The New What Next: Rays vs. Yankees, Part Six ― A Series Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays continue their last chance 10-game home stand on Monday when they welcome the New York Yankees into Tropicana Field for a three-game series.

The New What Next: Rays vs. Red Sox, Part Five ― A Series Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays returned home from a disappointing 4-5 road trip through Baltimore, New York, and Detroit. Faced with the dwindling hopes of a postseason berth ― hopes that continue to wither away with every loss ― Tampa Bay is set to start a three-game weekend series against the Boston Red Sox Friday night.

The New What Next: Rays vs Le Tigre, Part Two ― A Series Preview

Fighting to stay in the wild-card race, the Tampa Bay Rays should, ideally, be able to walk away from Detroit with a series sweep under the team’s collective belt. Tampa Bay starts the series 4-1/2 games back in the Wildcard race with 26 games left to go, so suffice it to say a series win, in the least, is crucial.

The New What Next: Rays vs. Yankees, Part Five ― A Series Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays will attempt to recover after blowing two leads in a 7-6 loss on Wednesday, when they start a three-game weekend series with the New York Yankees Friday night. The blown victory ended a three-game win streak for Tampa Bay, which allowed the team to reach the .500 once again before falling back under. They start the series 4-1/2 games behind Texas for the second Wildcard spot after missing the chance at a three-game sweep of the Orioles.

The New What Next: Rays vs. Orioles, Part Five — A Series Preview

Momentum: something the Rays desperately needed to accrue ahead of their trip into Baltimore, where they’ll start a three-game set against the Orioles on Monday.