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Takeaways after Rays swept by Orioles

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This story was excerpted from Adam Berry’s Rays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Rays drop 'frustrating series' to division-rival O's

Pepiot pegged for career-high 9 hits, Tampa Bay suffers 25th 4-game sweep in franchise history
June 10, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG -- Standing in the home dugout at Tropicana Field a few hours before the Rays’ series opener against the Orioles on Friday, president of baseball operations Erik Neander acknowledged they were feeling some urgency to start playing better and get their season on track. “We need to go

Rays end scoring drought, but big hit remains elusive

June 9, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG -- After being kept off the bases entirely for five innings Sunday afternoon, and held scoreless for 17 straight innings dating back to Friday night, the Rays finally broke through to score two runs in the sixth. But even that didn’t come easily. The Rays had to grind

Bradley bounces back, offense can't follow suit

June 8, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG -- A week ago at Camden Yards, Taj Bradley and Kyle Bradish combined to give up 14 runs on 16 hits and six walks while recording only 18 outs between them. It was, as Bradish told reporters afterward, “a bad day to be a starting pitcher in Baltimore.”

MLB.TV Father's Day sale: Give gift of baseball for half the price

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June 10, 2024

Want to give the gift of baseball for Father’s Day? MLB.TV has just the deal for you. During the MLB.TV Father’s Day Sale, the All Teams Yearly package -- which enables you to stream every out-of-market game, live or on demand, on your favorite supported devices -- is now just

Injuries & Moves: Poche reinstated; Lovelady placed on IL

June 8, 2024

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Watch Williams at Double-A FREE on Saturday

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Once again in 2024, baseball fans can watch Minor League Baseball games across all of MLB's digital platforms. MLB.TV and At Bat subscribers can watch their favorite team's Minor League affiliates in the app at no additional cost, while all MiLB games will be available on MiLB.TV, on the web

Rays struggling to build momentum: 'There is some urgency'

June 7, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays had plenty of reasons to feel confident as they returned home to face the Orioles on Friday night. They’d won three games in a row, sparked by solid pitching and improved hitting from key regulars like Brandon Lowe, Randy Arozarena and Jose Siri. They were

What activating Walls, designating Ramírez means for the Rays

June 7, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG -- After dealing with a number of key injuries throughout the first two months of the season, the Rays are close to getting the band back together. That means making some tough choices. The Rays reinstated infielder Taylor Walls from the 60-day injured list before Friday’s series opener

All-Star hopes rise for this Rays powerhouse

June 7, 2024

This story was excerpted from Adam Berry’s Rays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Rays hitting their stride, regaining strength with Citrus Series sweep

June 5, 2024

MIAMI -- It had been 17 days since Zach Eflin last competed on a Major League mound. It had been nearly three weeks since the Rays won a game without having to come from behind. They all got what they needed on Wednesday night at loanDepot park. The Rays scored

Each team's most deserving All-Star

June 6, 2024

Read our story on the balloting format, which includes two phases of fan voting to determine the All-Star starters.

Brandon Lowe rewards manager's trust with 5-RBI day in Rays' big win

June 4, 2024

MIAMI -- With a left-handed starter on the mound for the Marlins, there was just one left-handed batter in the Rays lineup on Tuesday night: Brandon Lowe. Lowe hadn’t started against a lefty all season. In fact, he only had five plate appearances against southpaw pitchers entering the night. But

Top performers from '23 Draft -- one from each team

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June 5, 2024

Ten months after the Pirates selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 Draft, Paul Skenes arrived in Pittsburgh and immediately asserted himself as one of the best pitchers in the big leagues. Two other first-rounders from the Class of '23 preceded him to the Majors, with

Siri's double clutch as Comeback Kids strike again

Rays earn 16th come-from-behind victory in battle to finish
June 2, 2024

BALTIMORE -- With runners on first and second base, nobody out and the Rays trailing by a run in the eighth inning Sunday afternoon, the plan was for Jose Siri to drop a sacrifice bunt. He squared around three times, pulling the bat back for two balls and then missing

Rays' No. 13 prospect making good on post-Draft excitement

June 4, 2024

This story was excerpted from Adam Berry’s Rays Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. MIAMI -- It was clear from the moment the Rays selected first baseman Tre’ Morgan out of LSU in the third round of last

MLB's top prospects to compete in Skills Showcase at All-Star Weekend

June 3, 2024

Discussions of hitting prospects typically involve a breakdown of tools and skills. Who has the most raw power? Who has the best feel to hit? Even with the advent of so much more data, these evaluations often provide at least a little subjectivity. Imagine if, in one day, you could

Bradley (9 ER) stung, Rays fizzle late in 'taxing game'

June 1, 2024

BALTIMORE -- For a few innings Saturday afternoon, the Rays held their own against streaking Orioles starter Kyle Bradish and went blow for blow with Baltimore’s dangerous lineup. But it turned out to be a tough day for starter Taj Bradley, a quiet finish for Tampa Bay’s lineup and another

MLB.TV available at new low price for rest of season

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May 31, 2024

Whether you need to see how Aaron Judge will follow up his historically huge May or track Elly De La Cruz's push for 100 stolen bases, there’s plenty of exciting baseball left to be played in 2024. Now, you can follow the action on MLB.TV for a new low price.

Rays sponsor Spelling Bee candidate ... and he wins it all

June 1, 2024

BALTIMORE -- When the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee went to a lightning round-style tiebreaker on Thursday night, 12-year-old Bruhat Soma said he felt nervous. His heart started pounding before the “spell-off” began. But the seventh-grade student from Tampa didn’t look rattled when he stepped up to start spelling. Soma

Rays release renderings of proposed new ballpark in St. Petersburg

May 30, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays on Thursday released their first detailed renderings and shared more specific details about their proposed new stadium, which team president Matt Silverman said they plan to make “the most intimate ballpark in baseball.” Last September, the Rays reached an agreement with the city of St.