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Rays Hire Corey Dickerson as New First Base Coach

12/23/2025

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Dickerson Joins Rays

Corey Dickerson, a former Rays outfielder, was hired by the Tampa Bay Rays as their new first base coach.
Dickerson previously played for the Rays from 2016 to 2018 and earned an All-Star selection in 2017.
During his Rays tenure, he posted a .265 batting average and 51 home runs.
The appointment followed his release from the Nationals in August 2023, just over two years after ending his playing career.

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Pop Signs Contract

Zach Pop (Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher) signed a one-year contract to compete for a bullpen spot in 2026.
Pop has a career 8-6 record with a 4.88 ERA over 163 relief appearances and features a sinker generating groundballs.
Two bullpen spots remain for competition.
The Phillies sit at 39 players as J.T. Realmuto (free-agent catcher) negotiations continue.

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Dickerson Joins Rays

Corey Dickerson, a former Rays outfielder, was hired by the Tampa Bay Rays as their new first base coach.
Dickerson previously played for the Rays from 2016 to 2018 and earned an All-Star selection in 2017.
During his Rays tenure, he posted a .265 batting average and 51 home runs.
The appointment followed his release from the Nationals in August 2023, just over two years after ending his playing career.

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