Arozarena's breakout postseason not quite enough for Rays
Randy Arozarena extended his big league record with his 10th postseason homer Tuesday night, but Tampa Bay lost 3-1 to the champion Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the World Series.
Randy Arozarena extended his big league record with his 10th postseason homer Tuesday night, but Tampa Bay lost 3-1 to the champion Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the World Series.
Kevin Cash’s bullpen blunder joins Little, others in playoff lore
Rays manager Kevin Cash took Blake Snell out during Game 6 of the World Series, leaving fans wondering, "Why?"
Rays manager Kevin Cash took Blake Snell out during Game 6 of the World Series, leaving fans wondering, "Why?"
Dodgers win first World Series since 1988, beating Rays in Game 6
The Los Angeles Dodgers have won their first World Series since 1988, beating the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 to end a pandemic-shortened season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have won their first World Series since 1988, beating the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 to end a pandemic-shortened season.
Rays' most loyal fan prays for team to pull out World Series win
Support for the Rays is coming in far and wide across Tampa Bay. It doesn’t matter if you’re 5 or 95, fandom sticks with you for a lifetime.
Support for the Rays is coming in far and wide across Tampa Bay. It doesn’t matter if you’re 5 or 95, fandom sticks with you for a lifetime.
Tampa Bay Rays face third must-win game of the playoffs
The Rays must avoid elimination Tuesday night, but they've been in this situation before -- twice in this year's postseason.
The Rays must avoid elimination Tuesday night, but they've been in this situation before -- twice in this year's postseason.
Family, coaches still talking about game-winning hit by Rays' hometown hero
Facing pressure as big as the state of Texas, the Rays’ Brett Phillips came through in the bottom of the ninth with a clutch hit in Game 4 that’ll forever be etched in team history.
Facing pressure as big as the state of Texas, the Rays’ Brett Phillips came through in the bottom of the ninth with a clutch hit in Game 4 that’ll forever be etched in team history.
Rays watch parties helping businesses during pandemic
Fans watching Game 5 of the World Series at the Sail Pavilion Sunday night were helping re-stimulate the economy, slowly but surely, according to the city's convention center and tourism director Una Garvey.
Fans watching Game 5 of the World Series at the Sail Pavilion Sunday night were helping re-stimulate the economy, slowly but surely, according to the city's convention center and tourism director Una Garvey.
Rays run out of chances as Dodgers retake World Series lead
Clayton Kershaw beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second time in six days, escaping a fourth-inning jam with a quick reaction throw to cut down a runner trying for a rare steal of home plate, and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on for a 4-2 win Sunday night and a 3-2 World Series lead.
Clayton Kershaw beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second time in six days, escaping a fourth-inning jam with a quick reaction throw to cut down a runner trying for a rare steal of home plate, and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on for a 4-2 win Sunday night and a 3-2 World Series lead.
Celebration after game-winning hit left Rays’ Phillips sick
Brett Phillips got so excited in the aftermath of his two-out single in the ninth inning of Game 4, the one that started a wild game-ending play with two errors and two runs for Tampa Bay in an 8-7 victory, that he got sick.
Brett Phillips got so excited in the aftermath of his two-out single in the ninth inning of Game 4, the one that started a wild game-ending play with two errors and two runs for Tampa Bay in an 8-7 victory, that he got sick.
Rays make Game 4 memorable for superfan with Down syndrome
After being surprised with tickets to Game 4 of the World Series, the Tampa Bay Rays surprised a superfan from Winter Haven with team swag.
After being surprised with tickets to Game 4 of the World Series, the Tampa Bay Rays surprised a superfan from Winter Haven with team swag.
Rays' Arozarena slugs into WS history, stumbles into October lore
The winning run the Cuban sensation scored in a frenetic ninth inning will have fans talking for years after the Tampa Bay Rays stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7 Saturday night, tying the matchup at two games apiece.
The winning run the Cuban sensation scored in a frenetic ninth inning will have fans talking for years after the Tampa Bay Rays stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7 Saturday night, tying the matchup at two games apiece.
Rays outlast Dodgers with dramatic finish; World Series tied at 2 games each
Seminole High's Brett Phillips squatted on the field crying, and Randy Arozarena was on the ground slapping his hands on home plate. Tears of joy, smacks of celebration -- and a crucial, wild win for the scrappy Tampa Bay Rays.
Seminole High's Brett Phillips squatted on the field crying, and Randy Arozarena was on the ground slapping his hands on home plate. Tears of joy, smacks of celebration -- and a crucial, wild win for the scrappy Tampa Bay Rays.
St. Petersburg buzzes with weekend of Rays and racing
The Firestone Grand Prix is racing through the streets of downtown while watch parties for the World Series happen across the Bay Area.
The Firestone Grand Prix is racing through the streets of downtown while watch parties for the World Series happen across the Bay Area.
Buehler leads Dodgers over Rays 6-2 for 2-1 Series lead
Walker Buehler was dominant for Los Angeles. Just like Orel Hershiser during the Dodgers' last title run.
Walker Buehler was dominant for Los Angeles. Just like Orel Hershiser during the Dodgers' last title run.
The science behind hitting a 95 mile-per-hour fastball, explained by experts
Fast-pitching is almost taken for granted by the time fans tune in for the World Series but don’t under-estimate the ability to throw 95-mile-an-hour fastballs, much less to hit one.
Fast-pitching is almost taken for granted by the time fans tune in for the World Series but don’t under-estimate the ability to throw 95-mile-an-hour fastballs, much less to hit one.
Game 3 preview: Charlie Morton quietly becomes dominant postseason pitcher
Charlie Morton starts World Series Game 3 for the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night with a chance to tie Orlando Hernandez's record of eight consecutive winning postseason decisions.
Charlie Morton starts World Series Game 3 for the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night with a chance to tie Orlando Hernandez's record of eight consecutive winning postseason decisions.
Vaunted bullpen wobbles, hangs on as Rays get even with Dodgers
Tampa Bay's vaunted bullpen took over after ace Blake Snell faded, and the Rays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 in Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday night.
Tampa Bay's vaunted bullpen took over after ace Blake Snell faded, and the Rays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 in Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday night.
Lowe homers twice, Rays hold off Dodgers 6-4 to even Series
Brandon Lowe busted out early and Tampa Bay’s bullpen hung on late.
Brandon Lowe busted out early and Tampa Bay’s bullpen hung on late.
Rays fans bringing the noise in Texas despite being outnumbered
"Just to come to a World Series game and watch our team play? Again, It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," one fan said. "We're so happy to be here."
"Just to come to a World Series game and watch our team play? Again, It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," one fan said. "We're so happy to be here."
Rays superfan with Down syndrome gets surprise trip to World Series
Winter Haven’s Ellis Allanson loves the Rays In his words, he’s the “biggest fan in the world.” And that’s what made a surprise over the weekend so special. His parents surprised him at work with tickets to see his favorite team in person: Game Four of the World Series.
Winter Haven’s Ellis Allanson loves the Rays In his words, he’s the “biggest fan in the world.” And that’s what made a surprise over the weekend so special. His parents surprised him at work with tickets to see his favorite team in person: Game Four of the World Series.