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Wander Franco - Arrested following altercation Franco (personal) was arrested in the Dominican Republic on Monday following an altercation Sunday during which guns were drawn, Juan Recio of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Franco is being held for questioning and it's not yet clear whether he faces charges as a result of the incident. The 23-year-old is on MLB administrative leave and is due to stand trial on Dec. 12 in the Dominican Republic involving charges of sexual abuse, sexual exploitation against a minor and human trafficking. If convicted, Franco faces up to 20 years in prison. MLB is also performing a concurrent investigation of Franco under its domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rays' Wander Franco, who awaits sex abuse trial, arrested in armed altercation

Police say Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been arrested for his involvement in an armed altercation in a parking lot in the Dominican Republic countryside
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press
Rays' Wander Franco Arrested in Dominican Republic Over Altercation Involving Guns The 23-year-old shortstop is on indefinite administrative leave from MLB while awaiting trial in the D.R.
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Wander Franco arrested: Latest news, updates on Rays star after altercation involving guns | Sporting News Wander Franco is back in legal trouble once again in the Dominican Republic.
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Wander Franco arrested in Dominican Republic Police in the Dominican Republic have arrested Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco following an altercation.ESPN reported that authoritie...
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Why Erik Neander thinks what the Rays don't know won't hurt them Tales | Though free agency has started, the team doesn’t believe the lack of an interim stadium site will be a big factor in upgrading the r...
NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • TAMPABAY.COM

2025 MLB free-agent rankings, team fits: Where does Rōki Sasaki slot in?

With free agency underway, here's a look at the top players on the open market and what teams they might sign with.
NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
2025 MLB free-agent rankings, team fits: Where does Rōki Sasaki slot in?

Juan Soto tops list of 11 MLB free agents who boosted their stock most in 2024

We rank the 11 free agents who increased their market value the most with their 2024 production, including reasons to be both excited and sk...
NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
Juan Soto tops list of 11 MLB free agents who boosted their stock most in 2024

St. Louis Cardinals reach multi-year agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue airing games

Diamond Sports Group announced Thursday that it has a reached a multi-year agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals to continue broadcasting their games
NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press
If Rays stay close to home, heat and rain could be a pain No decisions have been made, but the Rays — needing an interim home for at least the start of the 2025 season given extensive damage from Hu...
NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Juan Soto Generating Interest Around The League The Tampa Bay Rays join a long list of teams interested in signing Soto this offseason.
NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rays sign RHP Jacob Waguespack to a $1.3 million, 1-year deal with 2026 club option

Right-hander Jacob Waguespack has agreed to a $1.3 million, one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press
If Rays stay close to home, heat and rain could be a pain TAMPA, Fla. - Catcher Ben Rortvedt has a sense for what it could feel like if the Rays spend the 202...
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Rays waive catcher Rene Pinto, re-sign pitcher Jacob Waguespack The 2024 season-opening starter behind the plate failed miserably and was claimed by Baltimore. The versatile right-hander got a guaranteed...
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • TAMPABAY.COM
Rays reinstate McClanahan from 60-day IL, extend Waguespack ST. PETERSBURG -- Facing a deadline to reinstate players from the 60-day injured list on Monday, the Rays activated ace Shane McClanahan and...
NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • MLB.COM
Jacob Waguespack - Signs contract extension The Rays signed Waguespack (shoulder) to a contract extension Monday.
Impact The terms of the new deal are not known at this time. Waguespack, 31, missed much of the 2024 season with a shoulder injury, but during his time at Triple-A Durham he had a 32:5 K:BB over 22 innings. The right-hander finished the season healthy and should compete for an Opening Day roster spot, perhaps in a swingman role.
NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Rays pick up B. Lowe's club option for 2025 ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays’ first order of offseason business was a simple decision. On Friday, Tampa Bay exercised slugging second baseman...
NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • MLB.COM
Tampa Bay Rays Pick Up Club Option on Former All-Star 2B Brandon Lowe Brandon Lowe's production has tailed off since his peak between 2019 and 2021, but the Tampa Bay Rays are bringing him back on a $10.5 milli...
NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • SI.COM

Tampa Bay Rays pick up their $10.5 million club option on INF Brandon Lowe

The Tampa Bay Rays have exercised their $10.5 million club option on Brandon Lowe after the infielder hit a team-high 21 homers this season
NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press
Brandon Lowe - Club option picked up The Rays exercised Lowe's $10 million club option for 2025 on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact It's possible the Rays will look to trade Lowe as his salary escalates, but picking up the option was a fairly easy call. They also have an $11.5 million club option for 2026. Lowe slashed .244/.311/.473 with 21 home runs over 425 plate appearances for Tampa Bay this season.
NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Tropicana Field repairs approved. Here are Tampa Bay Rays stadium options if it can't be fixed St. Petersburg City Council approved millions of dollars to clean and repair Tropicana Field, whose roof was destroyed in Hurricane Milton.
NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

City approves $6.5M to clean up and protect Rays stadium after Hurricane Milton

The city of St. Petersburg will spend about $6.5 million to clean up and protect Tropicana Field, the home of baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays that was heavily damaged by Hurricane Milton
OCTOBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press
The Rays could use the Phillies' spring training park as their regular-season home due to hurricane damage PHILADELPHIA - When the Phillies go on the road to play the Tampa Bay Rays next season, they might f...
OCTOBER 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
The Rays could use the Phillies spring training park as regular-season home park due to hurricane damage Three spring-training complexes are located within 30 miles of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, including the Phillies' Clearwater facilit...
OCTOBER 28, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM
MLB wants the Rays to have a home by Christmas if Tropicana Field won't be ready for next season - The Boston Globe Commissioner Rob Manfred also discusses MLB players participating in 2028 LA Olympics and increasing pitching injuries.
OCTOBER 27, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
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