Marc Topkin

Speaking at the World Series, the commissioner expresses optimism about the team’s old stadium being fixed and a new one getting built.

Notes | Jonathan Aranda also homers in his first game back from the IL, but Toronto moves a step closer to winning the AL East.

The Rays rookie is determined to improve his outfield defense, and coaches are impressed with his effort.

A Dreamers official says the decision of the previous “anchor investor” may have been based on age, timing of deals.

Notes | A final diagnosis and treatment plan has not been made public, but the right-handed reliever is concerned about what could be wrong.

Multiple media outlets report that the Rays shortstop is receiving treatment at a Dominican Republic clinic for mental health issues.

Also, a significant investor in the Tampa Bay group previously was announced as “anchor investor” in the effort to get a team for Orlando.

Notes | The outfielder makes music with his friends during the offseason and collaborated on a song on Victor Scott II’s latest album.

A judge said Thursday there were not sufficient grounds to send the case to trial and issued a dismissal order.

The speedy outfielder recently had returned to action after missing 3 1/2 months with a shoulder injury. Now he has a hamstring issue.

Tales | Especially under the current administration, late July deals are common occurrences.

Ryan Pepiot takes the blame for the early deficit, but the offense nearly pulls it off at the end of a long day. And the Rays still take the series.

Notes | The reliever experienced elbow soreness and reduced velocity while pitching Friday. Plus, the post-break rotation is set.

Notes | Jason Bartlett’s record had stood for 15 years before Diaz broke it last season. Now, he has company at the top.

The group led by developer Patrick Zalupski reportedly has signed a letter of intent but does not yet have a purchase agreement.

Notes | The left-hander is optioned back to Durham, with team recalling Mason Englert.

The dispute in the Dominican Republic, unrelated to his current sexual abuse trial, stemmed from an argument over attention from a woman, police said.

The pitcher visited plenty of times as a kid. On Monday, he came back as a big-leaguer and picked up his first win, and in extras to boot.

Jonathan Aranda’s heads-up hustle to score from third ends up being the decisive run in a second straight victory over Texas.

Tales | The expected return of several injured players will require some interesting roster moves over the next few weeks.