Homebuilder, mortgage CEOs set to buy Tampa Bay Rays
Zalupski's group, including Bill Cosgrove and Ken Babby, has engaged in exclusive negotiations with the Rays regarding a potential shift of the team to Tampa.
Baker was a solid part of that, posting a 3.52 ERA, striking out 49 batters and posting a 1.096 WHIP in 38⅓ innings as the setup man for closer Felix Bautista.
Rays Sign Peter Strzelecki To Minor League Contract
Peter Strzelecki has signed a minor league deal with the Rays after being released from the Pirates. He will join Triple-A Durham in hopes of revitalizing his career.
Prosecutors stated there is sufficient evidence of Franco's involvement with the minor, alleging he paid significant sums to her mother to facilitate the illegal relationship.
AL East Notes: Bigge, Kim, Scherzer, Westburg, Gil, Williams, Weaver
Bigge was hit in the face by a 105-mph foul ball...Manager Cash acknowledged that raising the screens in front of the dugouts probably isn't an option.
Rays In "Advanced Talks" About Potential Sale Of Team
Rays owner Stuart Sternberg is in advanced talks with Jacksonville real estate developer Patrick Zalupski about a sale of the franchise for approximately $1.7 billion.
Ben Rortvedt Accepts Outright Assignment With Rays
"Catchers usually trend below league average offensively, and Rortvedt's offensive numbers were passable enough, but the Rays felt it was time for a change after his bat disappeared."
Evan Longoria To Sign One-Day Contract, Retire As Member Of Rays
"Evan Longoria will sign a one-day contract to officially retire as a member of his original organization, the Rays, marking the end of an impressive career."
Today in Jays history: Buehrle Gives Up 7 Runs, But Jays Win
The situation was dire, with Buehrle surrendering seven runs in a single inning, yet the Blue Jays showcased remarkable resilience to stage an incredible comeback.