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# ![@TBTimes_Rays Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::54416215.png) @TBTimes_Rays Marc Topkin

Marc Topkin is reporting on the Tampa Bay Rays' recent games and player updates. The team has been experiencing a rough patch, with a current record of 61-67, and has made some adjustments to their rotation. Top prospect Carson Williams has been called up and made his MLB debut, hitting a home run in his first game.

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### Top Social Posts
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"Ex-#Rays RHP Andrew Kittredge gets final out as #Cubs eliminate #Padres and advance to NLDS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1973903619763417235)  2025-10-03T00:11Z 64.6K followers, 7317 engagements


"#Rays have hired Harold Craw as Senior Vice President of Community Engagement and Social Responsibility. Had been Executive VP and GM of AAA Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp owned by new Rays CEO Ken Babby"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1995970817906409895)  2025-12-02T21:38Z 64.6K followers, 17.5K engagements


"#Rays say they are making progress on a new stadium for 2029 having explored sites met with architects talked with officials on both sides of the bay. And MLB's Manfred says timetable is workable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998204818352112053)  2025-12-09T01:35Z 64.6K followers, 13.4K engagements


"#Rays star Junior Caminero gets wish to be part of Dominican @WBCBaseball team. Plus notes on seeking a SP and SS Brett Phillips sighting more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998211972102258831)  2025-12-09T02:03Z 64.6K followers, 11.4K engagements


"More on #Rays latest deal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998259058881491171)  2025-12-09T05:11Z 64.6K followers, 10.8K engagements


"Latest development in #Rays Wander Francos legal situation:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998386844233249210)  2025-12-09T13:38Z 64.6K followers, 81.2K engagements


"Appeals court voids ruling in #Rays Wander Franco case orders new trial"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998413720557326517)  2025-12-09T15:25Z 64.6K followers, 10.7K engagements


"Inside the under-repair Trop a field for #Rays will soon be rebuilt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1996318220903481402)  2025-12-03T20:38Z 64.6K followers, 10.9K engagements


"#Rays make official signing of OF Cedric Mullins for X year with a mutual option for 2027. DFA RHP Yoniel Curet to make room on 40-man roster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1997432569663570056)  2025-12-06T22:26Z 64.6K followers, 20.9K engagements


"#Rays officials say they are making progress on new stadium for 2029"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998137164723581409)  2025-12-08T21:06Z 64.6K followers, 42.6K engagements


"Hearing #Rays are closing in on a deal with LHP Steven Matz. Pitched parts of XX seasons with #Mets #BlueJays #StLCards #RedSox. Has a 60-62 XXXX career mark. Is pending physical. May be a 2-year deal if consummated"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998241115959677077)  2025-12-09T03:59Z 64.6K followers, 211.8K engagements


"#Rays and Matz are in agreement on the 2-year deal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998251805721915808)  2025-12-09T04:42Z 64.6K followers, 20.1K engagements


"Brett Philips (center) repping #Rays at todays draft lottery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998518757413761328)  2025-12-09T22:22Z 64.6K followers, 16.1K engagements


"#Rays will pick 2nd in next MLB draft as a product of todays draft lottery. Thats a big gain as they had 10th worst record. They had a XXXX % chance of getting top pick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998526778630090857)  2025-12-09T22:54Z 64.6K followers, 38.6K engagements


"Former #Rays minor-leaguer and @eckerdcollege product Craig Albernaz to be hired as #Orioles manager per multiple reports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1982637503120290262)  2025-10-27T02:36Z 64.6K followers, 7733 engagements


"#Rays Caminero with a fun visit to under-repair Trop - his house - and messages for stadium workers and fans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1992672305298710720)  2025-11-23T19:11Z 64.6K followers, 17.2K engagements


"Jake Fraley finally has a home with #Rays on a 1-year deal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1993468035680661703)  2025-11-25T23:53Z 64.6K followers, 6066 engagements


"#Rays set to add former #Orioles manager in front-office role"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1994035791211696215)  2025-11-27T13:29Z 64.6K followers, 10.2K engagements


"Former #Orioles manager Brandon Hyde excited to join learn from #Rays"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1995658698522587577)  2025-12-02T00:58Z 64.6K followers, 9670 engagements


"Former #Orioles manager Brandon Hyde excited to join learn from #Rays"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1995865340572496250)  2025-12-02T14:39Z 64.6K followers, 4202 engagements


"With Pete Fairbanks gone #Rays will return to closer-by-committee plan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1995962849697391034)  2025-12-02T21:06Z 64.6K followers, 12.3K engagements


"Media tour of #Rays Trop which is being repaired"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1996305030115103058)  2025-12-03T19:46Z 64.6K followers, 15.2K engagements


"Mullins XX spent most of X 1/2 seasons with #Orioles. traded to #Mets last July. Would expect him to be #Rays starting CF"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1996351073909657680)  2025-12-03T22:49Z 64.6K followers, 20.7K engagements


"Mullins will get $7M per @Ken_Rosenthal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1996369911531401366)  2025-12-04T00:04Z 64.6K followers, 33K engagements


"More on #Rays striking a deal to bring in former #Orioles and #Mets CF Cedric Mullins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1996412750717678010)  2025-12-04T02:54Z 64.6K followers, 8208 engagements


"Our @Colleen_Wright on how St. Pete officials have new ideas for Al Lang Stadium including adding space for #Rowdies and maybe trying to bring back spring training"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1996944525751701696)  2025-12-05T14:07Z 64.6K followers, 7670 engagements


"Former #Rays OF Kevin Kiermaier making a pitch to be a get right coach specializing in outfield defense open to working for several organizations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1990478484808826974)  2025-11-17T17:53Z 64.6K followers, 70.5K engagements


"#Rays make official hiring of former #Orioles manager Brandon Hyde as senior advisor baseball operations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1995574613791879677)  2025-12-01T19:23Z 64.6K followers, 38.1K engagements


"No the new roof at #Rays Tropicana Field isnt going to look like a beach ball. Just wait a few weeks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1996762976745828724)  2025-12-05T02:06Z 64.6K followers, 6453 engagements


"More on #Rays acquiring OF Travis Jankowski from #WhiteSox"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1915953286332502495)  2025-04-26T02:17Z 64.6K followers, 5740 engagements


"#Rays are losing 1B coach Michael Johns who is being hired by #Nationals as the bench coach on new manager Blake Butera's staff. Butera had been with Rays as minor-league player coach manager and most recently led player development dept. First reported by @Ken_Rosenthal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1987919771678265538)  2025-11-10T16:26Z 64.6K followers, 14.8K engagements


"#Rays 1B coach Michael Johns is headed to join #Nationals and good friend Blake Butera for a once in a lifetime opportunity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1987954746288644185)  2025-11-10T18:45Z 64.6K followers, 5209 engagements


"First #Rays moves of the day: RHP Luis Guerrero acquired from #RedSox for INF Tristan Gray. RHP Forrest Whitley granted his release to pursue a playing opportunity in Japan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1990850493464088983)  2025-11-18T18:32Z 64.6K followers, 49.9K engagements


"Brady North hired as #Orioles assistant hitting coach under new manager Craig Albernaz. North had that job with #Rays last X seasons was let go at end of '25"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1991883006701867351)  2025-11-21T14:54Z 64.6K followers, 5445 engagements


"#Rays sign RHP Jake Woodford a St. Pete native and Tampa Plant High product to minor league deal with camp invite. Has pitched parts of X seasons in majors with #Cardinals #WhiteSox #Pirates #Dbacks has career 10-17 XXXX record"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1991934083002470840)  2025-11-21T18:17Z 64.6K followers, 7361 engagements


"With the top back on the Trop #Rays and city look forward to completing interior work and an April X return vs. #Cubs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1991962737661108263)  2025-11-21T20:11Z 64.6K followers, 9962 engagements


"#Rays and former #Orioles/#Mets CF Cedric Mullins had multiple mutual reasons to get together on a deal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1997438127959396463)  2025-12-06T22:48Z 64.6K followers, 22.5K engagements


"#Yankees Judge wins AL MVP award over #Mariners Raleigh"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1989134844689784944)  2025-11-14T00:54Z 64.6K followers, 5722 engagements


"#Rays All-Star Junior Caminero wife welcome a new addition to their lineup"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1993128353386426470)  2025-11-25T01:23Z 64.6K followers, 10.4K engagements


"Former #Rays OF Steven Souza Jr. who rejoined TB last year as a pro scout/hitting analyst and was going to move up in TB player development system gets hired as #Padres hitting coach. Also heard TB minor-league pitching coordinator Christian Wonders has been hired elsewhere"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1993309341248897355)  2025-11-25T13:22Z 64.6K followers, 17.5K engagements


"Hearing this will be a senior advisor type role with #Rays for Hyde with time spent in majors and minors"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1993788722391777455)  2025-11-26T21:07Z 64.6K followers, 21.2K engagements


"#Rays prospect Xavier Isaac reveals scary life-saving brain surgery and plans to return in 2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1994888302009487374)  2025-11-29T21:56Z 64.6K followers, 6251 engagements


"Another look at #Rays under repair Trop:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1996309951078383654)  2025-12-03T20:05Z 64.6K followers, 9882 engagements


"No the new roof at #Rays Tropicana Field isnt going to look like a beach ball. Just wait a few weeks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1996365711711842328)  2025-12-03T23:47Z 64.6K followers, 14.6K engagements


"Inside the under-repair Trop a field for #Rays will soon be rebuilt - and to this point is ahead of schedule and potentially under budget"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1996408952809021923)  2025-12-04T02:39Z 64.6K followers, 34.9K engagements


"Tampa Jesuit RHP Kaden Waechter son of former #Rays P/current TV talker Doug is ranked No. 37"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1996748826799898676)  2025-12-05T01:09Z 64.6K followers, 31.8K engagements


"#Rays Junior Caminero had a big day at the La Gente del Barrio Foundation charity event in Miami"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1997415768204468629)  2025-12-06T21:20Z 64.6K followers, 10.8K engagements


"#Rays Junior Caminero posts a photo on IG with his new baby daughter. His message at the bottom of the post: You have arrived to the world my queen. Mommy and I love you. Caminero said in late August he and his wife Francesca planned to name the baby Valentina"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1993087553847574825)  2025-11-24T22:41Z 64.6K followers, 8913 engagements


"#Rays who got a share of the $XX million pre-arbitration bonus pool divided among the top 100: Junior Caminero $1068739 (10th highest overall) Jonathan Aranda $354177 Ryan Pepiot $303898 Jake Mangum $236310"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1993405906143658466)  2025-11-25T19:46Z 64.6K followers, 10.1K engagements


"Hearing #Rays are signing OF Jake Fraley to 1-year deal. Was claimed on waivers 11/6 DFAd and nontendered last week and now signed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1993418800520102382)  2025-11-25T20:37Z 64.6K followers, 39.2K engagements


"#Rays deal with Fraley is official - X year $3M plus up to $400K in incentives based on active days on roster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1993430138969870347)  2025-11-25T21:22Z 64.6K followers, 19.1K engagements


"#Rays prospect Xavier Isaac reveals scary life-saving brain surgery and plans to return in 2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1994497222751478269)  2025-11-28T20:02Z 64.6K followers, 33.8K engagements


"Interesting look ahead at #Rays by the experts at @BaseballAmerica:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1994846019906163042)  2025-11-29T19:08Z 64.6K followers, 24.8K engagements


"Amid overall need for improvement #Rays have to boost starting pitching"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1995129488678531223)  2025-11-30T13:55Z 64.6K followers, 11.3K engagements


"From weekend @TB_Times #Rays coverage: #Rays need a few things this winter and an additional starter or even two has to be high on the list. Plus notes on several staff changes and rumblings on Caminero Fairbanks payroll prospects more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1995540348798390288)  2025-12-01T17:07Z 64.6K followers, 8971 engagements


"From weekend @TB_Times #Rays coverage: Prospect Xavier Isaac reveals scary "life-saving" brain surgery and plans to return with "a new fire" in 2026: "X is back""  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1995644327448764726)  2025-12-02T00:00Z 64.6K followers, 4389 engagements


"#Rays are in agreement with OF Cedric Mullins on a 1-year deal pending a physical"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1996350417522037036)  2025-12-03T22:46Z 64.6K followers, 263.6K engagements


"Great before and after photo package by our @DirkShadd on Tropicana Field the previously damaged and now somewhat repaired home of the #Rays"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1996362538431520824)  2025-12-03T23:34Z 64.6K followers, 15.1K engagements


"On deck to talk #Rays on @953WDAE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1996716419468132681)  2025-12-04T23:01Z 64.6K followers, 4123 engagements


"Former #Rays-#Cubs-#Angels manager Joe Maddon to host Thanksmas event in Tampa benefiting Homeless Empowerment Program"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1997050810719510845)  2025-12-05T21:09Z 64.6K followers, 5849 engagements


"Mullins deal with #Rays is for $7M and the mutual option for 2027 is for $10M with a $500K buyout"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1997433819557691496)  2025-12-06T22:31Z 64.6K followers, 8031 engagements


"Extensive winter meetings preview looking at what #Rays have already done what they might (and might not) do next and why. Plus items on draft lottery and Rule X Tampa Bay free agents Sheffield Hall of Fame chances Wander Franco update rumblings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1997466422629347837)  2025-12-07T00:41Z 64.6K followers, 11.3K engagements


"#Rays news: Junior Caminero will be part of Dominican Republic roster for upcoming @WBCBaseball tournament DR GM Nelson Cruz and manager Albert Pujols said today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998150929250500697)  2025-12-08T22:01Z 64.6K followers, 14.6K engagements


"#Rays CEO Ken Babby sells his minor-league teams AAA @JaxShrimp and AA @AkronRubberDuck"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998477855639089164)  2025-12-09T19:40Z 64.6K followers, 20.9K engagements


"#Rays deal with LHP Steven Matz expected to be finalized next few days is for $15M over X years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998519309543301206)  2025-12-09T22:25Z 64.6K followers, 8289 engagements


"More #Rays news: LHP Garrett Cleavinger will pitch for Team USA in @WBCBaseball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998529860109738270)  2025-12-09T23:07Z 64.6K followers, 14.7K engagements


"With their 'good luck charm' #Rays move up via lottery to No. X pick in draft"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998565284731592965)  2025-12-10T01:27Z 64.6K followers, 8999 engagements


"#Rays deal with LHP Steven Matz expected to be finalized next few days is for $15M over X years. Also notes on @WBCBaseball participants Boras on new owners Rule X draft KK Rocco Curet trade likely more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998726063090765897)  2025-12-10T12:06Z 64.6K followers, 4364 engagements


"#Rays have added Cedric Mullins and Jake Fraley but key to outfield improvement may rest with Josh Lowe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998746212896211151)  2025-12-10T13:26Z 64.6K followers, 5163 engagements


"Reid Brignac hired by #Rays as a coach at Triple-A @DurhamBulls. Drafted by Rays and played parts of X seasons in majors for them. Has been a minor-league manager for #Mets last X seasons"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1997369434286006765)  2025-12-06T18:15Z 64.6K followers, 64.6K engagements


"Looks like the right place. Quick questions #Rays followers: 1) What dream move would you like to seek them make this week 2) What is the most likely move you think theyll make"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1997803832714187257)  2025-12-07T23:02Z 64.6K followers, 14.3K engagements


"ICYMI; Appeals court voids ruling orders new trial for #Rays Wander Franco"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998575770151596035)  2025-12-10T02:09Z 64.6K followers, 5156 engagements


"At least X #Rays players will be participating in the March @WBCBaseball with news that RHP Griffin Jax will be on Team USA joining bullpen mate Garrett Cleavinger. Also committed are Junior Caminero and Edwin Uceta (Dominican Republic) and Jonathan Aranda (Mexico)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1998780455605125591)  2025-12-10T15:42Z 64.6K followers, 11K engagements