Tampa Bay Rays' Kevin Kiermaier now a free agent after spending 12 years with the team
Kevin Kiermaier is a familiar face when it comes to the Tampa Bay Rays, and after spending 12 years with the team, he is now a free agent.
Kevin Kiermaier is a familiar face when it comes to the Tampa Bay Rays, and after spending 12 years with the team, he is now a free agent.
Three-run homer blasts Astros to World Series win in game 6 vs. Phillies
The win also finally gets Dusty Baker his first title in his 25th season as a manager.
The win also finally gets Dusty Baker his first title in his 25th season as a manager.
Astros combine to no-hit Phillies, even World Series at 2 games apiece
Cristian Javier and Houston's bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history, silencing a booming lineup and boisterous ballpark as the Astros blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each.
Cristian Javier and Houston's bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history, silencing a booming lineup and boisterous ballpark as the Astros blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each.
World Series: Astros, Phillies rosters' without US-born Black players
Jackie Robinson played in the World Series with the Brooklyn Dodgers back in 1947. Since then, a matchup in 1950 between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies has been the only World Series without a US born Black player – until now.
Jackie Robinson played in the World Series with the Brooklyn Dodgers back in 1947. Since then, a matchup in 1950 between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies has been the only World Series without a US born Black player – until now.
No US-born Black players on expected World Series rosters for the 1st time since 1950
Only once since Jackie Robinson broke the Major League Baseball color barrier in 1947 has there been a World Series without at least one Black player. It happened in 1950 when the New York Yankees played the Phillies.
Only once since Jackie Robinson broke the Major League Baseball color barrier in 1947 has there been a World Series without at least one Black player. It happened in 1950 when the New York Yankees played the Phillies.
Harper's home run powers Philadelphia Phillies past Padres and into the World Series
Bryce Harper slugged his fifth homer of the postseason, a two-run blast in the eighth inning that turned Citizens Bank Park into a madhouse, and the $330 million slugger powered the Philadelphia Phillies past the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Sunday and into the World Series for the first the time since 2009.
Bryce Harper slugged his fifth homer of the postseason, a two-run blast in the eighth inning that turned Citizens Bank Park into a madhouse, and the $330 million slugger powered the Philadelphia Phillies past the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Sunday and into the World Series for the first the time since 2009.
Tampa Bay Rays disappointed, not discouraged by early postseason exit
Despite back-to-back early postseason exits, the Tampa Bay Rays remain confident they’re built for long-term success.
Despite back-to-back early postseason exits, the Tampa Bay Rays remain confident they’re built for long-term success.
Gonzalez's 15th-inning HR lead Guardians past Tampa Bay Rays for sweep
Rookie Oscar Gonzalez broke up the longest scoreless postseason game in major league history with a leadoff home run in the 15th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday and a two-game Wild Card Series sweep.
Rookie Oscar Gonzalez broke up the longest scoreless postseason game in major league history with a leadoff home run in the 15th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday and a two-game Wild Card Series sweep.
Ramírez's 2-run homer sends Guardians past Rays in AL opener
José Ramírez connected for a two-run homer, Shane Bieber dominated Tampa Bay for 7 2/3 innings and the young Cleveland Guardians played with poise in their postseason debut, beating the Rays 2-1 in the wild-card opener on Friday.
José Ramírez connected for a two-run homer, Shane Bieber dominated Tampa Bay for 7 2/3 innings and the young Cleveland Guardians played with poise in their postseason debut, beating the Rays 2-1 in the wild-card opener on Friday.
Wild-card Rays lose 5th straight, fall 6-3 to Red Sox
The playoff-bound Tampa Bay Rays lost their fifth straight game to finish the regular season, giving up a pair of home runs to J.D. Martinez in a 6-3 loss to last-place Boston on Wednesday.
The playoff-bound Tampa Bay Rays lost their fifth straight game to finish the regular season, giving up a pair of home runs to J.D. Martinez in a 6-3 loss to last-place Boston on Wednesday.
Tampa Bay Rays to face Cleveland Guardians in wild card round of AL postseason
The wild-card series is set for the Tampa Bay Rays. Friday, the team and Cleveland Guardians will meet for Game 1 in a best-of-three series.
The wild-card series is set for the Tampa Bay Rays. Friday, the team and Cleveland Guardians will meet for Game 1 in a best-of-three series.
Bogaerts hits slam, Eovaldi strong as Red Sox beat Rays 6-0
Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam and Nathan Eovaldi pitched five scoreless innings in what could be his final appearance in a Red Sox uniform to help Boston beat the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Rays 6-0 in a rain-shortened game on Tuesday night.
Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam and Nathan Eovaldi pitched five scoreless innings in what could be his final appearance in a Red Sox uniform to help Boston beat the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Rays 6-0 in a rain-shortened game on Tuesday night.
Rays lose 4-3 to Red Sox, move closer to 6th playoff seed
Tyler Glasnow gave playoff-bound Tampa Bay a short but strong start in his second outing since Tommy John surgery last year, but the Boston Red Sox rallied against the bullpen for a 4-3 victory on Monday night, extending the Rays' skid to four games.
Tyler Glasnow gave playoff-bound Tampa Bay a short but strong start in his second outing since Tommy John surgery last year, but the Boston Red Sox rallied against the bullpen for a 4-3 victory on Monday night, extending the Rays' skid to four games.
Tampa Bay Rays clinch AL wild-card spot
Tampa Bay extended the longest postseason streak in franchise history and earned a playoff spot for the eighth time, all since 2008.
Tampa Bay extended the longest postseason streak in franchise history and earned a playoff spot for the eighth time, all since 2008.
Javier throws 6 strong innings, AL-best Astros beat Rays 2-1
Cristian Javier threw six shutout innings and Jake Meyers had two hits in the Houston Astros' 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.
Cristian Javier threw six shutout innings and Jake Meyers had two hits in the Houston Astros' 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.
Pena homers, drives in 3 to lead Astros over Rays 3-1
Jeremy Pena hit an early two-run homer and drove in an insurance run late, lifting the Houston Astros to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.
Jeremy Pena hit an early two-run homer and drove in an insurance run late, lifting the Houston Astros to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.
Springer 2 homers, Blue Jays beat Tampa Bay Rays 7-1 for 4-game split
Tampa Bay's two-year reign as AL East champion is over.
Tampa Bay's two-year reign as AL East champion is over.
Manoah, Merrifield lead Blue Jays to 3-1 win over Tampa Bay Rays
Toronto interim manager John Schneider is willing to go all in trying to get the top AL wild card and the home playoff series that goes with it.
Toronto interim manager John Schneider is willing to go all in trying to get the top AL wild card and the home playoff series that goes with it.
Wander Franco drives in 3 as Rays beat Blue Jays 10-5
Wander Franco had three RBIs, Jonathan Aranda homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 on Thursday night in the opener of a big four-game series between playoff contenders.
Wander Franco had three RBIs, Jonathan Aranda homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 on Thursday night in the opener of a big four-game series between playoff contenders.
Astros sweep struggling Rays behind Tucker, McCullers
Kyle Tucker hit a two-run homer, Lance McCullers Jr. pitched seven effective innngs and the AL West champion Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Wednesday night.
Kyle Tucker hit a two-run homer, Lance McCullers Jr. pitched seven effective innngs and the AL West champion Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Wednesday night.