Tampa Bay Rays, Kevin Kiermaier agree to six-year extension

The Tampa Bay Rays and Kevin Kiermaier are nearing a contract extension that would pay the centerfielder $53.5-Million over a term of at least six years.

Rays Claim Jumbo Diaz from Reds; place Nathan Eovaldi on 60-day DL

The Tampa Bay Rays have claimed right-handed reliever Jumbo Diaz off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds, Marc Topkin (Tampa Bay Times) reports.

Beckham continues torrent of production; Archer solid in WBC start

Tim Beckham continued his impressive spring campaign for the Rays on Friday, while Chris Archer threw four perfect innings for Team USA in the WBC.