The Tampa Bay Rays completed a trade with the Atlanta Braves on Friday, acquiring right-handed pitcher Rafael Soriano and agreeing to a $7.25 million, one-year contract with the reliever. The deal sent right-hander Jesse Chavez to the Braves, who weren't willing to give Soriano ...

The Tampa Bay Rays say they're not optimistic about signing their top two picks in this year's draft. The AL champions took Florida high school outfielder LeVon Washington as the 30th overall pick in the first round in June. The Rays ...

The Tampa Bay Rays have rewarded manager Joe Maddon for taking them to the World Series last season, announcing on Monday they had inked him to a three-year contract extension. "This is where I belong. This is where I want to be," Maddon said in a conference call. "I really have to use the word love when I talk about ...

LAS VEGAS - The Rays remain in the market for an established slugger, but they made a preliminary move to shore up their offense Wednesday night.

Tampa Bay acquired outfielder Matt Joyce, an Armwood High product, from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for 14-game winner Edwin Jackson as both teams dealt from an area of strength to address a need.

Joyce ...