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Sitting just above .500 for the season, the Tampa Bay Rays appear to be prioritizing the future, and they could be the beneficiaries of two teams — the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers — determined to make a run to the World Series this year since both reportedly have major interest in Rays […]

The San Diego Padres are acquiring relief pitcher Jason Adam from the Tampa Bay Rays, per Fan Sided. Pitcher Dylan Lesko is going to Tampa Bay from San Diego in return, per ESPN. Outfielder Homer Bush Jr. and another prospect are also going to Tampa. Adam’s move to San Diego is pending a medical review, […]

The Tampa Bay Rays traded outfielder Randy Arozarena to the Seattle Mariners early Friday morning. Arozarena, who spent the last five years and the majority of his career in Tampa Bay, posted a heartfelt tribute to his time with the team on social media on Saturday. Arozarena posted a video featuring some of his best […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are in sell mode ahead of the trade deadline, already parting ways with starter Zach Eflin and outfielder Randy Arozarena. Eflin went to the Baltimore Orioles, while Arozarena is now with the Seattle Mariners. The Rays are expected to be even more active before Tuesday but for the time being, they’ve […]

With the MLB’s trade deadline coming up, the Tampa Bay Rays are making moves for the future. With star outfielder Randy Arozarena already dealt, the next piece off the board could be corner infielder Yandy Diaz. The reigning AL Batting champion has a number of teams interested in dealing for him. The deadline is quickly […]

For the Baltimore Orioles, the 2022 MLB season was about escaping the basement and bringing back competitive baseball to Camden Yards. Mission accomplished. The goal last year was for the young team to come of age and solidify itself as a future title contender. A 101-win season and divisional crown is definitive proof of another […]

Andrew Abbott and Zack Littell face off as the Cincinnati Reds face the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Reds-Rays prediction and pick. Reds-Rays Projected Starters  Andrew Abbott vs. Zack Littell Andrew Abbott (9-6) with a 3.19 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP Last Start: Abbott went 6.2 innings […]

The Baltimore Orioles continue to profit from their elite farm system, as they’re able to make win-now moves while still building for the future. The Tampa Bay Rays are one of many mediocre teams that could use more prospect depth, which is why the two teams made a deal centering around right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin […]

Nick Lodolo and Shane Baz face off as the Cincinnati Reds face the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Reds-Rays prediction and pick. Reds-Rays Projected Starters  Nick Lodolo vs. Shane Baz Nick Lodolo (8-3) with a 3.51 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP Last Start: Lodolo went 6.1 innings […]

There are a ton of uncertainties with the MLB trade deadline less than a week away, but two longstanding truths made things a bit clearer for two specific fan bases. The Seattle Mariners desperately need more offense, and the Tampa Bay Rays rarely hand out costly long-term contracts. These two trains of thought converged in […]

The Texas Rangers’ World Series defense hasn’t exactly gone according to plan. Due to injuries and inconsistency, the Rangers are currently a below .500 team. But things looked bleaker a month ago. Now, the Rangers have hit their stride, winning 12 of their past 16 games, including a 2-1 win over the Chicago White Sox […]

One of the first major dominoes of the 2024 MLB trade deadline has fallen. On Thursday night, the Seattle Mariners acquired power-hitting outfielder Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (Francys Romero was the first to report). The Mariners sense that the race for the AL West crown […]

Despite consistently having one of the lowest payrolls in the sport the Tampa Bay Rays seem to always be in the MLB playoff conversation. While the Rays haven’t made a ton of noise on the field this year, the franchise is still being discussed regularly as the MLB trade deadline approaches. At 51-51, the Rays […]

Toronto Blue Jays and former Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier is planning to retire following the 2024 season, per ESPN. ESPN provided a quote from Kiermaier about the decision. “I’m more than happy,” Kiermaier said Wednesday. “I’m at peace with my decision. The year is not over yet. Who knows what’s left in store?” […]

The Rays make the trip to Toronto to face the Blue Jays! These two teams are playing very similarly with both teams struggling to find consistency. The Rays are playing better currently and are red-hot heading into this matchup when compared to the Blue Jays. Our MLB odds series has our Rays-Blue Jays prediction, odds, and […]

The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Toronto Blue Jays in an AL East matchup Wednesday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Rays-Blue Jays prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Rays-Blue Jays Projected Starters  Zach Eflin vs. Yariel Rodriguez Zach Eflin (5-7) […]

The Seattle Mariners desperately need another bat. Or two, or three. As the MLB trade deadline nears, Isaac Paredes of the Tampa Bay Rays has emerged as a possible trade candidate, and Seattle is one of the teams with the prospects to land him. The Mariners are tied with the Houston Astros atop the American […]

The Tampa Bay Rays made headlines on Sunday, but not necessarily for their play on the field. Rays shortstop Taylor Walls appeared to do a Donald Trump-inspired celebration after hitting a double during Sunday’s 6-4 win over the New York Yankees. Once Walls got to second base, he pumped his first twice and said “fight, […]

Jose Berrios takes to the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays as they face the Tampa Bay Rays.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Rays-Blue Jays prediction and pick. Rays-Blue Jays Projected Starters  Shawn Armstrong vs. Jose Berrios Shawn Armstrong (0-0) with a 5.91 ERA and a 1.64 WHIP Last Start: Armstrong […]

A month ago, there was a buzz around the Seattle Mariners as the likable bunch was cruising along in a non-competitive AL West division. The Mariners won their 17th game in the last 22 on June 18, 11 of those wins against divisional opponents. They held a 10-game lead in the AL West, the largest […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have started the second half by taking two of their first three games against the New York Yankees. They can take the series on Monday afternoon. The Rays still sit 4.5 games out of the last Wild Card spot and if they don’t continue their nice start, they could be sellers […]

The Tampa Bay Rays travel to the Bronx to take on the New York Yankees Monday night. Check out our MLB odds series as we hand out a Rays-Yankees prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Rays-Yankees Projected Starters  Zack Littell vs. Carlos Rodon Zack Littell (3-6) with […]

The Tampa Bay Rays got some rough news on starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot on Saturday. Pepiot was hospitalized with a knee infection and placed on the 15-day injured list following the team’s win over the New York Yankees. He will not make his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Pepiot, a key […]

Taj Bradley continued his dominant run for the Tampa Bay Rays in the team’s 9-1 win over the New York Yankees on Saturday. Bradley pitched one-hit ball over seven innings to remain unbeaten in seven straight starts. Not only that, but the Rays managed to accomplish something only done once since 1901, per OptaSTATS: .@RaysBaseball […]

The Rays make the trip to New York City to face the Yankees! These two teams are playing differently with the Yankees being one of the best teams in the MLB, while the Rays have struggled to find consistency this season. However, both teams are playing well leading into this series after the break. Our […]

It looks like the Tampa Bay Rays will finally be able to move out of the infamous Tropicana Field. On Thursday, the St. Petersburg City Council voted 5-3 to approve the Rays to build a new $1.3 billion ballpark that would be a part of a larger $6.5 billion development project in downtown St. Petersburg. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays will begin a three-series with the New York Yankees on Friday in the Bronx. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Rays-Yankees prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Rays-Yankees Projected Starters  Zach Eflin vs. Gerrit Cole Zach Eflin (5-6) with a 3.99 ERA Last Start: […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are sitting right on the edge of a buyer and a seller ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline. Facing a 5.5-game deficit in the wild card race, it would be wise for them to sell off what they can to acquire top prospects. The Rays have four top-100 prospects but […]

The Seattle Mariners have the chance to win the AL West for the first time since 2001. The Houston Astros are right on their tail and they will have to add some more talent in their lineup to support the incredible pitching staff. One source of help might be the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite a […]

The Tampa Bay Rays entered the All-Star break with a 48-48 record. If the team played in the AL West, they’d only be a few games out of first. However, in the highly competitive AL East, the Rays sit 10 games behind the first-place Baltimore Orioles. The Rays are only 5.5 games back in the […]

In a heartfelt tribute to Monte Kiffin, the Tampa Bay Rays observed a moment of silence before their game, honoring the legendary defensive coordinator who passed away at the age of 84. Monte Kiffin, renowned for his innovative defensive strategies, left an indelible mark on the NFL, particularly with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His son, […]

Zack Littell takes to the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays as they face the Cleveland Guardians. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Rays prediction and pick. Guardians-Rays Projected Starters  Gavin Williams vs. Zack Littell Gavin Williams (0-1) with a 4.82 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. Last Start: Williams went 5.1 innings […]

The Cleveland Guardians will begin a three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday at Tropicana Field. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Guardians-Rays prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Guardians-Rays Projected Starters  Carlos Carrasco vs. Taj Bradley Carlos Carrasco (3-6) with a 5.22 ERA Last Start: […]

The New York Yankees hit the road to take on the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Yankees-Rays prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Yankees-Rays Projected Starters  Nestor Cortes vs. Shane Baz Nestor Cortes (4-7) with a 3.41 ERA, […]

Former Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Wander Franco has been away from baseball since August 2023 after he was placed on administrative leave by MLB. On Wednesday, the case against Franco received a disturbing update. The 23-year-old Rays star was officially charged with sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor. Additionally, Franco is being accused of […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are notorious for their shrewd way of doing business. But, it was recently revealed that the Rays may have been willing to make an exception for one player. The Rays offered Yankees superstar slugger Aaron Judge “about 10 years and $300 million” when he was a free agent during the 2022 […]

Former Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Wander Franco has been away from baseball since August 2023 after he was placed on administrative leave by MLB. On Wednesday, the case against Franco got even uglier. The 23-year-old was officially charged with sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor. Furthermore, Franco is being accused of human trafficking. That […]

The Yankees make the trip to Tampa Bay to face the Rays! These two teams are playing differently with the Yankees being one of the best teams in the MLB, while the Rays have struggled to find consistency this season. Both teams have struggled leading into this series. Our MLB odds series has our Yankees-Rays prediction, […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor, Juan Arturo Recio of ESPN Republica Dominica reported. Franco has been on administrative leave from Major League Baseball since last August when social media posts emerged alleging he had been engaged in a relationship with at […]