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The Houston Astros enter Friday atop the American League West standings. Owning a 4.5 game lead over the second place Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels, the Astros look primed for another postseason appearance.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / June 13

Identifying Starting Pitching Trade Targets For The Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays received unfortunate news regarding pitcher Shane McClanahan as they departed Boston and prepared to play the New York Mets in Queens.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

Rays' McClanahan pauses rehab, seeking opinions on nerve issue

Rays' Shane McClanahan pauses rehab, seeking further opinions on nerve issue

The Tampa Bay Rays were dealt a frustrating blow Wednesday evening, as Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that southpaw Shane McClanahan has paused his throwing progression and is seeking additional medical opinions on the nerve issue in his triceps that’s kept him sidelined since spring training.

Rays place RHP Manuel Rodriguez (forearm) on 15-day IL

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The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

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Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 10

Rays manager Kevin Cash drops cryptic Shane McClanahan injury update

Tampa Bay Rays fans got good news and bad news on Tuesday when it comes to pitcher Shane McClanahan. The lefty starter has been out since spring training with a triceps nerve injury, but threw off a mound at full distance over the weekend for the first time since his injury.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 6

Zack Littell’s hot streak will remind Rays fans of Shane McClanahan

Shane McClanahan entered the 2025 season hoping to have another dominant season. However, a triceps injury has delayed his season debut with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Rays' Shane McClanahan has targeted timetable for his return

The Rays have a timeline for the return of their ace. President of baseball operations Erik Neander told MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM this week that Shane McClanahan is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday.

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Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

Tampa Bay Rays News / Athlon Sports / May 16

Tampa Bay Rays Pitching Staff Neither Good Nor Bad

The Tampa Bay Rays can normally be viewed as one of the preeminent pitching factories in MLB. They have shown an uncanny ability to take the most unlikely of pitchers, prospects or otherwise, and turn them into viable options at the Major League level.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 26

Rays place ace McClanahan, utilityman Palacios on IL

Rays place ace Shane McClanahan, utilityman Richie Palacios on IL

The Rays placed left-hander Shane McClanahan on the 15-day injured list and utilityman Richie Palacios on the 10-day IL Wednesday, with both placements retroactive to March 24.

Rays welcome Rockies for debut at George M. Steinbrenner Field

AL East predictions: A four-way battle for first place?

The 25 most memorable MLB Opening Day moments

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 25

AL East predictions: A four-way battle for first place?

Baseball is in the air once again. Let's predict what could be in store for the American League East in 2025.

American League way-too-early trade candidates

AL West predictions: Oft-injured star makes another MVP run

Three MLB teams that may be surprise contenders in 2025

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

The '2024 MLB extra base hit leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

Rays Avoid Worst-Case Scenario with Shane McClanahan’s Nerve Issue

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan was days away from an Opening Day start in Tampa. But then, one pitch on Saturday changed everything for McClanahan.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 24

Three MLB teams that may be surprise contenders in 2025

While all eyes are on World Series-or-bust teams, some sleeper contenders might fly under the radar to begin the 2025 MLB season.

AL West predictions: Oft-injured star makes another MVP run

American League way-too-early trade candidates

National League way-too-early trade candidates

Grading the 2024 season for every MLB team

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / March 23

Rays LHP Shane McClanahan (triceps) to open season on IL

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan has nerve irritation in his left triceps and will begin the season on the injured list, manager Kevin Cash announced Sunday.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / March 23

Kevin Cash Says Tampa Bay Rays Got Great Injury News on Shane McClanahan

UPDATE, Sunday, 4:30 p.m. ET: According to manager Kevin Cash, the Rays have gotten some best-case scenario news regarding McClanahan, who has a nerve issue in his triceps.

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The '1,000-yard receivers in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / March 23

Ryan Pepiot Replaces Shane McClanahan as Tampa Bay Rays' Opening Day Starter

The long-awaited return of Shane McClanahan won't be taking place on Friday after all. Ryan Pepiot has replaced McClanahan as the Rays' Opening Day starting pitcher, manager Kevin Cash told the Tampa Bay Times' John Romano and other reporters Sunday morning.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / March 23

2025 MLB Opening Day starter tracker: Rays replace injured Shane McClanahan, Paul Skenes gets call for Pirates

The regular season is almost upon us and managers are getting their ducks (and rotations) in a row

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Rays pitcher diagnosed with triceps tightness after early exit

The Rays suffered a major injury scare Saturday.

Rays may have to change Opening Day plans with Shane McClanahan

The 24 pitchers who have thrown an MLB perfect game

The 'MLB strikeout leaders in 2024' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / March 22

Rays' Shane McClanahan removed from game with apparent arm injury

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan left his final spring training start against the Boston Red Sox with an apparent injury to his pitching arm.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / March 22

Rays may have to change Opening Day plans with Shane McClanahan

McClanahan's anticipated return may now be on hold.

Rays trade away right-handed pitching prospect

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / February 21

Tampa Bay Rays Ace Shane McClanahan Named Top 10 Most Indispensable Player in MLB

The Tampa Bay Rays already went an entire season without Shane McClanahan in 2024, ultimately missing the postseason in his absence. If, for whatever reason, the Rays lose McClanahan again in 2025, the results could be catastrophic.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / February 16

Comeback trail: Shane McClanahan to be Rays' Opening Day starter

Shane McClanahan hasn't thrown a big-league pitch in over 18 months, but he has already earned the start for the Tampa Bay Rays' season opener against the Colorado Rockies on March 28.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / February 5

Tampa Bay Rays Ace Shane McClanahan Makes List of Most Anticipated Injury Returns

After over a year of waiting, the Tampa Bay Rays are finally getting their ace back. Yahoo Sports' Jordan Schusterman compiled a list of 20 players who missed all or most of the 2024 season due to injury, with each of their returns standing out as key storylines for their respective teams in 2025.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 11, 2024

Rays agree to two-year contract with ace pitcher

It’ll buy out the left-hander’s first two seasons of arbitration.

Which pitchers have the most career strikeouts for every MLB franchise?

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / August 15, 2023

Rays ace will miss entire 2024 season after Tommy John Surgery

The 2023 Major League Baseball season is not even finished yet and the Tampa Bay Rays already got some brutal news for the 2024 season. Manager Kevin Cash told reporters on Tuesday that ace starting pitcher Shane McClanahan will be undergoing Tommy John Surgery on Monday and is likely to miss the entire 2024 season.

Insider addresses Mets' Steve Cohen possibly punting on 2024

Mets reliever delivers one of the worst sequences of the season

If ex-All-Star returns to form, Red Sox could climb back into contention

Fan names daughter after Mookie Betts following home run

Umpire loses appeal of discrimination lawsuit against MLB

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / August 9, 2023