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Hello, friends. How ‘bout dem O’s? They have pulled off a similar trick towards the end of the month that they did towards the beginning. After getting miserably swept by a division opponent, they went on to play a much better series the second time around. They did this to the Yankees after losing four […]
The O’s scored five runs in the 1st inning and never looked back, completing a sweep of the Rays with an 11-2 pummeling of the American League’s top team. The Orioles came into Wednesday’s bottom of the 1st ranked 27th in 1st inning runs and 26th in 1st inning average. But just as we saw […]
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Where to watch: MASN/MASN+, FS1 (National) Probable pitchers: RHP Trey Gibson (0-0, 5.40 ERA, 4 K) vs. LHP Steven Matz (4-1, 3.70 ERA, 33 K) The Orioles haven’t had a lot of opportunities for statement wins in 2026. And yet, after a dramatic, extra-inning walk-off winner on Monday, and a well-rounded victory yesterday, tonight is […]
The neighboring MLB and NFL teams might battle for the same tax funds.
The Rays surprised the baseball world by signing likely future Hall of Fame pitcher Craig Kimbrel, adding a veteran presence to the bullpen well ahead of any forced move at the trade deadline, but with a similar effect. Kimbrel joins his 11th professional team in Tampa Bay, having been designated by the Mets after allowing […]
Even in the games they ended up winning, the Yankees haven’t had a ton of relaxed games recently, but that’s what they had Tuesday night against the Royals. Led by an Amed Rosario home run, the Yankees jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead in the first inning and kept the offense going from there. […]
The second Griffin Jax got drilled in the back, tonight’s contest between Baltimore and Tampa Bay felt like a wash. Jax delivered a pitch in the second inning and a 107 MPH comebacker square to the middle of his lower back had him exit after he completed the frame. He was later ruled day to […]
Into the simmering Tampa Bay Rays stadium controversy, the Buccaneers owners the Glazer family have flung a significant bomb, telling the Tampa Sports Authority they want a $1 billion renovation of their stadium (original cost: $168.5 million in 1998), with the public covering two-thirds of the price. And sports authority members are already questioning whether Tampa should […]
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Todd Hundley, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 2006 – At Fenway Park, Curt Schilling becomes the 104th pitcher in major league history to reach 200 wins in the 6-4 triumph over Tampa Bay. Schilling becomes only the fourth pitcher to earn his 200th win while in a […]
Well, kids, we’re back. Thanks to some travel issues, it wasn’t quite the middle of nowhere experience we had hoped for, but we were still able to disconnect, enjoy a different city, eat too much food, and watch too much television. Now, that the brain has been refreshed a little, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. It doesn’t appear we missed much when it comes to the Lightning. They signed Scott Sabourin to a one-year, two-way contract , which is nice. PuckPedia lists the te...
Good morning Birdland, Folks, these Orioles are getting hot! They beat the Rays 6-1 on Tuesday night with relative ease. That made them winners of four out of five and clinched their second straight series win. A win tonight would be quite the statement against a Rays squad that seemed invincible just a few days […]
Shane Baz impressed, and the Orioles took advantage of a bad night for the Rays infield. It all added up to a 6-1 O’s win on Tuesday night at Camden Yards This game sure didn’t feel like a winning performance out of the gate. Shane Baz, facing his old teammates, got into some trouble early. […]
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What a difference a week makes. Just a few days ago it felt like the Orioles season was circling the drain. They had lost five of six, including three embarrassing displays down in Tampa. Now, they are winners of three out of four and the magic is emanating from them. But as the saying goes, […]
Just four days after being designated for assignment by the New York Mets, nine-time All-Star and four-time league saves leader Craig Kimbrel has found a new home, signing a major league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. Rays, RHP Craig Kimbrel reportedly agree to deal, per multiple reports including @adamdberry . pic.twitter.com/JWEnw4g4Xd — MLB (@MLB) May 26, 2026 Kimbrel was DFA'd by the Mets after just 15 innings this season. The 38-year-old posted a 6.00 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP while batters ...
Many factors have contributed to the strong start, but what have we actually learned that we didn’t already expect entering the season? Pitching The Rays entered the season with a much stronger pitching outlook than they had in 2025 thanks to the additions of Martinez and Matz, along with the return to the pitcher-friendly Trop. […]
Veteran relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel has reportedly found his next landing spot.
Give credit where it’s due! It was shaping up to be a disappointing Memorial Day for the Yankees. An early 2-0 lead in Kansas City fell by the wayside when the offense failed to tack on, and they fell behind in the bottom of the eighth, 3-2, on a solo shot from Bobby Witt Jr. […]
The Orioles just won their most thrilling game of the season—a 13-inning affair against the Rays in which Colton Cowser hit his second walk-off home run in as many days. It was also a game that had many things the Orioles have consistently lacked this season. Kyle Bradish continued his recent resurgence, throwing six innings […]
Ten years ago today, it was a coming out party of sorts for Bryan Rust with two big goals in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Penguins had rallied back from a 3-2 deficit in the series to send things back to Pittsburgh for a seventh game and […]
The Dodgers’ game on Monday, June 15 against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium was added to ESPN’s collection of exclusive telecasts this season, the network announced on Monday. That game against the Rays is the first game of a week-long homestand against American League East teams, with the Dodgers also hosting the Baltimore […]
Happy Memorial Day, everyone (unless you are a Canadian, like me, in which case, happy very belated Victoria Day). The Rays are facing familiar foes this week, as they head to Baltimore to take on the Orioles. The O’s were just in St. Pete last week, where the Rays swept them. However, Baltimore might be […]
What started out as a good week for the Yankees turned into a tossup, as they opened with two straight wins against the Blue Jays before dropping the next two to split the series and then opened their second meeting with the Rays in embarrassing fashion blowing the lead late. They got rained out on […]
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