MLB Power Rankings: Each Team's Most Deserving First-Time All-Star Candidate Voting for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game is underway, so let's highlight some deserving names you may not have heard of. Sports Illustrated · Jun 5
Statcast Picks Up Mariners Outfielder Getting Drilled By 98 MPH Sinker Luke Raley stayed in the game and came around to score. Sports Illustrated · Sep 12, 2025
MLB Stars Went All Out With Creative Bat Designs for Players' Weekend There were some incredible custom bats on display during this year's MLB Players' Weekend. Sports Illustrated · Aug 17, 2024
MLB fans were so fired up after the Mariners erased a 4-run deficit with an electrifying 2-out bunt A bunt has never been more exciting. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 11, 2024
Luke Raley’s Inside-the-Park Home Run Defied Logic Thanks to Oracle Park The Giants got burned by their own stadium on this wacky trip around the bases. Sports Illustrated · Aug 16, 2023
The unthinkable bounce that led to Luke Raley’s inside-the-park home run had MLB fans in awe A once-in-a-lifetime bounce. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 16, 2023
Rays win nightcap to sweep Royals in doubleheader KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The good news is the bottom line: The Rays resumed play after their rain-extended All-Star break with a doubleheader sweep of the Royals, winning the opener, 6-1, and the nightcap, 4-2. Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2023
Despite Shane McClanahan’s rough return, Rays roll past Mariners SEATTLE — Shane McClahanan did not deliver anything close to the “regular start” Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said they expected after he recovered from a bout with back tightness. Tribune News Service · Jul 1, 2023
Quiet most of the night, Rays rally in ninth to beat Diamondbacks PHOENIX — The Rays looked like they were going down to another defeat Wednesday night, and rather quietly at that. Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023
How Cubs reliever Adbert Alzolay’s development vs. lefties helped him claim high-leverage role Alzolay recorded his third career save in a dominant two-inning performance against the Rays this week. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 2, 2023
Rays find new ways to win in beating Blue Jays for 3rd time in 4 games ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays showed their versatility in beating the Blue Jays again Thursday, the 6-3 victory a combination of unusual accomplishments. Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023
Shane McClanahan leads the way as Rays bounce back to beat Blue Jays ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After the most lopsided loss in franchise history, what the Rays needed most Wednesday was a well-pitched game and a couple of key hits. Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023
SI:AM | That’s the Celtics Team We’re Used to Seeing But can Boston keep it going? Sports Illustrated · May 24, 2023
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Had to Laugh After Whiffing on 50 MPH Pitch by Position Player The Blue Jays slugger surprisingly was struck out by a position player. Sports Illustrated · May 24, 2023
Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023 Taj Bradley puts Rays in early hole vs. Jays, and it only gets worse ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — At the start, Tuesday’s game looked a lot like Taj Bradley’s last outing on Thursday against the Mets.
Tribune News Service · May 20, 2023 Rays, Shane McClanahan get back on track in return to Tropicana Field ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For the Rays, it was good to get back home.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 23, 2023 Punchless White Sox swept away by magnificent Rays It was the Sox’ first time being swept at Tropicana Field since 2015 and their first time being swept by any opponent this season, which hardly seems possible considering they’ve yet to win a series themselves or even win two games in a row.
Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023 Rays rally in ninth to run season-opening win streak to five WASHINGTON — Josh Fleming left the Rays in a hole Tuesday, his renewed confidence not leading to the improved results he expected in the first start of his latest chance in the rotation.
Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023 Rays beat Nationals to start 4-0 for first time in franchise history WASHINGTON — The Rays have made clear their confidence that the long journey through this season will lead to somewhere they have never been: celebrating a World Series championship.
Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2023 Dominant Jeffrey Springs throws six no-hit innings, Rays sweep Tigers ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — What the Rays did on Sunday was plenty good, beating Detroit 5-1 to sweep the season-opening series for the fourth time in team history.
Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023 Rays beat Tigers on opening day, just as they planned ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When you get past all the pomp of opening day to the circumstance, winning the game is what matters most.
Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2023 John Romano: Names are the same but expectations have changed for this Rays offense ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — So the numbers are practically meaningless. That’s a necessary disclaimer.
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 27, 2022 Rays blow late lead to Orioles, lose fourth straight BALTIMORE — Shane McClanahan overcame a rough start Tuesday in his first game for the Rays after his All-Star appearance a week earlier.
Tribune News Service · Jul 26, 2022 Rays lose third straight as offense falters again BALTIMORE — Rays starter Corey Kluber didn’t get hit hard on Monday night, but he got hit enough for the Orioles to roll to a 5-1 victory.