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Rays watching the skies, Orioles busy off the field – AL East roundup
No AL East team took the field yesterday, but the Rays are back on weather watch while the Orioles stay in the spotlight with roster and ownership news.
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There were no games on the schedule for the AL East yesterday, but it was still a busy news day, especially for the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles.
Rays dealing with more weather worries vs. Guardians
Sitting atop the division at 98-64, the Tampa Bay Rays are once again dealing with the elements. MLB Trade Rumors notes that the Rays and Cleveland Guardians are facing renewed weather concerns for tonight’s matchup. Yesterday’s game between the two clubs was moved up by five hours to dodge incoming rain, and first pitch for tonight is currently slated for 7 p.m. CT, according to the same report. How those shifting start times affect Tampa Bay’s pitching plans over the coming days will be something to monitor.
Orioles eye catching help amid ownership spotlight
On the roster front, the Baltimore Orioles (79-82) are already looking ahead to their catching situation. MLB Trade Rumors, citing Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com, reports that the club is “likely” to seek a catcher with more offensive upside than Carlos Narváez and Yohel Pozo for 2027. That comes despite having Samuel Basallo, Narváez and Yohel Pozo all on the 40-man roster, suggesting the current depth chart may not be viewed as the long-term answer.
Off the field, CBS Sports put a different kind of spotlight on Baltimore, relaying comments from owner David Rubenstein that MLB owners are making a lot of money. In the Orioles’ context, those remarks frame fan expectations about how aggressively the club might be willing to spend as it reshapes the roster over the next few seasons.
Yankees mentioned in next ‘superteam’ conversation
Even on an off-day, the New York Yankees (93-68) surfaced in national chatter. CBS Sports explored which franchises could emerge as MLB’s next “superteam” if the Los Angeles Dodgers slip after their bid for a World Series three-peat ended in the NLCS. In that discussion, the Yankees were listed among the clubs, alongside the Milwaukee Brewers and others, that could capitalize on any opening at the top of the sport.