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From a distance, it can be difficult to distinguish one baseball front office executive from another, but that may be for a reason.

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Bill Madden: Making sense of the Rays' hot start to the season

NEW YORK — “You’re never as good as everyone tells you when you win, and you’re never as bad as they say when you lose”

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John Romano: The Rays have a goofy dress code and a historic winning streak

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Whadda ya say now, America?

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Rays’ Ryan Thompson reviews, criticizes MLB’s arbitration process

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — When reliever Ryan Thompson found out Saturday he had lost his arbitration case to the Rays, he said he was “absolutely” disappointed with the result. He was somewhat philosophical about the process. He was even a bit flip, saying he was thrilled to still make…

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That left-handed hitter the Rays sought? Josh Lowe is ready to show he’s that guy.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — As the Rays went through the offseason without — as you may have heard — addressing their top priority of adding a left-handed impact hitter, the focus shifted to giving Josh Lowe another chance to fill that role.

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John Romano: Rays may have an elite pitching staff, but that offense still looks wobbly

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — They have a reputation for being fearless, and it is well-earned.

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John Romano: Money talks for the Yankees. It whispers for the Rays.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Outside of Tampa Bay, the money flows freely.

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So, about that big bat the Rays were looking for ...

The Rays caught your attention a few months ago, openly acknowledging what seemed obvious to outsiders, that they were looking for a hitter to bolster their offense.

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Broken heart mended as Zach Eflin finally joins Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Zach Eflin had hoped for a long time to be a Ray.

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John Romano: Once again, the Rays are left contemplating the secrets of the postseason

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays deserve your love. If not your love, at least your respect.

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Rays’ primary challenge for 2023: Getting more offensive

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rays baseball operations president Erik Neander and manager Kevin Cash talked a lot about balance during Tuesday’s season wrap-up media session.

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Did Rays get what they deserved against Guardians?

CLEVELAND — So much for “Tanking for Tito.” Maybe the Rays should have been “Triumphing for Toronto,” instead.

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Secret sauce to Rays’ success? A culture club

CLEVELAND — Catcher Christian Bethancourt didn’t need long after his trade from Oakland in early July to get a sense of why the Rays have been so successful, making the playoffs for a fourth straight season.

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John Romano: What does a $25 million salary say about the Rays? They’re feeling frisky.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Let’s talk about money. Specifically, let’s have a conversation about the $25 million the Rays just agreed to pay Tyler Glasnow to pitch one season of baseball in 2024.

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John Romano: The Rays still miss Willy Adames, but they are a better team today

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — By now, we know better than to immediately pounce on the wisdom/insanity of any trade made by the Rays. Today’s inexplicable deal can turn out to be tomorrow’s saving grace.

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Rays confident in turning to Josh Lowe after trading Austin Meadows

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Rays feel they gained a lot in trading Austin Meadows to the Tigers on Monday night.

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‘Built to win’ Rays take aim at showing it with a championship

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Rays are talking a lot these days about raising bars.

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