Kenneth Teape

Kenneth Teape

Joined: Apr 4, 2025

Kenneth Teape is an alumnus of SUNY Old Westbury and graduated in 2013 with an Honors Degree in Media Communications with a focus on print journalism. During his time at Old Westbury, he worked for the school newspaper and several online publications, such as Knicks Now, the official website of the New York Knicks, and a self-made website with fellow students, Gotham City Sports News. Kenneth has also been a site expert at Empire Writes Back, Musket Fire, and Lake Show Life within the FanSided Network. He was a contributor to HoopsHabit, with work featured on Bleacher Report and Yardbarker. Previously, he is a reporter for both NBA Analysis Network and NFL Analysis Network, as well as a writer and editor for Packers Coverage. You can follow him on X, formerly Twitter, @teapester725, or reach him via email at teapester725@gmail.com.

Sep 17, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (6) and second baseman Richie Palacios (1) react after beating the Athletics at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Aug 16, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; A Tampa Bay Rays helmet sits in the dugout before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Jun 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman Nick Madrigal (17) doubles in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Sep 8, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) pitches against the Colorado Rockies during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Sep 3, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays hat and glove before the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Injuries

The Tampa Bay Rays received as good of news as possible in regard to one of their injured relief pitchers.

Sep 5, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Chandler Simpson (14), center fielder Cedric Mullins (31) and right fielder Victor Mesa Jr. (25) react after defeating the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

News

The Tampa Bay Rays would make the right move declining a mutual-option with one of their veterans.

Jun 27, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Michael Grove (58) delivers a pitch during the fifth inning against Arizona Diamondbacks at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Pablo Robles-Imagn Images

News

The Tampa Bay Rays made a ton of roster moves, including one of their pitchers being claimed on waivers by the Atlanta Braves.

Sep 13, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Victor Mesa Jr. (25), second baseman Richie Palacios (1) and teammates celebrate after they beat the Houston Astros at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

News

There is still a lot at stake for the Tampa Bay Rays even after clinching a playoff spot.

Aug 2, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cook (54) delivers a pitch during the eighth inning against Chicago White Sox at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Pablo Robles-Imagn Images

News

The Tampa Bay Rays have optioned Alex Cook to Triple-A to promote a top pitching prospect.

Sep 10, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Martinez (28) reacts with Victor Mesa Jr. (25) after he leaves the game against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

News

The Tampa Bay Rays are close to becoming the first team to clinch a spot in the MLB playoffs.

Sep 8, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

News

Impending free agent Freddy Peralta can improve his free agent stock continuing to pitch well for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Sep 6, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Ty Johnson (55) throws during the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Minors

The Tampa Bay Rays have announced which minor league players have won team awards this season.

Sep 9, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (8) slides into second safely past Atlanta Braves shortstop Mauricio Dubon (14) in the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Tampa Bay Rays didn't sweep the Atlanta Braves, which means they still have a Magic Number to reach.

Sep 6, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash runs on the field during the game between the Rangers and the Rays at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Tampa Bay Rays are going to have to earn the American League East title and hold off the New York Yankees.

Sep 6, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) looks up after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

There are three Tampa Bay Rays players who could keep Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros completing the Triple Crown.

Sep 8, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

The Tampa Bay Rays starting rotation isn't going to miss a beat with how Freddy Peralta looks on the mound.