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Guardians Rally Past Rays to Take ALCS Opener
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The Rays named Drew Rasmussen to start Game 1 of the ALCS against the Guardians after he held the Yankees scoreless over eight innings in the Division Series. He also pitched effectively against Cleveland during the regular season, giving Tampa Bay confidence in its rested ace.
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Caminero set for ALCS clash with Guardians
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The Guardians’ 2021 trade of teenage prospect Junior Caminero to Tampa Bay for pitcher Tobias Myers—whom Cleveland later dealt for cash—has become a costly what-if as Caminero emerges as an MVP candidate. After a 42-homer season, the Rays’ star will face his former team in the ALCS; Tampa Bay saw promise in his potential, while Cleveland’s baseball operations president later called the deal a bad trade.
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Rays plan 2027 center previewing $2.3B Tampa stadium
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— Oct 6, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays plan to open a nearly 15,000-square-foot experience center in Westshore in early 2027, giving fans an interactive preview of the team’s planned 2029 ballpark and surrounding district. The center will include public exhibits and activities, while appointment-only areas will showcase seating and premium offerings to prospective ticket buyers and business partners.
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Yankees' Volpe Homer Overturned After Fan Interference
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Anthony Volpe’s apparent game-tying two-run homer for the Yankees against the Rays in Game 3 of the ALDS was overturned after replay showed a fan reached over the wall and interfered. Officials ruled the ball would not have cleared the fence or been caught, awarding Volpe an RBI double that left New York trailing by one as Tampa Bay pursued a sweep.
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Judges Press County Suing Oil Giants To Explain How Companies Worsened Its Floods
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Rays Take 2-0 ALDS Lead Over Yankees
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— Sep 30, 2026
The Yankees advanced to face AL East champion Tampa Bay in a closely matched best-of-five Division Series after sweeping Boston, though the Rays won the regular-season series 7-6. New York’s strong pitching—including left-handers who could exploit Tampa Bay’s reported struggles against lefties—will be tested by a well-rounded Rays team featuring a potent offense and aggressive baserunning.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Rays Beat Yankees 1-0 Behind Rasmussen
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— Oct 3, 2026
The Yankees were held hitless through six innings by Tampa Bay starter Drew Rasmussen in Game 1 of the ALDS, trailing 1-0. Gerrit Cole started for New York in his postseason return from Tommy John surgery, while Aaron Judge’s availability for the series remained uncertain.
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Sam Okafor
It's going to be hard for New York if Judge stays out, they already struggled to get anything going today.
MLB Attendance Reaches Highest Since 2017
Sports
— Sep 28, 2026
MLB attendance rose for a fourth consecutive year to 71.75 million, its highest total since 2017. The Tampa Bay Rays had the biggest increase after returning to Tropicana Field, while the Los Angeles Dodgers led the league with a team-record 4.03 million fans.
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5 Players for the Tampa Bay Rays Refuse to Wear Rainbow-Colored Logo as Part of Pride Night Game
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— Jun 6, 2022
Five members of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team would not wear a rainbow logo for a “Pride Night” game. The team held the 16th Pride Night celebration at Tropicana Field on Saturday, as the Tampa Bay Times reported…
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‘OMG’: Video Captured of Hurricane Milton Tearing Roof off Tampa Bay Rays’ Stadium
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— Oct 10, 2024
When Hurricane Milton barreled through St. Petersburg, Florida, Wednesday night, it took canvas roof off of the Tropicana Field stadium with it. The stadium is the home ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays. The roof was…
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The Conservative Desk
City ends 150-year carriage trade on thin relief
Mamdani and Menin lock in a 2028 ban after a tourist’s death. Owners who paid hundreds of thousands for medallions get only a promise the city will ‘consider’ compensation.
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Rays end skid, beat Orioles 3-1
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— Aug 23, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays avoided a series sweep against the Baltimore Orioles as Nick Martinez pitched six scoreless innings on just one hit to earn his 13th win, with the Rays breaking through in the sixth inning on a three-run burst that included Chandler Simpson's run-scoring single. The win trimmed Tampa Bay's lead in the AL East and keeps the Rays focused on extending their margin, with Martinez having several strong outings amid a season-long pattern of strong road starts.
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Rays Sweep Astros, First AL Team to 90 Wins
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— Sep 13, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays routed the Houston Astros 14-4 to become the first American League team to reach 90 wins, with Jonathan Aranda homering twice and Freddy Peralta tossing five hitless innings. Houston fell to 75-75 and was swept in the series, highlighting the Rays as the AL’s premier team this season.
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Maya Lindstrom
The Rays look like the team to beat in the AL with that kind of offensive outburst and strong pitching.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Blue Jays rout Rays 10-5, tighten AL East lead
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— Aug 19, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays lost 10-5 to the Toronto Blue Jays as Nick Martinez struggled through 3.2 innings, allowing six earned runs on nine hits and two walks. Despite a 13-hit Rays offense and productive baserunning, Toronto pulled away, leaving Tampa Bay five games ahead in the AL East with a crucial test looming against Baltimore and continued Jays momentum from rookie Kazuma Okamoto's big night.
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Rays Edge Orioles 7-6 in Tampa
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— Aug 14, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays host Baltimore in a four-game series, with the Rays atop the AL East and holding a strong home record as the Orioles look to climb on the road. The previews highlight key players across both lineups— Caminero, Diaz, Alonso and O’Neill among hitters—alongside starting pitchers like Steven Matz and Kyle Bradish shaping the matchup.
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Rays Clinch Playoff Berth on Caminero Walk-Off
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— Sep 9, 2026
Junior Caminero’s 39th homer powered the Rays to multiple big wins, including a walk-off in September that clinched a playoff berth for Tampa Bay and a 7-1 victory over Atlanta that kept him atop the AL home run leaderboard. The Rays’ season has been defined by a strong offense, solid starting pitching, and defensive excellence as they chase a division title with Caminero’s historic power driving the lineup.
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DeSantis Blocks State-Funded $35 Million Practice Facility for Woke MLB Team After It Backs Gun Control
Opinion
— Jun 3, 2022
Fans of the Tampa Bay Rays who support the Second Amendment may have been surprised to see their team supporting an extremist gun control group in the wake of the Buffalo and Uvalde shootings. Last week, the Rays…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Sideline Reporter Steps In After Fan Snatches Ball From Young Girl
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— Apr 28, 2026
A tense moment in the stands turned into a story of kindness after one broadcaster decided to act when a young fan was left empty-handed. According to the New York Post , during a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the…
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Braves Avoid Rays Sweep, Phillies Close In
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— Sep 10, 2026
The Atlanta Braves, clinging to a slim three-game lead in the NL East, face a pivotal late-season stretch highlighted by a high-stakes series with the Tampa Bay Rays and a looming matchup with the Phillies that could determine playoff seeding. With the Phillies pursuing a Wild Card spot and the Braves aiming to seal division and playoff positioning, recent results and upcoming head-to-heads will shape the final months of the season.
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Rays Sign Grady Emerson to Record-Breaking Bonus
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— Jul 23, 2026
Grady Emerson, the Rays’ No. 2 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, signed a $9.75 million bonus—the highest ever for a high school draftee and the second-largest in MLB history—as Tampa Bay bets on a bright farm-system future. Analysts tout him as one of the draft’s best pure hitters with plus defense, likely challenging for top prospect status within the Rays’ organization soon.
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Freddy Peralta leads Rays past Mets, series tied 1-1
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— Sep 1, 2026
The Rays and Mets split their Tropicana Field series, with Tampa Bay winning 6-2 behind Freddy Peralta as key early scoring and late runs gave them the edge in one game, and New York answering back with a 3-2 win highlighted by Robert Stock's five-plus scoreless innings in the other. The matchup remains tightly contested, illustrating a balanced battleground as both clubs compete for division leadership.
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Sam Okafor
Robert Stock quietly putting together a solid outing there. Bullpen games like that can steal a series if the offense shows up.
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Rays Beat Tigers 4-1 as Rasmussen Extends Win Streak
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— Aug 24, 2026
Drew Rasmussen worked six strong innings to earn the win against Detroit, allowing one run on three hits as the Rays opened their three-game series with a 3-1 victory and continued his solid run this season. With a 14-5 record and a 2.95 ERA, he’s poised to face the Mets next as Tampa Bay tries to maintain its AL East lead and rebound from recent struggles.
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Cal Quantrill's shutout gem lifts Rangers closer to AL wild card
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— Sep 4, 2026
Cal Quantrill threw seven scoreless innings as the Texas Rangers shut out the Tampa Bay Rays 6-0, with Corey Seager belting a two-run homer and the Rangers narrowing the gap for an AL wild-card spot. The Rays were held to a season-low in hits and extended their struggles at Globe Life Field, while Quantrill continued a strong run with a 1.25 ERA over eight outings and Seager again provided the power.
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Dana Whitfield
Rays offense looking lost again at Globe Life, that place has been a house of horrors for them.