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Evaluating the chances of American League Wildcard contenders

August 22, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

We’re getting the most competitive AL wildcard race since 2017 but what most fans are interested in remains which teams will eventually end up playing in the play-in game on October 2nd. And what better time to evaluate the teams’ chances than when September is right round the corner?

Tampa Bay Rays are heading straight to the playoffs, despite Blake Snell injury

August 5, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

The Rays remaining in the wildcard hunt might be one of the stories of the season so far. Just look at who they are between in the wildcard standings – teams like the Indians, the Athletics and the Rangers. Two of those teams are among the hottest in all of baseball.

MLB post-trade deadline power rankings: Astros lead the way

July 31, 2019 Sam Cox 0

With 50 or so regular season games to play, here are our post-trade-deadline power rankings…

Aguilar trade could give Tampa Bay Rays the boost they desperately need

July 31, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The Tampa Bay Rays have traded for slugging first baseman Jesus Aguilar from the Milwaukee Brewers, per Jeff Passan.

Halfway point awards: MVP, Rookie of the Year and Cy Young winners at the All-Star break

July 8, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The All-Star break is upon us, so it seems a fitting time to look back at the first half of the season. The MVP, Rookie of the Year and Cy Young awards are set to be closely fought throughout the remainder of the campaign, but if the season ended today, who would win them?

Exciting rotation, solid line-up, makes Rays competitive and very watchable

March 7, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Tampa Bay Rays will fancy their chances of a wildcard spot in 2019 with the Mariners rebuilding and Athletics unlikely to be as strong.

Dipoto makes blockbuster trade from his hospital bed

December 13, 2018 Archie Banks 0

Carlos Santana, Edwin Encarnacion, Jake Bauers and Yandy Diaz all changed teams on Thursday as the Mariners, Rays and Indians made a big trade.

Another big name starter off the market as Morton heads to Tampa Bay

December 13, 2018 Sam Cox 0

Charlie Morton signed with the Tampa Bay Rays on a two-year, $30 million deal, as reported by Ken Rosenthal.

Rosenthal added that there is a vesting option for a third year. If Morton is on the disabled list for more than 200 days in the first two years, it drops to $1 million.… Read more

Blake Snell: The Cy Young winner that changes baseball?

November 15, 2018 Archie Banks 0

Is Blake Snell's victory a sign that the voters have changed their ways?

Zunino and Smith set to fill holes for Rays and Mariners

November 9, 2018 Archie Banks 0

The popular Mike Zunino looks a good acquisition for the Rays, while Smith fills a hole for Seattle.