Tampa Bay Rays

The Rowdies, who are owned by the Rays, would be part of the purchase by Patrick Zalupski, who is considering a stadium site pitched to the baseball team in 2018 but now targeted for women' soccer.

Commissioner Rob Manfred says, “I have no reason to quibble with or dispute the reports," about the Rays expected $1.7 million sale to a group led by Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski.

Any concerns raised about hosting postseason games in a smaller venue did not carry enough weight to prevent the Rays from maintaining the home-field advantage gained while Tropicana Field’s is repaired.

Some St. Petersburg businesses relied on Rays fans visiting during the season. Others said they don’t miss the traffic. But in Tampa, business owners are happy to see the extra customers.

With a $1.7 billion agreement in principle with Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski, the sale could be completed as early as September, according to The Athletic. The new ownership's preference is to play in Tampa.

Right-hander Drew Rasmussen was chosen as an injury replacement for the American League squad. He has a 7-5 record in 19 starts.

Caminero was picked this week as a All-Star replacement for the injured Alex Bregman, then learned he will start after Cleveland's Jose Ramírez opted out because of an ailing Achilles tendon.

Lowe and Aranda learned Sunday that they won the player vote at their positions and are slated to participate in the July 15 showcase at Atlanta's Truist Park. Caminero was added Tuesday as a replacement.

The Rays blew a big early lead against their division rivals Baltimore Orioles.

Major League Baseball acknowledged the verdict and stated it would conclude its investigation later.

The suspended player faces charges of sexual abuse involving a girl who was 14 years old at the time.

Former Tampa Bay Rays player Sean Rodriguez founded R3 Athletics, which is a youth baseball league and opened The Yard in April.