Fans fill watch parties across Tampa Bay area to support Rays in World Series
It is going to be a big week for baseball fans in the Tampa Bay area. The Rays had a disappointing first game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday night, but fans at a socially distant watch party at the St. Petersburg pier acknowledged -- it's just one game.
It is going to be a big week for baseball fans in the Tampa Bay area. The Rays had a disappointing first game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday night, but fans at a socially distant watch party at the St. Petersburg pier acknowledged -- it's just one game.
Glasnow wilts, can't stay with Kershaw as Rays drop Game 1
Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers left the Tampa Bay Rays stuck in neutral to start a most strange World Series played amid the pandemic.
Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers left the Tampa Bay Rays stuck in neutral to start a most strange World Series played amid the pandemic.
Dodgers, Rays fans converge at Globe Life Field for Game 1 of World Series
Even though the Rangers are not playing, there is still plenty of anticipation by Dodgers, Rays and baseball fans heading into Game 1 of the World Series.
Even though the Rangers are not playing, there is still plenty of anticipation by Dodgers, Rays and baseball fans heading into Game 1 of the World Series.
Rays' homegrown manager Kevin Cash takes lifetime of Tampa Bay baseball to World Series
Born in 1977, Kevin Cash learned the game on the fields of Northside Little League. In fact, he was a part of the team that would go on to play in the ‘89 Little League World Series.
Born in 1977, Kevin Cash learned the game on the fields of Northside Little League. In fact, he was a part of the team that would go on to play in the ‘89 Little League World Series.
World Series matchup: A battle of payroll philosophies
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ payroll this season is $107.91 million, second in the majors only to the Yankees. The Tampa Bay Rays, on the other hand, spend only a fraction of that: Only $28.29 million. That’s 28th out 30 teams.
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ payroll this season is $107.91 million, second in the majors only to the Yankees. The Tampa Bay Rays, on the other hand, spend only a fraction of that: Only $28.29 million. That’s 28th out 30 teams.
Few fans, masked umps, muted celebrations as World Series kicks off
A World Series like no other opens Tuesday night with Clayton Kershaw’s Los Angeles Dodgers pursuing redemption, Kevin Kiermaier’s Tampa Bay Rays seeking acclaim and Major League Baseball relieved just to reach the championship of the pandemic-delayed season.
A World Series like no other opens Tuesday night with Clayton Kershaw’s Los Angeles Dodgers pursuing redemption, Kevin Kiermaier’s Tampa Bay Rays seeking acclaim and Major League Baseball relieved just to reach the championship of the pandemic-delayed season.
World Series pitchers: Glasnow, Snell to start first 2 games for Rays
Tyler Glasnow will start Tuesday night’s World Series opener for the Tampa Bay Rays against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw.
Tyler Glasnow will start Tuesday night’s World Series opener for the Tampa Bay Rays against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw.
ALCS collapse averted, Rays now prep for Dodgers in World Series
A Game 7 loss in the AL Championship Series wouldn't have changed how Tampa Bay general manager Erik Neander feels about the Rays. Their 4-2 win over Houston on Saturday night sure changed how Neander felt waking up Sunday, though.
A Game 7 loss in the AL Championship Series wouldn't have changed how Tampa Bay general manager Erik Neander feels about the Rays. Their 4-2 win over Houston on Saturday night sure changed how Neander felt waking up Sunday, though.
World Series watch party planned for St. Pete Pier
The World Series may be taking place in Texas, but Tampa Bay Rays fans can get a waterfront seat to watch Game One tomorrow. The new St. Pete Pier is hosting a watch party just blocks from Tropicana Field.
The World Series may be taking place in Texas, but Tampa Bay Rays fans can get a waterfront seat to watch Game One tomorrow. The new St. Pete Pier is hosting a watch party just blocks from Tropicana Field.
Dodgers-Rays preview: Rare wild-card era matchup of baseball's best
The World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays is a rare meeting of baseball’s best for the title, and a matchup of organizations with Andrew Friedman’s imprint.
The World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays is a rare meeting of baseball’s best for the title, and a matchup of organizations with Andrew Friedman’s imprint.
Rays fans line up for ALCS gear
From a shortened season to cardboard cut-outs filling Tropicana Stadium while fans cheer from home, it’s been a wild ride for Rays fans, but Saturday night’s American League Championship win against the Houston Astro's made it all worthwhile.
From a shortened season to cardboard cut-outs filling Tropicana Stadium while fans cheer from home, it’s been a wild ride for Rays fans, but Saturday night’s American League Championship win against the Houston Astro's made it all worthwhile.
Arozarena, Rays top Astros in Game 7 to reach World Series
Remarkable rookie Randy Arozarena homered again, 36-year-old Charlie Morton was brilliant against his former team and the Tampa Bay Rays reached the World Series for the second time, silencing the Houston Astros 4-2 Saturday night in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.
Remarkable rookie Randy Arozarena homered again, 36-year-old Charlie Morton was brilliant against his former team and the Tampa Bay Rays reached the World Series for the second time, silencing the Houston Astros 4-2 Saturday night in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.
Springer, Astros beat Rays 7-4 to force ALCS Game 7
George Springer and José Altuve keyed a four-run rally in the fifth inning, Framber Valdéz pitched six brilliant innings and the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the third straight game, 7-4 Friday to force a deciding Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.
George Springer and José Altuve keyed a four-run rally in the fifth inning, Framber Valdéz pitched six brilliant innings and the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the third straight game, 7-4 Friday to force a deciding Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.
Correa walkoff homer keeps Astros alive in ALCS
Carlos Correa homered with one out in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 Thursday behind sensational pitching from five rookies to remain alive in the AL Championship Series.
Carlos Correa homered with one out in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 Thursday behind sensational pitching from five rookies to remain alive in the AL Championship Series.
Arozarena shines again, but Rays can't finish Astros in ALCS
Although Randy Arozarena is having an undeniably incredible postseason, he can’t always carry the Tampa Bay Rays’ offense all by himself
Although Randy Arozarena is having an undeniably incredible postseason, he can’t always carry the Tampa Bay Rays’ offense all by himself
Fans on the edge of their couch with Rays 1 win from World Series
The Rays are on the verge of making their first World Series appearance since 2008, but fans who would usually be at the ballpark are watching from home, hoping for a 4-game Astros series.
The Rays are on the verge of making their first World Series appearance since 2008, but fans who would usually be at the ballpark are watching from home, hoping for a 4-game Astros series.
Rays beat Astros 5-2, move within 1 win of making it to World Series
The Tampa Bay Rays rallied for a 5-2 win against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night that moved them within one victory of the second World Series appearance in franchise history.
The Tampa Bay Rays rallied for a 5-2 win against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night that moved them within one victory of the second World Series appearance in franchise history.
'The Catch' is now a shirt, thanks to St. Pete entrepreneur's latest effort
It’s the play that everyone’s been talking about today: Manny Margot’s snag from the Rays’ ALCS Game Two win over Houston. Now, a local clothing designer is making sure that iconic catch is never forgotten.
It’s the play that everyone’s been talking about today: Manny Margot’s snag from the Rays’ ALCS Game Two win over Houston. Now, a local clothing designer is making sure that iconic catch is never forgotten.
Rays' 4-2 win over Astros highlighted by Margot's homer, catch
Manuel Margot hit a three-run home run one batter after a crucial Houston error and made a spectacular catch in right field in his former home ballpark, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Astros 4-2 Monday to take a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.
Manuel Margot hit a three-run home run one batter after a crucial Houston error and made a spectacular catch in right field in his former home ballpark, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Astros 4-2 Monday to take a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.
Tampa Bay Rays look ahead to Tuesday after taking Game 1 against Astros
After getting the win for Houston in Game 7 of the 2017 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Charlie Morton beat the Astros for Tampa Bay in Game 3 of last year’s AL Division Series.
After getting the win for Houston in Game 7 of the 2017 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Charlie Morton beat the Astros for Tampa Bay in Game 3 of last year’s AL Division Series.