Rays already in the postseason mindset
It's been six years, but Kevin Kiermaier remembers all too well what the push for the playoffs is all about.
It's been six years, but Kevin Kiermaier remembers all too well what the push for the playoffs is all about.
Playoff-contending Rays score 6 in 4th, beat Red Sox 7-4
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Ji-Man Choi, Brandon Lowe and Willy Adames homered during Tampa Bay's six-run fourth inning, and the Rays moved into sole possession of the second AL wild card by rallying for a 7-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night. The Rays hold a half-game lead over Cleveland, which had the day off. The announced attendance was 8,779.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Ji-Man Choi, Brandon Lowe and Willy Adames homered during Tampa Bay's six-run fourth inning, and the Rays moved into sole possession of the second AL wild card by rallying for a 7-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night. The Rays hold a half-game lead over Cleveland, which had the day off. The announced attendance was 8,779.
Eovaldi, Vazquez help Red Sox beat contending Rays 7-4
Nathan Eovaldi pitched six gritty innings, Christian Vazquez hit a three-run homer and the Boston Red Sox beat the playoff-contending Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 Sunday.
Nathan Eovaldi pitched six gritty innings, Christian Vazquez hit a three-run homer and the Boston Red Sox beat the playoff-contending Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 Sunday.
Lowe's homers in 11th, lifts Rays into 2nd wild card
Nate Lowe hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Saturday night to move one game ahead of Cleveland for the second AL wild card.
Nate Lowe hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Saturday night to move one game ahead of Cleveland for the second AL wild card.
Meadows homers in 11th, Rays rally past Dodgers 8-7
LOS ANGELES (AP) - With the Dodgers having twice erased their lead, the Tampa Bay Rays were staring at a third straight loss and a precipitous drop in the AL wild-card race. But they tied it up in the bottom of the ninth inning and got a home run from Austin Meadows leading off the 11th to rally for an 8-7 victory that prevented the New York Yankees from clinching the AL East title Wednesday...
LOS ANGELES (AP) - With the Dodgers having twice erased their lead, the Tampa Bay Rays were staring at a third straight loss and a precipitous drop in the AL wild-card race. But they tied it up in the bottom of the ninth inning and got a home run from Austin Meadows leading off the 11th to rally for an 8-7 victory that prevented the New York Yankees from clinching the AL East title Wednesday...
Roy Halladay monument unveiled in Clearwater
Baseball Hall of Famer Roy Halladay is forever immortalized at Jack Russell Stadium.
Baseball Hall of Famer Roy Halladay is forever immortalized at Jack Russell Stadium.
D'Arnaud's 3-run double sends streaking Rays past Angels 3-1
The Tampa Bay Rays couldn't get much going offensively in eight of their nine innings. When they got their only serious scoring opportunity, Travis d'Arnaud seized it.
The Tampa Bay Rays couldn't get much going offensively in eight of their nine innings. When they got their only serious scoring opportunity, Travis d'Arnaud seized it.
Homer barrage keeps Rays in wild card spot, tops Angels 11-4
The Tampa Bay Rays shook off a rough stop in Texas and got right back into their playoff chase with a surprising burst of power.
The Tampa Bay Rays shook off a rough stop in Texas and got right back into their playoff chase with a surprising burst of power.
Rangers knock Rays from AL wild-card lead, 6-4
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Nick Solak homered off the pitcher he was traded for two months ago, and the Texas Rangers helped knock Tampa Bay out of the AL wild-card lead, beating the Rays 6-4 on Thursday night. The rookie's two-run shot off hard-throwing reliever Peter Fairbanks put the Rangers up 5-1 in the fourth inning as Texas won consecutive series for the first time since late June.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Nick Solak homered off the pitcher he was traded for two months ago, and the Texas Rangers helped knock Tampa Bay out of the AL wild-card lead, beating the Rays 6-4 on Thursday night. The rookie's two-run shot off hard-throwing reliever Peter Fairbanks put the Rangers up 5-1 in the fourth inning as Texas won consecutive series for the first time since late June.
AL wild-card leader Tampa Bay wins 5-3 in 11 over Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Kean Wong was churning hard to get to first base and keep the Tampa Bay Rays going in the 11th inning when his two-out slow roller was being bobbled by the pitcher. Only when Wong was safe at first, after Texas Rangers rookie reliever Emmanuel Clase's desperate throw bounced away from the bag , did he realize the ball had then been thrown into left field, allowing...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Kean Wong was churning hard to get to first base and keep the Tampa Bay Rays going in the 11th inning when his two-out slow roller was being bobbled by the pitcher. Only when Wong was safe at first, after Texas Rangers rookie reliever Emmanuel Clase's desperate throw bounced away from the bag , did he realize the ball had then been thrown into left field, allowing...
Glasnow strikes out 5 in return, Rays beat sinking Blue Jays
Tyler Glasnow figures to be a factor as the Tampa Bay Rays make their playoff push
Tyler Glasnow figures to be a factor as the Tampa Bay Rays make their playoff push
Rays hold hurricane supply drive for items to be sent to the Bahamas
The Tampa Bay Rays are preparing to play the Toronto Blue Jays for a second time on Sunday, but it's what's happening outside the field that's catching attention.
The Tampa Bay Rays are preparing to play the Toronto Blue Jays for a second time on Sunday, but it's what's happening outside the field that's catching attention.
Rays beat Blue Jays 5-3, win for 9th time in 10 games
Travis d'Arnaud and Daniel Robertson drove in runs with two outs in the eighth inning, helping the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.
Travis d'Arnaud and Daniel Robertson drove in runs with two outs in the eighth inning, helping the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.
Rays pitchers combine on 2-hitter in 5-0 win over Blue Jays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay pitching was nearly perfect for eight innings before surviving a scare in the ninth. Brendan McKay and four relievers combined on a two-hitter, Mike Zunino hit a two-run homer, and the AL playoff-contending Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Friday night. "I think what you saw McKay do for us was set the tone," Zunino said. "The...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay pitching was nearly perfect for eight innings before surviving a scare in the ninth. Brendan McKay and four relievers combined on a two-hitter, Mike Zunino hit a two-run homer, and the AL playoff-contending Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Friday night. "I think what you saw McKay do for us was set the tone," Zunino said. "The...
Meadows helps wild card-leading Rays beat Blue Jays 6-4
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Austin Meadows is getting key hits in Tampa Bay's postseason drive. The All-Star hit his 27th homer, leading Tampa Bay over the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Thursday night and maintaining the Rays' half-game lead over Oakland for the AL's top wild card. "He's had an awesome season to date," Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said. "Picked us...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Austin Meadows is getting key hits in Tampa Bay's postseason drive. The All-Star hit his 27th homer, leading Tampa Bay over the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Thursday night and maintaining the Rays' half-game lead over Oakland for the AL's top wild card. "He's had an awesome season to date," Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said. "Picked us...
Tampa Bay Rays collecting donations for Bahamas, offering game tickets in return
Starting Friday, the Tampa Bay Rays will be collecting supplies and donations at Tropicana Field.
Starting Friday, the Tampa Bay Rays will be collecting supplies and donations at Tropicana Field.
Meadows, Rays relievers stop O's 2-0 for doubleheader split
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash was pleased with a much-needed bounce-back win over last-place Baltimore. Austin Meadows homered, seven Tampa Bay relievers combined on a five-hitter and the playoff-contending Rays blanked the Orioles 2-0 Tuesday night to split a doubleheader. "We were frustrated after game one without a doubt but they didn't sulk,"...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash was pleased with a much-needed bounce-back win over last-place Baltimore. Austin Meadows homered, seven Tampa Bay relievers combined on a five-hitter and the playoff-contending Rays blanked the Orioles 2-0 Tuesday night to split a doubleheader. "We were frustrated after game one without a doubt but they didn't sulk,"...
Orioles end Rays' 5-game win streak to open doubleheader
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - It took some big ninth-inning hits for the Tampa Bay Rays to put together a five-game win streak that pushed them to the top of the AL wild-card chase. They could have used another one Tuesday in a 4-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of a doubleheader. "We've been getting big hit after big hit after big hit," manager Kevin Cash said....
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - It took some big ninth-inning hits for the Tampa Bay Rays to put together a five-game win streak that pushed them to the top of the AL wild-card chase. They could have used another one Tuesday in a 4-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of a doubleheader. "We've been getting big hit after big hit after big hit," manager Kevin Cash said....
Pham, Rays top Orioles 5-4 in 10 for 5th straight win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - With a doubleheader coming up and a monthlong chase for a playoff spot looming, Tommy Pham knew the Rays needed to get off the field. Pham delivered with two outs in the 10th inning against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, driving in Joey Wendle with a single that gave Tampa Bay a 5-4 win.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - With a doubleheader coming up and a monthlong chase for a playoff spot looming, Tommy Pham knew the Rays needed to get off the field. Pham delivered with two outs in the 10th inning against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, driving in Joey Wendle with a single that gave Tampa Bay a 5-4 win.
Vincent Naimoli, original owner of the Tampa Bay Rays, dies at age 81
The original owner of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays died Sunday. Vince Naimoli was 81 years old and suffered from a rare neurological condition. He had been in declining health for several years.
The original owner of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays died Sunday. Vince Naimoli was 81 years old and suffered from a rare neurological condition. He had been in declining health for several years.