Griffin Jax appreciates how the #TBRays have handled his early struggles. Also noted that in hindsight he wished his #MNTwins tenure ended on a different note.
https://nytimes.com/athletic/66148…
After ‘unfortunate’ end to time with Twins, Griffin Jax settling with Rays post-trade request

Jax was apologetic about a dust-up with his former Twins manager before the trade and is now finding his footing with a new team.

The Athletic

Caught up with Griffin Jax, who regretted his final days with the #MNTwins but expressed optimism about his future with the #TBRays.

https://nytimes.com/athletic/66148…

After ‘unfortunate’ end to time with Twins, Griffin Jax settling with Rays post-trade request

Jax was apologetic about a dust-up with his former Twins manager before the trade and is now finding his footing with a new team.

The Athletic

It’s 91 degrees, windy w/ minimal cloud cover or shade at Steinbrenner Field for #MNTwins #TBRays. Feels like 101.

Pablo López has 3 jerseys and undershirts he plans to rotate throughout the start. He’ll switch every inning & one jersey goes into the dryer to be used again.

Chris Paddack ends a nine-pitch showdown with José Caballero with a strike out, his second. No score after two.
#MNTwins #TBRays
Parachutists at Steinbrenner Field. #MNTwins #TBRays

There’s been a change to #stlcards schedule when they visit Tampa in August.

There is now an off day in the middle of the series — to accommodate Buccaneers as they share same area? — at Steinbrenner Field.

Official announcement eventually.

@[email protected]#TBrays

Grapefruit League Gods clearly toying with #MNTwins and #TBRays.

First game was rained out after 2 innings.
Second game ended in a 5-5 tie.
Third game ended in a 9-9 tie.

The Dukes Cup will be settled at Fort Myers on March 14.

An unfortunate FYI: Charlotte Sports Park does not offer metrics via Baseball Savant. Even though that's on the #TBRays, we can all blame @[email protected] and feel good about it. #MNTwins

#stlcards wanted to add a veteran reliever (or two?) to the bullpen, perhaps in a setup/leverage spot. They signed a right-hander today who is several years and one elbow surgery removed from doing just for #TBRays.

From Jupiter:
https://stltoday.com/sports/profess…

Cardinals turn to veteran reliever on minor-league deal to expand their bullpen choices

Nick Anderson is several seasons removed from a lightning-strike arrival in Tampa Bay's bullpen, where he struck out six batters for every one walk.

STLtoday.com

Where Rays will play in 2025 one of many questions after Trop damage

ST. PETERSBURG — The first week since Hurricane Milton shredded the Tropicana Field roof on its wicked path of destruction through west central Florida has not provided much clarity on how severely the Rays will be impacted.

#TropicanaField #TBRays #Rays #TampaBay #StPetersburg #Milton #Hurricane #MLB

https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2024/10/15/where-rays-will-play-2025-one-many-questions-after-trop-damage/

Where Rays will play in 2025 one of many questions after Trop damage

The team should have a better idea in the next few weeks when, or if, it can return to its home stadium that was battered by Hurricane Milton.

Tampa Bay Times