Rays trade Chris Archer to Pirates: The deal that changed the course of two franchises
The Chris Archer trade drastically altered the futures of the Rays and Pirates.
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Evaluating the chances of American League Wildcard contenders
We’re getting the most competitive AL wildcard race since 2017 but what most fans are interested in remains which teams will eventually end up playing in the play-in game on October 2nd. And what better time to evaluate the teams’ chances than when September is right round the corner?
Tampa Bay Rays are heading straight to the playoffs, despite Blake Snell injury
The Rays remaining in the wildcard hunt might be one of the stories of the season so far. Just look at who they are between in the wildcard standings – teams like the Indians, the Athletics and the Rangers. Two of those teams are among the hottest in all of baseball.
MLB post-trade deadline power rankings: Astros lead the way
With 50 or so regular season games to play, here are our post-trade-deadline power rankings…
Aguilar trade could give Tampa Bay Rays the boost they desperately need
The Tampa Bay Rays have traded for slugging first baseman Jesus Aguilar from the Milwaukee Brewers, per Jeff Passan.
Halfway point awards: MVP, Rookie of the Year and Cy Young winners at the All-Star break
The All-Star break is upon us, so it seems a fitting time to look back at the first half of the season. The MVP, Rookie of the Year and Cy Young awards are set to be closely fought throughout the remainder of the campaign, but if the season ended today, who would win them?
Exciting rotation, solid line-up, makes Rays competitive and very watchable
Tampa Bay Rays will fancy their chances of a wildcard spot in 2019 with the Mariners rebuilding and Athletics unlikely to be as strong.
Dipoto makes blockbuster trade from his hospital bed
Carlos Santana, Edwin Encarnacion, Jake Bauers and Yandy Diaz all changed teams on Thursday as the Mariners, Rays and Indians made a big trade.
Another big name starter off the market as Morton heads to Tampa Bay
Charlie Morton signed with the Tampa Bay Rays on a two-year, $30 million deal, as reported by Ken Rosenthal. Rosenthal added that there is a vesting option for a third year. If Morton is on the disabled list for more than 200 days in the first two years, it drops to $1 million. If 30 …
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Blake Snell: The Cy Young winner that changes baseball?
Is Blake Snell’s victory a sign that the voters have changed their ways?
Zunino and Smith set to fill holes for Rays and Mariners
The popular Mike Zunino looks a good acquisition for the Rays, while Smith fills a hole for Seattle.
Trade Talk: Rays’ Chris Archer attracting attention around contenders
Chris Archer is one of the best players on the market ahead of the non-waiver deadline. Where will he be heading?
MLB Awards: Week Four
The MLB season is a month old. One whole month. It’s been a great month for baseball, even in some arctic conditions. The season is well into it’s stride now, though the hot takes are still largely premature, and we are beginning to get a sense for which teams could over and under achieve. While …
MLB Awards: Week Two
The second week of the Major League Baseball season gave a little further insight what we can expect in 2018. Sure, its still early, but trends are beginning to become clear. As we will no doubt hear countless times, nothing can be won in April, but you can ruin your season. The New York Mets …
Opening Day: All the Aces on the table
Baseball is back. The elongated offseason meant it sort of never went away, but that was okay. Then the never-ending Spring Training made it seem like Opening Day was just a mirage amidst the split-squad games and minor league invitations.