Rays open season at home against the Tigers
March 29, 2023 GMTDetroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
St. Petersburg, Florida; Thursday, 3:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Eduardo Rodriguez (0-0); Rays: Shane McClanahan (0-0)
Baseball and Rays return to Tropicana Field four weeks early
March 2, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) —
Baseball came early to Tropicana Field this year.
Four weeks before the the Rays' season opener against Detroit, Tampa Bay and Minnesota took batting practice as rock music played in preparation for a spring training game Thursday inside the Rays' home ballpark.
MLB sets up local media group, could broadcast 17 teams
March 1, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball added three executives to its new local media department as it prepares for a possible takeover of broadcasts for 17 teams amid the financial deterioration of the Bally and AT&T SportsNet regional sports networks.
Rays’ Glasnow to miss 6 to 8 weeks with oblique strain
February 28, 2023 GMTKISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) —
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow is expected to miss six to eight weeks because of a left oblique strain.
The 29-year-old right-hander was hurt while throwing batting practice on Monday.
AP source: OF Ben Gamel, Rays agree to minor league contract
February 22, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Free agent outfielder Ben Gamel has agreed to a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team had not announced the agreement, which was pending completion of a physical.
Tampa Bay Rays withdraw unusually early roster moves
February 17, 2023 GMTKISSIMMEE, Fla, (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays withdrew their transactions of placing reliever Andrew Kittredge on the 60-day injured iist and selecting the contract of right-hander Trevor Kelley to the 40-man roster.
AP sources: Wacha, Padres in agreement on contract
February 14, 2023 GMTRight-hander Michael Wacha has agreed in principle to a contract with the San Diego Padres, according to two people with knowledge of the deal.
The people spoke with The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity on Tuesday because the deal was still being finalized and pending Wacha passing a physical.
Astros celebrate, Cubs-Cardinals in London mark schedule
February 13, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — So many returns for baseball this summer. Some happy, some not so much.
Here are some dates to remember for the coming season:
Astros beat Tucker in arbitration, Ramirez 3rd Rays hearing
February 10, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Astros beat Kyle Tucker in arbitration on Thursday, and the All-Star outfielder will make $5 million rather than his $7.5 million request.
Outfielder Harold Ramirez became the third player to go to arbitration with the Tampa Bay Rays, arguing for a $2.2 million salary during Thursday's hearing rather than the team's $1.9 million offer.
MLB prepared to take over local TV broadcasts from Sinclair
February 10, 2023 GMTPALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — About $1 billion of Major League Baseball's revenue is at risk if a cable television company fails to make payments for local broadcasting rights to 14 teams, and the sport is preparing to take over telecasts.
Utility player Culberson signs minor-league deal with Rays
February 9, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays signed veteran infielder/outfielder Charlie Culberson to a minor-league contract with an invitation to big-league spring training.
Colin Poche, Rays go to arbitration just $125,000 apart
February 8, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Reliever Colin Poche went to salary arbitration with the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday with the sides just $125,000 apart.
The gap between the $1.3 million the pitcher asked for and the $1,175,000 the team offered was the smallest among the 33 players who exchanged proposed arbitration figures last month.
Berti, Marlins settle as Thompson, Rays go to arbitration
February 7, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Thompson went to arbitration with the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, while Miami's Jon Berti reached a deal with the Marlins for $2,125,000 that avoided a hearing.
Berti, an infielder and outfielder, gets a $2.1 million salary this year under an agreement reached before the scheduled start of Monday’s hearing.
AP source: MLB forms economic group as regional TV in peril
February 3, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Concerned about a possible bankruptcy for the company that owns local broadcasting rights to 14 of the 30 Major League Baseball teams, the league has formed a new economic study committee that will gather next week at the owners’ meetings in Palm Beach, Florida.
O’s-Nats TV dispute goes before NY’s top court on March 14
February 1, 2023 GMTALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments for March 14 in the long-running dispute between the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals over television rights fees.
Diego Castillo, Mariners argue case in salary arbitration
February 1, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Diego Castillo and the Seattle Mariners went to salary arbitration Tuesday, with the relief pitcher asking for $3,225,000 and the team offering $2.95 million.
Richard Bloch, Melinda Gordon and Brian Keller heard the case.
Rays’ Díaz gets $24 million, 3-year deal, avoids arbitration
January 31, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Díaz agreed to a $24 million, three-year contract on Tuesday that avoided a salary arbitration hearing.
Díaz's agreement could be worth $36 million over four seasons.
Plan outlined for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, redevelopment
January 30, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays will be built near the current one under plans unveiled Monday as part of a massive redevelopment project that also includes affordable housing, office space and retail in what was once a thriving Black neighborhood.
RHP Fairbanks, Rays agree to $12 million, 3-year contract
January 28, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Reliever Pete Fairbanks and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided arbitration when they agreed Friday to a $12 million, three-year contract that could be worth up to $24.6 million over four seasons.
Jeffrey Springs, Rays agree to $31 million, 4-year contract
January 26, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Left-hander Jeffrey Springs became the first of the 33 players who exchanged proposed arbitration salaries with their teams to reach a deal, agreeing Wednesday to a $31 million, four-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays that could be worth $65.75 million over five seasons.
Hembree, Brewers agree to minor league deals with Rays
January 19, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays agreed Thursday to minor league contracts with right-handers Heath Hembree, Ben Heller, Colten Brewer, Braden Bristo, Zack Burdi, Trevor Kelley and Elvin Rodriguez, and catcher Nick Dini.
Longoria guaranteed $4M by Dbacks, can earn $1M in bonuses
January 11, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Evan Longoria is guaranteed $4 million in his one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the three-time All-Star third baseman can earn an additional $1 million in roster bonuses.
Outfielder Corey Dickerson, Nationals agree to deal for 2023
January 10, 2023 GMTCorey Dickerson hopes to show he can still hit for power and make an impact in the majors in his 30s. Signing with the Washington Nationals should give the well-traveled outfielder the chance to show that.
D-backs sign 3-time All-Star Evan Longoria to 1-year deal
January 6, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed three-time All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria to a one-year deal.
The team announced the signing on Thursday. The 37-year-old Longoria is a 15-year veteran, spending his first 10 seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays and the last five with the San Francisco Giants.
Roberto Clemente remains Latino legend 50 years after death
December 26, 2022 GMTWhen Puerto Ricans belt the name Roberto Clemente in song, they want the world to understand their pride, unity and culture. Clemente, for them, is the pinnacle of what it means to be a true Puerto Rican.
Rays to split spring training at Disney, Tropicana Field
December 20, 2022 GMTFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays will split their spring training between the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Kissimmee and Tropicana Field because their own facility on Florida's Gulf Coast was damaged by Hurricane Ian, the team said Tuesday.
Dodgers acquired J.P. Feyereisen from Rays for minor leaguer
December 14, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired reliever J.P. Feyereisen from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league left-hander Jeff Belge on Wednesday.
Feyereisen was designated for assignment Tuesday when the Rays finalized right-hander Zach Eflin’s $40 million, three-year contract.
Rays reliever J.P. Feyereisen has shoulder surgery
December 8, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays reliever J.P. Feyereisen had right shoulder surgery this week after experiencing renewed discomfort while playing catch, the team announced Thursday.
MLB commissioner Manfred says 2023 ‘big year’ for A’s future
December 7, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — The Oakland Athletics will have their relocation fee waived if they decide to move to Las Vegas, and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says 2023 is a big year when it comes to the future of the franchise.
Tampa Bay Rays enter bid to redevelop Tropicana Field site
December 3, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays, in partnership with a global real estate investment and development firm, have submitted a bid to redevelop Tropicana Field and surrounding land on the edge of downtown St.
Rays moving spring camp due to damage caused by hurricane
December 2, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays are relocating their spring base for 2023 due to extensive damage to team training facilities caused by Hurricane Ian.
The Rays have trained since 2009 in Port Charlotte, Florida, about 90 minutes south of St.
AP Source: RHP Eflin agrees to $40 million deal with Rays
December 2, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zach Eflin has agreed to join the Tampa Bay Rays on a three-year, $40 million contract that’s the largest the club has ever awarded in free agency, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Brewers acquire Guerra from Rays as part of bullpen makeover
November 19, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-hander Javy Guerra from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday as part of a series of moves that reshape their bullpen.
In other transactions announced Friday night, the Brewers non-tendered right-handers Trevor Gott, Jandel Gustave and Luis Perdomo.
3 minor leaguers suspended for violating drug program
November 18, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has suspended three players for violating the sport's minor league drug program.
The penalties were announced by the commissioner's office on Friday.
Johan Lopez, an infielder in Tampa Bay's system, was suspended for 80 games without pay for testing positive for Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance.
Marlins trade with Tampa Bay, add pitchers to 40-man roster
November 16, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins acquired right-hander JT Chargois and infield prospect Xavier Edwards in a trade with Tampa Bay and added three pitchers to their 40-man roster ahead of baseball’s deadline before the Rule 5 draft.
Rays designate left-hander Ryan Yarbrough for assignment
November 16, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Left-hander Ryan Yarbrough was designated for assignment in a series of moves by the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.
Yarbrough went 3-8 with a 4.50 ERA in 20 games, including nine starts, in 2022.
Rays promote Linares to bench coach, fill 2 other openings
November 14, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have promoted Rodney Linares to bench coach and filled two other spots on manager Kevin Cash’s staff with additions from the club’s minor league system.
Royals hire Rays’ Hoover as bench coach for Quatraro
November 14, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals hired Tampa Bay Rays field coordinator Paul Hoover to serve as the bench coach for Matt Quatraro on Monday, giving the new Kansas City manager a familiar sounding board on his initial staff.
Braves sign former Rays right-hander Anderson to 1-year deal
November 12, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves signed right-hander Nick Anderson to a one-year, non-guaranteed split contract on Friday.
Under terms of the deal announced by the Braves, The 32-year-old Anderson will earn $875,000 while he is in the majors and $185,000 if he is in the minors.
Former Rangers executive Daniels named Rays senior adviser
November 11, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays hired long-time Texas Rangers executive Jon Daniels as a baseball operations senior adviser on Friday.
Daniels spent the previous 21 seasons with the Rangers, including the last 17 overseeing their baseball operations department.
Click out as Astros GM 6 days after winning World Series
November 11, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Astros general manager James Click will not be given a new contract, a highly unusual move that the team announced Friday — just six days after Houston won the World Series.
Click was hired from the Tampa Bay Rays before the 2020 season and appeared increasingly distant from owner Jim Crane.
Pirates acquire 1B Ji-Man Choi from Rays
November 10, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired first baseman Ji-Man Choi from Tampa Bay on Thursday in exchange for minor league pitcher Sam Hartman.
The move gives the Pirates a veteran bat with a chance to provide the team with a short-term solution at a position it has struggled to fill since trading Josh Bell to Washington in December 2020.
Rays decline $13 million club option on CF Kevin Kiermaier
November 10, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have a declined a $13 million club option on centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier for next season, triggering a $2.5 million buyout and making the defensive whiz a free agent on Thursday.
GMs not interested in discussing Click’s status with Astros
November 10, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Houston Astros general manager James Click hasn't yet reached a new deal to return to the World Series champions — a curious situation, but not one he or his fellow GMs had much interest in discussing at their meetings this week.
Mariners add pitchers Gabe Speier, Easton McGee to roster
November 9, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners claimed left-handed pitcher Gabe Speier off waivers from Kansas City and acquired right-handed pitcher Easton McGee from Boston in exchange for cash on Wednesday.
This year’s World Series is 2nd-least watched on TV
November 8, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — The Houston Astros' six-game victory over the Philadelphia Phillies finished as the second least-watched World Series on television.
The six games averaged 11,784,000 on Fox, down 1.3% from the 11,940,000 for the Atlanta Braves' six-game win over the Astros last year and ahead of only the 9,946,000 for the Los Angeles Dodgers' six-game victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in 2020.
Royals turn to Matt Quatraro to turn around languishing club
November 3, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals had qualified candidates to become their next manager already in the organization, including one hired by the Chicago White Sox just this week. Yet their six-person committee that waded through the options came to the conclusion that an outside voice was necessary.
World Series opener most viewed on TV since 2019
November 1, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies' 6-5, 10-inning win over the Houston Astros in the World Series opener drew 11.68 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and the Fox Sports streaming app, the highest for Game 1 since 2019.
Royals hire Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as manager
October 31, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals hired Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro as manager Sunday night, turning over the young core of a rebuilding franchise to a forward-thinking manager with experience winning in a small market.
Tigers hire Rays’ Rob Metzler as VP, assistant GM
October 25, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers have hired Tampa Bay scouting director Rob Metzler as vice president and assistant general manager, the team announced Tuesday.
Metzler spent 15 seasons with the Rays, working the past seven years as the team’s senior director of amateur scouting.
Love ‘em or hate ’em, Series-bound Astros keep on winning
October 24, 2022 GMTThey're off to the World Series for a fourth time in six seasons, a remarkable feat of staying power for a franchise in any era of baseball history, let alone one that includes a 12-team playoff gauntlet filled with potential pitfalls.
Rays promote Jorge Moncada to major league bullpen coach
October 17, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have promoted Jorge Moncada from minor league pitching coordinator to major league bullpen coach.
The club announced the move Monday, replacing Stan Boroski, who retired after 13 seasons on the major league staff — the past 11 as bullpen coach.
Snell: Dodgers-Padres NLDS at Petco Park should be ‘insane’
October 14, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — The atmosphere at Petco Park will be absolutely electric Friday night when Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres face Tony Gonsolin and the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in the first playoff game at the downtown ballpark with fans in the stands in 16 years.
Snell: Dodgers-Padres NLDS at Petco Park should be ‘insane’
October 14, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — The atmosphere at Petco Park will be absolutely electric Friday night when Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres face Tony Gonsolin and the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in the first playoff game at the downtown ballpark with fans in the stands in 16 years.
Rays disappointed, not discouraged by early postseason exit
October 11, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Four straight playoffs berths, a World Series appearance and ample reasons to believe the future could be even brighter.
Despite back-to-back early postseason exits, the Tampa Bay Rays remain confident they’re built for long-term success, and that their persistence and commitment to developing young talent will be rewarded with a championship.
Guardians sweep Rays on Gonzalez’s homer in 15th, on to NY
October 8, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The Guardians have won with comebacks and walk-offs for months, turning an unexpected season more special by the day.
Cleveland wasn't supposed to be this good, this fast.
Rays, Guardians have longest scoreless postseason game
October 8, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays set a record Saturday for the longest scoreless postseason game in major league history at 15 innings.
The previous high was set two years ago, when Atlanta beat Cincinnati 1-0 in the NL Wild Card Series opener on Freddie Freeman's walk-off single in the 13th inning.
Guardians host the Rays, try to extend home win streak
October 8, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Rays (86-76, third in the AL East during the regular season) vs. Cleveland Guardians (92-70, first in the AL Central during the regular season)
Cleveland; Saturday, 12:07 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Tyler Glasnow (0-0, 1.35 ERA, .90 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Guardians: Triston McKenzie (11-11, 2.96 ERA, .95 WHIP, 190 strikeouts)
Guardians take WC opener as Ramírez homers, Bieber dominates
October 7, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The Guardians were certain of two things: José Ramírez would deliver, and Amed Rosario touched second base.
Plesac in Cleveland’s bullpen for wild-card round with Rays
October 7, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians starter Zach Plesac will pitch out of Cleveland's bullpen in the wild-card round against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The teams finalized their rosters two hours before Friday's scheduled first pitch for Game 1.
Guardians and Rays meet to start the AL Wild Card Series
October 7, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Rays (86-76, third in the AL East during the regular season) vs. Cleveland Guardians (92-70, first in the AL Central during the regular season)
Cleveland; Friday, 12:07 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Shane McClanahan (12-8, 2.54 ERA, .93 WHIP, 194 strikeouts); Guardians: Shane Bieber (13-8, 2.88 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 198 strikeouts)
Ready or not: Guardians’ kids set for playoff debut vs Rays
October 6, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — No stranger to October's postseason pageantry and peril, Terry Francona feels the same heading into his 72nd playoff game as he did before his first 18 years ago.
“I’ll be scared to death,” Cleveland's manager said Thursday, only half-joking.
Wild-card Rays lose 5th straight, fall 6-3 to Red Sox
October 6, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Not the way the Tampa Bay Rays wanted to go into the postseason.
Not that it really matters now.
The Rays finished the regular season with a five-game losing streak, giving up a pair of home runs to J.D.
MLB playoff picture all set, best-of-3 matchups start Friday
October 5, 2022 GMTAlbert Pujols taking his final swings in October, Julio Rodríguez stepping in for the first time. Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom facing Manny Machado and Juan Soto.
Bryce Harper, back at last. José Ramírez and his Cleveland teammates trying to break a long drought — with a new name.
Rays try to end 4-game road losing streak, play the Red Sox
October 5, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Rays (86-75, third in the AL East) vs. Boston Red Sox (77-84, fifth in the AL East)
Boston; Wednesday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Josh Fleming (0-0); Red Sox: Nick Pivetta (10-12, 4.51 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 170 strikeouts)
Yankees’ Judge hits 62nd homer to set AL record in Texas
October 5, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Yankees slugger Aaron Judge led off the nightcap with his American League-record 62nd home run and Gerrit Cole set the franchise single-season strikeouts record even as New York lost 3-2 to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night for a doubleheader split.
Bogaerts hits slam, Eovaldi strong as Red Sox beat Rays 6-0
October 5, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam and Nathan Eovaldi pitched five scoreless innings in what could be his final appearance in a Red Sox uniform to help Boston beat the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Rays 6-0 in a rain-shortened game on Tuesday night.
Rays enter matchup with the Red Sox on losing streak
October 4, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Rays (86-74, third in the AL East) vs. Boston Red Sox (76-84, fifth in the AL East)
Boston; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Jeffrey Springs (9-4, 2.45 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 141 strikeouts); Red Sox: Nathan Eovaldi (5-3, 4.05 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 99 strikeouts)
Red Sox host the Rays in the season opener
October 4, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox
Boston; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Jeffrey Springs (9-4, 2.45 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 141 strikeouts); Red Sox: Nathan Eovaldi (5-3, 4.05 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 99 strikeouts)
Pujols hits No. 703, moves past Ruth for 2nd in RBIs
October 4, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Albert Pujols hit his 703rd home run Monday night, breaking a tie with Babe Ruth for second place in career RBIs, but the St. Louis Cardinals lost to Pittsburgh 3-2 when the Pirates drew four consecutive walks in the ninth inning to force home the winning run.
Rays lose 4-3 to Red Sox, move closer to 6th playoff seed
October 4, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Tyler Glasnow gave playoff-bound Tampa Bay a short but strong start in his second outing since Tommy John surgery last year, but the Boston Red Sox rallied against the bullpen for a 4-3 victory on Monday night, extending the Rays' skid to four games.
Red Sox open 3-game series against the Rays
October 3, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Rays (86-73, third in the AL East) vs. Boston Red Sox (75-84, fifth in the AL East)
Boston; Monday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Tyler Glasnow (0-0, 3.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, three strikeouts); Red Sox: Rich Hill (8-7, 4.56 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 103 strikeouts)
Pena homers, drives in 3 to lead Astros over Rays 3-1
October 2, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Jeremy Pena hit an early two-run homer and drove in an insurance run late, lifting the Houston Astros to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.
One pitch after Jose Altuve’s leadoff bunt single, Pena belted a cutter by Rays starter Corey Kluber (10-10) over the right-field fence and into the home bullpen.
Astros and Rays meet with series tied 1-1
October 2, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Rays (86-72, third in the AL East) vs. Houston Astros (103-55, first in the AL West)
Houston; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Corey Kluber (10-9, 4.36 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 135 strikeouts); Astros: Luis Garcia (14-8, 3.81 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 153 strikeouts)
Javier throws 6 strong innings, AL-best Astros beat Rays 2-1
October 2, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Cristian Javier threw six shutout innings and Jake Meyers had two hits in the Houston Astros' 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.
It’s the 103rd victory for the American League-leading Astros.
Rays bring 1-0 series lead over Astros into game 2
October 1, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Rays (86-71, third in the AL East) vs. Houston Astros (102-55, first in the AL West)
Houston; Saturday, 7:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Shane McClanahan (12-7, 2.51 ERA, .92 WHIP, 192 strikeouts); Astros: Cristian Javier (10-9, 2.65 ERA, .96 WHIP, 187 strikeouts)
Clayton Kershaw sharp, MLB-best Dodgers rout Rockies 10-1
October 1, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw went six scoreless innings in his next-to-last start before the playoffs and the Los Angeles Dodgers had an eight-run fourth inning in a 10-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.
Raleigh’s homer sends Mariners to 1st playoffs since 2001
October 1, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Cal Raleigh homered with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Seattle Mariners ended the longest playoff drought in baseball with a 2-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.
Rays clinch AL wild-card spot; Astros get AL home-field edge
October 1, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros both had reasons to like how things turned out Friday night.
Drew Rasmussen and the Rays were the only ones celebrating, however.
Rasmussen pitched seven effective innings and the Rays clinched a playoff spot for the fourth straight season, posing on the field for a team picture after beating Houston 7-3.
Rays visit the Astros to begin 3-game series
September 30, 2022 GMTTampa Bay Rays (85-71, third in the AL East) vs. Houston Astros (102-54, first in the AL West)
Houston; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Drew Rasmussen (10-7, 2.85 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 122 strikeouts); Astros: Framber Valdez (16-5, 2.64 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 182 strikeouts)