Baseball: Tampa Bay Rays

The Rays won 99 games last season, which was one shy of the franchise record that was set in 2021. There have now been four 95+ win seasons in franchise history and three of those four came in the last five years -- a span during which the Rays went 40-20 in the COVID-shortened 2020 season. Simply, this is the Golden Era of Rays baseball. Will it…

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Wednesday's contest between the Tampa Bay Rays (99-63) and the Texas Rangers (90-72) at Tropicana Field is expected to be a tight matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 5-4, with the Rays coming out on top. First pitch is at 3:08 PM ET on October 4. This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Rays will send Zach Eflin…

Tuesday's contest between the Tampa Bay Rays (99-63) and the Texas Rangers (90-72) at Tropicana Field is expected to be a tight matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 6-3, with the Rays securing the victory. Game time is at 3:08 PM ET on October 3. The probable starters are Tyler Glasnow (10-7) for the Rays and Jordan…

When the Tampa Bay Rays (89-56) go head to head against the Minnesota Twins (75-69) at Target Field on Tuesday, September 12 at 7:40 PM ET, Josh Lowe will be looking for his 30th steal of the season (he currently has 29). The Rays are listed as+110 moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the Twins (-130). The over/under is 8 runs for the game…

Tonight in Unpacks: Relying on a mix of data and feedback, the Rays have been defying the odds off and on the field for years, with winning teams at the major and minor league levels and innovations in marketing. In this week's cover story, SBJ goes behind the scenes to learn about this winning formula.

ST. PETERSBURG - The Rays lost on Sunday. Of course they lost. They were starting a rookie pitcher, a rookie third baseman and a rookie designated hitter. Their team MVP left in the second inning with hamstring tightness and was replaced by another rookie. Their starting catcher began the season in the minors, and the guy who pitched the ninth…

Zach Eflin is set to start for the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday against Brandon Drury and the Los Angeles Angels. First pitch is at 1:10 PM ET at Tropicana Field. The Rays are the favorite in this one, at -275, while the underdog Angels have+220 odds to upset. The game's total is set at 7.5 runs. Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023 Time: 1:10 PM…

When the Tampa Bay Rays (93-59) and Los Angeles Angels (68-83) match up at Tropicana Field on Wednesday, September 20, Aaron Civale will get the nod for the Rays, while the Angels will send Reid Detmers to the mound. The game will begin at 6:40 PM ET. The Rays are -250 moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Angels (+190). The over/under…

Tuesday's contest features the Tampa Bay Rays (92-59) and the Los Angeles Angels (68-82) facing off at Tropicana Field (on September 19) at 6:40 PM. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in a 6-4 win for the Rays. The Rays will call on Taj Bradley (5-7) against the Angels and Patrick Sandoval (7-13). When: Tuesday,…

The Tampa Bay Rays won't be leaving Florida after all. After rampant speculation surrounding the Rays potentially packing up and relocating to another city, the team has reportedly finalized a deal that will keep them in the Sunshine State. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, the Rays will announce a new agreement on Tuesday to build a…

TAMPA, Fla. - Just as football season gets going and the Rays head toward the playoffs, people in Florida may soon be able to bet on sports legally. ABC Action News talked with attorney Daniel Wallach, who teaches sports betting law and regulation at the University of Miami, who said," Internet sports betting might begin, or could potentially start…

Tuesday's game between the Tampa Bay Rays (89-56) and the Minnesota Twins (75-69) at Target Field should be a close matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 5-3, with the Rays taking home the win. Game time is at 7:40 PM ET on September 12. This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Twins will send Joe Ryan (10-9) to the…

Tuesday's contest at Target Field has the Tampa Bay Rays (89-56) going head to head against the Minnesota Twins (75-69) at 7:40 PM ET (on September 12). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 5-3 victory for the Rays, so it should be a tight matchup. The Twins will give the ball to Joe Ryan (10-9, 4.21 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 11 on the…

Minnesota Twins (75-69) will play the Tampa Bay Rays (89-56) at Target Field on Tuesday, September 12 at 7:40 PM ET. Currently sitting at 29 steals, Willi Castro will be looking to swipe his 30th stolen base of the year. The Rays are listed as+110 moneyline underdogs for this matchup against the Twins (-130). An 8-run over/under has been set in the…

The Minnesota Twins and Royce Lewis take the field at Target Field against Randy Arozarena and the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Oddsmakers list the Rays as -135 favorites on the moneyline, while giving the underdog Twins+110 moneyline odds to win. The over/under for the contest is set at 8 runs. Date: Monday, September 11, 2023 Time: 7:40 PM…

Yandy Diaz and the Tampa Bay Rays meet Jazz Chisholm and the Miami Marlins on Wednesday at 6:40 PM ET. Bookmakers list the Rays as -125 moneyline favorites, while giving the underdog Marlins+105 moneyline odds to win. The contest's total has been set at 7.5 runs. Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 Time: 6:40 PM ET TV: BSFL Location: Miami,…

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On Friday, September 1, Yandy Diaz's Tampa Bay Rays (82-52) visit Jose Ramirez's Cleveland Guardians (64-70) at Progressive Field. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:10 PM ET. The favored Rays have -185 moneyline odds to win against the underdog Guardians, who are listed at+150. The total for the contest has been set at 7.5 runs. Date: Friday,…

Friday's game that pits the Tampa Bay Rays (82-52) against the Cleveland Guardians (64-70) at Progressive Field is expected to be a competitive matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 6-4 in favor of the Rays. Game time is at 7:10 PM ET on September 1. The Rays will give the nod to Tyler Glasnow (7-4, 3.12 ERA),…

Wednesday's game features the Tampa Bay Rays (81-52) and the Miami Marlins (66-66) squaring off at LoanDepot park in what should be a close matchup, with a projected 5-4 win for the Rays according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 6:40 PM ET on August 30. The Rays will give the ball to Zach Eflin (13-8, 3.55 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 14…

The Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins face off on Wednesday in an MLB showdown at Marlins Park. On Tuesday it was the Rays that were able to secure the 11-2 victory. The Rays seem to be getting ready for the playoffs and this is a series where they can continue that success. On Sunday against the Yankees the Rays offense scored seven runs and that…

Luis Arraez and the Miami Marlins (66-65) will host Yandy Diaz and the Tampa Bay Rays (80-52) at LoanDepot park on Tuesday, August 29, with a start time of 6:40 PM ET. The Marlins have been listed as -120 moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Rays (+100). The matchup's total has been set at 7.5 runs. Date: Tuesday, August 29,…

The Tampa Bay Rays (79-52) and the New York Yankees (62-67) will match up on Sunday, August 27 at Tropicana Field, with Zack Littell getting the nod for the Rays and Carlos Rodon toeing the rubber for the Yankees. The first pitch will be thrown at 1:40 PM ET. The Rays are listed as -135 moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Yankees…

The Tampa Bay Rays are still in the midst of a hunt for the AL East crown and a series win over the New York Yankees today would be a step in the right direction for them. Each team has won a game so far this series, so today's series finale will serve as the rubber match. Before you bet on the game, be sure to take advantage of this unbelievable…

The Rays dropped the first game of a weekend set against the Yankees, but will look to get back on track with Tyler Glasnow on the mound. The Rays enter as prohibitive favorites against the struggling Yankees, but is there unique betting value backing the Tampa Bay offense against Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt? Let me explain with Saturday's best…

Saturday's contest between the Tampa Bay Rays (78-52) and New York Yankees (62-66) going head-to-head at Tropicana Field has a projected final score of 5-3 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Rays, who is listed as a slight favorite by our model. The game will begin at 4:10 PM ET on August 26. The Rays will give the nod to Tyler…

Tyler Glasnow will take the hill for the Tampa Bay Rays (78-52) on Saturday, August 26 against the New York Yankees (62-66), who will counter with Clarke Schmidt. The first pitch will be thrown at 4:10 PM ET at Tropicana Field. The Yankees are+145 moneyline underdogs for this matchup against the favorite Rays (-175). The over/under is 7.5 runs for…

Yandy Diaz and the Tampa Bay Rays will attempt to defeat DJ LeMahieu and the New York Yankees when the teams square off on Saturday at 4:10 PM ET. Bookmakers list the Rays as -185 favorites on the moneyline, while giving the underdog Yankees+150 moneyline odds to win. The contest's over/under is listed at 7.5 runs. Date: Saturday, August 26,…

Wednesday's game at Oracle Park has the Tampa Bay Rays (72-50) going head to head against the San Francisco Giants (64-56) at 3:45 PM ET (on August 16). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 5-4 win for the Rays, so it should be a tight matchup. The Giants will give the ball to Ryan Walker (4-1, 2.28 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 5 on the season,…

Aaron Civale will be on the hill for the Tampa Bay Rays when they take on Michael Conforto and the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday at 3:45 PM ET. The Giants are favored in this one, at -110, while the underdog Rays have -110 odds to win. An 8.5-run total is set in the contest. Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Time: 3:45 PM…