Another season of Major League Baseball is upon us. After a 99-day lockout, numerous trades and signings, and two-and-a-half weeks of spring training, we are finally on the eve of Opening Day. The American League Central is one of the divisions that has seen less attention than others. The division …
Read More »Rays Doomed By Mishaps And Cold Bats, Swept By Red Sox
The question around the Tampa Bay Rays as they begin this season has been simple: can they replicate the magical run they made to the World Series in 2020? Tampa Bay retained much of the offensive core from the 2020 American League champions. The starting rotation told a different story …
Read More »MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day
April 15, 1947. It’s one of the most important dates in the history of Major League Baseball. 73 years ago, Jackie Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers. In doing so, he became the first African-American ballplayer in the MLB. Each year on April 15, players celebrate Jackie Robinson Day …
Read More »Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Preview
The Rays start their last series of their current 9-game homestand tonight by welcoming in the Baltimore Orioles tonight. Players enjoyed a rare ‘home’ off day yesterday where they got the chance to not travel and stay in their own homes, and will look to end their 3-game losing streak. Here …
Read More »Rays Win Big Thanks To A Perfect Start By Eovaldi
After a rough start to a short road trip, losing 2 of 3 in Miami during the week, the Rays took the rubber game on Sunday against the Mets to end the trip 3-3. Pitcher Nathan Eovaldi gave the Rays the perfect start. Back-to-back shutouts. #RaysWin RECAP // https://t.co/TtTInxfIDJ pic.twitter.com/f5WdNj22jc …
Read More »Rays and Marlins Seek Rhythm Entering Weekend
Rays Defeat Rangers in Finale Timely hitting paced Jake Faria’s impressive six innings as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Texas Rangers 4-2 Wednesday afternoon in St. Petersburg. Rangers starter Cole Hamels carried a shutout into the sixth inning, but the Rays were able to string together several hits and …
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’ Blake Snell Pitches Gem in 3-0 Win Over Seattle
Coming into Sunday’s series finale against the Seattle Mariners, the Tampa Bay Rays were fading fast in the wild card race, having lost their last four games. They needed a win to avoid the sweep and a fifth straight loss in order to keep the team’s playoff hopes alive. Starting …
Read More »PREVIEW: The Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox Meet For A Three-Game Series
Tonight the Tampa Bay Rays host the Chicago White Sox, tipping off a three-game series at Tropicana Field. Both teams are ready to hit the field after having a much needed day of rest on Monday. It’s a battle between two teams who are looking to break out of the bottom of …
Read More »Rays Scratch Their Way Back to .500; Marlins Take Tough Loss
The Tampa Bay Rays finally worked their way back to .500 in the AL East and the Marlins drop 1.5 games behind the Nationals in the NL East after Wednesday night’s matchups. Rays Top the Tigers After starting the season slow in the AL East, the Tampa Bay Rays are now …
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