The Emergence Of Bryan Baker
Whether he’s labeled a “closer,” a “relief ace,” or a “high-leverage arm.” One thing is certain with Bryan Baker: he’s…
Carter Brantley
Carter Brantley is a baseball writer focused on the Tampa Bay Rays. He’s worked previously for Rays Colored Glasses, and still currently is a credentialed NFL reporter for Creative Loafing, Sports Talk Florida, and Bucs Report. He majored in journalism and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida.
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An In-Depth Look at the Success of Nick Martinez
Nick Martinez has been off to a torrid start for the Tampa Bay Rays this year. For what was a…
Breaking Down the Rays’ “Small Ball” Approach to Start the Season
There’s been a lot of talk around the Tampa Bay Rays and their use of “small-ball” to begin the year.…
Three Most Likely Contract Extension Candidates for the Rays
With the recent long-term extensions given to Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle, it seems appropriate to address whether the Tampa…
The Rays’ Three Best Players So Far This Season
The Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees this weekend. That’s not a sentence that…
Breaking Down the Rays’ Lineup Construction
Does lineup construction really matter? That’s a question bouncing around Tampa Bay Rays land to begin the season. The answer…
Potential Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day Lineups
Opening Day is just around the corner, and that means baseball games with results that matter. Not that Spring Training…
Preseason Rays Team Award Predictions for 2026
With the Tampa Bay Rays’ 2026 season right around the corner, it’s time for some fun team award predictions. They’ve…
Looking at the High-Leverage Bullpen Options for the Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays came in 11th in fWAR last season from their relievers. While this is a solid return,…
Looking at the Rays’ Catching Options for 2026
The catching position has been an area of weakness for the Rays over their entire existence. In recent years, that has…
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