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Rays demote former star pitching prospect after poor start

The Tampa Bay Rays reportedly optioned starting pitcher Taj Bradley, according to reporter Ryan Bass. The move comes after Bradley surrendered four runs over just 1.2 innings pitched in an 11-9 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.

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Taj Bradley News / Field Level Media / 5 hours ago

Rays demote RHP Taj Bradley after rough start

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned right-hander Taj Bradley to Triple-A Durham following a poor start Wednesday night against the Chicago White Sox. Bradley, 24, surrendered four runs on four hits and three walks and only recorded five outs before getting pulled.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / 5 hours ago

Rays Roster Updates: Taj Bradley optioned, depth RP Joey Krehbiel traded

Also, newcomer Fairchild to IL. After last night’s frustrating loss to the White Sox, the Rays have elected to option Taj Bradley to the minors to work on further developing his pitch mix, which is currently a little lacking on an effective third choice.

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Taj Bradley News / Larry Brown Sports / 15 hours ago

Rays pitcher gets demoted minutes after bad start against White Sox

Getting shelled by the Chicago White Sox really did a number on one Tampa Bay Rays pitcher. Rays right-hander Taj Bradley had a horrific start on Wednesday against the White Sox at George M.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / 16 hours ago

Rays option struggling young starter after rough outing

He didn’t make it out of the second inning Wednesday. He gave up four hits and three walks, allowing four runs in an inning and two-thirds.

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Pete Fairbanks News / MLB Trade Rumors / 16 hours ago

Report reveals Rays' stance on potentially trading Pete Fairbanks

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Zack Littell News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / 21 hours ago

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TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays are the only team in baseball with five pitchers who have made 20 or more starts. They've been a durable bunch, no one moreso than 29-year-old right-hander Zack Littell.

Joey Krehbiel News / Athlon Sports / 22 hours ago

Tampa Bay Rays Trade RHP Joey Krehbiel for Cash Considerations

The trade deadline season is just above the horizon, and the stove is starting to heat up as the Rays issued a trade to the Kansas City Royals. The Tampa Bay Rays have sent right-handed pitcher Joey Krehbiel to the Royals in exchange for cash considerations.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / 22 hours ago

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Rays Place Brandon Lowe on IL, Acquire Stuart Fairchild from Braves

On Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Rays announced that second baseman Brandon Lowe has been placed on the 10-day injured list with left foot and ankle tendinitis, retroactive to July 20.

Chandler Simpson News / Field Level Media / July 23

Chandler Simpson, Rays try to run into series win vs. White Sox

Chandler Simpson is keeping it simple. The Tampa Bay Rays rookie speedster knows what is expected of him, and he's doing his best to deliver. Fresh off recording three stolen bases, Simpson will look for an encore on Wednesday when the Rays vie to win the rubber match of the three-game series against the visiting Chicago White Sox.

Chandler Simpson News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 23

Rays' Chandler Simpson Shatters Record in 4-3 win Over White Sox

In Tuesday’s 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays rookie center fielder Chandler Simpson sprinted his way into the history books. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Simpson took off in an attempt to steal his 28th base of the season.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 22

Rays bolt ahead with four runs in second, hold off White Sox

Jose Caballero slapped a two-run single to highlight a four-run second inning, fueling the host Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

Chandler Simpson News / DRaysBay / July 22

Chandler Simpson steals all the bases: Rays 4, White Sox 3

The rookie speedster has surpassed the club’s rookie steal record, and he’s still running. The Rays were still stinging from their loss to the White Sox on Monday and hoping that a Tuesday night rematch would be just the thing to tie up the series.

Brandon Lowe News / Field Level Media / July 22

Rays All-Star 2B Brandon Lowe headed back to IL

Just four days after being activated from the injured list, Tampa Bay Rays All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe was placed back on it Tuesday. Lowe missed the final seven game before the All-Star break due tightness in his left oblique.

Ha-seong Kim News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 21

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Junior Caminero News / Total Apex Sports / July 19

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Shane McClanahan News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 18

Tampa Bay Rays' Shane McClanahan Has Tough Rehab Outing, Lasts Less Than An Inning

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