Jake Mangum: Journey from Brooklyn Cyclones to MLB with the Tampa Bay Rays


Jake Mangum made his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Rays, becoming the 104th former Brooklyn Cyclones player to reach the majors. After five minor league years, he went 0-3 in his first game.

Mets Acquire Righty Sean Harney from Tampa Bay


The New York Mets acquired pitcher Sean Harney from the Tampa Bay Rays for international bonus pool money, enhancing their minor league depth. Harney has a solid ERA and experience in relief appearances.

Mets Ink Effective Lefty Bullpen Arm Jake Diekman


Last season, Diekman, 37, posted a 3.34 ERA with 64 strikeouts with the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays, but recorded a 2.18 ERA in 50 appearances with the Rays after signing with them on May 10.

New Jersey Righty Kevin Hergert Gets Call to The Show with Tampa Bay Rays


Hergert began the season with the Charleston Dirty Birds of the independent Atlantic League before inking a contract with the Rays organization in May. In Triple-A Durham, he had posted an 8-1 record and a 2.79 ERA mostly as a starter.

All-Star Somerset Patriots Pitcher David Kubiak Back with Team


David Kubiak proved to be nearly indomitable last year, posting a 7-1 record with a 1.76 ERA (16 earned runs over 82.0 innings pitched) with 82 strikeouts over 12 starts.

The New York Yankees Purchase the Contact of Sugar Land Skeeters’ Andrew Bellatti


Bellatti becomes the second Skeeters player in 2019 to have a Major League Baseball organization purchase his contract.