The hardest part is over for Jamie Westbrook. He waited his turn longer than most would be willing. He got his chance last summer. And he finally lived his dream by becoming a Major Leaguer and playing 21 games over two stints with the Red Sox.

Its tilted roof, retro space age appearance and outdated font screams instant obsolescence, but since opening in 1990 it has seen a Final Four, NHL playoffs, a World Series and the enduring success of the Tampa Bay Rays,

Shane McClanahan already missed the entire 2024 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, and the Tampa Bay Rays could be truly lost if he gets knocked out again in 2025.

Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Chandler Simpson is the best base stealer in the minor leagues, but did you know that he also has an incredible ability to make cont

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Despite the 1 for 4 official stat line, Mayer did plenty of heavy lifting at the plate. He drove home an RBI drew a walk and hit a rope to the gap in left-center that likely would have dropped in for a base hit nine out of 10 times. Unfortunately for Mayer, Rays center fielder Chandler Simpson made a beautiful diving catch to rob Mayer.

ESPN's Buster Olney ranked his top 10 third basemen in MLB entering the 2025 season, designating Rays up-and-comer Junior Caminero as an honorable mention.