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.

May 3, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash (16) looks on the field during the first inning against San Francisco Giants at Tropicana Field.

May 2, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Garrett Cleavinger (60) serves a pitch during the eighth inning against San Francisco Giants at Tropicana Field.

May 1, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays teammates celebrate a win during the end of the ninth inning against San Francisco Giants at Tropicana Field.

Apr 6, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Chandler Simpson (14) and designated hitter Yandy Diaz (2) react after beating the Chicago Cubs at Tropicana Field.

Apr 17, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Griffin Jax throws as Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin steals second during the sixth inning at PNC Park.

News

After a tough start to the season, Griffin Jax has moved into a new role with the Tampa Bay Rays and is thriving.

Jun 15, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Coastal Carolina Chanticleers catcher Caden Bodine (17) reaches on an infield error by the Oregon State Beavers during the first inning at Charles Schwab Field.

Minors

A Tampa Bay Rays catching prospect has been tearing it up in the minor leagues to start the season.

Feb 27, 2026; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot (44) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Charlotte Sports Park.

News

The Tampa Bay Rays received some brutal news on starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot.

May 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) celebrates third baseman Junior Caminero (13) run against the Houston Astros in the eighth inning at Daikin Park.

News

The Tampa Bay Rays need to make an aggressive offer to their young star and sign him to an extension.

Apr 16, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Steven Matz (32) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Rate Field.

News

A Tampa Bay Rays veteran pitcher showed a lot of moxie helping beat the Cleveland Guardians.

Apr 18, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash (16) looks on during batting practice against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

News

The Tampa Bay Rays have their star slugger in the lineup against the Cleveland Guardians despite an injury scare.

Apr 11, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Cedric Mullins (31) greets third baseman Junior Caminero (13) after scoring a run against the New York Yankees in the second inning at Tropicana Field.

News

The Tampa Bay Rays are already having regrets about this move in free agency.

Apr 24, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays infielder Junior Caminero (13) celebrates a home run with Tampa Bay Rays infielder Jonathan Aranda (8) at Tropicana Field.

News

The Tampa Bay Rays received incredible power production from two of their youngsters in a win over the Minnesota Twins.

Apr 19, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (right) greets third baseman Junior Caminero (13) crossing home plate on a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning at PNC Park.

The Tampa Bay Rays would love to see one of their stars bounce back in their rematch with the Minnesota Twins.

Apr 18, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash (16) looks on during batting practice against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash did not have a positive update to share on a key relief pitcher.

Sep 26, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; The hat and glove of Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) in the dugout during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

The Tampa Bay Rays add to their plethora of young players with a prep shortstop in a mini mock draft.

Apr 12, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Chandler Simpson (14) runs to third base against the New York Yankees in the first inning at Tropicana Field.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson has done something only one other player in MLB history has accomplished.