TAMPA BAY RAYS NEWS

Drew Rasmussen - Pegged for relief this season The Rays plan to bring Rasmussen (elbow) back as a reliever this season, Evan Closky of 10 Tampa Bay WTSP reports.

Impact Rasmussen had an internal brace procedure on his right elbow last July. Between the Rays' rotation depth and the length of time it would take to build him back up as a starter, it makes sense that the righty is being viewed as a reliever in 2024. The plan will be to return Rasmussen to the rotation in 2025. Rasmussen is slated to throw a live batting practice session Saturday, with the goal to begin a rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Daily Dinger: Best MLB Home Run Picks Today (Josh Lowe, Pete Alonso Among Top Targets on Wednesday) What’s better than betting on a few players to hit a long ball on Wednesday night? There’s plenty of Major League Baseball action – 17 games...

JULY 10 • SI.COM

Rays' Zach Eflin looks to maintain dominance of Yankees Few pitchers have dominated Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees the way Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Zach Eflin has.Eflin will look to conti...

JULY 10 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Ray's shortstop Wander Franco formally charged with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was formally charged on Tuesday in the Dominican Republic with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl.

JULY 10 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco charged with sexually abusing a minor

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was formally charged Tuesday by prosecutors in the Dominican Republic with sexually abusing a 14-year...

JULY 10

Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco charged with sexual abuse of minor, per report Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor on Tuesday, according...

JULY 10 • USATODAY.COM

Report: Rays' Wander Franco charged with sexual abuse of minor Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor on Tuesday, according...

JULY 10 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Report: Rays' Wander Franco charged with sexual abuse of minor Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor on Tuesday, according...

JULY 10 • THESTATE.COM

Rays shortstop Wander Franco formally charged with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl Franco, 23, is on administrative leave by Major League Baseball and the player’s association through July 14.

JULY 10 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Rays shortstop Wander Franco formally charged with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl - The Boston Globe According to prosecutors in the Dominican Republic, the All-Star shortstop paid the girl’s mother thousands of dollars to consent to the rel...

JULY 10 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Wander Franco Charged With Sexual Abuse, Exploitation Against a Minor, per Report The Tampa Bay Rays shortstop was reportedly formally charged Tuesday.

JULY 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rays Shortstop Wander Franco Formally Charged With Sexual Abuse, Exploitation In Dominican Republic Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was formally charged in the Dominican Republic for sexual abuse and sexually exploiting a minor. Wand...

JULY 10 • OUTKICK.COM

Wander Franco scheduled for Aug. 14 trial after being charged with sexual abuse of 14-year-old girl

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged by prosecutors in the Dominican Republic with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl

JULY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pete Fairbanks - Grabs 15th save Fairbanks earned the save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Yankees, allowing one hit while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Fairbanks worked around a DJ LeMahieu one-out single, striking out Ben Rice before coaxing a flyout off the bat of Juan Soto, to close out a two-run victory while securing his 15th save of the year. The 30-year-old Fairbanks has converted his last six save opportunities, allowing just one run on one hit in that span. His ERA is down to 3.13 with a 1.17 WHIP and 32:13 K:BB across 31.2 innings this season.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Pepiot - Grabs fifth win Pepiot (5-5) earned the win Tuesday over the Yankees, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out seven.

Impact After allowing a run in the first inning, Pepiot held New York scoreless over his final 4.2 frames, allowing just two additional hits before the Rays turned to the bullpen with two outs in the sixth. It's the first win since June 4 for the 26-year-old Pepiot -- he'd gone 0-3 with a 5.40 ERA in his previous five outings. Overall, his ERA sits at 4.20 with a 1.13 WHIP and 90:31 K:BB across 16 starts (81.1 innings) this season. Pepiot is currently lined up to face the Guardians at home this weekend in his next outing.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Wander Franco formally charged by Dominican prosecutors: report The shortstop will face charges of sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor, according to ESPN.

JULY 10 • TAMPABAY.COM

Wander Franco - Formally charged Franco was formally charged Tuesday with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Franco's administrative leave stay is due to end Sunday, but his term will likely be extended indefinitely while the Dominican Republic's legal process plays out. If found guilty, he could spend up to five years in prison.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' first-inning uprising sends Yankees to another loss Isaac Paredes launched a three-run homer to highlight a four-run first inning and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 5-3 win against the New Y...

JULY 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rays bounce back from rough weekend, beat struggling Yankees, 5-3 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Rays took a good first step Tuesday in what could be either a 16-game mar...

JULY 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Isaac Paredes hits 3-run HR, Rays beat Yankees 5-3 for New York's 17th loss in 23 games

All-Star Isaac Paredes hit a three-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays held on to beat struggling AL East rival New York 5-3 — the Yankees’ 17th loss in 23 games

JULY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Rays vs. Yankees: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 10

Preview the July 10 matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

JULY 10 • DATA SKRIVE

Rays vs. Yankees Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 10

Preview the July 10 matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

JULY 10 • DATA SKRIVE

Mets add reliever with postseason pedigree they 'targeted' in offseason via trade Mets acquired right-handed reliever from Rays in trade

JULY 9 • NJ.COM

Mets get help for beleaguered bullpen, acquire Phil Maton from Rays in trade

Seeking help for a struggling and depleted bullpen, the New York Mets have acquired reliever Phil Maton from the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named or cash

JULY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets trade for Rays RHP Phil Maton The New York Mets acquired right-handed reliever Phil Maton from the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later or...

JULY 9 • THESTATE.COM