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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.

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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.

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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.

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Three MLB teams that may be surprise contenders in 2025

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American League way-too-early trade candidates

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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 / CBSSports.com / March 23

Shane McClanahan injury update: Rays ace to start season on IL with 'very fortunate' nerve issue

McClanahan was scheduled to start Opening Day on Friday

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

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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 / 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.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / March 2

Paul Skenes, Shane McClanahan Dominant in 2025 Spring Debuts

March is officially, as we are four weeks away from the domestic opening day across Major League Baseball. Grapefruit League action on March 1 saw a pair of aces make their 2025 spring debuts.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Mets Merized Online / March 1

Acuña Leaves Game After Getting Hit By Pitch

Luisangel Acuña left Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays after he was hit in the left arm by a Shane McClanahan pitch in the second inning. There was no immediate word on the extent of the injury.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 15

Rays makes ‘easy choice’ with Shane McClanahan Opening Day nod

As the Tampa Bay Rays are making moves with Spring Training right around the corner, there is one thing for certain regarding the ballclub and it’s that Shane McClanahan will be making his return hugely.

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 on ClutchPoints / December 10

Rays expect Shane McClanahan to be ready for 2025 season

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking for a bounce back season after an uncharacteristically poor year in 2024. The Rays need to fill plenty of their holes on the roster in order to get back into the playoffs and in contention for the America League pennant, and one of those pieces will be back in star starting pitcher Shane McClanahan.