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The Tampa Bay Rays have placed Colby Rasmus on the restricted list, saying the outfielder has decided to "step away from baseball." The Rays would not elaborate on Rasmus' decision, saying the team was "respecting the privacy of Colby and his family." The Rays do not expect him to return, sources tell ESPN. Rasmus, who signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the Rays as a free agent in January, has played only 37 games this season after undergoing hip surgery in October. "The Rays fully support Colby's decision," the team said in a statement. "... We are thankful for his contributions to our team. And we wish him and his family the best as they move forward." Rasmus, 30, was hitting .281 with Continue to Article

July 14, 2017 1:15:am EST

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Rays have placed injured outfielder Colby Rasmus on the restricted list after the player's decision to 'step away from baseball.' The team did not provide specifics Thursday, instead saying in a brief statement Continue to Article

July 13, 2017 4:53:pm EST

Rays outfielder Colby Rasmus will take a break from baseball. (AP Photo) Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Colby Rasmus will “step away from baseball,” the team announced Thursday. In a statement, the club thanked Rasmus for his contributions, but did not go Continue to Article

July 13, 2017 4:09:pm EST

Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees’ rookie sensation, takes his laser-guided missiles to Marlins Park on Monday night for the MLB Home Run Derby. For Giancarlo Stanton, the Marlins slugger with 26 dingers in 2017, it’s an opportunity for back-to-back titles, and to honor Jose Fernandez. Judge and Stanton figure as the favorites, although a host of contenders in their first derbies line up to give those two a contest. Continue to Article

July 10, 2017 12:49:pm EST

Los Angeles Angels slugger Mike Trout will return from the disabled list on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, his team has announced. The Angels (45-47) have held steady in Trout’s absence while awaiting his return. Continue to Article

July 10, 2017 2:12:am EST