The Shamrocks had a two-sport star in quarterback/pitcher Ryan Pepiot. He developed good habits that allowed him to rise to baseball's highest level.

Here at the start of spring training, challenges tend to be minimized and issues less acute. As major league baseball teams open camp this week, “optimism” appears to be the most trusted variable. That was the feeling through the words of Erik Neander,

Shane McClanahan already missed the entire 2024 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, and the Tampa Bay Rays could be truly lost if he gets knocked out again in 2025.

Its tilted roof, retro space age appearance and outdated font screams instant obsolescence, but since opening in 1990 it has seen a Final Four, NHL playoffs, a World Series and the enduring success of the Tampa Bay Rays,

We’re excited, we're looking at about $11 million if not north of that last year,” said Sean Walter. “So, this year we’re looking to do the same if not more.

Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins third base Royce Lewis (23) celebrates with catcher Christian Vazquez (8) after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays

The start time for Monday's spring training game between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox has been moved because of expected heavy rainfall, foreshadowing what the Tampa Bay Rays might have to deal with this season as they play a season outdoors.

The cost to turn George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., into a major league facility will exceed $50 million, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said.

Boston's AL East rival gives Jamie Westbrook an invitation to spring training and a chance to impress the Rays.

Even the Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker tells ABC7 Sports how much he enjoys playing against the Tampa Bay Rays during Spring Training.

Nunez has an unusually short stride for a hard thrower, falls to the first base side while spinning off his landing heel and has poor arm deceleration. He is a project. But there is something there for pitching coach Ruben Niebla and his crew to unlock. San Diego has found hidden bullpen gems in Robert Suarez and Jeremiah Estrada.