Boston's AL East rival gives Jamie Westbrook an invitation to spring training and a chance to impress the Rays.
Even the Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker tells ABC7 Sports how much he enjoys playing against the Tampa Bay Rays during Spring Training.
The Red Sox announced on Sunday that Monday’s game at JetBlue Park will be moved from 1:05 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. EST because of significant rainfall expected earlier in the day in the Fort Myers area.
The New York Yankees host their AL East rival Tampa Bay Rays in Spring Training action this Friday at Steinbrenner Field.
New York will compete in Spring Training games until March 25. Facing Boston would have given New York a chance to feel out the new-look Red Sox and the threat they pose in the American League East with superstar second baseman Alex Bregman and All-Star Tanner Houck on the mound. They’ll get their next crack at the Red Sox on March 18.