Re-Drafting the Poorly Picked 2016 MLB Draft Zero first-round picks from the 2016 MLB draft have been selected to an All-Star Game to date. It’s ripe for a redraft. Sports Illustrated · Apr 24
American League Offseason Grades: Orioles Lead, Yankees Lag The junior circuit has more teams receiving tougher grades after less than impressive approaches to hot stove season. Sports Illustrated · Feb 18
MLB Umpire Made Worst Call of the Season on a Play That Wasn’t Even Close This just can't happen at the professional level. Sports Illustrated · Jun 17, 2025
Young Fan Hustles to Snag Back-to-Back Home Runs by Players Named 'Lowe' That’s how you cover the outfield. Sports Illustrated · May 21, 2025
Orioles pitcher Félix Bautista’s splitter looked absolutely mesmerizing in a slow-motion replay It doesn't even look real. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 23, 2023
Rangers sweep Rays, who lose sole grip on first place in division ARLINGTON, Texas — The Rays tried a lot of things Wednesday to break their latest losing streak and head home with some semblance of momentum. Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2023
Shane McClanahan, Rays start strong, but wild pitch in 9th dooms them ARLINGTON, Texas — All-Star Shane McClanahan’s return from the injured list was dazzling for his first five innings Monday night, then turned frustrating in the sixth. Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2023
Rays win nightcap to sweep Royals in doubleheader KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The good news is the bottom line: The Rays resumed play after their rain-extended All-Star break with a doubleheader sweep of the Royals, winning the opener, 6-1, and the nightcap, 4-2. Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2023
George Kirby sharp, gets unusual amount of support as Mariners sting Rays SEATTLE — After he struck out Randy Arozarena, the Tampa Bay Rays’ most dangerous hitter, to end the sixth inning Saturday, George Kirby stalked off the mound in disgust. Tribune News Service · Jul 2, 2023
Despite Shane McClanahan’s rough return, Rays roll past Mariners SEATTLE — Shane McClahanan did not deliver anything close to the “regular start” Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said they expected after he recovered from a bout with back tightness. Tribune News Service · Jul 1, 2023
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s outfield assist helps Padres take series from Rays SAN DIEGO — The Padres continued to force the action and continued to win. Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023
Brewers avoid Rays sweep despite 4 RBIs from Josh Lowe ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For over a quarter of the season, the Rays have managed to get by without one of their aces. They gave Tyler Glasnow plenty of time to properly heal and rehab the strained oblique muscle that put him on the shelf in spring training. It got… Tribune News Service · May 21, 2023
Rays’ Kevin Cash sums up 4-6 road trip: ‘Frustrating’ NEW YORK — Though they had only a train ride from Baltimore to New York and the convenience of not changing hotels as they faced the Yankees and Mets in consecutive series, the Rays still felt the road was long and seemingly without end. Tribune News Service · May 18, 2023
Rays’ 10-run 7th inning extends White Sox’ skid to 10 Manager Pedro Grifol wouldn’t confirm if the Sox conducted a team meeting. But after a demoralizing 12-3 loss, a series of parent-teacher conferences is more appropriate. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 30, 2023
Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2023 Brandon Lowe crushes walk-off home run as Rays rally to beat White Sox ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Only the Rays’ bats could have dug them out of that hole Friday night. Brandon Lowe hit a two-run, walk-off home run to lift his team to an 8-7 win over the White Sox in front of a crowd of 17,973 at Tropicana Field.
Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023 Rays get back on track with romp over Blue Jays TORONTO — The Rays just needed a little help to get back to their winning ways Sunday, and they got it from an unlikely source in an 8-1 win.
Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023 Rays rally in ninth to run season-opening win streak to five WASHINGTON — Josh Fleming left the Rays in a hole Tuesday, his renewed confidence not leading to the improved results he expected in the first start of his latest chance in the rotation.
Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023 Rays beat Nationals to start 4-0 for first time in franchise history WASHINGTON — The Rays have made clear their confidence that the long journey through this season will lead to somewhere they have never been: celebrating a World Series championship.
Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2023 Rays get offensive in beating Tigers again ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There probably need to be some qualifiers.
Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023 John Romano: 5 questions that could determine the fate of the Rays in 2023 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — C.J. Cron once hit 30 home runs for the Rays. A month later, he was waived.
Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2023 John Romano: Names are the same but expectations have changed for this Rays offense ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — So the numbers are practically meaningless. That’s a necessary disclaimer.
Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023 John Romano: Rays were fearless on the bases in 2022. New rules could make them more aggressive. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — One batter in, and the Rays were on the move. Wander Franco led off the bottom of the first against the Yankees on Tuesday with a walk, and was quickly cut down trying to steal second base.
Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023 That left-handed hitter the Rays sought? Josh Lowe is ready to show he’s that guy. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — As the Rays went through the offseason without — as you may have heard — addressing their top priority of adding a left-handed impact hitter, the focus shifted to giving Josh Lowe another chance to fill that role.
Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023 John Romano: Rays may have an elite pitching staff, but that offense still looks wobbly LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — They have a reputation for being fearless, and it is well-earned.
Tribune News Service · Jul 30, 2022 Rays’ bats quiet down the stretch as Guardians gain ground ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Same old story. The Rays went down quietly Friday night, but there is noise in the rear-view mirror.