A break from the Florida heat and chance to strengthen camaraderie are seen as benefits for a group that has handled a lot this year.

Tales | There is an appreciation for his “incredible” talent but also an acknowledgment that, with his conviction for sexual abuse, it may now be wasted.

With their minds on their fallen teammate, the Rays say the loss is just a product of a missed pitch and some scoring chances.

The reliever, currently on the injured list, was watching the game when hit by an Adley Rutschman foul ball.

Taking three straight from the team that had the best record in baseball spurs talk of greater goals.

There’s mutual admiration between the Rays’ former All-Star third baseman and their potential current one.

Tales | The struggling Ben Rortvedt also was dropped, and Christopher Morel is on notice.

The end of a six-game winning streak doesn’t mean the team should sulk or do anything different than it had been.

The Instagram story comes with his rescheduled trial on charges stemming from a relationship with a minor about five weeks away.

Tales | Jason Adam has been good for the Padres, but Justin Sterner has been perfect for the A’s.

A checkup shows good progress but the team wants to be cautious given the demands of the position.

In the early going, there’s been some good, some bad and some reasons for significant concern.

A serendipitous signing and a slow start as a pro made for a good backdrop to his rise this season to a spot among MLB’s best hitters.

The move appears to be a way to give the starters an extra day of rest and to get a better look at Boyle.

Boots and brimmed hats are a big part of the Missourian’s life. So is baseball, which he proved with an offseason of hard work.

Joe Molloy says his group is interested in pursuing the current planned downtown St. Petersburg stadium deal.

There’s been an emphasis on camaraderie and chemistry, and new rules on uniforms and gear to push a team-first ideal.

Notes | At least 100 Rays Rush tickets will be available per game; single-game ticket sales also start this week.

The prospect has blazing speed and a throwback style, based on getting on base and creating runs and havoc.

Notes | The lefty, who missed last season, will be only the fourth pitcher to start at least three Tampa Bay openers.

Tales | The prospects lack much pro experience but do have some skills that could get them to the majors soon.

Notes | Team president Matt Silverman says at Fan Fest that they are still deciding what to do about the new stadium deal as the deadline approaches.

Tales | The prospects lack much pro experience but do have some skills that could get them to the majors soon.

The hard-throwing, intensely competitive lefty is recovered from Tommy John surgery. Now it’s about keeping him from doing too much.

The hard-throwing, intensely competitive lefty is recovered from Tommy John surgery. Now it’s about keeping him from doing too much.

Notes | The renovations and enhancements include a weight room, dining area and medical/physical therapy spaces.

Notes | Having missed all of 2024 recovering from elbow surgery, the lefty looks sharp and normal in a bullpen session.

With six starters for five spots and some workload, health and scheduling issues, there will be a lot to talk about.

The Tampa native, acquired in a trade with the Tigers, has had success in a multi-inning relief role.

Tales | Retiring as a player feels right, but a job with the Blue Jays will allow him to help others, ‘try to revolutionize outfield defense.’

Boosting offense is the No. 1 priority, roster battles are on the fringe, and youth will be on display.

Tales | Retiring as a player feels right, but a job with the Blue Jays will allow him to help others, ‘try to revolutionize outfield defense.’

Boosting offense is the No. 1 priority, roster battles are on the fringe, and youth will be on display.

The bases include the initials for George M. Steinbrenner, the former Yankees owner for whom their interim home stadium is named.

The owner says the team is not for sale and that they have paused seeking additional investors. He also praises Tampa support.

The owner says the team is not for sale and that they have paused seeking additional investors. He also praises Tampa support.

Once focused on the Rays deal, Welch’s State of the City speech centered on 2024 hurricanes.

Energy, competitiveness and being an outstanding teammate are all part of the appeal of the Korean infielder.

The free-agent signee says rehab of his injured shoulder is ‘going great,’ and he looks forward to getting back on the field and helping the team to the playoffs.

The free-agent signee says rehab of his injured shoulder is ‘going great,’ and he looks forward to getting back on the field and helping the team to the playoffs.