For a sense of serendipity, Tampa Bay Rays' Christopher Morel hit a very familiar home run against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon.
The Tampa Bay Rays have been better than many expected, even after cutting ties with multiple stars within the last year or two. They're still one of the better-built teams in baseball, despite the losses from their roster.
The past two years have not gone according to plan for the Tampa Bay Rays. To start the 2020s, it looked as though they were primed to emerge as a powerhouse in the AL East yet again despite their shoestring budget.
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
In Wednesday's matchup against the Baltimore Orioles, Christopher Morel played a vital role in helping the offense overcome an eight-run deficit. In his most recent role with the team, Morel has served as a platoon option for outfielder Jake Magnum in left field.
The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.
Looking at his career batting average, a Tampa Bay Rays fan might not picture Christopher Morel as one of the team's top hitters. Yet Morel has been coming through recently for the Rays, and that's a good thing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
The Tampa Bay Ray are shipping infielder Isaac Paredes to the Chicago Cubs in a move which has a few interesting angles.
Jim Edmonds may have retired from baseball, but some feelings die hard.
Christopher Morel entered the 2024 MLB season with high hopes of a big-time breakout year for the Chicago Cubs. He has shown flashes of the huge potential that has made him such a valuable part of the team's future, but he has not been able to figure out the consistency side of things.
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.
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.
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.
Christopher Morel cracked a grand slam in a five-run fifth inning as the visiting Chicago Cubs bounced back from a bullpen breakdown on Monday night, beating the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Tuesday.
A member of the Cubs infield might not be able to hide for much longer. Christopher Morel’s time at third base could be numbered in the Cubs infield. The team is just a few games into the season, and it is already apparent that Morel’s defensive issues at the hot corner might be unavoidable.
There were rumors in the offseason that the Chicago Cubs might trade Christopher Morel. After blasting 26 home runs in 2023, his value was likely at an all-time high around the league.
There’s been a lot of chatter on social media about Christopher Morel’s ability to play third base this season for the Chicago Cubs. In some fans’ eyes, it’s the most concerning question about the Cubs heading into 2024.
The Chicago Cubs shot down rumors that they were looking to move versatile slugger Christopher Morel.
The Cubs are one of many clubs to have known interest in Rays’ right-hander Tyler Glasnow.
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