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Tampa Bay seemed a good match for the promising Japanese pitcher, but the stadium issues put it in a “difficult spot.”

“We have a good relationship with Roki’s agent (Joel Wolfe), and Roki is a very big fan of (pitching coach) Kyle Snyder,” Rays international scouting director Steve Miller said Wednesday.

Over the past few seasons, the Tampa Bay Rays have built a model for developing young, consistent talent, which has helped propel them toward success. With the team needing to operate with a small budget,

Even with a so-so QB class, the Steelers might be out of range for the top prospects, but there could be other interesting options.

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri shows you where the coldest temps are expected and what’s happening with weekend rain chances in your 7 day Microclimate Forecast.

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Breaking down what Yandy Díaz and Brandon Lowe have to offer the Rays and when these veteran bats could potentially be traded.

Brayden Taylor's defensive versatility, power at the plate and speed on the basepaths make him one of the most intriguing prospects in the Rays' farm system.

The righty is closing in on an extension with Tampa Bay that will take him ... as hard a worker as I've been around,” Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder told MLB.com in August.