Christopher Morel: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tampa Bay Rays Improve Stock After Climbing Back to .500

The Tampa Bay Rays came out of the game hot with a 4-2 record through their first two series of the year. That all came crashing down soon after, however, with two separate four-game losing streaks.

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Rays sign Andrew Stevenson to minor league contract

Outfielder Andrew Stevenson has signed a minor league contract with the Rays, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. This marks his return to affiliated ball after spending time in both NPB and the Mexican League.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / April 25

Player of the Series: Christopher Morel

Morel displayed the skills that led to the Rays acquiring him last year When the Rays acquired Christopher Morel last July, he quickly made his presence known as he homered in his first two games with Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / April 25

Christopher Morel, Rays outslug D-backs in 10th inning

Christopher Morel hit a two-run homer to cap Tampa Bay's three-run 10th inning and the Rays beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 in Phoenix on Thursday, their second straight extra-inning victory.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Total Apex Sports / April 15

Tampa Bay Rays Have Insane 9-Run, 27 Minute Inning

The third inning was absolutely dynamite for the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night. In a 16-1 romp of the Boston Red Sox, the Rays erupted for 9 runs, over 27 minutes in the third, solidifying their win early.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Bleacher Report / April 9

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 8

Zach Hample roasted after controversial home run catch at Rays game

Notorious baseball collector and YouTuber Zach Hample drew the ire of fans and social media with his home run catch at the Tampa Bay Rays-Los Angeles Angels game.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / March 4

Top Notes from the Rays ZiPS Projections for 2025

Despite plenty of factors working against them – one of the league’s lowest payrolls, minimal attendance/revenue, playing in the AL East – the Tampa Bay Rays always seem to find themselves in the playoff mix.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / February 8

Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel Projected For Biggest Individual Improvement in AL

The Tampa Bay Rays didn't get much out of Christopher Morel last season, but that could change in 2025. On Friday, MLB.com's Thomas Harrigan compiled a list of the 10 players projected to improve the most year-over-year entering 2025.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / February 4

Tampa Bay Rays Make Role For Major Trade Acquisition Clear Heading into Spring Training

According to a report from MLB.com, Christopher Morel of the Tampa Bay Rays is set to be the team's starting left fielder in 2025. Christopher Morel has worked around the infield, but he’s set to be the starting left fielder.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 5

Rays president of baseball operations discusses offseason plans

Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander recently held his end-of-season news conference, where he indicated that the club figures to prioritize improving behind the plate after an 80-82 season that saw them stave off elimination from postseason contention until the final week of September despite engaging in a major sell-off prior to the trade deadline.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / October 1

Reasons Behind Christopher Morel’s Disappointing Season

Christopher Morel of the Tampa Rays, formerly with the Chicago Cubs, has put together a disappointing 2024 season. BY fWAR, he has been one of the worst

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 31

Rays' Christopher Morel eyes encore vs. Marlins

The Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins made major changes to their rosters in the past few days. Christopher Morel, one of the Rays' newcomers, will try to build on his impressive debut when the Marlins visit Wednesday afternoon to conclude the two-game series in St.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / July 30

Christopher Morel HR helps Rays past Marlins 9-3

Ben Rortvedt and Yandy Diaz delivered two-run singles in a five-run sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays pulled away for a 9-3 win against the visiting Miami Marlins in the opener of their two-game series on Tuesday evening.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28

Cubs surprisingly trade for Rays All-Star

With a 51-56 record and nine-and-a-half games out of first place in the National League Central division, the Chicago Cubs have not let that stop them from making deals to improve their team.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28

Rays' fire sale is bad look for franchise

Selling off your roster when the playoffs are within striking distance probably is not the type of thing that will inspire much confidence with fans.

Rays trade former All-Star infielder to surprising team

Randy Arozarena watches Rays game from stands after being traded

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29

Rays trade former All-Star infielder to surprising team

The Tampa Bay Ray are shipping infielder Isaac Paredes to the Chicago Cubs in a move which has a few interesting angles.

Chicago is now eyeing a playoff push in 2025 with recent moves

Padres acquire veteran righty from Rays

Tampa Bay's fire sale is bad look for team

Rangers acquire catcher from Tigers

Orioles still looking to make additions after pulling off multiple trades

Four underrated trade candidates every MLB contender should be targeting

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 14

Watch: Cardinals great has meltdown watching Cubs OF homer

Watch: Cardinals great has meltdown watching Cubs outfielder homer

Jim Edmonds may have retired from baseball, but some feelings die hard.

Cubs belt 6 HRs, earn split with rival Cardinals

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Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / July 8

Fall From Grace: Once-Promising Cubs Star Struggles to Deliver

Two years ago, a 22-year-old infield prospect burst onto the scene with the Chicago Cubs, quickly capturing the hearts of fans with his dynamic play and infectious enthusiasm.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2

One move each NL Central team must make before the MLB trade deadline

The MLB trade deadline is July 30 at 6 p.m. ET, and because several teams are in the mix for a wild-card spot, it promises to be the most intriguing day of the season.

One move each AL Central team must make before the trade deadline

Mets' Jose Quintana addresses trade-deadline uncertainty

Report updates Mets' thoughts on trade-deadline strategy

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 11

Cubs considering alternatives to Christopher Morel at third base

Morel has started 50 of the team’s 66 games this year at third base, taking over from the group that shared the position down the stretch last season.

Cubs eyeing pair of first basemen as trade deadline approaches

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