How the Rays Can Battle Back From 2–0 World Series Deficit vs. Brewers The Rays are down, but not out, in the World Series, set to return to Tropicana Field in a 2–0 hole. Sports Illustrated · Oct 26
The Rays’ Bad Decisions Doomed Them in Game 1 of the World Series Tampa Bay’s costly baserunning decisions needlessly squandered scoring opportunities and helped hand Milwaukee a 3–2 victory in Friday’s Fall Classic opener. Sports Illustrated · Oct 24
World Series 2026 predictions: will the Rays or Brewers claim their first title? It’s Milwaukee and Tampa Bay in the 122nd Fall Classic. Our writers predict how it will be decided, who will shine brightest and who will break their World Series maiden The Guardian - US · Oct 23
Comparing the Brewers and Rays’ Payrolls With Other Sports’ Championship Teams Here’s how the Brewers and Rays payrolls stack up against previous World Series teams, as well as championship squads from other major North American sports. Sports Illustrated · Oct 21
Bazzana hitless as Rays beat Guardians to lead series Tampa Bay will head back home with a three-games-to-two lead in their American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians. AAP · Oct 19
The Rays Rediscovered Their Winning Formula Just in Time to Save Their Season Tampa Bay got contributions from across the roster in a 7–3 Game 4 win over the Cleveland, evening the ALCS and reclaiming home-field advantage. Sports Illustrated · Oct 18
Aussie's landmark homer in vain as Rays level series Australian Travis Bazzana has produced a home run and a fielding error as his Guardians suffered a series-levelling loss to Tampa Bay in Cleveland. AAP · Oct 18
Guardians Pitchers Have Stifled the Rays’ Big Three, and Tampa’s Offense Is Floundering The trio of Junior Caminero, Jonathan Aranda and Yandy Díaz have been held at bay during the ALCS, which has played a big role in the Guardians taking a 2–1 lead. Sports Illustrated · Oct 15
The Yankees’ Defense Historically Collapsed in Game 2. The Rays Pounced. Monday was a night to forget for New York’s defense, and now the team has its back against the wall as it aims to avoid elimination in Game 3 of the ALDS. Sports Illustrated · Oct 6
The 10 Biggest Snubs From the 2026 MLB All-Star Game All-Star rosters were officially announced Saturday, but there were some deserving players left out. Sports Illustrated · Jul 5
Eight MLB All-Star Candidates at Risk of Being Snubbed in Fan Voting Players who aren't yet household names fight an uphill battle in fan voting to start the Midsummer Classic, no matter their level of productivity. Sports Illustrated · Jun 12
Ranking the Best Home Run Celebrations at the 2026 World Baseball Classic Japan and Mexico, among others, brought an extra oomph of creativity to the World Baseball Classic this spring. Sports Illustrated · Mar 7
Ten Make-or-Break Players for the World Baseball Classic Contenders From sluggers leading the charge on offense to hurlers who’ll be pushing up against their pitch counts, these players could determine the fate of their teams. Sports Illustrated · Mar 5
MLB All-Star Game Got Its Magic Back The National League’s swing-off win over the American League made for an exciting Midsummer Classic. Sports Illustrated · Jul 16, 2025
Sports Illustrated · Jul 16, 2025 Kyle Schwarber Stars in Historic Swing-Off Tiebreaker to Hand NL All-Star Game Win What an electric finish to the Midsummer Classic.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 10, 2025 Red Sox Pulled Off the Most Bizarre Double Play On Infield Fly vs. Rays Not your average double play.
Tribune News Service · Sep 18, 2022 Rays find their way to beat Rangers ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — At this point, the Rays aren’t concerned with appearances or aesthetics.
Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022 Blue Jays beat Rays on 8th-inning homer by Bo Bichette TORONTO — The Rays seemed headed to a feel-good win Monday, as surprise Triple-A call-up Cooper Criswell gave them a strong three-plus-inning start and the offense did enough to put a one-run, eighth-inning lead in the hands of their best high-leverage reliever, Jason Adam.
Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2022 Rays’ Kevin Kiermaier dealing with emotions of season potentially being over ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Center fielder Kevin Kiermaier acknowledged Saturday that his season — and potentially his Rays career — could be over due to his left hip issue.
Tribune News Service · Jul 12, 2022 Yandy Diaz leads the way as Rays beat Red Sox ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Injuries and an often impotent offense have caused the Rays all kinds of problems over the last few weeks.
Tribune News Service · Jun 25, 2022 Rays let lead slip away, come back to walk off Pirates ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There were a lot of smiles before Friday’s game.