Buster's Buzz: The next Nola? These stars could look to cash in now
The way free agency is going, the rush to sign early-bird contract extensions could become the norm. But at what cost?
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Rays open spring, praising success of 'openers'
The Tampa Bay Rays offer a simple response to critics of the team's creative use of openers to fill out their pitching rotation.
Sleeper prospects who could impact each MLB team
These under-the-radar players could open some eyes during spring training and make some noise in the majors before the year is out.
Olney: Eye-catching over-under win projections for 2019
You don't have to be a betting man to wonder whether teams like the Rays might make some noise in the standings again.
Keith Law's complete guide to AL East prospects
The Blue Jays have the big-name splash, but Tampa Bay's quality depth is unmatched, with the Red Sox and Yankees (and Orioles) playing catch-up.
MLB catcher tiers: Ranking baseball's best backstops
We start our position-by-position tiers at catcher, where franchise performers aren't exactly easy to come by in 2019.
One thing to watch at spring training for all 30 teams
From big names with something to prove to young stars to get to know, here's what you'll want to keep an eye on during spring training.
Way-too-early 2019 All-Stars: Machado and Harper to start for ...?
We're still waiting for this winter's big free agents to sign, but that didn't stop us from predicting which uniforms they'll be wearing in the Midsummer Classic. Who else makes our star-studded squads?
Top 15 position players poised to break out in 2019
Everybody loves to be ahead of the curve in identifying the next up-and-coming stars. Here are some names to put on your watch list.
Astros' Correa, Rays' Pham win arbitration cases
Astros shortstop Carlos Correa, who made $1 million last year, won his arbitration case and will make $5 million in 2019. He hit .239 with 15 home runs and 65 RBIs in 2018.
Keith Law's 2019 ranking of all 30 MLB farm systems
The Padres have top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr., but how much young talent is behind him? And how does your team's prospect pool rate?
Ranking the worst current contracts on all 30 teams
From washed-up stars to guys who've never lived up to their paychecks and one slugger who is out of baseball, we examine MLB's biggest money mistakes.
2019 MLB Spring Training
Spring training is almost here. Check out reporting dates for teams in Florida and Arizona, including the defending champion Red Sox.
Keith Law's 2019 top prospects: Nos. 100-51
With baseball enjoying a surge in young talent, we look at which up-and-comers should be part of the next wave.
Rays reach minors deal with Bonifacio, 4 others
The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to minor league contracts with five players, including veteran infielder Emilio Bonifacio.
Ignoring the almighty dollar, Rays go cash-free
On Friday, the Rays announced that Tropicana Field will become the first cash-free sports venue in North America.
Garcia can earn up to $6M under Rays deal
Avisail Garcia earn up to $6 million as part of his one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Oliver Drake talks to Buster about his movement around the MLB, how his family deals with it and much more
Buster Olney talks to Rays P Oliver Drake about the unprecedented number of transactions he's been involved in, how his family deals with so many moves and much more.
BBTN: HOF Questions, Machado Reports, Drake
After some Inside Heat from Philadelphia (5:14) & St. Louis (11:06), Buster & Tim Kurkjian discuss next week's Hall of Fame vote, the latest with Machado & Harper & more (16:37). Plus, Sarah Langs' "Numbers Game" (35:35), a conversation with record-setting journeyman Oliver Drake (44:08) and longtime friend Chelsea Janes' goodbye to baseball reporting (58:49).
Rays, Garcia agree to terms of 1-year contract
Avisail Garcia and the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to terms on a one-year contract that would pay the former Chicago White Sox outfielder $3.5 million next season.
Rays agree with Zunino, Duffy, Roe
Catcher Mike Zunino, third baseman Matt Duffy and relief pitcher Chaz Roe have agreed to one-year contracts with the Tampa Bay Rays and avoided arbitration.
Rankings and predictions for every top remaining free agent
Bryce Harper and Manny Machado aren't the only big names still searching for the right fit. We examine who is available and their most likely landing spots.
Dodgers acquire Schultz in deal with Rays
The Dodgers have acquired right-handed pitcher Jaime Schultz from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league right-hander Caleb Sampen.
2019's stealth contenders and the next move each should make
Which clubs could be this year's surprise playoff teams, and what's a key move they could make to reach October?
Veteran reliever Drake acquired from Blue Jays
The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired right-handed reliever Oliver Drake from the Toronto Blue Jays for $70,000.
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Grapefruit League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Boston | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Detroit | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| New York | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Toronto | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Atlanta | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Houston | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Washington | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| New York | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Philadelphia | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| St. Louis | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Miami | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Tampa Bay | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.746th
Quality Starts923rd
WHIP1.203rd
BAA.2303rd
Runs71616th
Batting Average.2583rd
On Base Percentage.3333rd
Slugging Percentage.40617th