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The Tampa Bay Rays suffered a significant setback, blowing a three-run lead to lose 8-5 to the Boston Red Sox, resulting in a four-game losing streak and dropping below .500. Outfielder Josh Lowe's potential recurrence of an oblique strain adds to their woes. Manager Kevin Cash acknowledged the team's poor performance in all aspects, and the Rays hope to regroup during a much-needed day off.
Tampa Bay Rays extend the contracts of baseball operations president Erik Neander and manager Kevin Cash, with the deals set to carry into and beyond the team’s planned 2028 move into a new St. Petersburg stadium. Neander, who has been with the Rays since 2007, has been instrumental in roster building and rebuilding efforts, while Cash, hired in 2015, has led the team to five consecutive playoff berths and a trip to the 2020 World Series. The terms of the new deals were not immediately available, and team officials plan to discuss the extensions at a scheduled media conference to open spring training.
Wander Franco, shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, has returned to the starting lineup after being benched for two games due to his handling of frustrating situations this season. Manager Kevin Cash has declined to discuss specific incidents, but Franco has at times not run out grounders and shattered his bat on the dugout bench. Franco entered Saturday hitting .287, with eight homers, 34 RBIs, and 24 stolen bases.
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been benched for at least one game due to his reaction to adversity this season, including not running hard on ground balls and throwing his bat and equipment after making an out. Manager Kevin Cash did not specify any particular incident but said Franco's frustrations have not been the way the team asks its players to behave. Franco signed an 11-year, $182 million contract extension with the Rays in November 2021 and is hitting .287 with eight home runs, 34 RBI, and 24 stolen bases this season.
The Tampa Bay Rays have benched Wander Franco for at least two games due to his handling of frustrations and actions towards his teammates. Manager Kevin Cash cited several incidents over the course of the season, including verbal altercations with teammates, not hustling on the bases or after balls in the field, and being overly emotional in reacting to unsuccessful at-bats. The disciplinary action was made public, indicating the team felt it was warranted, and the Rays will work with Franco to deal with his frustrations and reactions.
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been benched for at least two games by manager Kevin Cash due to the way he has handled frustrating situations this season, including not running out grounders and throwing his bat after striking out. Cash declined to give specifics about any incidents but said the team will continue to support Franco as he works through this. Franco is hitting .287 with eight homers and 34 RBIs and has stolen 24 bases.
The Tampa Bay Rays suffered their worst loss in franchise history, losing 20-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays. Rookie pitcher Taj Bradley allowed four runs in four innings, while reliever Zack Burdi allowed six runs in the fifth inning. Outfielder/first baseman Luke Raley pitched in relief and was replaced by catcher Christian Bethancourt in the ninth inning, allowing nine runs. The Rays are willing to sacrifice position players to save their bullpen. Despite the loss, manager Kevin Cash remains confident in Bradley's potential.
The Tampa Bay Rays' manager, Kevin Cash, described the team's recent 4-6 road trip as "frustrating" after losing series to the Orioles and Mets and splitting four games with the Yankees. The Rays' record dropped to 32-13, despite leading in several games. The team now faces the Brewers, Blue Jays, and Dodgers in their longest homestand.
Rays manager Kevin Cash expressed his displeasure after outfielder Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch for the second time in a game against the Yankees. Cash suggested that umpires could have prevented the incident if they had issued a warning after the first hit. However, crew chief Lance Barksdale said the umpires didn't think they needed to take action until tempers started to flare. The Rays went on to win the game 4-0, extending their record-breaking streak to 22-0 when scoring first.
The Tampa Bay Rays won 5-4 against the New York Yankees in their first meeting of the season, with Wander Franco doubling in Yandy Diaz for the go-ahead run in the seventh inning. The game was marked by hostility, with Rays manager Kevin Cash being ejected after warnings were issued to both teams following two plunkings of Randy Arozarena by Yankees pitchers. Despite the win, Arozarena did not expect any carryover on Saturday's game.
A fictional All-MLB team has been named for the first month of the 2023 Major League Baseball season, highlighting the best players so far at each position. The team is based solely on individual performances and not divided by league. Ronald Acuña Jr. and Gerrit Cole were named MVP and Cy Young, respectively, while James Outman was named Rookie of the Year and Kevin Cash was named Manager of the Year.
The Tampa Bay Rays have been off to a hot start in the 2023 MLB season, with a 13-2 record and leading the league in runs, home runs, and OPS. Despite their reputation as a team of anonymous players, the Rays have been flexing their strength and depth, with contributions from unheralded pitchers and breakout stars like Randy Arozarena and Wander Franco. The team's success is attributed to their front office's ability to identify and develop talent, as well as their trail-blazing innovations in the sport. While the streak may be over, the Rays remain a top contender for the World Series.
The Tampa Bay Rays have tied the MLB modern era record for the longest winning streak to start a season, matching the 1982 Braves and '87 Brewers with 13 consecutive victories. The Rays have outscored their opponents by 71 runs and have trailed after only six of the 117 innings they've played. The team's lineup leads the Majors in runs, homers, and OPS. The Rays rallied with a seven-run fifth inning to beat the Red Sox 9-3 and secure their place in history.
The Tampa Bay Rays have tied the modern era record for the best start to a season since 1901, with a 13-0 record, after beating the Boston Red Sox 9-3 on Thursday. The Rays have set a franchise record for consecutive wins at any point in a season, surpassing a 12-game heater in June 2004 under Lou Piniella. The team's opening day payroll was $73.1 million, 28th in the 30-team league. The Rays have hit more home runs (32) than they have given up runs (30).
Jeffrey Springs throws six no-hit innings, striking out 12 batters and allowing just one walk, as the Tampa Bay Rays sweep the Detroit Tigers with a 5-1 win. Springs' performance was cut short by manager Kevin Cash, who removed him after 81 pitches, despite the potential for a no-hitter. The Rays open the season 3-0 for just the fourth time in their franchise history.