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Odorizzi to start Rays’ spring opener Wednesday
Monday, February 29, 2016

Ramirez (Thursday), Archer (Friday) set to take hill following righty. PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Jake Odorizzi will start the Rays’ Grapefruit League opener against the Nationals on Wednesday at Charlotte Sports Park. Erasmo Ramirez will start Thursday against the Orioles at Charlotte Sports Park and Chris Archer will start Friday against the Red Sox in Fort Myers, Fla. • Spring…

Souza close to resuming full activities
Friday, February 26, 2016

Outfielder says he is pain-free following left intercostal strain PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Outfielder Steven Souza Jr. has been nursing an intercostal injury on his left side for the past week. He told reporters on Friday that he is pain-free and hopes to be back to full activity by early next week. “I feel really good today, really good,” Souza said. “I’m…

Rays complete deal with reliever Webb
Thursday, February 18, 2016

Free-agent righty spent 2015 campaign with Indians ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays completed a one-year Major League deal to add right-hander Ryan Webb on Thursday. Webb, 30, went 1-0 with a 3.20 ERA in 40 games for the Indians in 2015. In his seven-year Major League career, he has also spent time with the Padres, Marlins, and Orioles, compiling a 17-18 record…

Rays poised for OF competition this spring
Monday, February 15, 2016

New acquisitions Morrison, Dickerson and Pearce add to position battle. ST. PETERSBURG — Competition is an element of any Spring Training, and the Rays have created an interesting battle this spring with the outfielders they have on their roster. Having too many offensive players isn’t a situation too familiar to the Rays, a team that has struggled to find a…

Several new faces for Rays in Spring Training
Thursday, February 11, 2016

Dickerson, Pearce and Conger among Tampa Bay’s notable offseason additions ST. PETERSBURG — Checking out the new faces in camp is always a big part of the fun of Spring Training. Luckily, the Rays have plenty of offseason additions to get to know over the next two months, each of them looking for a chance to play a significant role…