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Texas Rangers hold talks with Rays about bringing back former 2015 draftee
According to two industry evaluators, the Rangers have reached out to Tampa Bay to discuss closer Pete Fairbanks. The Rangers ...
Rays trade for Nick Fortes based on improved defense, longer future
With a strong defensive profile and three more seasons of control, Fortes is acquired and Danny Jansen shipped out.
Tampa Bay Rays Slide 3 Spots Yet Again in MLB Power Rankings
The Tampa Bay Rays are one game above the .500 mark entering play on Tuesday, July 29. They are 2.5 games out of nabbing one ...
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Miami Marlins acquire outfielder Matthew Etzel from Tampa Bay Rays
The Miami Marlins today announced that the team has acquired Minor League outfielder Matthew Etzel from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for catcher Nick Fortes. Etzel (ET-zull), 23, is ranked the 28th- ...
MLB trade deadline: Miami Marlins send catcher Nick Fortes to Tampa Bay Rays
Nick Fortes, a DeLand native, will swap Sunshine State teams as the Tampa Bay Rays have acquired him from the Miami Marlins.
Tampa Bay Bets on Long-Term Value in Deal with Marlins
The Rays opted for youth and control in a trade with Miami, signaling a shift in priorities behind the plate heading into the season’s stretch run.
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Miami Marlins trading Nick Fortes to the Tampa Bay Rays. The details
The Marlins are sending Nick Fortes to the Tampa Bay Rays, as first reported Monday by the Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Miami is ...
The Cincinnati Reds keep rolling and keep up in the Wild Card race by sweeping Tampa Bay
The Reds did all their scoring in the first inning. Austin Hays and Gavin Lux had back-to-back RBI singles to drive in T.J.
Brewers-Rays trade: Catcher Danny Jansen, cash to Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired catcher Danny Jansen – an Appleton West High School alumnus – in a trade with the Tampa Bay ...