Tampa Bay Rays news and links

It was not in ideal outcome in last night’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners. Rookie left-hander Brendan McKay allowed seven runs to score in just two innings of work.

But as we already know, in baseball, there is (usually) always tomorrow, and the Rays will try and get things back on track tonight with Diego Castillo on the hill as tonight’s opener.

In other news, Rays selected the contract of Hoby Milner to add a fresh arm to the 25 man team:

Rays links

• TWIRB podcast:

• This was the best reliever traded at the deadline: Our boy Mike Petriello always has our back
• Behind the art of the walk-off win: Josh Tolentino, The Athletic
• The Wander Franco Show: Joe Smith, The Athletic
• The Rays bullpen may carry them to October: John Romano, Tampa Bay Times

ICYMI

• Tyler Glasnow may return in September
• Eight thoughts on the Rays debut of Trevor Richards