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Many players who made their MLB debuts in 2020 felt like they were 'missing out'
Read full article: Many players who made their MLB debuts in 2020 felt like they were 'missing out'Nearly half of the 212 players who made their MLB debuts during the pandemic-altered 2020 season are still playing or have been in the big leagues this year.
Velocity training has pushed pitchers to their limits. Baseball is grappling with the injury risks
Read full article: Velocity training has pushed pitchers to their limits. Baseball is grappling with the injury risksVelocity training is the rage in baseball from the youth levels up through the majors.
Finally some good news on the pitcher health front as Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer return
Read full article: Finally some good news on the pitcher health front as Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer returnGerrit Cole pitched four-plus innings Wednesday for the New York Yankees and Max Scherzer worked five scoreless frames Sunday for the Texas Rangers.
Strider cruises, the majors-best Braves pound the Rays 6-1 in battle of top teams
Read full article: Strider cruises, the majors-best Braves pound the Rays 6-1 in battle of top teamsAll-Star Spencer Strider struck out 11 and won his seventh straight decision, a 6-1 victory over the slumping Tampa Bay Rays that gave the MLB-best Atlanta Braves their 20th win in 22 games.
Rays score 15 unanswered runs to rally for 15-4 win over sinking Mariners
Read full article: Rays score 15 unanswered runs to rally for 15-4 win over sinking MarinersLuke Raley doubled and later scored on Isaac Paradesโ infield grounder at the start of an eight-run eighth inning for Tampa Bay, and the Rays rallied from a 4-0 deficit to beat the Seattle Mariners 15-4.
Francisco Mejรญa has sac fly in 8th, major league-leading Rays beat Brewers 1-0
Read full article: Francisco Mejรญa has sac fly in 8th, major league-leading Rays beat Brewers 1-0Francisco Mejรญa had an eighth-inning sacrifice fly and the major league-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Friday night.
Judge homers twice, Yankees overcome 6-run deficit, beat Rays 9-8
Read full article: Judge homers twice, Yankees overcome 6-run deficit, beat Rays 9-8Aaron Judge hit a pair of two-run homers, Anthony Volpe broke Joe DiMaggioโs team record for consecutive stolen bases at the start of a career and New York overcame a six-run deficit for a 9-8 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Rays hit 4 more homers, beat Red Sox for 11th straight win
Read full article: Rays hit 4 more homers, beat Red Sox for 11th straight winThe Tampa Bay Rays ran their season-opening win streak to 11 games, using another homer for Brandon Lowe and a strong performance by Shane McClanahan to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-2.
3 lefties provide bright spot for Detroit Tigers in all-too-familiar first-game loss
Read full article: 3 lefties provide bright spot for Detroit Tigers in all-too-familiar first-game lossFans who watched the Detroit Tigers lineup put up zero after zero during Thursdayโs opener against the Tampa Bay Rays might feel like they were watching last yearโs team all over again, but thatโs not necessarily our fate for another summer.
Morning 4: Metro Detroit bank robbers caught after man writes demand note on his own pay stub -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Metro Detroit bank robbers caught after man writes demand note on his own pay stub -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Guardians take WC opener as Ramรญrez homers, Bieber dominates
Read full article: Guardians take WC opener as Ramรญrez homers, Bieber dominatesJosรฉ Ramรญrez connected for a two-run homer, Shane Bieber dominated Tampa Bay for 7 2/3 innings and the young Cleveland Guardians played with poise in their postseason debut, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 in their wild-card opener.
Wander Franco drives in 3 as Rays beat Blue Jays 10-5
Read full article: Wander Franco drives in 3 as Rays beat Blue Jays 10-5Wander Franco had three RBIs, Jonathan Aranda homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 in the opener of a big four-game series between playoff contenders.
Judge, Yankees start with 7 straight hits, rout Kluber, Rays
Read full article: Judge, Yankees start with 7 straight hits, rout Kluber, RaysLeadoff man Aaron Judge singled twice during a six-run first inning off Corey Kluber as the New York Yankees started with seven straight hits for the first time since 1990 and routed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-3.
Freeman, Dodgers edge Marlins 3-2 in 10 innings
Read full article: Freeman, Dodgers edge Marlins 3-2 in 10 inningsFreddie Freeman drove in the go-ahead run with a grounder in the top of the 10th inning, Chris Martin escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom half and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2.
Verlander 1st 13-game winner, Astros beat Mariners 3-1
Read full article: Verlander 1st 13-game winner, Astros beat Mariners 3-1Justin Verlander became the major leaguesโ first 13-game winner, striking out nine and topping 99 mph in his final inning to lead the Houston Astros over the Seattle Mariners 3-1.
Kershaw to start All-Star Game for NL, McClanahan for AL
Read full article: Kershaw to start All-Star Game for NL, McClanahan for ALLos Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will start for the National League on Tuesday night in the first All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium since 1980, and Tampa Bayโs Shane McClanahan will be on the mound for the American League.
Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros
Read full article: Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, AstrosLos Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani repeated as a two-way All-Star when he was picked for the AL pitching staff, two days after he was elected to start at designated hitter.
Guardians score 4 in 9th to rally past Twins 11-10
Read full article: Guardians score 4 in 9th to rally past Twins 11-10Oscar Gonzalez tied the game with a two-run single and scored on Owen Millerโs go-ahead sacrifice fly as the Cleveland Guardians rallied for four runs in the ninth inning to beat the Minnesota Twins 11-10.
Cole no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rays 4-2 for 50th win
Read full article: Cole no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rays 4-2 for 50th winGerrit Cole took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Aaron Hicks hit a tiebreaking triple in the ninth as Manuel Margot slammed into the right-field wall and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 for their 50th win.
McClanahan wins 5th straight start, Rays sweep 3 from Cards
Read full article: McClanahan wins 5th straight start, Rays sweep 3 from CardsShane McClanahan pitched eight superb innings to win his fifth consecutive start and the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 2-1 victory.
Kluber, Cole duel, Rays end Yankees' 4-game winning streak
Read full article: Kluber, Cole duel, Rays end Yankees' 4-game winning streakCorey Kluber and Gerrit Cole dueled evenly for six impressive innings before the Tampa Bay Rays scored a pair of late runs to beat the Yankees 3-1, ending New Yorkโs four-game winning streak.
LEADING OFF: Cy Young matchup in SD, Story powers Sox vs Sox
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Cy Young matchup in SD, Story powers Sox vs SoxA pair of Cy Young Award winners are on the mound when Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers visit Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres in a matchup between two of the National League's top teams Tuesday night.
Kiermaier, Phillips, Arozarena homer, Rays beat Tigers 8-1
Read full article: Kiermaier, Phillips, Arozarena homer, Rays beat Tigers 8-1Kevin Kiermaier, Brett Phillips and Randy Arozarena each homered and drove in two runs, Shane McClanahan struck out seven in seven innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1.
Castro homers in 9th, Tigers top Rays 3-2 for 4th straight
Read full article: Castro homers in 9th, Tigers top Rays 3-2 for 4th straightHarold Castro hit his first home run of the year with two outs in the ninth inning, a tiebreaking shot that sent the Detroit Tigers past the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 for their season-best fourth straight victory.
Rays snap 3-game skid, hold off Angels 4-2 in 10 innings
Read full article: Rays snap 3-game skid, hold off Angels 4-2 in 10 inningsVidal Brujรกn got an RBI double leading off the 10th inning for his first hit of the season, and the Tampa Bay Rays rebounded from their no-hit loss with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Irvin pitches into 7th, A's take 3 of 4 from Rays, 6-3
Read full article: Irvin pitches into 7th, A's take 3 of 4 from Rays, 6-3Cole Irvin pitched into the seventh inning,and the Oakland Athletics beat Tampa Bay 6-3 to take three of four from the Rays, Irvin allowed three runs and five hits in 6 1/3 innings as the rebuilding Aโs under new manager Mark Kotsay improved to 4-3.
LEADING OFF: Curious pitching strategy in playoffs all over
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Curious pitching strategy in playoffs all overIn a postseason already marked by curious pitching strategy, Julio Urรญas returns to his regular role in the rotation when the Los Angeles Dodgers play Atlanta in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series.
Rays' remarkable season comes to sudden end at Fenway Park
Read full article: Rays' remarkable season comes to sudden end at Fenway ParkThe AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays saw their record-setting season come to a sudden end when they lost to the Boston Red Sox 6-5 in Game 4 of their Division Series and were eliminated in the best-of-five playoff.
Walk it off: Red Sox eliminate Rays 6-5 with late sac fly
Read full article: Walk it off: Red Sox eliminate Rays 6-5 with late sac flyKikรฉ Hernandez delivered Bostonโs second straight walk-off win, scoring pinch-runner Danny Santana with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to send the Red Sox to the AL Championship Series with a 6-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
LEADING OFF: La Russa & Baker, Red Sox vs Rays as ALDS begin
Read full article: LEADING OFF: La Russa & Baker, Red Sox vs Rays as ALDS beginTwo septuagenarians will be on the bench when 77-year-old Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa and the Chicago White Sox face the Houston Astros and 72-year-old skipper Dusty Baker in their playoff opener Thursday.
Defending AL champ Rays poised to open ALDS against Red Sox
Read full article: Defending AL champ Rays poised to open ALDS against Red SoxThe Tampa Bay Rays have won more games than any other team in the American League over the past two seasons, going about their business with a quiet confidence that has the full attention of the Boston Red Sox.
Rays clinch 2nd straight AL East title, beat Marlins 7-3
Read full article: Rays clinch 2nd straight AL East title, beat Marlins 7-3The Tampa Bay Rays clinched their second straight AL East title, with Mike Zunino hitting a go-ahead homer and Brandon Lowe later adding a pair of RBI doubles to beat the Miami Marlins 7-3.
Cruz oldest to hit 3O HRs in a season, Rays bop Red Sox 12-7
Read full article: Cruz oldest to hit 3O HRs in a season, Rays bop Red Sox 12-7Nelson Cruz homered twice and, at 41 years old, became the oldest player in major league history to hit 30 home runs in a season, powering the Tampa Bay Rays past the Boston Red Sox 12-7.
Yarbrough gets Rays 1st complete game in 5 years, tops Yanks
Read full article: Yarbrough gets Rays 1st complete game in 5 years, tops YanksRyan Yarbrough ended a 24-start winless skid with Tampa Bayโs first complete game in more than five years, Austin Meadows homered off shaky Yankees ace Gerrit Cole and drove in five and the Rays beat New York 9-2.
Frazier's 11th-inning HR lifts slumping Yankees over Rays
Read full article: Frazier's 11th-inning HR lifts slumping Yankees over RaysClint Frazier hit a game-ending, two-run homer with two outs in the 11th inning after making a game-saving catch in the eighth, and the slumping New York Yankees beat the rival Tampa Bay Rays 5-3.
Adames, Margot slug Rays past Angels 7-3; Rendon injured
Read full article: Adames, Margot slug Rays past Angels 7-3; Rendon injuredWilly Adames and Manuel Margot homered, Mike Brosseau had a two-run single and the Tampa Bay Rays opened a seven-game California road trip with a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Springer, Valdรฉz help Astros top Rays 7-4, force ALCS Game 7
Read full article: Springer, Valdรฉz help Astros top Rays 7-4, force ALCS Game 7George Springer and Josรฉ Altuve delivered big hits, Framber Valdรฉz pitched six brilliant innings and the Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the third straight time, 7-4 Friday to force a deciding Game 7 of the AL Championship Series. Despite blowing a 3-0 series lead, they remain one win from the second World Series in franchise history โ and one loss from joining the 2004 Yankees in ignominy. Game 7 on Saturday night will feature the pitchers who started and finished Houstonโs Game 7 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2017 World Series. He has yet to win a World Series as a manager. As a player, he helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win four straight World Series games in 1981 after falling behind the New York Yankees 0-2.
Arozarena powers Rays past Yanks 8-4 for 2-1 lead in ALDS
Read full article: Arozarena powers Rays past Yanks 8-4 for 2-1 lead in ALDS(AP Photo/Gregory Bull)SAN DIEGO โ The Tampa Bay Rays are unanimous in their praise of Randy Arozarena, who is living up to his nickname, โThe Cuban Rocket." Arozarena hit a shot deep to left leading off the fifth Wednesday night to chase Masahiro Tanaka and give Tampa Bay a 5-1 lead. The Rays took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five Division Series. On Tuesday night, Rays starter Tyler Glasnow called Arozarena โthe best baseball player on earth right now. He lasted two-thirds of an inning against the Rays on Sept. 2, allowing two-run homers to Arozarena and Mike Brosseau.
Playoff experience: 3 make MLB debuts in 2020 postseason
Read full article: Playoff experience: 3 make MLB debuts in 2020 postseason(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)It's normal for a baseball player to dream of making his big league debut or pitching in the postseason. He became the fifth player in the modern era to make his big league debut in a postseason game โ and three of those newcomers did it this year. The Padres lost 5-1, but it was scoreless when Weathers came in โ a reasonably high-pressure situation, compared to other players who made their debuts in the postseason. In 2015, Adalberto Mondesi made his debut for Kansas City in Game 3 of the World Series. "Heโs here to play, and thatโs why we carried him on this roster.โMcClanahan's debut came in Game 1 of the AL Division Series on Monday night.
Stanton, Yankees power way to 9-3 win against Rays in opener
Read full article: Stanton, Yankees power way to 9-3 win against Rays in openerStanton hit a grand slam in the ninth inning for New York's fourth home run of the game, and the Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-3 on Monday in the opener of their AL Division Series at Petco Park. Beginning with this round, all postseason series were moved to neutral sites because of the coronavirus. The Yankees set a franchise record by hitting at least three home runs in three consecutive postseason games. Tampa Bay dominated the contentious regular-season series, going 8-2 against the rival Yankees and winning the AL East by seven games over second-place New York. Cole beat Tampa Bay twice in last yearโs ALDS with Houston.
Snell sharp, Margot HR, Rays beat Blue Jays 3-1 in opener
Read full article: Snell sharp, Margot HR, Rays beat Blue Jays 3-1 in openerThatโs probably the worst thing we can do as a team,โ Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio said. Diego Castillo, Nick Anderson and Pete Fairbanks followed the starter, limiting the Blue Jays to two singles, two doubles and Bo Bichette's eighth-inning sacrifice fly the rest of the way. The wild-card Blue Jays broke through in the eighth against Anderson, didn't allow a run in 18 of 19 regular season appearances. Heโs pretty good,โ said Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo, who served on Cash's staff with the Rays from 2015-18. UP NEXTLefty Hyun Jin Ryu starts for the Blue Jays against right-hander Tyler Glasnow, whoโs been Tampa Bayโs best pitcher.