The New York Yankees are headed back to the American League Championship Series. Aaron Boone’s Yanks took Game 3 of the American League Division Series to finish off a sweep of the Minnesota Twins. Despite only seven more hits (29-22), the Bombers outscored Rocco Baldelli’s squad 23-7 over the three …
Read More »Preview: Yankees Look to Close Out the Twins
The New York Yankees are one game shy of sweeping the Minnesota Twins in the race for an AL Division Championship Series spot. Heading into tonight’s matchup with a 2-0 game lead over the Twins, the Yankees have a familiar feeling. Previously in 2009 and in 2010, the Yankees swept …
Read More »Rays Defeat A’s to Advance to ALDS
No money, no problem. The Tampa Bay Rays used four home runs to down the Oakland Athletics 5-1 in the AL wild-card game Wednesday night. The Rays, who have the lowest payroll in the MLB, move on to face the Houston Astros in the divisional round beginning Friday. How it …
Read More »Rays Looking to Win in Toronto for Wild Card Spot
Win. That is the only option for the Tampa Bay Rays as they travel to Toronto to face off against the Blue Jays for their final regular season series. The Rays must win this weekend to make it to the postseason and secure a wildcard spot. The Race for the …
Read More »Ji-Man Choi Hits Walk-Off For The Rays
The Rays defeated the AL East-leading New York Yankees 2-1 in walk-off fashion Tuesday night. In the bottom of the 12th inning, Ji-Man Choi hit a solo shot to left field to end the game and continue the Rays’ hopes of clinching an AL wild card spot. Ji'd up. #RaysUp …
Read More »Tampa Bay Rays Trying to Hold Wildcard Spot
After Monday’s victory over the Red Sox, the Rays currently hold the second Wild Card spot in AL. Comeback Win Keeps Them In Front See you next year, Boston. #RaysWin! FINAL: #Rays 7, Red Sox 4 pic.twitter.com/5QHF5n03Zc — Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) September 24, 2019 The Rays could not get …
Read More »Rays Set for Texas Road Trip as Season Winds Down
The Tampa Bay Rays are back in action tonight against the Texas Rangers as they look to lock up a postseason birth with three weeks to go in the regular season. Getting Hot at the Right Time The Rays have played some excellent baseball over the last couple weeks, winning …
Read More »AL Wild Card Race Heats Up
With just over a month left in the 2019 MLB season, the AL Wild Card race is heating up. The AL is incredibly top-heavy this season, with the New York Yankees and Houston Astros in firm control of the top two seeds. However, behind the Yanks and ‘Stros, it gets …
Read More »Astros’ Deadline Acquisition of Zack Greinke Shifts Power in American League
Leading up to the 4 p.m. deadline, it didn’t appear there were going to be any signature moves that could change the outlook of both leagues. However, that changed within a flash. Right before the deadline hit, the Houston Astros made a deal to bring in Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zack …
Read More »Rays visit Fenway for AL East showdown with Red Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox are set to square off for a three game series that will decide who takes second place in the AL East. For the Rays, the last few games have been unique in the sense that 19 runs were scored in each. …
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