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‘Clean game’ eludes Rays; drop Game One of ALCS

In the hours leading up the opening of the ALCS series, participants talked about playing and surviving in “a clean game” ...
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Closer in Baseball: Why the Role Is One of the Most Important in the Game

In baseball, every position plays a critical part in securing victory. From the starting pitcher setting the tone to the power hitter driving in runs, each role contributes to the outcome. However, ...
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In ALCS, the Rays embrace ‘urgency of timing’

There’s no secret that the post-season, in any sport, offers unique challenges. This runs the spectrum of emotion, heightened ...
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With October baseball approaching, who is the Tampa Bay Rays’ 2026 MVP?

At first glance, there appears to be a no-brainer. Hands down, it’s third baseman Junior Caminero who surfaces as the Most ...
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For the Rays’ pitching staff, a daunting challenge

In the critical hours which is now the post-season, essential components of survival loom significant. That would include ...
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With the Tampa Bay Rays, why ‘character’ leads to winning

In cascading through the New York Yankees in the ALDS, the Tampa Bay Rays displayed the necessary criteria needed for success ...
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‘Small ball’ is the prime catalyst to the Rays’ success

Before the start of spring training, decision-makers of the Tampa Bay Rays sought to devise a path to success. After all, they seem to say to one another, this is a successful franchise but missed the ...
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Behind Drew Rasmussen’s elite effort, the Tampa Bay Rays forge into ALDS lead

With the opportunity to clinch a post-season spot in mid-September, Tampa Bay Rays’ manager Kevin Cash handed the ball to right-hander Drew Rasmussen, the titular head of his pitching staff. Before ...
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What happened to the Toronto Blue Jays

Sometimes, the fall from grace is inevitable. From the rooftop of the baseball world to the dungeon in one season, the Toronto Blue Jays suffered the kind of humility that does not escape even the ...
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Baseball’s enforcer, California Angels Ed Ott

I wish I remembered the exact quote or could find it but I remember reading it. Something to the effect of, next time we’re involved in a fight with that team, go after this guy! We will not allow him ...
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MLB Notebook – Construction firm hired for Rays new satdium; Orioles seek separation in AL East wild card race; dilemma for one of the game’s best hitters?

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Though no date was announced for shovels in the ground, the Tampa Bay Rays’ proposed stadium in Hillsborough county appears moving forward. On Aug. 17, a select committee of ...
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Rays In a pennant race, the search for ‘a stopper’

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.- After surging to the top of the AL East standings and manufacturing an impressive 9-game winning streak on their most recent road trip, the Tampa Bay Rays suddenly looked mortal.