John Romano: Money talks for the Yankees. It whispers for the Rays. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Outside of Tampa Bay, the money flows freely. Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023
Rays finalize 3-year, $24 million extension with Yandy Diaz ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays on Tuesday completed and announced a three-year contract extension for infielder Yandy Diaz that guarantees the corner infielder $24 million with a 2026 option could be worth $36 million. Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023
Rays working on Yandy Diaz extension ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays are working on a contract extension for another arbitration-eligible player, corner infielder Yandy Diaz. Tribune News Service · Jan 28, 2023
Did Rays get what they deserved against Guardians? CLEVELAND — So much for “Tanking for Tito.” Maybe the Rays should have been “Triumphing for Toronto,” instead. Tribune News Service · Oct 9, 2022
Rays win, clinch playoff berth for fourth straight season HOUSTON — Much as they did for most of this season of ups and downs, the Rays rebounded from the disappointment of the previous night to win their way into the playoffs Friday, beating the Astros, 7-3. Tribune News Service · Oct 1, 2022
Rays waste opportunities in 4-3 loss to Rangers ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays began the season’s final homestand on a sour note Friday night with a tension-filled 4-3 defeat against the Texas Rangers before an announced crowd of 14,127 at Tropicana Field. Tribune News Service · Sep 17, 2022
Rays find a way to score early, beat Blue Jays in Game 1 of doubleheader TORONTO — Manager Kevin Cash has been harping for the last few days about the need for the Rays to score earlier in games to put pressure on the opposing team. Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022
Yankees push back, beat Rays to prevent sweep ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays took some solace in winning the series against the Yankees this weekend. Tribune News Service · Sep 4, 2022
The Yankees’ Greg Weissert threw a mind-blowingly nasty slider with 21 inches of break that fooled Yandy Diaz What a pitch. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 4, 2022
Rays beat Yankees again, cut AL East lead to 4 games ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays can keep trying to avoid talking about the American League East race all they want. Tribune News Service · Sep 4, 2022
Jose Siri steps up, Shawn Armstrong steps in as Rays beat Marlins MIAMI — Jose Siri had himself quite a night in Tuesday’s 7-2 win over the Marlins. 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
Rolling Rays blast Angels, move to a season-high 12 games over .500 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays are still waiting to get back a few more big pieces from the injured list, such as shortstop Wander Franco, high-leverage reliever JP Feyereisen and, maybe, star pitcher Tyler Glasnow. Tribune News Service · Aug 24, 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
Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022 As Rays beat Yankees again, is AL East title a realistic target for Tampa Bay? NEW YORK — Ever since the Yankees roared off to their record-threatening start, winning 52 of their first 70 games, the American League East division race was considered all but over.
Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022 Rays haunted by mistakes in 5-3 loss to Brewers MILWAUKEE — There was a lot that came back to haunt the Rays on Tuesday.
Tribune News Service · Aug 7, 2022 Rays walk their way to ninth-inning rally, beat Tigers DETROIT —The Rays and Tigers went back and forth for eight-plus scoreless innings Sunday waiting for someone to get a big hit.
Tribune News Service · Aug 5, 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 · Jul 30, 2022 Rays’ bats quiet down the stretch as Guardians gain ground ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Same old story. The Rays went down quietly Friday night, but there is noise in the rear-view mirror.
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 15, 2022 Rays rally to complete a sweep of Red Sox ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Shut down and shut out through six innings Thursday, the Rays rallied for five runs in the seventh and beat the Red Sox, 5-4, to complete a four-game series sweep.
Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2022 Rays’ Shane McClanahan furthers All-Star starter bid in win over Red Sox ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — If American League/Astros manager Dusty Baker or Major League Baseball officials somehow need any more convincing that Shane McClanahan deserves to start next week’s All-Star Game, he gave it to them Wednesday.
Tribune News Service · Jul 12, 2022 Yandy Diaz leads the way as Rays beat Red Sox ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Injuries and an often impotent offense have caused the Rays all kinds of problems over the last few weeks.
Tribune News Service · Jul 9, 2022 Rays lose to Reds on walk-off balk in 10th inning CINCINNATI — Shane McClanahan gave the Rays another strong start Friday, but they couldn’t take advantage and lost to the Reds, 2-1.
Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2022 Corey Kluber leads way as Rays beat Red Sox again BOSTON — Corey Kluber acknowledges too much inconsistency this season, feeling there is plenty he can build on and improve on over the next few months.