Fantasy Baseball Draft Review: Tout Wars SI Fantasy’s Jen Piacenti had the 12th pick in this experts league. Here’s how she made out. Sports Illustrated · Mar 6, 2023
John Romano: Indoors? High school field? Disney? The long, strange journey of Rays spring training. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Somewhere, palm fronds are swaying. Seagulls are squawking, the sun is blinding and the familiar scent of Coppertone is wafting through the bleachers. Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2023
For Brandon and Madison Lowe, a baby to be ‘very, very loved’ LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Brandon Lowe had no words, only tears. Tribune News Service · Feb 20, 2023
John Romano: Rays may have an elite pitching staff, but that offense still looks wobbly LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — They have a reputation for being fearless, and it is well-earned. Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023
John Romano: Opening day is in sight, and the Rays still need more hitters ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Exactly three months ago, the Rays offense rolled over and died. Tribune News Service · Jan 8, 2023
Rays’ primary challenge for 2023: Getting more offensive ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rays baseball operations president Erik Neander and manager Kevin Cash talked a lot about balance during Tuesday’s season wrap-up media session. Tribune News Service · Oct 11, 2022
Rays place Brandon Lowe, Shane McClanahan on injured list MIAMI — The Rays will head into September without two of their most impactful players, as second baseman Brandon Lowe and ace pitcher Shane McClanahan were placed on the injured list Wednesday. Tribune News Service · Aug 31, 2022
Rays rally in 11th inning to beat Angels ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays made some mistakes that extended Wednesday’s game against the Angels into the 11th inning. Tribune News Service · Aug 25, 2022
Harold Ramirez’s 3 hits lift Rays past Royals in series finale ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Before joining the injured list with a broken right thumb, Harold Ramirez had recorded hits in nine of 11 games. That propelled his batting average to .329, and it made his earlier-than-expected return to the lineup a welcomed addition for the Rays. Tribune News Service · Aug 21, 2022
Luis Patino, Yandy Diaz deliver for sleep-deprived Rays in win vs. Royals ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays returned Thursday to Tropicana Field deprived of shuteye and a series sweep of the Yankees. The bullpen taxed and the everyday players bleary-eyed, they needed a collective jolt. Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022
Austin Voth flirts with perfection, Orioles pile on to beat Rays, 10-3, move into wild-card position ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo had already made magic happen once, starting behind second base in a shift, charging down a dribbler on the right side and beating Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Brandon Lowe to first with a flip of his glove. Tribune News Service · Aug 13, 2022
Tigers treat sellout crowd on Lou Whitaker's night to rousing win over Rays DETROIT — They sold out Comerica Park for Lou-lapalooza Saturday night. Tribune News Service · Aug 7, 2022
Walk this way: Rays draw team-record 13 free passes in narrow win over Tigers DETROIT — The Rays had to walk Friday before they could run. Tribune News Service · Aug 6, 2022
Brandon Lowe, Jeffrey Springs lead Rays past Tigers DETROIT — Games against struggling teams like the Tigers are the ones the Rays have to win in their quest to reach the playoffs for a fourth straight season. Tribune News Service · Aug 5, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jul 28, 2022 Rays blow late lead again, then rally to beat Orioles in 10 BALTIMORE — Manager Kevin Cash has talked repeatedly about the need for his Rays to be more productive offensively, especially early in games. So when they scored three runs over the first two innings Wednesday, they seemed to be on the right track.
Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2022 Orioles beat Rays, 6-4, as Adley Rutschman’s pinch-hit home run ties game before Ryan Mountcastle wins it in 11th ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As much as the Orioles’ fanbase begged for him to join the club’s major league roster and has since pleaded to watch him every day, Adley Rutschman won’t catch every game. Baltimore’s roster construction will likely keep the face of the franchise from the designated hitter…
Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2022 Rays’ Kevin Kiermaier dealing with emotions of season potentially being over ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Center fielder Kevin Kiermaier acknowledged Saturday that his season — and potentially his Rays career — could be over due to his left hip issue.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 13, 2022 The Rays Are Falling Apart Injuries are testing Tampa Bay’s depth. Can the club hang on in a crowded wild card race?
Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022 Isaac Paredes hits record-tying 3 homers to lead Rays past Yankees ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — So much of the recent talk around the Rays has been about what they have lost, in terms of players to injuries and games.
Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022 Rays place Manuel Margot on 10-day injured list with hamstring strain ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. ― Turns out the only thing that could cool off Manuel Margot was a sore right hamstring.
Tribune News Service · May 15, 2022 Rays blank Blue Jays and their ace, take series ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — At 6 feet, 6 inches and 285 pounds, pitcher Alek Manoah is a mountain of a man and king of the Blue Jays’ hill.
Tribune News Service · May 14, 2022 Rays return home and flash the leather in win against Blue Jays ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Sometimes, it’s easy to overlook how good Tampa Bay plays defense.
Tribune News Service · May 8, 2022 Rays fall short at the end, lose to Mariners in 10 innings SEATTLE — The Rays were two outs from completing a sweep of the Mariners and crowning Manuel Margot’s latest late-game heroics on Sunday afternoon.
Tribune News Service · May 7, 2022 Rays keep rallying, extend win streak to five SEATTLE — The Rays kept coming back on Friday, and they eventually came out on top.
Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022 Rays overcome rough start with late rally to beat A’s OAKLAND, Calif. — Tuesday’s game featured a rough return to the rotation by Ryan Yarbrough, another stellar bullpen outing, a dramatic game-tying homer in the ninth inning by Mike Zunino and a very happy ending.