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New York Yankees team president Randy Levine sent a clear message to the Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins this weekend. Levine criticized the two Florida MLB teams for relying on bigger-name teams for their revenue, per The Associated Press (via CBS Sports’ RJ Anderson). “A lot more focus has to be on individual teams […]

The Tampa Bay Rays started the 2023 MLB campaign 13-0, had the CY Young favorite for a good chunk of the season and received breakout performances from a handful of players. This had the makings of a truly special year. But in the end, as has happened in the recent past, they lacked the necessary […]

There were multiple embarrassing aspects of the Tampa Bay Rays’ wild-card series sweep at the hands of the Texas Rangers. Not only were the Rays outscored 11-1 on their way to elimination, but they did it amid a historically low playoff attendance. Tampa Bay’s attendance of 19,704 fans in Game 1 was the lowest for […]

The Tampa Bay Rays lost their American League Wild Card matchup to the Texas Rangers. Game 2 saw the Rays have no answer for the Rangers, who scored seven runs and held Tampa Bay to just one. This MLB Wild Card series was tough for the Rays to swallow, as they wanted to get to […]

For all the success they had and the hype they received in the 2023 MLB regular season, the Tampa Bay Rays’ dream of winning the World Series has come to a screeching halt. They are no longer in contention for the grandest prize in the big leagues, as Tampa Bay got eliminated by the Texas […]

Kevin Cash and the Tampa Bay Rays got off to a frustrating start to their Wild Card series against the Texas Rangers. Tampa Bay manager Cash could only watch powerlessly from the dugout as the Rays committed errors and could not get the bats going despite playing in their home stadium. After the game, Cash […]

The Texas Rangers can eliminate the Tampa Bay Rays in game two of the American League Wild Card series. It is time to continue our MLB odds Series with an AL Wild Card Game Two Rangers-Rays prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. It was a dominating performance from Jordan Montgomery in game one of the series that […]

Who said anything about a home field advantage? The Tampa Bay Rays looked like the antithesis of themselves in a concerning 4-0 loss at home to the Texas Rangers in the MLB playoffs. They made sloppy defensive mistakes (four errors) and failed to do the savvy, little things that define their brand of baseball. Such […]

The Texas Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series. Jordan Montgomery led the charge for Texas, spinning seven tremendous innings of shutout baseball against a talented Rays offense. However, the real story of the game for the Rangers was the performance of their bullpen. Aroldis Chapman […]

The Texas Rangers have been one of the surprise stories of the 2023 MLB season from the very beginning. This was a team that had not seen much success over the past half-decade, but this year they burst onto the scene, leading the AL West division for an impressive 159 days of the regular season. […]

Zach Eflin grew up a Tampa Bay Rays fan. Now, he has the chance to live out his childhood dream, which is to help the Rays franchise win its first-ever World Series title. Ahead of Tuesday’s American League Wild Card series opener against the Texas Rangers at Tropicana Field, Eflin talked about how exhilarating it […]

The Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays had somewhat similar seasons. The Rays came out of the gates hot, setting a Modern Era record with a 13-0 start. The hot stretch continued for most of the first half of the season. They were the first team to 50 wins, but the team didn’t continue its […]

When the Tampa Bay Rays host the Texas Rangers in the AL Wild Card Series, Josh Lowe will also face off against his brother, Nathaniel Lowe, who plays first base for Texas. Sadly, the Lowes’ mother, Wendy, won’t be able to attend Tropicana Field to watch her sons play. Josh Lowe revealed Monday that his […]

October is finally here, which means there’s more than just ghosts and goblins to entertain. It’s now finally time for the MLB Playoffs. The postseason begins this Tuesday with the Tampa Bay Rays against the Texas Rangers in the AL Wild Card Series at 3:08 p.m. ET on ABC. Tampa Bay Rays When the Rays […]

The 2023 American League Wild Card series kicks off as the Tampa Bay Rays host the Texas Rangers in game one of the series. It is time to continue our MLB odds Series with an AL Wild Card Game One Rangers-Rays prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Rangers were able to hold off the Seattle Mariners […]

It appeared as if the Tampa Bay Rays were the best team in baseball during the first 2-plus months of the season as they sat in first place in the American League East and were on an eye-catching roll. However, the Baltimore Orioles improved throughout the season and the Rays were unable to sustain their […]

Ever since the 2023 MLB regular season got underway, it was clear that the Tampa Bay Rays were going to be one of the best teams in baseball. They got off to a historic start and remained unbeaten far longer than any other team, but it’s looking like they aren’t going to win the AL […]

The Boston Red Sox are the last place team in the American League East, a far cry from the franchise’s storied and successful history. Even with the disappointment of the 2022-2023 season Manager Alex Cora and the team are doing their best to finish the season with honor, and in style. The move came during […]

The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Boston Red Sox in game two of a two game series. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Rays-Red Sox prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rays took game one of the series […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are on the road to take on the Boston Red Sox for the last two games between these teams this season. Below we will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Rays-Red Sox prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The […]

Consistency has been the name of the game this year for the Toronto Blue Jays. While the team has been out of contention for a few months now, Toronto’s modest win rate has been enough to keep the club firmly in the Wild Card race for much of the year. Through games played on September […]

The MLB playoffs are quickly approaching. While some of the division races are already decided, there are others that are coming down to the wire. The same can be said for the AL Wild Card and NL Wild Card, with countless ball clubs fighting for a spot in the postseason. Here, we’ll take a look […]

The Tampa Bay Rays simply find a way. Whether it’s injuries to star players, a loaded American League or troubling off-the-field issues revolving around their supposed franchise pillar, this team inevitably books a ticket to the postseason. And that is not even including the small-market problems the Rays regularly face. Their 2023 season is truly […]

With the 2023 MLB playoffs just right around the corner, suffering injuries to some of the team’s key guys is an aspiring World Series contender’s worst nightmare. And on Friday night, the Tampa Bay Rays’ injury woes just went from bad to worse, putting an even greater damper on their 6-2 loss to the Toronto […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have dealt with countless injuries this season but somehow manage to stay in the playoff race and even still have a chance to win the AL East. Unfortunately, they’ve been handed another tough update. Brandon Lowe fouled a pitch off his knee Thursday and it appears he’s got a fracture in […]

At one point this season, the Texas Rangers had a six-game lead at the top of the American League West. That advantage has evaporated, and the club currently finds itself in a precarious position as it holds onto the final Wild Card spot thanks to a tie-breaker. Three teams are fighting for two Wild Card […]

It is an AL East battle as the Toronto Blue Jays face the Tampa Bay Rays. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Blue Jays-Rays prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Blue Jays enter the game after winning two of three over the Yankees to start the week. The loss yesterday broke […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have already clinched a spot in the upcoming 2023 MLB playoffs, but they still can’t take their foot off the gas. In fact, they just seemingly applied more pressure on the pedal with Jeff Passan of ESPN reporting that Tampa Bay is making a move to add top prospect Junior Caminero […]

The Blue Jays have been dealing with some unexpected circumstances recently including a knee injury to Vladimir Guerrero Jr that caught many off-guard. Guerrero Jr is currently hitting .264 on the season with 24 home runs as MLB nears its playoff stretch run. That average puts Guerrero third behind only Bo Bichette and Whit Merrifield […]

With the final week of the regular season approaching, the Tampa Bay Rays made corresponding moves involving pitchers on Thursday ahead of their series finale against the Los Angeles Angels. The Rays activated reliever Jason Adam from the injured list and opted lefty Jalen Beeks to Triple-A Durham, according to Tricia Whitaker. Adam has quietly […]

The MLB playoffs are right around the corner. Division and Wild Card races are coming down to the wire all over the league. Although some divisions are already decided, both the AL and NL Wild Card races are far from over. Today, we will be looking at how the playoffs would shape up if the […]

The Los Angeles Angels are on the road to take on the Tampa Bay Rays for the second game of a three game series. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-Rays prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rays took game one of […]

The Tampa Bay Rays begin their last homestand of the season as they face the Los Angeles Angels. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-Rays prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Angels enter the series after being swept by the Tigers and losing five straight games. The season has […]

The Tampa Bay Rays lost back-to-back games to the Baltimore Orioles last weekend but clinched their fifth consecutive playoff berth. They are still in the hunt for the AL East crown, but getting into the playoffs is the first goal. Though the Rays players were upset with how the four-game series ended against the Orioles, […]

After years of rumors and strenuous negotiations, it appears the Tampa Bay Rays are finally getting a new stadium. The team is expected to make an official announcement Tuesday on a new stadium to be built not far from the current Tropicana Field site. The stadium is expected to have a fixed dome roof and […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have climbed back to the top of the AL East, putting themselves in a virtual tie with the Baltimore Orioles. The Rays were a game behind the Orioles for first place Friday before beating Baltimore 7-1. Tampa Bay is only percentage points behind Baltimore after Zach Eflin’s sterling effort. With first […]

The Tampa Bay Rays will meet the Baltimore Orioles for the second of a four-game series at Camden Yards. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Rays-Orioles prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Rays defeated the Orioles 4-3. Now, they hope to take another game and earn themselves […]

The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Baltimore Orioles for a four game series. This will be the last series between the two teams in the regular season this year. Below we will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out Rays-Orioles prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch. The […]

The Tampa Bay Rays find themselves just two games back of the Baltimore Orioles for the AL East lead with 15 games left in their regular-season. A postseason berth is all but guaranteed for the Florida-based franchise, but the winner of the division is very much up in the air with just over two weeks […]