Isaac Paredes, Rays blast their way past A’s to 7-0 record ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Eventually, it will have to get harder, but for now the Rays are just rolling over teams. Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2023
Rays Make Modern MLB History With Undefeated Start to Season Tampa Bay’s scorching hot start is something MLB hasn’t experienced in over 139 years. Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2023
Rays beat Nationals, extend season-opening win streak to 6 games WASHINGTON — What the Rays have done during their record-setting run to open the season is impressive enough, as Wednesday they stretched their winning streak to six games. They extended their stay as the only undefeated, and best, team in the majors with a 7-2 win over the Nationals. Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023
MLB’s Youngest, Fastest Teams Are Flourishing Under the New Rules The Diamondbacks’ comeback win vs. the Padres showed that speed may be a coveted resource in baseball’s new era. Sports Illustrated · 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 5, 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 4, 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 · Apr 2, 2023
The Rays honored Don Zimmer with a heartwarming first-pitch moment between his son and great-grandson What a beautiful moment between generations. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 2, 2023
Bill Madden: Mets get early reminder of old baseball adage ‘you never have enough pitching’ NEW YORK — That age-old baseball lament — “You never have enough pitching” — could not ring more true for the Mets as they embark on their mission to end their 37-year championship drought. 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 · Apr 2, 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 31, 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. Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023
MLB Opening Day: Previews and Projections For Every Division Will the big bats of Aaron Judge and Julio Rodríguez help carry their teams? How much of a slugfest will it be in the NL East? Let’s get ready to play ball! Sports Illustrated · 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 30, 2023
Tribune News Service · Mar 26, 2023 Josh Fleming wins rotation spot with the Rays LAKELAND, Fla. — Josh Fleming will not make his scheduled final spring training start Monday. Nothing is wrong with the left-hander. In fact, it’s great news for him.
Tribune News Service · Mar 26, 2023 Bill Madden: Buck Showalter on the challenge of managing Mets without Edwin Diaz PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Nobody has to tell Buck Showalter he’s going to have to manage his butt off this season if he is to get Steve Cohen’s $336 million Mets back to October and beyond. Quite simply it is going to be an Edwin Diaz-less adventure for 162…
Tribune News Service · Mar 26, 2023 John Romano: MLB pitch clocks could wreak havoc on the lives of video replay officials ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Somewhere, a pitcher is muttering under his breath. A hitter is fidgeting in the batter’s box. A fan is grousing about the intrusion of a pitch clock on a game of timeless elegance.
Tribune News Service · Mar 25, 2023 Rays’ Wander Franco sidelined by quad soreness, status unclear ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Shortstop Wander Franco was scratched from the lineup for Saturday’s exhibition game due to right quad soreness, and the Rays aren’t sure about the extent of the issue yet.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 24, 2023 One Contender Will Be Hurt More Than the Rest by the Defensive Shift Ban Los Angeles was the master of the shift and used it to its advantage. With the ban on the defensive strategy starting this season, the Dodgers and other teams might get stuck.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 23, 2023 Ranger Suárez setback leaves Phillies scrambling for starters. Taijuan Walker to the rescue? ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The good news is that Taijuan Walker says he’s ready to give the Phillies some serious innings. The bad news? They’re probably going to need more than he can offer.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2023 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Target These Five Pitchers in Drafts These pitchers offer great late-round value in Fantasy Baseball Drafts.
Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023 Rays reliever Trevor Kelley is hoping change does him well ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The issue has been in front of Trevor Kelley for years, trying to figure out why his impressive success at Triple-A for three different organizations couldn’t transfer to the big leagues.
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 12, 2023 John Romano: Don’t look now, but the Rays’ rotation may look shockingly traditional in 2023 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In those early days before they became geniuses, the people in charge were mostly desperate.
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