The Latest Breaking News from Rays

Tampa Bay’s scorching hot start is something MLB hasn’t experienced in over 139 years.

WASHINGTON — What the Rays have done during their record-setting run to open the season is impressive enough, as Wednesday they stretched their winning streak to six games. They extended their stay as the only undefeated, and best, team in the majors with a 7-2 win over the Nationals.

The Diamondbacks’ comeback win vs. the Padres showed that speed may be a coveted resource in baseball’s new era.

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.

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.

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.

What a beautiful moment between generations.

NEW YORK — That age-old baseball lament — “You never have enough pitching” — could not ring more true for the Mets as they embark on their mission to end their 37-year championship drought.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There probably need to be some qualifiers.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There are no cheap seats when Randy Arozarena is in the ballpark.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When you get past all the pomp of opening day to the circumstance, winning the game is what matters most.