Tampa Bay Rays Coverage

Bulls manager Michael Johns named Tampa Bay Rays first base coach

The Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday announced that 2023 Durham Bulls manager Michael Johns has been named the club's First Base Coach for the upcoming 2024 campaign. Johns joins former Bulls catcher and current Tampa Bay skipper Kevin Cash's staff one year after 2019-22 Bulls manager Brady Williams was tabbed Tampa Bay's Third Base Coach.

The Rays Feel Good About Their Game, and at 13-0, They Should

For about an inning and a half on Thursday the Tampa Bay Rays trailed by a couple of runs and actually appeared in danger of losing, or at least the concept seemed plausible.

David Waldstein, New York Times

Durham Bulls baseball: A history of the team, the DBAP and minor league ball in Durham

The Durham Bulls organization has been around since 1902. The team is celebrating its 110-year history in 2023.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Durham Bulls Athletic Park serves as alternate training site for Tampa Bay Rays ahead of playoffs

The Durham Bulls Athletic Park is serving as the Rays alternate training site this weekend. Their normal Spring Training facility in Port Charlotte, Florida was damaged during Hurricane Ian.

Luke Notestine, Photographer

Bulls pitcher Tyler Zombro ready to play again months after scary injury

Durham Bulls pitcher Tyler Zombro is ready to take the mound again.

Bulls pitcher Tyler Zombro reporting to spring training months after scary injury

Tyler Zombro is heading back to the mound after getting hit in the head by a line drive during a game in June of 2021.

Lowe: Being able to gather around him [Tyler Zombro] and keep playing for a reason --I think that's driven us to do what we've been able to do

Durham Bulls outfielder Josh Lowe spoke to WRAL Sports about the Bulls' historic season and how the incident involving Tyler Zombro has given this team something deeper to play for

Wander Franco expected to join Bulls on MLB rehab assignment

Former top overall prospect in baseball slated to play with Durham on Wednesday & Thursday

Bulls' Honeywell returns after four surgeries and nearly four years on the sidelines

Durham Bulls' RHP Brent Honeywell made his return to the mound this spring after not one year away, but four. The righty has undergone four surgeries on his elbow in the last four years.

Kacy Hintz, WRAL Sports anchor/reporter

Bulls, Rays extend relationship through 2030

The Rays farm system is rounded out by the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits, High-A Charleston RiverDogs, and Low-A Bowling Green Hot Rods.

Fans enjoy watching World Series at DBAP

Fans of baseball got the chance to watch the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Saturday. The Bulls are the Triple-A affiliate of the Rays.

Durham Bulls to host World Series Watch Party on Friday and Saturday

The Durham Bulls announced that they will host a World Series Watch Party at the DBAP on Friday and Saturday to watch their parent club on the Blue Monster.

Lauren Brownlow, WRALSportsFan columnist/reporter

World Series Preview: A Clash of Coasts and Contrasts

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The shortest and strangest season in Major League Baseball history will finish with a clash of coasts and contrasts. The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays -- big spenders and bargain hunters -- will crown one region with an unofficial title no one saw coming: inter-sports champion of the pandemic era.

Tyler Kepner, New York Times

Best of SportsChannel8: The Radio Show Podcast

SportsChannel8: The Radio Show, heard weekdays from 10-12 on 99.9 The Fan. It's Day 31 of the return. Hayes Permar and Brian Geisinger talk about some of the top MLB headlines, but especially how Walker Buehler of the LA Dodgers reacted when asked about his tight pants. The Weather Moose gives out the latest title of Honorary JoCo. Courtney Cox of NESN joined the show to give us the latest on Cam Newton, and gives us a preview of The Bachelorette. And Daron Vaught of USA Baseball stopped by to talk MLB playoffs.

Cary's Greg Jones signs dream deal with the Rays

Cary native Greg Jones' first Little League team was called the Devil Rays. A week ago, that Cary kid's dream of playing in the big leagues came true.

Mary Dunleavy, WRAL Sports Anchor / Reporter

Rays make moves: Manager Williams comes from Biscuits to Bulls

Brady Williams joins the Durham Bulls after spending the last five seasons as manager of the Rays' Double-A affiliate Montgomery Biscuits.

Wong, Poche win season awards for Bulls

Infielder/outfielder Kean Wong has been selected as the team's Most Valuable Player, ranking 10th in the IL with a .283 batting average. Left-handed reliever Colin Poche is the team's Pitcher of the Year, holding a mark of 4-0 with a 1.13 ERA in 27 outings.

With time to reflect, Archer focuses charitable efforts on needy teens

Pitcher Chris Archer made it from Clayton to Major League Baseball. A recent injury gave him time off the field to focus his efforts to give back.

Jeff Gravley, WRAL Sports anchor/reporter