part of spring training Monday was "seeing a healthy Brad Miller take BP and hit with power." Miller shocked everyone by slugging 30 homers in 2016, but he was a massive fantasy disappointment last season and... Read More

Jake Faria And Matt Andriese In Position To Benefit From Jake Odorizzi Trade

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitchers Jake Faria and Matt Andriese are set to benefit from the trade of Jake Odorizzi to the Twins. It had appeared that they would battle for the fifth spot in the rotation but now there is possibly room for both of them. They will be chased by prospects, which will... Read More

Nathan Eovaldi Appears To Be In Good Spot To Make Rotation

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi missed all of the 2017 major league season after Tommy John surgery. He has talent but has been erratic so far in his career. In 2014, he gave up a league-high 223 hits but only walked 43 batters in 199 2/3 innings with a record of 6-14. In... Read More

C.J. Cron Traded To Tampa Bay, Rays Designate Corey Dickerson For Assignment

The Los Angeles Angels traded first baseman C.J. Cron to Tampa Bay for a minor leaguer to be named later. Cron hit .248 with a career-high matching 16 homers, 56 RBI and a .742 OPS in 100 games last season. The Rays also designated All-Star outfielder Corey Dickerson for assignment in a corresponding move. Dickerson started off... Read More

Eric Hosmer Signs With San Diego

The San Diego Padres signed free-agent first baseman Eric Hosmer to an eight-year deal worth $144 million. The deal is front loaded towards the first five seasons, and Hosmer will be able to opt out in the offseason after that fifth year. Hosmer hit .318/.385/.498 with 31 doubles, 25 homers, 94 RBI, 98 runs and... Read More

Jake Odorizzi Traded To Minnesota For Minor Leaguer

The Tampa Bay Rays traded starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi to Minnesota for a Single-A shortstop by the name of Jermaine Palacios. Odorizzi was the Rays No. 2 starter who went 10-8 with a 4.14 ERA in 28 starts with the Rays last year. He punched out 127 batters in 143 1/3 innings. Minnesota also represents a... Read More

Matt Duffy Looks To Finally Deliver For Rays Fans

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy missed all of 2017 due to injury. He has been battling problems and had setbacks since he joined the Rays and admits that he would be skeptical at this point if he was in the shoes of the fans. He was able to fully test his repairs during... Read More

Chad Kelly Faces A Fight To Be Relevant Factor In 2018

Denver Broncos quarterback Chad Kelly faces an uphill fight if he wants a serious chance at being the starting quarterback for the Broncos in 2018. While it is quite possible that both Brock Osweiler will move on and Trevor Siemian might get traded, Paxton Lynch would remain with the team. Also, most indications suggest that... Read More

Brad Miller In The Running At Both First and Second Base

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brad Miller could be in the running at either first base or second base. The general manager of the Rays went on the radio that they had an "open mind" when figuring out the right side of the infield. It was also noted that Miller would be in the running at either first... Read More

Jake Odorizzi Being Linked To Brewers In Latest Rumor

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi has been linked to the Milwaukee Brewers in one of the latest editions of a blog on the Tampa Bay Times website. They mention that the Brewers had traded away Odorizzi in the trade that brought them Zack Greinke in December of 2010. The Brewers are now in... Read More

Don Martindale Is A Leading Candidate For Ravens Defensive Coordinator Job

The Baltimore Ravens have a few leading candidates for their open defensive coordinator job. One of them is their current linebackers coach, Don "Wink" Martindale. The Ravens have a definite idea of one of their top priorities out of whomever they hire as their new defensive coordinator. They are quite happy with their current defensive... Read More

Ravens Seek Stability In Defensive Coordinator

The Baltimore Ravens have a definite idea of one of their top priorities out of whomever they hire as their new defensive coordinator. They are quite happy with their current defensive philosophy and style, so they want their new hire to continue along the same lines. They did lead the NFL with 34 turnovers and... Read More

Jimmy Smith May Not Be Ready For Opening Day 2018

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (Achilles) may not be ready for the early part of the 2018 season. He tore his Achilles in early December, and it is typically a six- to eight-week recovery. Head coach John Harbaugh did say that he was hopeful. Baltimore has a decent chance to remain a top defense as long... Read More

Ravens Pursuing Chuck Pagano For Defensive Coordinator

The Baltimore Ravens have spoken to former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano about filling their vacancy at defensive coordinator. Pagano coached Baltimore's D before becoming the head coach in Indy, and the Ravens had one of the better defenses in 2017. It remains to be seen what the Ravens do in the offseason, but the odds are... Read More

Terrell Suggs Wants To Play A Few More Seasons

Baltimore Ravens defensive star Terrell Suggs has played 15 seasons and hopes to play a few more. Despite the wear and tear of 15 seasons, he still led the team with 11 sacks. Until he shows some real decline, it is reasonable to guess that Suggs can continue playing at a high level. The outlook... Read More

Rebound Candidates For The Second Half

Ok, we are at the All-Star break so the free time requires writers to compose articles where we make declarations that are actually educated guesses that we just word in such a way as to make them sound like we are certain. I am going to divide my rebound candidates into two categories. The first is... Read More

Logan Morrison (1B, TB) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 37% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Logan Morrison is setting a career high with his home run production, as he is already up to 15 HR in 53 games. Morrison's previous career high of 24 HR took 123 games and that was back in... Read More