It may not feel like it, but the MLB season is about 20 percent into the 60-game sprint for the playoffs. For the most part, it has felt like a normal season, but players and teams are still ironing out some early-season bumps. Highlight plays have been on SportsCenter every …
Read More »MLB teams release minor leaguers amidst COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken baseball away from fans. Now, the business side of the game has fallen victim as well. Teams around the league are releasing minor league players at an alarming rate because of the virus. As of today, the Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Rockies, Rays, Nationals, Mets, Brewers, Mariners, …
Read More »Rays Back to Practicing at the Trop
While Major League Baseball inches toward a return to action, the Tampa Bay Rays took a small step in the right direction. On Monday, the Rays held limited workouts at Tropicana Field, with 14 players participating. “It was good to see some smiling faces,” said Rays manager Kevin Cash. Outfielder Austin …
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 »2019 MLB Playoff Picture
The 2019 MLB Postseason bracket has now been finalized. Thanks to the Cardinals clinch of the National League Central, the playoff picture is now established. With the Red Sox missing out on a playoff spot this year, a new champion will be named. The postseason will be starting Tuesday, with …
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 »Bring Out The K’s Cause the MLB Has Set The New Single Season Strikeout Record
It might be the year of the dinger, with the MLB setting the record for the most single season home runs. However, the league broke another record this season; the MLB single season strikeout record. History Of The Record It’s not an unusual record because the it has been broken …
Read More »Rays at Dodgers Preview: Snell Returns After Surgery
The Tampa Bay Rays continue their fight for a spot in the playoffs as the season winds down. They currently have one of the top two spots in the AL Wild Card race. Because of this, every game becomes important. Their next matchup will be on Tuesday, September 16th as …
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. …
Read More »Rays look to close gap on Yankees’ division lead
After winning three of four against the Baltimore Orioles in their last series, the Tampa Bay Rays face the New York Yankees Monday in a four-game series that could be crucial in deciding who wins the AL East. Hitting the Orioles Hard A matchup against the lowly Orioles seemed to …
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