Tampa Bay Rays News and Links: Let the games begin

Programming note: Due to some technical issues, today’s Community Prospect post will go up this afternoon.

The Grapefruit League kicked off in earnest over the weekend.

• On Saturday, the Rays lost to the Red Sox 4-3. New arrival Hunter Renfroe collected his first hit.

• On Sunday, the Rays slugged their way past the Yankees 9-7, led by Randy Arozerena.

Yoshi Tsutsugo also collected his first hit in his first start.

Does Mike Zunino have a new stance?

This fan made the catch of the day.

Today at 1PM at Charlotte Sports Park, they face the Red Sox again.

• Tsutsugo has some jokes.
• Tyler Glasnow is filthy in his second live batting practice.
• Ryan Yarbrough eyes full time starting gig.
• Peter Fairbanks is focused on making the team.
• Injury updates on Brendan McKay and more.
• The players union prefers the Rays stay in Tampa Bay full-time.$
• Stu chats with Topkin.$
• World Series favorites ranked. (Spoiler: the Rays are 6th).
• The most interesting NRI for each team. Joe Ryan is the Rays pick.
• A heartwarming story involving Dusty Baker and Adam Greenberg.
• Madison Bumgarner does rodeo, but it’s okay because he ropes right-handed. $
• Keith Law’s top 100 is out. $ Six Rays land on the list.
• Sign stealing signs stolen.
• Minor leaguers will not be paid for the use of their names in MLB The Show 20.
• The Phillie Phanatic has a new look.
• Padres sign Brian Dozier to minor league deal.