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Washington Nationals vs Tampa Bay Rays Game Thread
The Nats dropped the first game of the Rays series in a fairly sleepy contest. In each of the last two games, the Nats ferocious offense has been quiet. They will look to bounce back and avoid a rare series loss. As we saw last night though, this Rays team is a tough nut to […]
For Dodgers, 9 innings has been enough
Every Dodgers game in the 2026 season has been decided in nine innings, and the lack of extras hasn’t been for lack of trying. The Tampa Bay Rays loaded the bases in the ninth inning, coming dangerously close to bringing home the equalizer. On Friday, Dalton Rushing’s RBI single should have tied the game with […]
The Rays Are Proving You Don’t Need Homers To Win
In recent memory, many competing teams tend to share similar traits that help them charge towards October with authority. Whether it’s a strong pitching staff, a bullpen full of flamethrowers, or a strong lineup built with plenty of protection for the club’s stars, these factors can be found in most competing teams. One of the […] The post The Rays Are Proving You Don’t Need Homers To Win appeared first on Just Baseball .
Washington Nationals vs Tampa Bay Rays Game Thread
The Nats have been playing good baseball lately, but they have a tough test this weekend. As usual, the Rays have been punching above their weight this year. They do not have a ton of power, but they make a ton of contact and have great pitching, which will be a test for the Nats. […]
Rays Designate Austin Slater For Assignment
The Rays have designated veteran outfielder Austin Slater for assignment, per a club announcement. His spot on the roster goes to fellow outfielder Jonny DeLuca, who’s been reinstated from the injured list after missing nearly a month due to a hamstring strain. Tampa Bay now has 39 players on its 40-man roster. Slater only appeared […]
Blake Butera and the Nationals have deep ties to the Rays organization
The Nationals and Rays are facing off this weekend, and these two teams suddenly have very deep ties. In a lot of ways, the Rays are the model organization that the Nats are trying to become, though hopefully with a bit more spending. Between Blake Butera, Curtis Mead, Michael Johns and Ani Kilambi, there are […]
Why are the Orioles a (not even quite) .500 Team?
I shouldn’t mislead you: the Orioles are not hovering at .500 right now, because they’re actually sitting at 35-41 (.461), fourth in the AL East, staring up at the Yankees, Rays, and even the Blue Jays. I can’t even analytics our way out of here: their Pythagorean record, the model that predicts wins based on […]
Shohei Ohtani Breaks Silence on Injury Concerns After Being Left Bleeding in Rays Game
Fifty thousand fans held their breath as blood dripped across the big screen at Dodger Stadium. During Wednesday’s final home game against the Tampa Bay Rays, cameras showed a bloody blister on Shohei Ohtani’s pitching hand. That’s the second time this season, in fact, the second time within a week, the fans were worried about […] The post Shohei Ohtani Breaks Silence on Injury Concerns After Being Left Bleeding in Rays Game appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Rays Reacts Result: Looming lockout should mean a discount on trades
For this week’s Rays Reacts, we asked whether the threat of a lockout next season should equate to a discount on any player contracts that run through 2027. As an example, we recently profiled the trade candidacy for Lars Nootbaar, who is under his rookie contract through 2027. If there is no season next year, […]
The Yankees Need to Fix Their Catcher Situation
The New York Yankees are 3.5 games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East standings with the All-Star break on the horizon. They have the most wins in the American League and have found offensive contributions from across their lineup to support their strong starting pitching. With Aaron Judge expected to be […] The post The Yankees Need to Fix Their Catcher Situation appeared first on Just Baseball .
Mariners News: Julio Rodríguez, Kyle Boddy, and the Home Run Derby
The Mariners lost last to the birdos last night, despite a pretty decent outing from George Kirby. That’s a sentence we’ve written on this blog a lot. The rubber match is an early one today, 1:10 first pitch, on Mariners TV and 710 KIRO. Bryan Woo v. Shane Baz. Also, our long national nightmare is […]
Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays swept by Dodgers, Yanks extend division lead
For the second straight night, the Yankees rode their offense to a fairly straight-forward win over the White Sox. Led by hits from all nine starters and home runs from Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt, and Jazz Chisholm Jr., the Yankees cracked double digits as they put up another 10 runs on the White Sox. Carlos […]
Dodgers notes – Shohei Ohtani, Ryan Ward, plus injury updates
After sweeping the Tampa Bay Rays, the Dodgers will enjoy a day and a half off before welcoming the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. The Dodgers concluded the sweep on Wednesday, despite starter Shohei Ohtani giving up four runs in the fifth, and leaving the game as a pitcher to return in the sixth as […]
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani gets real on bloody win over Rays
Shohei Ohtani looked human on the mound in Wednesday’s series finale between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Ohtani, who usually tosses gems, had a rough outing against the Rays, as he allowed four earned runs (all in the fifth inning) on seven hits in 6.0 […] The post Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani gets real on bloody win over Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Rays Hate L.A….They Hate It! Dodgers 5, Rays 4
The Rays tried their best to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Dodgers and a 1-5 road trip, but came up just a bit short this afternoon losing their fourth of four 1-run games on this west coast trip. The team came into the contest on a 16-inning scoreless streak having last scored […]
Freddie Freeman’s go-ahead blast helps Dodgers complete sweep
Scoring was much more prevalent on Wednesday, but the Dodgers secured their third straight one-run win against the Tampa Bay Rays, taking the finale 5-4 to complete the sweep. Just like on Tuesday, both teams were held scoreless over the first three innings, as Shohei Ohtani and Shane McClanahan allowed just two baserunners apiece over […]
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani gets hammered in worst inning of 2026 vs. Rays
The Los Angeles Dodgers are taking on the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday with Shohei Ohtani starting on the mound despite dealing with inflammation in his left knee. After four strong innings from the two-way phenom, the fifth inning got away from him, as Ohtani had the worst inning of the 2026 season. Ohtani got […] The post Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani gets hammered in worst inning of 2026 vs. Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Seen With Bloody Finger on Pitching Hand During Rays Game Amid Blister Issue
Shohei Ohtani was not as effective as usual on the mound during Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, and he was seen with a bloody finger on his right pitching hand.
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Shohei Ohtani faces Shane McClanahan as the Dodgers look to sweep the Tampa Bay Rays. WEDNESDAY GAME INFO
Game Thread: Finally, the West Coast trip is over
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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani still dealing with knee injury ahead of Rays start
Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to take the mound in Wednesday’s contest between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays. However, hours before the start of the game, Ohtani received an injury update regarding his knee issue, as it appears it is still bothering him. Reports indicate that the 31-year-old right-hander is still dealing with […] The post Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani still dealing with knee injury ahead of Rays start appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Max Muncy Decision Before Rays Series Finale
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will finish their series with the Tampa Bay Rays (at home) in California. The Dodgers have won each of the first two games in the series, so they are looking to go for the sweep. Most recently, they won Tuesday’s game by a score of 1-0. Max Muncy finished […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Max Muncy Decision Before Rays Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY .
Unpacking Ryan Yarbrough’s first three months
As the Yankees’ bullpen has come under fire over the past few months and emerged as arguably the team’s biggest weakness*, they have continued to carry both Paul Blackburn and Ryan Yarbrough — two pitchers who have spent most of their career as starters (or, well, in Yarbrough’s case, starter-adjacent, thanks to the Rays frequently […]
Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski sounds off on short night vs. Rays
Justin Wrobleski’s strong 2026 campaign for the Los Angeles Dodgers continued on Tuesday after he put together a dominant effort in a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the second of a three-game set. Wrobleski bounced back from a start in which he allowed four earned runs in just 4.2 innings to record […] The post Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski sounds off on short night vs. Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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