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Game Thread: Ras battles back
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“Two in a row is called a winning streak”: Rays 3, Guardians 0
If there were a regular season game to exemplify how the Rays and the fan base are rolling, I have to say, tonight was it. The 2nd overall pick throwing out the first pitch, Nick Martinez shoving, and the big three of Yandy Diaz, Jonathan Aranda, and Junior Caminero, and Yandy Diaz consecutively getting huge […]
Game Thread: The Anti-strikeout king gets the call
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Four for Fortes: (Devil) Rays 11, Guardians 3
Tampa Bay brought the unusual combination of the the original home white jerseys and the 2001-2005 era hats. That unusualness continued in the game because these two teams frequently play close games, but this game was never really in doubt as the Rays went up in the second inning and never looked back in this […]
Game Thread: How are the Guardians *not* in first place?
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Brayden Taylor might just be a top prospect again
For nearly two full years, Brayden Taylor looked like another minor leaguer whose career would stagnate once he reached Double-A. Originally selected by the Rays as the 19th overall selection in the 2023 draft, Taylor has an excellent debut campaign, hitting .242/.361/.516 with 5 HR over 108 PA over the remaining minor league season. He […]
Rays Lose a Snoozer: Rays 1, Jays 3
It is tough to sweep a four-game series, unless you are the impossibly hot Boston Red Sox. Perhaps Shane Bieber took it upon himself to make Kyle Snyder, Kevin Cash, and the front office beliebers and effort to acquire him before the August 3rd deadline. Bieber had his second consecutive fantastic outing since the break […]
No series sweep in Toronto: Jays 3, Rays 1
On Thursday afternoon, the Rays were hoping to wrap up their four-game series against the Blue Jays with a sweep. To get the job done, they had Casey Legumina working the opener role, up against Shane Bieber for the Blue Jays. The Rays went 1-2-3 to start the first inning. In the home half, Ernie […]
Game Thread: Escape from Toronto
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We call that a winning streak: Rays 4, Blue Jays 2
The Rays might cruise to an American League East title if they were to play all of their remaining games north of the border. Wednesday’s 4-2 victory was the team’s third straight in Toronto, and the team is now 5-1 on the season at Rogers Centre. Griffin Jax took the bump for the Rays, looking […]
Game Thread: Jax rolls the dice
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Hits all around! Rays 12, Blue Jays 2
Apparently the Rays needed to leave the country to get back on track. Their offense perked up in their 7-1 win on Monday night, but it caught on fire – in a good, and not a dumpster way— tonight. Every player other than Taylor Walls had a hit, and even Walls still managed to score […]
Game Thread: Would love to go on a nice lil’ run here
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Rays Reacts Survey: Next jersey to be retired?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rays fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s reacts poll follows up on a question posed by Marc Topkin in the Tampa […]
Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 15
This was the 15th week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Tuesday, July 21st). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), prospect Caden Bodine remains the top performer in the system. His full season statline is further below. Meanwhile, there is a new pitcher reigning […]
Oh captain, my captain: Rays 7, Blue Jays 1
Hell has frozen over, pigs have flown, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on to a lead and won a baseball game in the second half. The never-wavering All-Star Nick Martinez, also known as “El Capitan”, proved to be the streak stopper, going six innings and only allowing one run. I feel like Rogers Centre […]
Game Thread: Always great to face the ASG starter when you’re slumping
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Mesa Left Boston in the Dust, but the Rays Got Swept: Rays 1, Red Sox 6
The Tampa Bay Rays did not allow a hit in the third inning Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox scored three runs anyway. A walk, a hit batter, another walk, a passed ball, an error, and a groundout turned a tied game into a three-run Boston lead, sending the Rays toward a […]
Game Thread: Sunday Morning Cheese
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Thank You Sir, May I Have Another? Rays 6, Red Sox 7
The Rays continued their miserable play coming out of the break and extended their losing streak to four games with a 7-6 loss in Boston thanks to an all too familiar script of poor pitch execution and defensive miscues. The loss gave Boston its twelvth consecutive victory while reducing the division lead over the Yankees […]
Game Thread: Remember when Ian Seymour struck out like 30 guys?
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Rays Reacts Results: Grading the 2026 Draft
Following an objectively well ranked haul for the Rays — who had the no. 2 overall pick — we asked for your take on a Rays 2026 MLB Draft that was quite young and full of pitchers. Did you like the haul? Did you agree with the Rays youth strategy? Previously: Rays Post Draft Thoughts […]
Do they know the break is over? Rays 3 Red Sox 5
This game was a tease. Each time the Rays made a little headway on offense, they quickly gave it back on defense. Well, let me be clearer: Mason Englert, the Rays starter, promptly gave it back, because when the other team is hitting dingers it’s not the fielders who are letting us down. The Rays […]
Game Thread: Take 2
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Rays bats fall silent in second half return: Red Sox 10, Rays 0
Welcome back from the All-Star Break, everyone! Hopefully the Rays are well-rested and recharged, because their second half is getting started with a doubleheader against the Red Sox. In the afternoon game, we had Griffin Jax on the mound for the Rays up against Jake Bennett for the Sox. Jonathan Aranda got a one-out walk […]
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