The Oakland Athletics are hot. Red hot. After a shutout win Monday night against the Texas Rangers, the A’s now sit atop the AL West standings tied for first place with the defending champion Houston Astros. Since losing four straight from June 12 to June 15 that pushed them to …
Read More »Red Sox First Team in MLB to 80 Wins
Since the All-Star break, the Boston Red Sox have pulled away as the best and hottest team in baseball. Boston became the first team to 80 wins Tuesday night, coming from behind to win 10-7 in 10 innings in Toronto. https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1027028972301963264 “It’s really good,” Boston first baseman Mitch Moreland, who …
Read More »Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Preview
The Rays start their last series of their current 9-game homestand tonight by welcoming in the Baltimore Orioles tonight. Players enjoyed a rare ‘home’ off day yesterday where they got the chance to not travel and stay in their own homes, and will look to end their 3-game losing streak. Here …
Read More »Flurry of Action as MLB Trade Deadline Looms
The MLB Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching with the deadline being at 4 p.m. Tuesday. There’s already been plenty of action, with the potential for more fireworks still a possibility. Latest Deals Rays Land Tommy Pham In a rare instance of the Rays being buyers instead of sellers, Tampa Bay …
Read More »Chipper Jones Among Those Enshrined in Baseball Hall of Fame
On a sunny Sunday afternoon in front of 50,000 spectators in the city where baseball was born, Chipper Jones joined the legends of baseball. Larry Wayne Jones Jr., better known as Chipper, was officially inducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York during yesterday’s induction ceremony. https://twitter.com/baseballhall/status/1023634989911625728 During …
Read More »Manny Machado Off to Red-Hot Start with Dodgers
Manny Machado has gotten off to a flying start for his new team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. In three games, Machado has batted .385 and has an on-base percentage of .467. Machado Joins the Dodgers Recently, Machado joined the Dodgers via a trade from the Orioles on Wednesday night. In …
Read More »Miami Marlins Best Tampa Bay Rays in All-Florida Weekend Series
St. Petersburg was the site of an all-Florida weekend series of MLB action.The Miami Marlins defeated the Tampa Bay Rays two games to one on the road. The Rays, however, are riding momentum after taking the third game of the series 6-4 on Sunday. No quit. #RaysWin RECAP // https://t.co/8vsAgQAQIu …
Read More »Tampa Bay Rays, Miami Marlins Preparing to Face-Off in In-State Weekend Series
The MLB All-Star break is over. The Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins are welcoming back in-state baseball with a three-game series from Tampa Bay. This team doesn't quit. This second half will be just as fun as the first. #RaysUp pic.twitter.com/Qgzvx2W7qs — Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) July 19, 2018 …
Read More »Both Teams Flex Their Muscle As AL Outlasts NL In MLB All-Star Game
The 89th MLB All-Star Game took place in the nation’s capital on Tuesday night, and although the fourth of July was two weeks ago now, there certainly were plenty of fireworks on display in this one. Both Teams Combine To Break MLB All-Star Game HR Record Houston Astros’ teammates Alex …
Read More »Rays Win Big Thanks To A Perfect Start By Eovaldi
After a rough start to a short road trip, losing 2 of 3 in Miami during the week, the Rays took the rubber game on Sunday against the Mets to end the trip 3-3. Pitcher Nathan Eovaldi gave the Rays the perfect start. Back-to-back shutouts. #RaysWin RECAP // https://t.co/TtTInxfIDJ pic.twitter.com/f5WdNj22jc …
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