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2022 fantasy baseball sleepers: Shane Baz, Luis Patiño and 7 more pitcher picks from our experts Shane Baz and Luis Patiño are two of the 9 pitchers highlighted by our experts as 2022 sleepers.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

David McKay - Lands with Rays McKay signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact McKay made just one relief appearance in the majors with the Tigers during the 2020 campaign, and he didn't pitch in 2021. However, he'll have a chance to carve out a bullpen role as a non-roster invitee this spring. Even if the right-hander joins the big-league club at some point in 2022, he'll likely be limited to a low-leverage role.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

What's ahead for Rays if season is delayed? More losses than wins Rays Tales | With games to be canceled and schedules not redrawn, the 2022 season could look oddly different in many ways.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Rays' Nick Anderson working out of a different kind of jam ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Nick Anderson is taking definite steps forward in his rehab from an October elbow procedure and toward a midseason re...

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Lockout makes things really weird for Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder Rays Tales | Normally, there is regular communication with pitchers and some in-person visits. But this year, it’s lockdown quiet. Plus rumb...

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Will Braves' 2021 midseason revamp be possible in 2022?

Atlanta's World Series run began with a midseason reboot, which might cost a lot more under a new CBA, writes Pedro Moura.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Rays minor leaguer Tyler Zombro on track to return from traumatic incident TAMPA, Fla. — Tyler Zombro doesn’t remember being hit by the line drive that fractured his skull on June 3.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rays' top 20 prospects for 2022: Keith Law ranks Tampa Bay's farm system Keith Law ranks the Rays top 20 prospects, projecting who will have the biggest impact in 2022, who is on the rise and who is falling.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Storylines as the Rays (were supposed to) open spring training Rays Tales | Personnel moves, pitching plans, injury updates and the Wander watch top the list. Also, an Orlando move and rumblings.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Dusten Knight - Signs minor-league deal with Rays Knight joined the Rays on a minor-league deal Wednesday.

Impact Knight made his big-league debut at age 30 last season for the Orioles, allowing nine earned runs in 8.2 innings. He did manage a far better 3.05 ERA in 38.1 innings for Triple-A Norfolk, but his lack of MLB success means he's a long shot to make a significant impact in 2022.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB's Manfred says sense of urgency in Rays' ballpark search

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says league officials “have a sense of urgency” to find a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays after scrapping a plan to split seasons between Flor...

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays working to move on from Montreal plan, seek new stadium solution With no answers from MLB on the vote, the team is focusing on “great” talks with Tampa Bay officials but needs to hear more details.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Rays pitcher David Hess poised for biggest victory Severe shortness of breath during a little run around his South Carolina neighborhood shortly after the end of Triple-A Durham’s season was...

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Could a dream location finally be on the table for a Rays stadium? John Romano | St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch has cracked open the door to repurposing the Albert Whitted Airport waterfront site for different use...

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Brewers hire Weeks, Álvarez for player development roles

Former Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks has rejoined the organization to take a role as an assistant in player development

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Where Yankees' farm system ranks in MLB going into 2022, via Baseball America The New York Yankees have a lot of talent in their minor leagues, but is their overall system better than the Boston Red Sox? The Tampa Bay...

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • NJ.COM

Times readers: We want the Rays to stay, but don't think they will Nearly 1,200 readers responded to a Tampa Bay Times survey asking their opinions on the team’s next steps.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Is it time for Rays to trade Kevin Kiermaier? The veteran centerfielder badly wants to stay but acknowledges the uncertainty of his future in Tampa Bay “is real, now more than ever.”

JANUARY 29, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

David Hess - Cleared to resume activity Hess (illness) was cleared to resume baseball activities Friday, the pitcher announced on his personal Twitter account.

Impact Hess began chemotherapy in the fall to deal with a cancerous tumor on his chest. The treatment appears to be having its desired effect, so he should be able to get on a mound during spring training.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Bianchi: Time is right for Orlando to make a run at Tampa Bay Rays Only a couple hours after Major League Baseball killed the Tampa Bay Rays’ kooky, controversial plan to split their home schedule with the c...

JANUARY 27, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mike Bianchi: Time is right for Orlando to make a run at Tampa Bay Rays Only a couple hours after Major League Baseball killed the Tampa Bay Rays’ kooky, controversial plan to split their home schedule with the c...

JANUARY 27, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Mike Bianchi: Time is right for Orlando to make a run at Tampa Bay Rays Only a couple hours after Major League Baseball killed the Tampa Bay Rays’ kooky, controversial plan to split their home schedule with the c...

JANUARY 27, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

The Rays are back to square one in their ballpark search. Where do you stand? Tell us what you think Tampa Bay’s Major League team’s next move should be?

JANUARY 25, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM