First he waved his two fingers proudly in the air, then Giancarlo Stanton pounded his heart in appreciation of the standing ovation he got in his return to Miami. Stanton proceeded to smack a sharp single into left field in his first plate appearance of the game. In typical Stanton fashion, …
Read More »Red Sox First Team in MLB to 80 Wins
Since the All-Star break, the Boston Red Sox have pulled away as the best and hottest team in baseball. Boston became the first team to 80 wins Tuesday night, coming from behind to win 10-7 in 10 innings in Toronto. https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1027028972301963264 “It’s really good,” Boston first baseman Mitch Moreland, who …
Read More »Flurry of Action as MLB Trade Deadline Looms
The MLB Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching with the deadline being at 4 p.m. Tuesday. There’s already been plenty of action, with the potential for more fireworks still a possibility. Latest Deals Rays Land Tommy Pham In a rare instance of the Rays being buyers instead of sellers, Tampa Bay …
Read More »Tampa Bay Rays Look To Remain Hot Against Struggling Miami Marlins
The Tampa Bay Rays (42-41) are red-hot traveling to Miami Monday night after coming off a homestand in which they were 8-1. Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins (34-51) have lost four of their last six games at home and are looking to pick up momentum wherever they can find it. Historic Run …
Read More »Rays, Marlins Still Struggling
Sitting dead last in their respective divisions, it’s safe to say the Tampa Bay Rays (3-12) and Miami Marlins (4-11) are struggling. Less than three weeks into the 2018 season, it’s already starting to feel like it’s going to be a long year for both teams. Tampa Bay Rays Coming …
Read More »Rays Drop 8th Straight Game After Red Sox Comeback
The Tampa Bay Rays’ downhill slide continues with another loss at the hands of the Boston Red Sox. After earning a 6-4 opening day victory over the Red Sox, the Tampa Bay has dropped eight consecutive games. Tampa Bay fell to the Red Sox 8-7 on Sunday after leading for most …
Read More »Tampa Bay Rays Begin 2018 Campaign
The Tampa Bay Rays begin their 20th season in Tampa on Thursday. The team’s first series will be against the Boston Red Sox at home. First pitch for Thursday’s game is 4:10 p.m. A Different Rays Team In the 2017 campaign, Tampa Bay was led on offense by Corey Dickerson, …
Read More »Rays’ Kiermaier Now Face of Franchise
“The best ability is availability.” This is the mentality Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier has going into the 2018 season. After missing time the last two seasons due to injury, Kiermaier is focusing on being able to stay on the field and contribute to his team for all 162 games. Kiermaier …
Read More »Who’s Fighting for Those Final MLB Playoff Spots?
The MLB season is reaching its final home stretch, with each team having about 35-40 games remaining in the season. While teams on the lower ends of the standings use this time to evaluate their young talent, organizations in the playoff hunt are trying to squeeze the best baseball out …
Read More »MLB Preview: Rays Face the A’s Amid Postseason Push
The Tampa Bay Rays (50-44) go up against the Oakland Athletics (42-51) tonight at 10:05 pm ET. Rays’ Strong Play The Rays, having won 6 of their last 8 games, are looking to continue their stretch of solid play. The team is playing in their second series since the All-Star …
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