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Former Tampa Bay Great Fred McGriff Named Hitting Coach For AL All-Star Futures Team

Former Tampa Bay Great Fred McGriff Named Hitting Coach For AL All-Star Futures Team

TAMPA, Fla. — Brody Hopkins, the Tampa Bay Rays' top pitching prospect, will be the only player representing the organization in the 2025 All-Star Futures game, but a former franchise great will be there, too.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 30
Tampa Bay Rays Top Pitching Prospect Brody Hopkins Named to All-Star Futures Team

Tampa Bay Rays Top Pitching Prospect Brody Hopkins Named to All-Star Futures Team

Tampa Bay Rays top pitching prospect Brody Hopkins is making an All-Star appearance. The 2025 All-Star Futures Game rosters were announced Monday, with Hopkins featured as one of the pitchers for the American League.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / February 13
2025 Tampa Bay Rays Preview: Pitching

2025 Tampa Bay Rays Preview: Pitching

From pitching prospects to veteran arms and young studs, the Rays truly have one of the best pitching depth in baseball. With pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training, the Rays pitching staff stands out as the team’s strength.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / August 6

Brody Hopkins works the angles

The geometry of a pitching prospect The first thing to understand about Brody Hopkins, who was traded to the Rays along with outfield prospect Aidan Smith and a PTBNL for star outfielder Randy Arozarena, is that he is an athlete.

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The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

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With a struggling offense, Mariners make a deal for Rays All-Star outfielder

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