In spring opener, Rays will see new Tampa home, ball-strike challenges
In facing the Yankees Friday, the Rays will get a feel for Steinbrenner Field as well as MLB’s latest rules experiment.
MLB sees very first challenge using Automatic Balls-Strikes system in spring training
For the first time in MLB history, a pitch was challenged using the new Automated Ball-Strikes system — and the call on the field was overturned.
MLB's automated ball-strike system explained as spring training games kick off with robo-ump challenges
This spring training will introduce a new element to the action: for the first time, MLB will employ the automated ball-strike system (ABS for short) during big-league contests. ABS is, for those unfamiliar with the concept,
Major League Baseball testing ball-strike challenge system in Spring Training
Major League Baseball (MLB) spring training will look a bit different this season as the league tests using technology for challenging balls and strikes.MLB says the technology, to be known as the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS),
Padres eager to see ball-strike challenge system up close during spring training games
Brett Sullivan caught a couple of games at the University of the Pacific, but he didn’t truly move behind the plate until 2016, his second year in the Tampa Bay Rays system. The 30-year-old veteran continues to bounce around the diamond to remain a versatile bench option for the Padres,
MLB will test automatic ball-strike challenge system in spring training and other notes from Rob Manfred
The commissioner spoke Tuesday in Arizona about the Dodgers' spending, the next CBA, recent rule changes and more.
Rays open Spring Training vs. Yankees tomorrow in Tampa
The Tampa Bay Rays kick off Spring Training action against the New York Yankees at Steinbrenner Field tomorrow. Marc Topkin, ...
Former Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Matt Moore Lands Minor League Deal With Boston Red Sox
Matt Moore is a decade removed from being an All-Star SP for the Rays, but the veteran has shown enough flashes as a RP that ...
Rising star Tampa Bay Rays pitcher showed pro-level work ethic at Westfield, Butler
The Shamrocks had a two-sport star in quarterback/pitcher Ryan Pepiot. He developed good habits that allowed him to rise to ...
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Tampa Bay Rays preparing to get 2025 spring training games underway
The first full week of the 2025 MLB Spring Training season is underway for the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park in ...
Tampa Bay Rays Single-Game Tickets at Steinbrenner Field to Go on Sale Soon
Fans looking to see the Tampa Bay Rays play at their temporary home at George M. Steinbrenner Field will be able to buy ...
Homeless Tampa Bay Rays Seek Permanent New Place To Play
The Rays will be one of two franchises playing 2025 home games in minor-league ballparks. The Athletics have left the Oakland ...
Hurricane Milton displaced Tampa Bay Rays start spring training as MLB vagabonds
After their spring training at Charlotte Sports Park, the Rays will move into 11,000-seat Steinbrenner Field on March 28 for ...
Former Tampa Bay Rays Big International Signing Inks Minor League Deal with LA Angels
Sandy Gaston of Cuba was once a well-regarded prospect with the Rays and now he's trying to latch on with the Los Angeles ...
Too Many Starting Pitchers A Good Problem For Tampa Bay Rays
Six starting pitchers in a five-man rotation? President of baseball ops Erik Neander, manager Kevin Cash and pitching coach ...
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Pull out the radar guns! Rays bullpen is returning to its power roots
And yet, as the summer grew longer, the Rays seemed to be discovering more and more relievers with electric arms. It’s at the point now where Tampa Bay could begin 2025 with five relievers ...
Here's How Much it Cost to Get Steinbrenner Field Ready For Tampa Bay Rays
According to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, it cost $50 million to get the minor league ballpark into MLB ...
Pinellas commissioner says Rays 'should be ashamed' over stadium comments
A back-and-forth between the Rays and elected officials regarding a stadium deal continues as a cutoff date quickly ...