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Another Rays’ error, another Rays’ defeat

June 16, 2022 general

Thursday, 3 a.m. As the New York Yankees disappear in the distance, seemingly uncatchable, the Tampa Bay Rays are left with this thought. At least the Rays should make the Yankees earn it. Once again, the Yankees rode unearned runs and strong pitching to beat the Rays. This time, it was 4-3, and three of […]

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Rays’ errors pave the way for Yankees’ win

June 15, 2022 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. If the first half of the baseball season has proven nothing else, it’s that the New York Yankees are pretty good. The last thing they need is more help. But the Yankees got it Tuesday night from the Rays, and perhaps from the replay booth, in a 2-0 victory over Tampa Bay. […]

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Defending a title takes a certain hunger

June 14, 2022 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. For the most part, all champions look the same. They look smart, and they look skilled, and they look resilient. Standing there in the confetti, with the music blaring, it feels as if it will last forever. You can see their fire, and their will, and the speed in which they overtake […]

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Springs tames Twins with strong performance

June 13, 2022 general

Monday, 4 a.m. A Tampa Bay Rays’ pitcher finally calmed the bats of the potent Minnesota Twins lineup Sunday afternoon. At this pace, Jeffrey Springs may never go back to the bullpen. Springs, a converted reliever, was solid again off the mound in Sunday’s 6-0 victory over Minnesota. Springs pitched 5 1/3 innings of two-hit […]

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Bolts close out Rangers to reach another final

June 12, 2022 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. For years now, since the modern-day dynasty was a baby, you have heard about the heart of a champion. But there is more to it than that. How about the will of a champion? The relentlessness of a champion? The grit of a champion? The belief of a champion? The Tampa Bay […]

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Baz loses command in loss to Minnesota

June 12, 2022 general

Sunday, 3 a.m. For the second straight day, a pitcher was cruising only to lose his way. For yet another time, the Tampa Bay Rays ran the bases willy-nilly, as is they were blindfolded. One more time, the Rays gave up a huge inning to Minnesota. And, once more, the Rays fell to the Twins. […]

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Twins erupt in fifth to dominate Rays

June 11, 2022 general

Saturday, 4 a.m. Think of it as falling off a mountain. One minute, you’re admiring the view, the next, the ground is rushing up to meet you. Pretty much, that’s the way that Friday night went for the Tampa Bay Rays in a 9-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins. The Rays were cruising along in […]

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Bolts take 3-2 lead in Conference finals

June 10, 2022 general

Friday; 4 a.m. If there isone lesson to be learned from the resiliency of the Tampa Bay Lightning, it is this: You don’t leave until the show is over. If there is a second lesson to be learned from the Lightning, it is this: Anyone in the cast could end up in the starring role. […]

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McClanahan leads Rays to a sweep of Cards

June 10, 2022 general

Friday, 4 a.m. With every fastball, he becomes better. With every slider, he climbs up the charts of Tampa Bay pitching lore. With every curve, fans feel more and more confident any time Shane McClanahan grips the baseball — and the game — in his fist. Perhaps it is time to wonder if any Rays’ […]

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Rays pound Cardinals with big offensive night

June 9, 2022 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. Repeat after me: Those slugging, slamming Tampa Bay Rays. Those  raking, fearsome Tampa Bay Rays. Those relentless, rampaging Tampa Bay Rays. Sounds odd, doesn’t it. Ah, but for a night, the Rays hitters were hitters, hitters that made infielders nervous and pitchers bewildered. It was a glimpse into the way the other […]

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