Durham Bulls

The Durham Bulls category follows the Tampa Bay Rays' Triple-A affiliate, the final full-season developmental stop before the major leagues. Florida Sports Blog uses this section for Rays prospects, rehab assignments, call-ups, roster moves and performance trends tied to Tampa Bay's organization. Professional baseball in Durham dates to the early 20th century, and the Bulls became nationally famous through the 1988 film 'Bull Durham.' The modern club moved to Triple-A and became Tampa Bay's top affiliate in 1998, the year the Rays began major-league play. Durham has since won numerous league titles and has been one of the most successful and recognizable franchises in Minor League Baseball.