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’ 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 …
Read More »The Stats Behind the MLB Hall of Fame 2019 Class
A crowd of 55,000 faithful baseball fans gathered on Sunday to see and hear the newest members of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. This was the second-largest ever recorded for the ceremony in Cooperstown. This record breaking crowd witnessed the enshrinement of some of the game’s greatest. Mike …
Read More »Struggling Rays Host Division Rival Red Sox
What a difference a week makes. This time last week, the Tampa Bay Rays pulled off what many believed to be to biggest win of the season. Catcher Travis d’Arnaud hit three home runs, including the three-run homer in the top of ninth on two strikes and two outs. The …
Read More »With the Trade Deadline Approaching, What Will The Rays Do?
We are just past the one hundred game mark in the 2019 MLB season. A shot at the American League East division title seems to be slipping away from the Tampa Bay Rays, but their playoff hopes are from over. Last year’s team wishes they were in the position that …
Read More »Rays Open Second Half against Orioles
The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the Baltimore Orioles tonight at 7:05 in Oriole Park at Camden Yards. This will be the first game of the four-game series. Going Into Tonight The Rays are entering tonight’s game with a 52-39 record while the Orioles stand at 27-62. Additionally, this …
Read More »Yankees, Astros Lead the American League Pennant Chase
An American League club has won the World Series four out of the past six seasons. History may repeat itself again this year. The top of the AL is stacked with teams ready to win right now. As we approach the second half of the season, the race for the …
Read More »Home Runs at a Record Pace in MLB
The number of home runs hit this season is the big talk going around Major League Baseball. Just by looking at these stats, you can see why home runs are the talk in the league. Slugging for Records Christian Yelich is on pace for 60 home runs, even though he …
Read More »Yelich, Trout Headline 2019 MLB All Star Game in Cleveland
The National League will look to rock the “Rock and Roll Capital of the World” by winning the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland, Ohio and put an end to the American League’s six-year All-Star Game winning streak. The Rosters Neither team made changes to their starting lineups. All replacements …
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