Tom Verducci’s Top MLB Players of the First Half Picking player awards for the AL and NL as well as which teams will reach the postseason as we approach the All-Star Game in Seattle. Sports Illustrated · Jul 6, 2023
Here are contestants and matchups for the Home Run Derby in Seattle SEATTLE — With Luis Robert Jr. and Adolis Garcia accepting invitations the past few days, the field of eight for the 2023 T-Mobile Home Run Derby in Seattle was finalized. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
Pete Alonso, Mookie Betts Headline 2023 MLB Home Run Derby Field A star-studded group of sluggers is set to swing for the fences in Seattle. Sports Illustrated · Jul 6, 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
Rays on pace for several team records, individual accomplishments PHOENIX — A record-tying, opening two-week run, a slew of players making marked improvements in their games, and team-first and next-man-up philosophies were primary identifying characteristics of the Rays’ remarkable performance through the first 81 games. Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023
Orioles bats build early lead, bullpen barely holds on in 8-6 win over Rays ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In the first two innings Tuesday night, the Orioles made up for three seasons’ worth of struggles against Tyler Glasnow. Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 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
Rays find new ways to win in beating Blue Jays for 3rd time in 4 games ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays showed their versatility in beating the Blue Jays again Thursday, the 6-3 victory a combination of unusual accomplishments. Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023
Randy Arozarena delivers for fans as Rays hold off Blue Jays ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There have been a lot of demands on Randy Arozarena lately. Tribune News Service · May 23, 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
MLB DFS: 7 Tips to Help Build Winning Lineups This Weekend Using the matchups to determine which players to spend up on and which stars to avoid. Sports Illustrated · May 12, 2023
Randy Arozarena Is Finally Doing His Homework, and It’s Working His signature pose may be the same, but the Tampa Bay star is making changes at bat with a newfound interest in his opponents. Sports Illustrated · May 8, 2023
Forget June wake-up call — White Sox are in crisis mode now In the years after the White Sox’ 2005 World Series title, chief executive Ken Williams was notorious for expressing disappointment in the underachieving performances of his teams as the trade deadline began to approach. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2023 White Sox’ losing streak hits nine as Pedro Grifol’s ejection streak reaches two “It sucks,” Lucas Giolito said of the losing streak. “There aren’t too many words to describe it.”
Sports Illustrated · Apr 25, 2023 The Key Ingredient to This MLB Team’s Strong Start Will Lead It to the Playoffs Don’t believe the nonsense that “you can’t win a division in April; you can only lose it.” Thanks to their hot start and suddenly hot bats, the Rays are going to be in the playoffs.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 23, 2023 White Sox walked-off by Rays for second straight night The Sox actually have played some good baseball at Tropicana Field against the stiffest competition going. Any chance anyone out there wants to hear that right now?
Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2023 Randy Arozarena delivers as Rays walk off White Sox again ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Saturday’s game took an odd turn for the Rays at the start of the eighth inning.
Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023 Rays beat Red Sox, extend season-opening win streak to 12 games ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays beat the Red Sox 9-7 Wednesday, riding a strong debut by pitcher Taj Bradley and another offensive onslaught to extend their remarkable season-starting win streak to 12 games,
Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2023 Jeffrey Springs, Rays thump A’s, roll to 8-0 start ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It may not have been a hitless outing, but Jeffrey Springs was dominant again. The lefty continued his strong start with seven more scoreless innings Saturday as the Rays rolled over the A’s, 11-0, in front of a crowd of 15,880 at Tropicana Field to continue…
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 2, 2023 Dominant Jeffrey Springs throws six no-hit innings, Rays sweep Tigers ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — What the Rays did on Sunday was plenty good, beating Detroit 5-1 to sweep the season-opening series for the fourth time in team history.
Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023 John Romano: Rays’ Randy Arozarena has arrived in Tampa Bay, so let the party begin ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There are no cheap seats when Randy Arozarena is in the ballpark.
Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023 Rays beat Tigers on opening day, just as they planned ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When you get past all the pomp of opening day to the circumstance, winning the game is what matters most.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2023 Fans ripped John Smoltz’s ‘grandstanding’ remark about Randy Arozarena’s HR-robbing celebration Why does he hate baseball?