Report: Rays owner Stuart Sternberg has discussed moving the team to Montreal  —  Many have long speculated about the possibility of the Rays moving to Montreal if things don't work out in Tampa Bay and the scenario is naturally coming up again now that Andrew Friedman has left for the Dodgers …

Who's the next Tampa Bay Rays manager?  —  Given Joe Maddon's unexpected departure, the Rays will need some time to come up with a list of candidates to replace him.  Here are a few names you can expect to hear:  —  Dave Martinez  —  Current Rays bench coach, has interviewed for five other manager jobs, well-liked in clubhouse.

Skipper plans to remain a part of Tampa community going forward  —  MLB.com Rays reporter Bill Chastain discusses Joe Maddon opting out of his contract and the Rays' search for a new manager  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Joe Maddon hopes Rays fans will understand his decision to exercise an opt …

Joe Maddon opts out of contract … Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon has exercised an opt-out clause in his contract and is leaving the team immediately.  —  “We tried diligently and aggressively to sign Joe to a third contract extension prior to his decision,” Rays owner Stuart Sternberg said in a statement.

Joe Maddon Opts Out Of Contract With Rays  —  12:29pm: Maddon's agent, Alan Nero, tells Topkin (Twitter link) that he expects Maddon will manage a team in 2015.  Friedman tells Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times (via Twitter) that his new team, the Dodgers, will not be among …

Playoffs Today  —  Jeremy Guthrie takes the hill for the Royals as the World Series shifts to San Francisco.  The Giants send Tim Hudson to the mound.  —  The Royals had a choice between starting Guthrie or Jason Vargas in game three.  They are very similar pitchers …