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For the Rays’ pitching staff, a daunting challenge

In the critical hours which is now the post-season, essential components of survival loom significant. That would include ...
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With the Tampa Bay Rays, why ‘character’ leads to winning

In cascading through the New York Yankees in the ALDS, the Tampa Bay Rays displayed the necessary criteria needed for success ...
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‘Small ball’ is the prime catalyst to the Rays’ success

Before the start of spring training, decision-makers of the Tampa Bay Rays sought to devise a path to success. After all, they seem to say to one another, this is a successful franchise but missed the ...
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With October baseball approaching, who is the Tampa Bay Rays’ 2026 MVP?

At first glance, there appears to be a no-brainer. Hands down, it’s third baseman Junior Caminero who surfaces as the Most ...
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Behind Drew Rasmussen’s elite effort, the Tampa Bay Rays forge into ALDS lead

With the opportunity to clinch a post-season spot in mid-September, Tampa Bay Rays’ manager Kevin Cash handed the ball to right-hander Drew Rasmussen, the titular head of his pitching staff. Before ...
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Tampa Bay Rays’ survival guide to the 2026 post-season

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – After the past two autumns of making tee times in October, the Tampa Bay Rays return to the ...
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Rays In a pennant race, the search for ‘a stopper’

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.- After surging to the top of the AL East standings and manufacturing an impressive 9-game winning streak on their most recent road trip, the Tampa Bay Rays suddenly looked mortal.
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MLB Notebook – Construction firm hired for Rays new satdium; Orioles seek separation in AL East wild card race; dilemma for one of the game’s best hitters?

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Though no date was announced for shovels in the ground, the Tampa Bay Rays’ proposed stadium in Hillsborough county appears moving forward. On Aug. 17, a select committee of ...
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What happened to the Toronto Blue Jays

Sometimes, the fall from grace is inevitable. From the rooftop of the baseball world to the dungeon in one season, the Toronto Blue Jays suffered the kind of humility that does not escape even the ...
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The Evolution of Baseball Gloves And How They Vary By Position

When people think of baseball, they usually think of the two pieces of equipment that are synonymous with the sport: the bat and the glove. Just like how the arrow quiver is an essential piece of ...
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Padres colossal collapse has fans demanding drastic dugout changes

The winds of change during the 2026 season started in Queens when the New York Mets got off to a horrible start that kept getting worse. This club had way too much talent to play this poorly, once ...
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Best Baseball Analytics Books: The Complete List for 2020

When it comes to discussing the best baseball analytics books, it is ironic that the modern adoption of analytics in baseball came from a baseball analytics book: Moneyball: The Art of Winning an ...