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• Player of the Series: Ryan Pepiot

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Pepiot didn’t allow an earned run over six innings of work The Tampa Bay Rays did not play very well at all during their three game series in Cincinnati as the Reds swept them out of Ohio. Only one position player has positive fWAR and that was Taylor Walls, who also happened to make a couple of costly errors that led to the Reds taking an early advantages...2025
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• Player of the Series: Junior Caminero

Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Junior Caminero added to his homerun total The Tampa Bay Rays put forth a pitiful performance against the Chicago White Sox earlier this week, dropping two of the three games. Several players did what they could to try and push the team to victory with Jose Caballero hitting .444 over the three games and Chandler Simpson picking up four stolen bases. But,...2025
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• Colson Montgomery mashes, Kyle Teel shines as White Sox outslug Rays 11–9

Colson Montgomery tapped into the power with his second four-bagger in back-to-back nights. | Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images Chicago wins a wild one in Tampa and gets another series win In a true slugfest fashion, the Chicago White Sox overcame an early deficit to take down the Tampa Bay Rays 11-9, securing their second consecutive series win. It wasn’t an easy victory by any means, but the G...2025
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• And just like that, the Rays look like deadline sellers: White Sox 11, Rays 9.

Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images No matter how well everyone else does their job, two shaky pitchers throwing two terrible innings can lose a game for you. Englert, Boyle, and Baker were all just fine, covering 5.1 innings and allowing just one run. The Rays offense managed nine runs. That’s a lot of runs! It should be enough for a win. In fact it should be enough for TWO wins. But Taj Bradley...2025
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• Rays acquire OF Stuart Fairchild from Braves for cash considerations

Brad Mills-Imagn Images Brandon Lowe goes to the 15-day IL with plantar fasciitis. The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired Stuart Fairchild from the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations following his designation for assignment following their addition of C Sandy Leon. To make room on the roster, the Rays have placed 2B Brandon Lowe on the 15-day Injured List due to plantar fasciitis. According...2025
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• Player of the Series: Yandy Diaz

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Yandy Diaz shows no signs of slowing down The Tampa Bay Rays kicked off their second half of the season with a bang as they put up double digits on Friday and proceeded to take two of three against the Baltimore Orioles. Several players had impressive showings with Danny Jansen and Junior Caminero both going deep twice. However, Yandy Diaz received our Playe...2025
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• Player of the Series: Drew Rasmussen

Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Six shutout innings helped pave the way to the Rays lone victory of the series The Tampa Bay Rays lost a series to the Miami Marlins for the first time since 2018. Nothing really went right for the team and even in the game they won, Chandler Simpson’s face paid the price. When looking for a player that performed the best, only two hitters had a wRC+ over...2025
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• Player of the Series: Brandon Lowe

Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images Lowe capped off an eventful series with a two homerun game on Thursday During the Rays three game series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, veteran second baseman Brandon Lowe broke out of a weeks long slump. Entering play on Tuesday, Lowe had seven hits over his last 52 PA and was hitting .152/.250/.304 over that span (13 games); during this series aga...2025
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• Rays 1, Padres 0: A True Pitcher’s Duel

Chadd Cady-Imagn Images Kameron Misner’s defensive heroics sealed the deal Following two consecutive dramatic extra-inning wins, the Rays hoped to continue their string of good luck into San Diego. The Padres came into tonight’s contest leading the National League West by a half a game over the Giants and a game over the Dodgers. For the Friars, it was 29-year-old Michael King, who enjoyed...2025
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• Player of the Series: Chandler Simpson

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images One of the top prospects in baseball notched his first big league hit during the series It didn’t take long for Chandler Simpson to prove he was the fastest player in baseball. Simpson’s game shattering speed made waves around the game on Sunday as he scorched a ground ball to the right side of the infield. Yankees first baseman, Paul Goldschmidt, knew he ha...2025
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• Player of the Series: Shane Baz

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Baz has been among the best starting pitchers in baseball early on Shane Baz only has three starts this year but he emerged as an early season candidate for the American League Cy Young award. The 25-year old former top prospect has been fantastic for the Rays this season and was no exception on Monday as he dominated the Boston Red Sox during the series...2025
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• Rays announce Opening Day roster for 2025

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Misner makes the team following Palacios’s broken finger. The Rays have announced the Opening Day roster, reacting to the injury for Richie Palacios to start the season due to a broken finger, and confirming that both catchers are good to go following Spring Training injury scares. Here’s how the Rays Roster will typically be constructed: * left-handed hi...2025
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• Rays Opening Day roster for 2025 appears set

Mason Englert wins the bullpen competition. | Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Pending no further injuries, the Rays roster is ready for Opening Day. After several roster moves, the Rays lineup appears to be set. Here’s the latest projection for Opening Day. * left-handed hitter** switch hitter Starting Lineup C — Danny Jansen 1B — Yandy Diaz 2B — Brandon Lowe* 3B ...2025
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• Rays Your Voice: Rays sign Ha-Seong Kim

Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images A surprise? Yes, but a welcome one. Just when we thought the Rays were done and the roster was set for the upcoming season, they go out and sign Ha-Seong Kim to one of the largest free agent contracts in franchise history. Kim’s addition shakes up what we thought the shortstop depth chart looked like, with Taylor Walls’ playing time most in jeopardy. Kim will ...2025
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• Rays sign SS Ha-Seong Kim to two-year deal

David Frerker-Imagn Images Kim will be slowed by a shoulder injury to start the year. The Tampa Bay Rays have reportedly signed the top free-agent short stop available on a short-term deal this off-season, picking up 29-year old Ha-Seong Kim (김하성) one a two-year deal. Kim is currently recovering from a shoulder surgery that likely slows his start to the season, but once he arrives should ...2025
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• AL Week 9 Strategy-May 18, 2024
In The Field OF Byron Buxton (knee) started a rehab assignment on Wednesday. He went 0-3 with 2 K's but was playing centerfield which is a good sign after spending last year as a DH. He was activated on Saturday and OF Austin Martin was optioned to Triple-A. He hit The issue with Buxton is no longer just injury-related. His skills have declined. He has seen his strikeout rate increase (32% K) an...2024
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• Player of the Series: Zack Littell

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images I wish I could give it to all three starters! With Adam on vacation this week, I’ve had the opportunity to write this week’s Player of the Series articles, and the power is thrilling. I can choose anyone! Maybe I could even choose the fans! Because, in addition to the great bucket hat catch on Memorial Day, we were treated to this bro who celebrated catchin...2025
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• Rays 1, Padres 0: A True Pitcher’s Duel
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• The Rays pummel the White Sox, so let’s tour Chicago together

Michael Soroka does nothing Monday night against the Rays. | Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Only minimal highlights for a game that sucked absolute butt Happy Tuesday, White Sox friends. You’d be in for a doozy of a recap today, because this game doesn’t deserve your attention, so you’ve earned a little treat for being such a graceful and loyal South Sider. Cubs fans could never (without the ...2024
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"Teel continued his impressive day in the top of the sixth, launching his first major league home run, a no-doubter, to cut the Rays’ lead to 7-5 after Taylor Walls doubled and scored on a Jose Caballero single off reliever Grant Taylor in the bottom of the sixth."

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"That was followed by an RBI single by Jose Caballero, tying the game."

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• And just like that, the Rays look like deadline sellers: White Sox 11, Rays 9.
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• Player of the Series: Christiopher Morel

Photo by Mark Taylor/Getty Images I was over ruled in trying to give it to Evan Longoria When the Tampa Bay Rays acquired Christopher Morel at the 2024 trade deadline, the hope was for some immediate thump to be added to their lineup. After Morel homered in his first two games as a Ray, it seemed like they had made a good decision in trading Isaac Paredes to Chicago in order to obtain More...2025
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• Rays 3, Marlins 2: Putting the WIN in Edwin

Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Welcome back Yandy Diaz and Edwin Uceta to the land of the living, as both lift the Rays over the Marlins in the series clincher. Yandy Diaz and Edwin Uceta have been with the team the entirety of the 2025 season. Today, for what feels like the first time, they finally arrived. Both players have struggled so far in 2025. Yandy being well below the standard...2025
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• Player of the Series: Zack Littell

Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Littell did we know we knew so little In a series that featured the Tampa Bay Rays plating double digit runs twice and out scoring the Houston Astros, 30-9 there are several players worthy of receiving this accolade. There was Junior Caminero doing something that only a few other 21-year olds in baseball history have done. Taj Bradley was excellent over 7 IP in a...2025
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• Rays 13, Astros 3: Cami Crush

Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Junior Caminero’s six-RBI night and Chandler Simpson’s three stolen bases powers the Rays past the Astros Houston native Shane Baz was rolling — until he wasn’t. Baz was cruising through the first four frames with the aid of a first inning lead by way of a Yandy Diaz sacrifice fly. Two more Rays runs came in the fourth and fifth from Chandler Simpson walking, s...2025
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• Player of the Series: Drew Rasmussen
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• Player of the Series: Travis Jankowski

Photo by Kelly Gavin/Getty Images The journeyman outfielder made his presence known this past weekend A month ago, the Chicago White Sox, a team that was historically awful in 2024 and off to an abysmal 2025 start, didn’t believe having Travis Jankowski on their active roster made them a better team. He was designated for assignment on April 6th, cleared waivers, and accepted his assignmen...2025
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• Rays 3, Yankees 2: Rays Snap Skid

Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Taylor Walls and Curtis Mead pack the punch as Rays win in the Bronx New York, New York. “That’s Life”, by Frank Sinatra would play as patrons leave Yankee Stadium today, as the Rays win a nail-biter 3-2. The scoring started with Aaron Judge homering on the first Zack Littell offering he saw to get the Yankees jump-started 1-0. In the following half inning, T...2025
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• Rays 4, Padres 2: The sweep smell of success

Denis Poroy-Imagn Images The Rays closed out their series in San Diego with a sweep. The Padres are heavily considered to be one of the hottest teams in baseball this season, but between dropping two of three to the Detroit Tigers during the week, then losing the first two games of the series to the Rays, they’re not quite living up to the hype they were generating a couple weeks ago. Toda...2025
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• Player of the Series: Shane Baz
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• And just like that, the Rays look like deadline sellers: White Sox 11, Rays 9.
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• Do we laugh or cry? Rays 8 Orioles 22 (not a typo)

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images In which Jose Caballero was arguably not the Rays worst pitcher We saw a lot of games like this earlier in the season; hopefully we won’t see many more. At first it looked like an easy Rays win. The Rays scored six runs in the top of the second inning, as first Aranda and then Josh Lowe hit solo home runs, and Baltimore starter Tomoyuki Sugano struggled ...2025
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• Player of the Series: Shane Baz

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The Rays starting rotation as a whole was masterful Prior to the game on Thursday, I was fully set to name Taj Bradley as the Player of the Series for his Tuesday performance, but he was surpassed by Shane Baz who delivered an incredible outing. Shane Baz started out the 2025 season on a strong note and looked like he could be emerging as an ace, but then...2025
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• Rays 10, Red Sox 8 (F/11): Live to tie another day

Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images This game was bonkers. Happy Monday, and time for a new series! This time, it’s against division rivals, the Red Sox, and the Rays are in enemy territory for the outing. The night was also a big deal as the Sox had called up MLB’s top prospect, Roman Anthony. The Rays weren’t in the mood to be wowed by hot prospects, though. They had Shane Baz on the mound, up a...2025
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• Rays 8, Astros 4: Bouncing back on the rubber match

Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images The Rays wrap it up with a series win. On the afternoon getaway day game, with the series tied 1-1, the Rays were hoping to come away with a series win before seeing the Blue Jays again for the second time this month. The Astros had been tough competition this series, and this game wouldn’t prove to be an easy one. Taj Bradley was on the mound for the Rays, while...2025
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• One Pitch, Three Runs, No Reward: Rays 1, Blue Jays 3

Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images One swing erased five innings of brilliance from Pepiot in a painful loss. One strike away. That’s how close Ryan Pepiot was, not once but twice, to escaping the sixth inning unscathed on Wednesday night in Toronto. Instead, one 0-2 pitch turned a night of promise into another gut-punch loss for the Tampa Bay Rays. Alejandro Kirk, down to his final strike...2025
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• Rays 1, Padres 0: A True Pitcher’s Duel
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• Player of the Series: Joe Boyle

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Five no-hit innings from a spot-starter is a nice surprise Joe Boyle might just have the nastiest arsenal in all of baseball. A ridiculous fastball that ranks among the league’s best with secondary pitches that are among the top of the charts in movement and velocity. Command has been the issue for Boyle and has held him back from joining the upper echelon ...2025
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• Rays 5 Angels 4: A home run for everyone

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images We knew that Tropicana Field East had been modeled after that ballpark in the Bronx, with right field dimensions very friendly to home run hitters, but this is the first game we have really seen it in action. If you love the long ball, I guess you’ll enjoy this year. Tonight’s game featured 6 homeruns! Only two belonged to the Rays, but since one of those w...2025
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• The 5 worst Cubs games of 2024

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images You probably don’t want to remember these, but here we are. There have been other years when I’ve posted a number of blowout losses in this annual recap. In some ways, those are easier to take, a team runs up a huge score against the Cubs but it still counts for only one loss. Other times I’ve filled these with soul-crushing defeats. This time, I’m going...2024
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• And just like that, the Rays look like deadline sellers: White Sox 11, Rays 9.
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• Keeping the momentum going: Rays 8, Tigers 3

Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images A strong first inning set the tone for yet another Rays victory. The Rays are hosting the Detroit Tigers in the second game of this weekend’s three-game matchup, looking to secure the series victory after last night’s offensive-driven win. Saturday Starters pic.twitter.com/DTdXJBCldE— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) June 21, 2025 Ryan Pepiot takes th...2025
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• Player of the Series: Junior Caminero

Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images Caminero busted out of a brief slump to bombard the Mets For those who didn’t know, on their current road trip the Tampa Bay Rays allowed players to invite wives and children along with them. In 21-year old Junior Caminero’s case, he invited his father to travel with the team. For the first four games of the trip, Caminero struggled as he went hitless in 19 con...2025
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• Rays 10, Red Sox 8 (F/11): Live to tie another day
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• Rays 3, Marlins 2: Putting the WIN in Edwin
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• Waiver Wire June 1, 2025
Josh Bell, 1B, WAS (CBS: 7% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered) With three homers in consecutive games this week, Josh Bell is heating up and deserves some attention. Seize the moment, as it will end; when it does, that sub-.200 batting average will prove to be a challenge. Jose Caballero, 2B/SS/3B/OF, TBR (CBS: 42% rostered, ESPN: […] The post Waiver Wire June 1, 2025 first appeared on ....2025
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• Rays 8, Astros 4: Bouncing back on the rubber match
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• One Pitch, Three Runs, No Reward: Rays 1, Blue Jays 3
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• Rays 11, Blue Jays 9: Rollercoaster ride north of the border

Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images They should try scoring 11 runs every night. My last two recaps have come at the start of home stands. Thank you to our managing editor Danny Russell for allowing me to recap the start of a road trip, where the magic will happen this season. Before the game, we learned that Yandy Diaz would not be accompanying the team to Toronto because of a passport issue. He...2025
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• Brewers drop another close game, 3-2, on Jankowski walk-off

Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Brewers bullpen can’t deliver for second consecutive game For the second time in as many games, the Brewers played well enough to win for most of the game. For the second time in as many games, the bullpen and the bats couldn’t close it out. Today’s game was postponed about half an hour due to a rain delay, and both teams looked slightly rusty through the ...2025
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• Jared Shuster impresses as Braves beat Mariners
Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Shuster allowed just a solo home run over six innings. Jared Shuster turned in the best start of his young career to help lead the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners. Shuster worked a scoreless first inning and then the Braves got started quickly against George Kirby to get him a run. Ronald Acuña Jr. singled to l...2023
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• Colson Montgomery mashes, Kyle Teel shines as White Sox outslug Rays 11–9
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• Rays Anticipate Jose Caballero, Rene Pinto Taking Starting Roles
Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander spoke with reporters yesterday at the opening of the team’s Spring Training camp. He addressed a pair of positions of relative uncertainty as the season approaches: shortstop and catcher. At the former, Neander suggested the team anticipates José Caballero opening the year as the starter (link via Marc Topkin…...2024
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• Lorenzen sharp, Fermin tough as Royals beat Rays 3-1

Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images The Royals have won 7 of 8. Michael Lorenzen was sharp over six innings and the offense did just enough to defeat the Rays 3-1 on Tuesday night. The Royals have won seven of eight and have climbed back to .500 on the year. The Royals jumped on the board in the first inning. Leadoff hitter Jonathan India singled to start the game, then advanced to second on...2025
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• Mariners Notes: Caballero, Wong, Moore, Bullpen
Rookie infielder Jose Caballero’s initial call-up to the Mariners’ roster was expected to be a short-term stint to provide some depth while utilityman Sam Haggerty dealt with a concussion, but he’s parlaying that opportunity into a larger role. As Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times writes, he’s already made a strong impression on manager Scott…...2023
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• Braves News: Braves add Luis Guillorme, avoid arbitration with Huascar Ynoa, and more

Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday The Atlanta Braves kept up their busy offseason with another pair of moves on Friday night. The club signed infielder Luis Guillorme to a one-year deal and avoided arbitration with right-hander Huascar Ynoa. #Braves signed INF Luis Guillorme to a 1-year, $1.1 million deal, and avoided arb with pitcher Huascar...2024
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• Julio Rodriguez single handedly wins a baseball game, beats Royals 6-4.

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images On the bright side, what a battle between Bobby and J-Rod As noted in today’s game thread, this series has been crazy. Staying true to brand, it ended with another wild one. The final score might not look it, but today’s game featured: Three errors A slowpitch softball-style double that sailed over MJ Melendez’s head and could have been easily been an er...2023
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• AL Week 10 Strategy-May 27, 2023
In The Field OF Max Kepler (hamstring) was able to take pregame BP on Friday. He will likely need a short rehab assignment prior to returning because he has been out since May 11. 2B Jorge Polanco (hamstring) was also able to take pregame BP. He will need to be able to run at full speed prior to being activated which means that it is unlikely that he returns when first eligible on May 30. OF Ada...2023
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• Rays acquire OF Stuart Fairchild from Braves for cash considerations
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• Player of the Series: Joe Boyle

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images His time in Durham reached its boiling point. When Joe Boyle has command, he might just be the most lethal pitcher in baseball. After decimating the International League with the Durham Bulls, the Rays finally are giving Boyle a spot on the active roster. Boyle rewarded the Rays by hurling five innings and allowing just one unearned run on two hits while he...2025
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• Saved from getting swept: Rays 7, Twins 5 (F/10)

Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The Rays capitalized on the extra inning to avoid the sweep in Minnesota The Rays and Twins face off one last time in the finale of this weekend’s three-game series. Drew Rasmussen takes the mound against Twins starter Joe Ryan. Sunday Squad pic.twitter.com/FgLXEtKWVx— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) July 6, 2025 The Twins struck early after Byron Buxto...2025
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• Player of the Series: Shane Baz
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• Keeping the momentum going: Rays 8, Tigers 3
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• Player of the Series: Brandon Lowe

Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images Brandon Lowe is cooler than the other side of the pillow When Brandon Lowe is on one his runs, it is such a joy to watch. The Rays veteran secondbaseman is one such run right now and ptichers beware as the dog is loose. Lowe has 14 hits over his last 34 trips to the plate, hitting .452/.500/.710 with 2 HR over that span. This past series against t...2025
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• Player of the Series: Christiopher Morel
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• Player of the Series: Junior Caminero

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The speedster stole home and also scored a winning run from second on an infield single Earlier this season, the Tampa Bay Rays were swept in a three game series in Texas against the Rangers. Over the past three days, the Rays returned the favor in Tampa as they took all three games against the Rangers. The starting pitching was solid for the Rays and th...2025
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• Player of the Series: Zack Littell
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• The Rays pummel the White Sox, so let’s tour Chicago together
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• AL Week 10 Strategy-May 27, 2023
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