Arozarena pushes Rays past Yanks 8-4 for 2-1 lead in ALDS
Randy Arozarena homered for the third straight game and Kevin Kiermaier and Michael Perez also went deep for the Tampa Bay Rays, who beat the New York Yankees 8-4 Wednesday night to move within one victory of reaching the AL Championship Series for the first time in 12 years.
Rays hit 4 homers, Glasnow fans 10 in 7-5 win against Yankees
With their pitching staff providing a record 18 strikeouts, the Tampa Bay Rays showed some pop of their own against the New York Yankees.
Rays look to even series with Yankees in Game 2
Although Blake Snell was thoroughly frustrated about giving up three homers in his biggest start of the season, the Tampa Bay Rays' ace at least had a grudging appreciation for the New York Yankees’ swings on each ball that cleared the wall at Petco Park.
Tampa Bay Rays hope for Meadows' return in ALDS opener
The Tampa Bay Rays may get All-Star outfielder Austin Meadows back in the lineup as they open a best-of-five series with the rival New York Yankees. Meadows has been out since Sept. 18 with a left oblique strain. Manager Kevin Cash said the 25-year-old is “in a pretty good spot” but wouldn’t say whether Meadows would be on the team’s ALDS roster.
Winning seasons still means losses for Tampa Bay businesses
No sports meant a huge loss in revenue for businesses
Renfroe slam helps Rays sweep Blue Jays in 1st round
Hunter Renfroe hit a grand slam and the top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays won a postseason series for the first time in 12 years, overpowering the young Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 Wednesday to finish a two-game sweep of their AL wild-card matchup.
Rays, Snell hope to advance as they head into Game 2 against Blue Jays
Beyond ace lefty Blake Snell, the small-market Tampa Bay Rays are light on household names.
Rays beat Blue Jays 3-1 in opener
Blake Snell took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and the top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays opened the playoffs Tuesday with a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Postseason begins: Tampa Bay Rays are set to face Toronto Blue Jays in wild-card series
When the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays opened the pandemic-delayed season a little over two months ago, there was little to indicate the AL East rivals might meet again to begin the playoffs.
Phillies eliminated from race by AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays, 5-0
Rookie pitcher Josh Fleming allowed four hits over six innings and the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays eliminated the Philadelphia Phillies from the playoff race with a 5-0 victory Sunday.
Tampa Bay Rays beat Philadelphia 4-3, hurt Phillies' playoff hopes
Mike Zunino, Brandon Lowe and Willy Adames had two-out, run-scoring singles in the fifth inning as the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays beat Philadelphia 4-3 Saturday night and damaged the Phillies' postseason hopes.
Rays beat Mets, clinch 1st AL East title in 10 years
Randy Arozarena homered twice and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched their first AL East title in 10 years Wednesday night with an 8-5 victory over the New York Mets.
Tampa Bay Rays set sights on winning AL East
Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow (4-1, 4.21 ERA) gets his final tuneup for the postseason when he faces Robinson Canó and the New York Mets at Citi Field.
Mets put Rays' clinch party on hold with 5-2 win
The thrifty Tampa Bay Rays have spent a decade trying to take down the big spenders in their division.
Rays inch past Mets 2-1
Nate Lowe homered and scored both runs against NL Cy Young Award contender Jacob deGrom, and the Tampa Bay Rays overcame 16 strikeouts to move closer to an AL East title by beating the New York Mets 2-1 Monday night.
Means strikes out 12; Orioles halt Tampa Bay Rays' surge with 2-1 win
Denied a five-game sweep and a chance to lengthen their lead in the AL East, the Tampa Bay Rays took consolation in receiving another fine performance from a member of their impressive rotation.
Streaking Tampa Bay Rays beat Orioles 3-1 to maintain lead in AL East
It's the time of year when teams in contention start scoreboard watching, a trait that rings true even during a shortened 60-game season played in empty ballparks.
Rays beat Orioles 2-1
Tyler Glasnow struck out 10 over five innings to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat Alex Cobb and the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 Friday night.
Rays secure AL playoff spot after doubleheader sweep of Orioles
The Tampa Bay Rays clinched a return trip to the postseason, using a strong pitching performance to beat the Baltimore Orioles in the opener of a doubleheader before cranking up the offense in a 10-6 victory Thursday night that completed the sweep.
Nationals beat Rays 4-2
Rookie Luis García hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Wednesday.