In 2020, the Tampa Bay Rays won the AL East and AL Pennant. Fans were either held to a limited capacity or not allowed to attend games as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, they won 100 games, and repeated as AL East Champions. Even then, with star …
Read More »Rays Clinch Top Seed in AL Playoffs
The Tampa Bay Rays close out their series against the Houston Astros tonight in game three. Last night’s game secured the Tampa team’s No. 1 spot in the American League playoffs for the second season in a row. The AL East crown stays right here pic.twitter.com/exd9PO2XR1 — Tampa Bay Rays …
Read More »Rays To Promote Montreal Split Games Plan During 2021 Playoffs
All is well in Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers are 2-1, coming off a Super Bowl victory. The Lightning start preseason, defending their second straight Stanley Cup. And the Rays have a stronghold on the AL East, hoping to make it back to the World Series after falling to the Dodgers …
Read More »Rays Remain Hot, Take Down the Red Sox
Rays Extend their Win Streak The Tampa Bay Rays remain the hottest team in baseball beating the Boston Red Sox 6-1. With a 9-1 record in their last 10 games, it’s easy to see why the Rays hold a 7-game lead on the AL East. The Rays have won 8 …
Read More »Red-Hot Rays Return Home to Host Red Sox in Four-Game Series
A late offensive spark Sunday at Camden Yards lifted the Tampa Bay Rays to their seventh-straight victory as their brief road trip concluded. Back to back bombs on back to back pitches pic.twitter.com/1m7oiwmixK — Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) August 29, 2021 The win gave the Rays a six-game advantage over …
Read More »Rays Stay Hot; Miguel Cabrera Reaches 500 Club
The Rays, who currently hold the best overall record in the American League, add more players to their already full injury list. Despite many players out, Tampa Bay shutout the Chicago White Sox 9-0 on Sunday. Rays Continue to Overcome Adversity Injuries do not come as a surprise to the …
Read More »Rays look to finish sweep against Yankees
The Tampa Bay Rays will aim for the sweep against the Yankees Sunday as the two teams close out a three-game series. The AL-champion Rays had the better of New York the first two games and can get the sweep for their first home series of the season. Meanwhile, the …
Read More »George Springer Signs with Toronto Blue Jays
Although the Blue Jays are known for their home grown talent, the narrative has changed with Toronto’s newest signing. George Springer, former Houston Astros outfielder, signed a six year deal worth $150 million this offseason with the Toronto Blue Jays. This is the largest contract in Toronto Blue Jays history …
Read More »Tempers flare as Yankees end six-game losing streak against the Rays
On the first pitch of the final out, New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman whiffed a 101 mph fastball near the head of pinch hitter Michael Brosseau prompting benches to clear postgame. After the first pitch of the at-bat, umpires issued both sides a warning to prevent further escalation of …
Read More »The Tampa Bay Rays are Ready
Last time we saw the Tampa Bay Rays in action, they went down in the ALDS in five games to the Houston Astros. Many gave the Rays credit for forcing a Game 5. This year for the Rays, that won’t cut it. It’s been 12 years now since their trip …
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