Marc Topkin
Tampa Bay Times
St. Petersburg, FL, United States
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Rays will honor Dave Wills with pregame tribute on April 22
The opponent will be the White Sox, for whom Wills, who died Sunday, worked prior to coming to Tampa Bay in 2005. → Read More
For Rays’ Jose Siri, the time really is now
Told by manager Kevin Cash he is the starting centerfielder, the multi-talented 27-year-old is working to take advantage of the opportunity he didn’t get with Houston. → Read More
Rays radio broadcaster Dave Wills dies at age 58
After joining the team in 2005, Wills and partner Andy Freed became one of the league’s most veteran and respected duos. → Read More
For Rays’ Mason Montgomery, a ‘really cool experience’
Notebook | The ascending lefty prospect, who reached Double-A last season, makes his first spring start. → Read More
Rays’ Shane McClanahan working hard toward a simple goal: be the best
The lefty starter is eating better, working out smarter and striving to better conditioned in an effort to improve his already lofty performance. → Read More
Rays’ Tyler Glasnow sustains oblique injury during practice
Pending an MRI, the starting pitcher is likely to miss extended time, including the start of the season. → Read More
Rays have familiar names in lineup today to face Orioles
It will be the spring debut for Randy Arozarena, Wander Franco, Brandon Lowe and other key parts of the offense. → Read More
Rays get quick feel for new rules in exhibition opener
Notes | Catcher Francisco Mejia says the pace definitely is faster, and the harder adjustment is on the hitters. → Read More
Rays’ spring opener at Twins, 1:05 p.m. today
It’s the first game of spring training, and much of the focus will be on implementation of the new rules, especially the pitch clock. → Read More
There’s an interesting reason Rays shuffled their locker assignments
Tales | Interspersing pitchers and position players throughout the clubhouse was Kevin Cash’s idea to boost team building, → Read More
Ben Gamel has a familiar feeling in joining Rays
Notes | The outfielder, who has spent parts of seven seasons in majors, has ties to the area and a good sense of the team’s success. → Read More
Rays’ Tyler Glasnow on skydiving, hair care and being attacked by monkeys
The right-handed starter has a taste for adventure and a knack for collecting good stories, some of which he shares here. → Read More
Rays’ Shane McClanahan already hitting upper 90s ‘nice to see’
Notes | Tampa Bay’s top left-handed starter looks sharp in his first live batting practice session, though he says his change-up could use some work. → Read More
Rays’ Ryan Thompson reviews, criticizes MLB’s arbitration process
In a 28-tweet thread, the reliever noted the arbitrators’ perceived lack of baseball knowledge, the Rays’ tactics and his worth compared to others at his position. → Read More
Tyler Glasnow makes life miserable for Rays hitters
Notes | After watching the pitcher’s impressive live batting practice showing Wednesday, Kevin Cash called it “the worst 10 minutes of a hitter’s life.” → Read More
Why you won’t see Dewayne Staats as much on Rays telecasts this year
The veteran play-by-play announcer, who started during the team’s 1998 inaugural season, will cut back his workload, missing 20-30 games. → Read More
Rays top prospect Taj Bradley makes good first impression
Notebook | Pitch clocks on the field and umpires behind the plate make live batting practice a learning experience. → Read More
Why the Rays see their rotation as one of the game’s best
Quality at the top and quantity throughout have Tampa Bay thinking this is the start of something special. → Read More
With Ji-Man Choi gone, Yandy Diaz is first in line to play first base for Rays
Notebook | As Diaz reported to camp Monday, there was a stiff glove in his locker for his new assignment. → Read More
Decisions, decisions: Rays’ Randy Arozarena working to make better ones
The outfielder’s biggest goal for 2023 is to “be a little bit more smarter” at the plate, in the field and on the bases, and he’s seeking help. → Read More