Paredes hits two homers to lead Rays

May 17, 2023 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. He has pitched in Detroit. He has pitched in Houston. He has pitched in New York. But Tuesday night was the first time Justin Verlander, future Hall of Famer, has ever been taken to Paredes City. Isaac Paredes hit two home runs and drove in five runs to lift the Rays to […]

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Even in baseball, fun should matter to viewers

May 16, 2023 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. Frankly, I think people ought to get off my lawn. And be quiet in class. And get a haircut. Bah. And furthermore, humbug. When it comes to being a cranky old guy, I can harrumph with the next guy. I can tell you all about the Cartwrights on TV and the days […]

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Rays finally hold off a Yankees’ comeback

May 15, 2023 general

Monday, 4 a.m. This time, the comeback failed. This time, the bullpen held. This time, the ball stayed inside the park. It was as close as the game’s final swing, a deep fly ball off the bat of Aaron Judge that could have tried the game but dropped into the glove of Jose Siri just […]

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Rays welcome Diaz’ return to lineup

May 14, 2023 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. So we have found out what happened to the offense of the Tampa Bay Rays where they went through their miini-slump this weekend. It was over at Yanky Diaz’ house. Diaz, the leading hitter in the American League, returned to the Rays lineup Saturday, and it was like someone plugged the electricity […]

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Rays collapse after building huge lead

May 14, 2023 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. So this is what it feels like on the other side of the collapse. The Tampa Bay Rays lost their third game in the last four Saturday afternoon, blowing a huge lead against the New York Yankees in a 9-8 defeat. The loss felt a lot like the Rays’ 8-7 win over […]

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Yankees come back last to beat Rays

May 13, 2023 general

Saturday, 4 a.m. One pitch, and all the good was undone. One pitch, and the New York Yankees took the foot of the Tampa Bay Rays off of their necks. One pitch, and none of it mattered anymore. Not the diving catch by Randy Arozarena. Not the three-run home run from Josh Lowe. Not the […]

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Rays blast Yankees for 30th victory

May 12, 2023 general

Friday, 4 a.m. Drew Rasmussen brought the arm. Josh Lowe brought the stick. And the Tampa Bay Rays looked hot again. The Rays drubbed the New York Yankees 8-0 Thursday night, running away in the second half of the game to win their 30th game of the season. Rasmussen, 4-2, was superb. He threw seven […]

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Rays offense snuffed in loss to O’s

May 11, 2023 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. Suddenly, the Tampa Bay Rays are the punchless offense you feared. For the second straight day, the Rays went down without much of a fight Wednesday, dropping a 2-1 decision to Baltimore. The Rays held the Orioles to six runs in the three game series, but lost two of three. Tampa Bay […]

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Rays can’t drive in runs in loss to O’s

May 10, 2023 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. Are the Tampa Bay Rays getting homer happy? Sure, the Rays have hit a lot of home runs this season, particularly for a team that was supposed to be power-challenged. Sure, it’s a lot of fun to jog around the bases. But have the Rays become too reliant on the long ball? […]

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McClanahan runs record to 7-0 in victory

May 9, 2023 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. The Bomb Brothers were at it again Monday evening. As a matter of coincidence, the Tampa Bay Rays won another game. The Bomb Brothers, Josh Lowe and Luke Raley, have a few things in common. Both are left-handers. Neither were very good a year ago. And both have grabbed their careers by […]

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