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Yoshi Tsutsugo leaves Tampa Bay with a .187 batting average and eight home runs over parts of two seasons. He now must decide whether to accept an assignment to Triple-A or become a free agent.
Yoshi Tsutsugo was a bust, but at least he didn’t break the bank
John Romano | The Rays knew they were making a calculated gamble because Japanese home run hitters have not fared well in the States. Turns out, neither did Yoshi Tsutsugo.
Rays shut down by Yankees ace Gerrit Cole
Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe strikes out in the first inning Wednesday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.
Four hits against the powerful pitcher weren’t enough, while the guests converted one chance.
Ji-Man Choi’s return to Rays may be delayed due to knee soreness
The timetable for Ji-Man Choi’s return to the Rays is in some question after he experienced soreness in his surgically repaired right knee.
Rays notes | Kevin Cash said tolerance is required. Also, the Yankees are up to 7 positive COVID-19 cases.
A not-so-friendly reminder from MLB that Tampa Bay can be replaced
Major League Baseball instructed the Athletics to explore relocation options as the team tries to secure a new ballpark it hopes will keep the club in Oakland in the long term. MLB released a statement Tuesday expressing its longtime concern that the current Oakland Coliseum site is “not a viable option for the future vision of baseball.”
John Romano | MLB granted permission to the Athletics to begin exploring other markets, which means it’s only a matter of time before Tampa Bay gets the same treatment.

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  1. Yoshi Tsutsugo was a bust, but at least he didn’t break the bank
    Earlier today• Rays
    Yoshi Tsutsugo leaves Tampa Bay with a .187 batting average and eight home runs over parts of two seasons. He now must decide whether to accept an assignment to Triple-A or become a free agent.
  2. Rays shut down by Yankees ace Gerrit Cole
    Earlier today• Rays
    Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe strikes out in the first inning Wednesday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.
  3. Ji-Man Choi’s return to Rays may be delayed due to knee soreness
    Earlier today• Rays
    The timetable for Ji-Man Choi’s return to the Rays is in some question after he experienced soreness in his surgically repaired right knee.
  5. Rays vs. Yankees: No Ji-Man Choi yet due to soreness
    Yesterday• Rays
    Ji-Man Choi was not activated by the Rays on Wednesday as he is dealing with soreness in his surgically repaired right knee.
  6. A not-so-friendly reminder from MLB that Tampa Bay can be replaced
    Yesterday• Rays
    Major League Baseball instructed the Athletics to explore relocation options as the team tries to secure a new ballpark it hopes will keep the club in Oakland in the long term. MLB released a statement Tuesday expressing its longtime concern that the current Oakland Coliseum site is “not a viable option for the future vision of baseball.”
  7. Mets’ Pete Alonso excited for homecoming series vs. Rays
    Yesterday• Rays
    The Mets' Pete Alonso celebrates after scoring the game-winning run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 10th inning of a baseball game Friday, May 7, 2021, in New York.
  8. With Yoshi Tsutsugo gone, Rays summon Kevin Padlo
    Yesterday• Rays
    Rays third baseman Kevin Padlo blows a bubble during a break in the play in the first inning against the New York Yankees on Tuesday.
  9. Rays’ bats quiet again in loss to Yankees
    Yesterday• Rays
    The Rays' Brandon Lowe swings on a pitch during the ninth inning against the Yankees on Tuesday night. Lowe struck out swinging to end the game.
  10. Rays designate struggling Yoshi Tsutsugo for assignment
    Yesterday• Rays
    Yoshi Tsustugo produced little since coming over from Japan last season.
  11. Rays have good reason to be ‘excited’ to face Yankees again
    May 11• Rays
    Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames (1) celebrates hitting a home run scoring the teamÕs 10th run against the New York Yankees in the seventh inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 9, 2021.
  12. Decisions, decisions for Rays, starting with Yoshi Tsutsugo, Ji-Man Choi
    May 10• Rays
    Yoshi Tsutsugo hasn't been the prolific hitter that the Rays had hoped he would be, with a strikeout rate of nearly 30 percent in 272 plate appearances over 77 games.
  13. Rays’ Kevin Kiermaier goes on 10-day injured list
    May 10• Rays
    The Rays' Kevin Kiermaier, right, is looked at by a trainer after stealing second base during Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics.
  14. Rays end successful West Coast trip by edging A’s
    May 9• Rays
    The Rays' Willy Adames watches his three-run home run against the A's during the fifth inning of Sunday's series finale in Oakland.
  15. Rays have too much to overcome in latest loss to A’s
    May 8• Rays
    Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow stands on the mound as the A's Austin Allen, right, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning Saturday in Oakland.
  16. Rays’ Kevin Kiermaier sidelined by left wrist sprain
    May 8• Rays
    The Rays' Kevin Kiermaier, right, walks with a trainer back to the dugout after spraining his wrist in the second inning Saturday against the A's.
  17. Rays at A’s: Francisco Mejia to injured list, Kevan Smith stays
    May 8• Rays
    Rays catcher Kevan Smith will stick around a little longer and share time behind the plate with Mike Zunino.
  18. Chris Archer dealing with death of mother, to rejoin Rays soon
    May 8• Rays
    Chris Archer had been away from the Rays since shortly after leaving his April 10 start with an elbow injury.
  19. Rays are up to their old tricks with new pitching plan
    May 8• Rays
    While referencing the Rays' pitching plan as a front office creation and “what their model is here,” Rich Hill said he has agreed to be all in on whatever they ask him to do.
  20. Randy and Raiko Arozarena have Tampa Bay fields covered
    May 8• Rays
    When not practicing with the Rowdies, Raiko Arozarena, right, has been able to watch his brother, Randy, play for the Rays, including the April 9 home opener when he took this picture and posted it on social media.
  21. Rays dodge perfect game and no-hit bid, still fall short
    May 8• Rays
    A's starter Sean Manaea throws to a Rays batter during the fifth inning of Friday night's game in Oakland, Calif.
  22. Rays don’t expect catcher Francisco Mejia to be out long
    May 8• Rays
    Catcher Francisco Mejia has been one of the Rays’ few consistent offensive performers.
  23. Rays at A’s: Francisco Mejia scratched from lineup
    May 8• Rays
    Catcher Francisco Mejia was scratched from the Rays lineup Friday due to left intercostal discomfort.
  24. Just another wild night at the ballpark as Rays come from behind
    May 7• Rays
    The Rays' Manuel Margot, right, steals home to score as Angels relief pitcher Aaron Slegers misses the throw during the eighth inning Thursday night.
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