Wander Franco Lives Up To Lofty Comps
The 18-year-old wunderkind doesn’t shy from comparisons with Indians star Jose Ramirez but knows that the Rays control his big league ETA.
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Rays Mourn The Loss Of Jim Hoff
Members of the baseball world gathered in Tampa to celebrate the life of long-time Rays field coordinator Jim Hoff.
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Brock Burke Fulfills Draft-Day Promise
Burke reached Double-A in 2018 and earned the Rays’ minor league pitcher of the year award.
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Chris Betts Falls In Love All Over Again
The 2015 second-rounder spent virtually all of his first three seasons rehabbing before a healthy 2018 rekindled his love for the game.
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Nate Lowe Perfects His Hitting Approach
The breakout prospect doesn’t concern himself with launch angle so much as he does something he calls “vertical angle.”
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Nick Ciuffo Regains Rays’ Trust
Though his season began with a 50-game drug suspension, catcher Nick Ciuffo finished the year as a September callup.
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Vidal Brujan Comes To Play Every Day
The Rays have watched the 20-year-old Brujan develop into a resourceful hitter, middle of the infield defender and aggressive baserunner.
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Wander Franco Showcases Elite Ability
Franco’s big league bloodlines and immense raw talent have translated to instant success in pro ball.
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Jesus Sanchez Shows Natural Feel To Hit
The 20-year-old might be the most decorated minor leaguer in franchise history, and he’s the system’s Best Player in our midseason update.
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Willy Adames Receives Surprise Callup
A pair of absences in Tampa Bay paved the way for top prospect Adames to make a big league cameo at shortstop—but he’ll be back.
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Johnny Field Just Keeps Getting The Job Done
The outfielder’s determination and steady progression paid off with a big league callup in April.
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Rays Commit To Developing Brendan McKay Both Ways
Two-way college standout McKay has no desire to focus solely on pitching or hitting, and the Rays stand behind him.
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Brent Honeywell Puts Positive Spin On Tommy John Surgery
Brent Honeywell felt great on the mound while throwing BP—until he didn’t.
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Sweet-Swinging Jake Bauers Eyes Big League Role
Jake Bauers enters big league camp this year with a shot to make the team.
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Rays’ Christian Arroyo Knows He Has Big Shoes To Fill
Christian Arroyo grew up a Rays fan and knows he is slated to replace a franchise icon.
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Trust In The Process Turned Brent Honeywell’s Season Around
Once Brent Honeywell began to buy into the process, his command evolved.
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Mature Hitting Approach Serves Jesus Sanchez
The Rays are excited by what Jesus Sanchez has done — and what he might do.
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Daniel Robertson Shines On Defense
The Rays liked what they saw in the field from middle infielder Daniel Robertson.
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Ryne Stanek Sticks With New Splitter
Ryne Stanek gained confidence in his new splitter while at Triple-A.
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Brent Honeywell Readies For Big Leagues
Brent Honeywell has shown front-of-the-rotation stuff at Triple-A.
