Topic: Jonny Venters

The Atlanta Braves announced they acquired right-handed relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak and cash from the Seattle Mariners.

The Atlanta Braves have released left-handed relief pitcher Jonny Venters, the team announced Saturday.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- How much different will the Tampa Bay Rays be by the start of Tuesday night's series opener against the Los Angeles Angels?

The Boston Red Sox have acquired right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for pitcher Jalen Beeks.

When Gary Sanchez reached base after snapping a lengthy skid with a bases-clearing double, he reacted as if a significant weight was lifted off his shoulders.

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jonny Venters makes his first major league start Wednesday against the Washington Nationals.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Oakland Athletics expect home run leader Khris Davis back in the lineup Thursday afternoon when they try to snap a three-game losing streak and salvage the finale of a four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

There are familiar faces on both sides as the Tampa Bay Rays and Atlanta Braves open a split interleague series on Tuesday night.

BALTIMORE -- Chris Archer is trying to right the ship, and the Tampa Bay Rays hope the pitcher can do so on Thursday and help them complete a sweep of their brief two-game series with the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.

Ben Sheets and seven other Atlanta pitchers combined for a four-hitter Wednesday in the Braves' 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.