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2024 Tampa Bay Rays
The 2024 Tampa Bay Rays season is the 27th season of the Tampa Bay Rays franchise and their 17th as the Rays. The Rays play their home games at Tropicana Field as members of Major League Baseball's American League East. Season standings American League East American League Wild Card Offseason The Rays finished the 2023 season 99–63, good enough for second place in the AL East. They would be eliminated by the eventual world series winning Texas Rangers in the 2023 American League Wild Card Series. In a procedural move, shortstop Wander Franco was added back to the 40-man roster following the conclusion of the 2023 World Series following his stint on MLB's administrative leave. Roster departures On November 2, 2023, relief pitchers Chris Devenski, Jake Diekman, and Robert Stephenson elected free agency. On November 4, 2023, the Rays placed Jalen Beeks, Christian Bethancourt, Josh Fleming, Tristan Gray, Raimel Tapia, and Cole Sulser on outright waivers. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American League East
The American League East is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. MLB consists of an East, Central, and West division for each of its two 15-team leagues, the American League (AL) and National League (NL). This division was created before the start of the season along with the American League West division. Before that time, each league consisted of 10 teams without any divisions. Four of the division's five teams are located in the Eastern United States, with the other team, the Toronto Blue Jays, in Eastern Canada. It is currently the only division that contains a non-American team. At the end of the MLB season, the team with the best record in the division earns one of the AL's six Major League Baseball postseason, playoff spots. The most recent team to win this division was the New York Yankees in . History Baseball writers have long posited that the American League East is the toughest division in MLB; during its 50-year existence, an AL East team has gone on to pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jake Diekman
Jacob Tanner Diekman (born January 21, 1987), is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, and Boston Red Sox. With the Phillies, Diekman began as a starting pitcher and progressed through a few levels of the Phillies' farm system in his first two years in that role, before adjusting his mechanics and lowering his arm slot to throw sidearm out of the bullpen, as a relief pitcher. The adjustment worked and helped him move through the remaining levels of the Phillies' farm system. In 2012, Diekman made his major league debut. Over the next two seasons, he split time between the major league Phillies and their Triple-A (AAA) affiliate, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, though while he was with the major league team, he was considered one of the "lone bright spots" in both 2012 and 2013. Diekma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Bassitt
Christopher M. Bassitt (born February 22, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Chicago White Sox in 2014 and played for the Oakland Athletics from 2015 to 2021 and New York Mets in 2022. Prior to playing professionally, he starred for his basketball and baseball teams at Genoa Area High School and the University of Akron. Amateur career Bassitt attended Genoa Area High School in Genoa, Ohio, where he played school's baseball and basketball teams. In his senior year, Bassitt was named to the All-Suburban Lakes League first team in both sports. He had a 1.56 earned run average (ERA) with 65 strikeouts in 56 innings pitched for the baseball team in 2007, his senior year. Bassitt was recruited out of high school to play basketball collegiately. He chose to enroll at the University of Akron, where he played college baseball for the Akron Zips baseball team, competing in the Mid-Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaron Civale
Aaron James Civale ( ; born June 12, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at Northeastern University, and was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the third round of the 2016 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2019. Amateur career A native of East Windsor, Connecticut, Civale attended Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut. He played college baseball at Northeastern University. He was honored as Co-Pitcher of the Year in the Colonial Athletic Association after going 9–3 with a 1.73 ERA for the Northeastern Huskies, Huskies. While playing for the Huskies, Civale pitched an exhibition game in Florida against the Red Sox at JetBlue Park. Before this start, he was a relief pitcher for the Huskies for two years. In 2015, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he was a league all-star, and received the Outstanding ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zach Eflin
Zack or Zach may refer to: People * Zach (surname), various people * Zack (surname), various people * Zack (personal name), lists of people and fictional characters named Zack, Zach, Zac, Zak or Zakk * Záh (gens) or Zách, a ''gens'' (clan) in the Kingdom of Hungary Places * Zack, Texas, a formerly populated place * Zach (crater), on the Moon Arts and entertainment * ''Zack'' (play), a 1920 play by Harold Brighouse * ''Zack'', a novel by William Bell Others * Tropical Storm Zack (1992), a tropical storm that did not make landfall * Typhoon Zack (1995), a Category 4 typhoon that hit the Philippines and Vietnam See also * Zacks, a surname * ZAC (other) * Žač, a village in Kosovo * Zac Zac is a masculine given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Zachary or Zechariah. It may refer to: People: * Zac Alexander (born 1989), Australian professional squash player * Zac Brooks (born 1993), American National Football League playe ..., a list of people with the given ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José Berríos
José Orlando Berríos (born May 27, 1994), nicknamed "La Makina" (Spanish for "The Machine"), is a Puerto Rican professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Minnesota Twins, who selected him in the first round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft. Professional career Minor Leagues (2012–2016) The Minnesota Twins selected Berríos in the first round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft with the 32nd pick. He made his professional debut that season for the Gulf Coast Twins of the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League and was promoted to the Elizabethton Twins of the Rookie-level Appalachian League in August. In 30.2 innings pitched between both teams, he was 3–0 with a 1.17 ERA, striking out 49. During the 2013 season, Berríos played for the Cedar Rapids Kernels of the Class A Midwest League where he was 7–7 with a 3.99 ERA in 19 starts. Berríos started 2014 with the Fort Myers Miracle of the Class A- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 Toronto Blue Jays Season
The 2024 Toronto Blue Jays season is the franchise's 48th season in Major League Baseball, and 33rd full season (35th overall) at Rogers Centre. Previous season The 2023 Blue Jays finished third in the AL East, behind the Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles, with an 89-73 (.549). They qualified for the postseason, but lost in two games in the Wild Card Series to the Minnesota Twins in Minnesota. Offseason Departing free agents * On November 2, 2023: DH Brandon Belt, IF Matt Chapman, RHP Jordan Hicks and LHP Hyun-jin Ryu elected free agency * On November 3, 2023: IF Whit Merrifield elected free agency * On November 17, 2023: RHP Adam Cimber elected free agency Trades * On November 6, 2023: Acquired LHP Brendon Little from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash * On February 13, 2024: Acquired cash considerations from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for IF Otto Lopez Waiver transactions * On December 1, 2023: C Tyler Heineman claimed off waivers by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the American League (AL) Central division. One of the AL's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit as a member of the minor league Western League in 1894 and is the only Western League team still in its original city. They are also the oldest continuous one name, one city franchise in the AL. Since their establishment as a major league franchise in 1901, the Tigers have won four World Series championships (, , , and ), 11 AL pennants (1907, 1908, 1909, 1934, 1935, 1940, 1945, 1968, 1984, 2006, 2012), and four AL Central division championships (2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014). They also won division titles in 1972, 1984, and 1987 as a member of the AL East. Since 2000, the Tigers have played their home games at Comerica Park in Downtown Detroit. The Tigers constructed Bennett Park at the corner of Michigan Avenue and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cole Sulser
Cole Young Sulser (born March 12, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2019. He has also played for the Baltimore Orioles and Miami Marlins. Amateur career Sulser graduated from Ramona High School in Ramona, California, in 2008, where he played baseball all four years. Undrafted out of high school, he attended Dartmouth College. He earned two bachelor's degrees at Dartmouth: in engineering sciences with public policy and mechanical engineering. Sulser played college baseball for the Dartmouth Big Green. As a sophomore, Sulser set a Big Green record posting an 8–0 win–loss record, a Big Green single-season record for wins, and led the Ivy League in strikeouts. He was named to the All-Ivy League team in 2011, his junior year, but injured an elbow ligament and underwent Tommy John surgery. Though he missed his entire senior year, his teammates chose him as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raimel Tapia
Raimel Antonio Tapia Linarez (born February 4, 1994) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. Tapia made his MLB debut in 2016 with the Colorado Rockies and has also played in MLB for the Toronto Blue Jays. Career Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies signed Tapia as an international free agent in 2010. He spent the 2013 season with the Grand Junction Rockies of the Rookie-level Pioneer League (baseball), Pioneer League, and was named the league's player of the month for July. He had a 29-game hitting streak for Grand Junction. After the season, he was named the Topps Pioneer League (baseball), Pioneer League Player of the Year for 2013 and was named by Baseball Prospectus as the No. 97 prospect in all of baseball prior to the 2014 season. The Rockies added him to their 40-man roster after the 2015 season.Tapia began the 2016 season with the Hartford Yard Goats of the Class AA Eastern League (1938–2020), Eastern League, and was selected to appe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tristan Gray
Tristan Colby Gray (born March 22, 1996) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays. Amateur career Gray graduated from Elkins High School in Missouri City, Texas in 2014. As a senior, he batted .456 with 12 doubles and 23 RBIs. He was selected by the New York Mets in the 37th round of the 2014 MLB draft, but did not sign and instead chose to enroll at Rice University where he played college baseball for the Rice Owls. In 2015, as a freshman at Rice, Gray appeared in 56 games, batting .247 with three home runs and 25 RBIs. As a sophomore in 2016, he missed time at the beginning of the year due to injury, but returned to slash .295/.353/.462 with five home runs and 18 RBIs in 42 games. After the 2015 and 2016 seasons, he played collegiate summer baseball in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Falmouth Commodores, and was named a league all-star in 2016. Gray ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Fleming (baseball)
Joshua Randol Fleming (born May 18, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in August 2020. Amateur career Fleming attended Columbia High School in Columbia, Illinois, where he pitched for the Eagles. He enrolled at Webster University, where he played college baseball. Professional career The Tampa Bay Rays selected Fleming in the fifth round of the 2017 MLB draft. He signed and made his debut with the Princeton Rays, that year. Fleming's 2017 stat line included a 5.40 earned run average (ERA) across 12 games (nine starts). In 2018, Fleming began the season with the Bowling Green Hot Rods, where he posted a 1.20 ERA over ten games. Fleming began pitching for the Charlotte Stone Crabs in July, achieving a record of 3–3 with a 4.11 ERA. In posting a 2019 season record that included a 3.31 ERA over 21 games, Fleming was named the MVP of the season by the Montgomery Biscuits . He finished the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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