Wild Card Race Standings The National League hasn’t been this open-ended in years. With so many teams in the race, any one of them seems to stand a chance to make the playoffs. Weak pitching staff and ineffective bullpens are a common theme this season when it comes to holding …
Read More »Bader, Puk Shine in the Big Leagues
In 2015, Harrison Bader and A.J. Puk were teammates at the University of Florida. Both players now sport MLB uniforms. Bader was called back to the big-leagues on Tuesday after starting the 2019 season on the St. Louis Cardinals roster. The speedy center fielder was demoted to AAA after hitting …
Read More »Mets’ Pete Alonso sets NL rookie home run record
With one swing of the bat, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso made history. The 24-year-old rookie set the National League rookie home run record with 40 home runs and counting on Sunday. The previous record holder, Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Cody Bellinger, set the previous mark at 39 home runs …
Read More »McKay, Rays Struggle in Series Opener Against Seattle
The Rays were stunned in the series opener as a rough first couple innings on defense snowballed into a 9-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Rookie two-way player, Brendan McKay, struggled again. He gave up seven runs (three earned), walked three, and gave up three hits including two home runs …
Read More »Rays Head West to Start Series with Mariners
The Tampa Bay Rays have hit their stride as the postseason race heats up. Tampa Bay has won four straight series, including winning nine of their last 12 games. They hope to continue this hot streak as they start a six game west coast road trip. Tonight, they open a …
Read More »Astros’ Deadline Acquisition of Zack Greinke Shifts Power in American League
Leading up to the 4 p.m. deadline, it didn’t appear there were going to be any signature moves that could change the outlook of both leagues. However, that changed within a flash. Right before the deadline hit, the Houston Astros made a deal to bring in Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zack …
Read More »Rays Make Deadline Moves, Some Were Unexpected
The MLB trade deadline has passed. Apart from September call-ups and waiver claims, the rosters are set for the Tampa Bay Rays and the rest of the MLB. The Rays didn’t win the deadline (that goes to the Astros for swinging Grienke at the buzzers), but they separated themselves from …
Read More »Rays visit Fenway for AL East showdown with Red Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox are set to square off for a three game series that will decide who takes second place in the AL East. For the Rays, the last few games have been unique in the sense that 19 runs were scored in each. …
Read More »The Tampa Bay Rays Lose Star Pitcher After Injury
The Tampa Bay Rays are working to secure their wild card spot in the MLB Playoffs. They are behind the New York Yankees after dropping last week’s series. The Yankees are in the lead of the American League East and have 66 wins compared to the Rays 58. The loss …
Read More »Rays’ losing skid continues while Marlins flirt with perfection
The Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins have been eerily similar as of late. Both teams have been struggling, with the Rays’ struggles being more prominent. The Rays’ losing skid has them sliding down the postseason standings as their playoff chances look more and more like dreams. On the other …
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