The bullpen stinks. That’s it. That’s the optimistic thought. That’s what should be carrying Tampa Bay fans through a four-day All Star break that will produce as many victories as the previous four days.

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe has had an impressive season and could be on the move if the Rays sell.

Ken Rosenthal sees new ownership for the Rays and ponders a Kyle Tucker signing if the outfielder does not stay with the Cubs.

The Athletic reported Monday that Rays owner Stuart Sternberg had an agreement in principle with Jacksonville-based developer Patrick Zalupski.

Derek Falvey arrived in Minnesota from the Guardians' front office, a system known for maximizing pitching and churning the roster efficiently. Manager Rocco Baldelli came from the Rays, where roster manipulation and deadline boldness are basically a front-office tradition.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cubs as Cubs Should Make Blockbuster Play for Ace Being Shopped by Rays. With the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Jed Hoyer and his front office will be busy searching for ways to get this Chicago Cubs roster to a place where they can win a World Series championship.

ATLANTA — Rays baseball operations president Erik Neander was watching on TV Tuesday night when the moment struck him. As the National League team came up to bat in the bottom of the fifth inning, the three active Rays All-Stars were on the field together. Drew Rasmussen was on the mound to pitch his inning.