Shane McClanahan, Tampa Bay Rays and Opening Day

Rays’ Shane McClanahan takes next step feeling good and throwing hard
“To go out there and do it Day 1 of (live batting practice) has got to be a good feeling for him,” Cash said. “Proud of the way that he’s gone about his work all offseason, and then to come in being very healthy-looking is such a bright spot for us.”
2025 MLB Opening Day starter tracker: Shota Imanaga, Zack Wheeler, Shane McClanahan, more get Game 1 honors
Spring training is underway and Major League Baseball's 2025 regular season is fast approaching. As such, it is never too early to keep tabs on each team's Opening Day starter. These announcements come in throughout spring training and sometimes before camp even opens.
Tampa Bay Rays Officially Tab Ace Shane McClanahan as Opening Day Starting Pitcher
Shane McClanahan, who missed all of last season recovering from Tommy John surgery, is set to make his third career Opening Day start for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2025.
Rays ace Shane McClanahan has reason to smile. Now comes the hard part.
The hard-throwing, intensely competitive lefty is recovered from Tommy John surgery. Now it’s about keeping him from doing too much.
Comeback trail: Shane McClanahan to be Rays' Opening Day starter
Shane McClanahan hasn't thrown a big-league pitch in over 18 months, but he has already earned the start for the Tampa Bay Rays' season opener against the Colorado Rockies on March 28.
McClanahan earns 3rd Opening Day nod with return to Rays on horizon
Shane McClanahan was in the weight room at Charlotte Sports Park last Wednesday, sipping his pre-workout drink and getting ready to lift after his first bullpen session of camp, when strength and conditioning coach Bryan King told him that manager Kevin Cash wanted to see him.
Shane McClanahan humbled, honored to be Rays' opening day starter
Shane McClanahan was getting ready to lift weights after Wednesday’s camp-opening workout when strength coach Bryan King told him manager Kevin Cash wanted to see him in his office. “I said, ‘I don’t know what I did.
Rays makes ‘easy choice’ with Shane McClanahan Opening Day nod
As the Tampa Bay Rays are making moves with Spring Training right around the corner, there is one thing for certain regarding the ballclub and it’s that Shane McClanahan will be making his return hugely.
McClanahan, Rays equally excited for ace's return to action
As a small group of reporters gathered around Shane McClanahan's locker Wednesday morning, fellow starters Shane Baz and Ryan Pepiot stood nearby, listening and staring at Tampa Bay’s ace. Baz reached his phone into the scrum and asked perhaps the toughest question of the day.
Rays Banking On Shane McClanahan As Opening Day Starter
TAMPA, Fla. - While keeping a close watch on 2X AL All-Star lefty Shane McClanahan, the Rays don't plan on babying him even though he's coming off his second Tommy John surgery. In fact the Rays named McClanahan the starting pitcher for Opening Day.
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No rust for Caminero (HR), McClanahan (98 mph) in live BP
The Rays spread out across the back fields of Charlotte Sports Park late Tuesday morning, sending four waves of pitchers to ...
Here's How Much it Cost to Get Steinbrenner Field Ready For Tampa Bay Rays
According to a recent report in Sportico, it cost approximately $50 million to get Steinbrenner Field ready for the Tampa Bay Rays to play there in 2025. Steinb ...
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Shane McClanahan Clocking In At 97-98 MPH
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (elbow) threw his first live batting practice session of spring training on Tuesday and was clocking in at up to 97-98 mph, according to the Tampa Bay Times ...