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A sweep at the hands of the White Sox would have been a disaster a few weeks ago. Nowadays, it’s just another Thursday. After a delay of over two hours, Taj Bradley took the mound for the Twins and had himself a decent start when it was all said and done.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 31

Taj Bradley shows improvement in second Twins start, Mick Abel shelled

Two of Minnesota's top trade acquisitions from this year's deadline fire sale were back in action on Saturday night, and they had two very different performances.

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White Sox batter Twins' Taj Bradley early; capture series

Kyle Teel had three hits and two RBIs, Colson Montgomery homered and four pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout as the host Chicago White Sox defeated the Minnesota Twins 8-0 on Sunday.

Twins promote Taj Bradley, designate Erasmo Ramirez

The Twins announced that right-hander Taj Bradley has been called up from Triple-A St. Paul, and will start Sunday's game against the White Sox. In the corresponding roster move, Minnesota designated right-hander Erasmo Ramirez for assignment.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 22

Are top arms Mick Abel and Taj Bradley about to make their Twins debuts?

After being swept at home by the lowly A's, the Minnesota Twins are tied for the second-worst record in the American League and reasons for fans to keep watching are fading fast.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 2

Derek Falvey talks Twins' fire sale, Louis Varland trade, Taj Bradley

The Twins stunned the baseball world with the extent of their fire sale prior to Thursday's MLB trade deadline. A team that was on the buyer/seller borderline at the All-Star break decided to go into all-out sell mode by trading 10 of the 26 players off of its major-league roster over a four-day span (including eight on Thursday alone).

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 31

Tampa Bay Rays Land Elite Reliever in Last-Minute Deal at Trade Deadline

In a last-minute move before the trade deadline, the Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-handed reliever Griffin Jax from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. The Rays sent 24-year-old right-hander Taj Bradley to the Twins as compensation for Jax.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / July 31

Rays Acquire Stud Reliever from Twins

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired reliever Griffin Jax via trade from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for starting pitcher Taj Bradley. It’s a 1-for-1 swap of pitchers who have experienced interesting seasons.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 31

Taj Bradley Shows the Tampa Bay Rays What They Are Missing in 2025 Triple-A Debut

There's no doubt Taj Bradley must have felt he had something to prove to the Tampa Bay Rays, who optioned him to the Triple-A Durham Bulls on July 24. And he proved it Wednesday in his season debut for the Bulls.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

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The Cubs are known to be in the market for starting pitching help, and it’s not very hard to see why. Justin Steele has been out for nearly the entire season after undergoing surgery on his UCL and won’t be back until sometime next year.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / July 24

Rays demote RHP Taj Bradley after rough start

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned right-hander Taj Bradley to Triple-A Durham following a poor start Wednesday night against the Chicago White Sox. Bradley, 24, surrendered four runs on four hits and three walks and only recorded five outs before getting pulled.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 24

Rays pitcher gets demoted minutes after bad start against White Sox

Getting shelled by the Chicago White Sox really did a number on one Tampa Bay Rays pitcher. Rays right-hander Taj Bradley had a horrific start on Wednesday against the White Sox at George M.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 23

Rays option struggling young starter after rough outing

He didn’t make it out of the second inning Wednesday. He gave up four hits and three walks, allowing four runs in an inning and two-thirds.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / July 19

Bradley, Rays Bats Sparkle in 11-1 Rout of Orioles to Start Second Half

TAMPA, Fla. — There isn't a team in baseball that's knocked around Taj Bradley quite like the Baltimore Orioles have. On Friday night, though, the Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher turned the tables.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Rays Reportedly Open To Offers On Taj Bradley

The Rays are routinely one of the league’s most creative teams, and a report from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale this morning suggests that they figure to remain flexible this summer even after being aggressive to add right-hander Bryan Baker to their bullpen in a trade with the Orioles last week.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 25

Taj Bradley Flirts With No-Hitter, Looks Great in Rays' 5-1 Win Over Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Taj Bradley really needed this. And everyone who follows the up-and-down Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher really needed this, too. Bradley, who had allowed at least five runs in each of his last three starts and was getting perilously close to losing his job in the Rays' rotation, was brilliant on Tuesday night.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / June 24

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / June 18

Rays Righty Taj Bradley, Facing Orioles, Looks To Bounce Back From Brutal Stretch

TAMPA, Fla. — The last five weeks on the mound have proved to be anything but ideal for Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Taj Bradley. In his last seven games, the 24-year-old is 1-3 with a 4.26 ERA.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / June 7

Rays' Taj Bradley hopes to build on great outing vs. Marlins

The Tampa Bay Rays' recent climb in the standings has centered around their strong pitching, and suddenly everyone is chipping in. A key component of the American League East club's surge, starting pitcher Taj Bradley will be on display Saturday afternoon when the team continues its three-game series against the Miami Marlins in Tampa.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 5

Rangers' Jacob deGrom makes second start, faces Rays' Taj Bradley

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom will make his second start of the season when the Texas Rangers host the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / January 28

Tampa Bay Rays’ Taj Bradley Shares New Look at Tropicana Field Amid Hurricane Cleanup

The Tampa Bay Rays have found a temporary home in the three-plus months since Hurricane Milton laid waste to Tropicana Field, but there is a lot of work to be done before the club can return to St.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / August 12, 2024

Taj Bradley: Next in the Long Line of Tampa Aces

The Tampa Bay Rays, after an uncharacteristically slow start, have quietly been playing much better baseball, posting winning records in May, June, and July, all while creeping back into the expanded wildcard hunt.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker / February 22, 2024