It’s hard to believe this strange and unique season has almost come to an end. The Rays wrapped up their second-to-last series of the season this afternoon, with only three games left to play until they hang it up until next year (where we certainly hope we’ll get to see them play back in a … Read more
Basallo has just four games of MLB experience to his name, but the Orioles are investing in his future development at the big league level, with his plus hit tool that could make him a middle-of-the-order bat in Baltimore for years to come. On the flip side, this extension comes with potential consequences for Rutschman, … Read more
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired one of baseball’s premier relievers to bolster their bullpen. In a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, Toronto is adding Seranthony Dominguez to its pitching staff, according to MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson. While the move solidifies the Blue Jays’ status as buyers, it’s the timing of the transaction that stands out. … Read more
You couldn’t script Friday night’s game against the Orioles any better. Before the contest, Brandon Lowe was activated from the 10-Day IL and Curtis Mead was optioned to AAA Durham. Lowe went 1-4 with a single. Tampa Bay jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first. Chandler Simpson extended his franchise-leading rookie hitting streak … Read more
In a bullpen game and with their backs truly against the wall in the standings, the Braves were hoping to even the series at home against Baltimore. Things got off to a good start, as Aaron Bummer worked around a hit-by-pitch to strike out the side. The Braves offense got going early as well, as … Read more
There were moments of hope and flashes of brilliance for the Tampa Bay Rays, but there was also Dean Kremer on the mound for the Baltimore Orioles. Dean made sure class was in session on how to prevent the other team from winning their third straight series. The game began with some positivity for the … Read more
We saw a lot of games like this earlier in the season; hopefully we won’t see many more. At first it looked like an easy Rays win. The Rays scored six runs in the top of the second inning, as first Aranda and then Josh Lowe hit solo home runs, and Baltimore starter Tomoyuki Sugano … Read more
When the Rays were struggling earlier in the season, we saw many games like this one. A scuffling starter, a bullpen implosion, and hitters who could scatter a handful of singles but not do much else. Before we get to the game, let’s also mention a very frightening moment that occurred off the field. A … Read more
The Tampa Bay Rays went from hitting a brick wall in Boston to obliterating the New York Mets. Entering the series as the best team in baseball, the Mets were swept away by the Rays over the three game series. Now the Rays are 39-32 with the top wild card spot; the Rays are now … Read more
The Nationals have been unable to finish off many sweeps in the past few years, but they have an opportunity to finish one today against the O’s. After the seven game losing streak, the Nats need to make up for lost time. A sweep in this series would go a long way in helping the … Read more