As of now, the Rays have anywhere from a 21.3% – 48.7% chance of a postseason berth (per FanGraphs and Baseball Prospectus, respectively). While one fourth of the way through a marathon-like season does not a playoff contender make, the prospect of being a contender past September is much better than chronically scratching at the eight-ball. …And it didn’t even take some trite motivational stunt to get them there — no offense, Joe.
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Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Of Luck Dragons and Losses
If the second consecutive loss by the Tampa Bay Rays could be summed up in one brief sentence, the recap would likely read: The BABIP luck dragons nipped at the heels of the Rays in a sloppy 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
The New What Next: Rays vs. Twins — A Series Preview, Rays Roster Moves, Watch Party
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to start a five game road trip just one game out of first place in the AL East, after winning three consecutive games at home against the New York Yankees. Their first stop is Minneapolis, where the Rays will take on the Twins in a three-game, weekend series.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Win 3-2, Place Smyly On 60-Day DL
The Tampa Bay Rays overcame a 2-0 first inning deficit against the New York Yankees for the second consecutive game. The team got a terrific performance from the bullpen and a key defensive gem from Kevin Kiermaier Wednesday night, as they eked out 3-2 win at the Trop. With the win, Tampa Bay is now 19-16 and just two games out of first in the AL East.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Rally Late, Beat NY 4-2
The Tampa Bay Rays bounced back against the Evil Empire on Tuesday, rallying scoring two in the seventh and the eighth off starter Nathan Eovaldi to beat the Yankees, 4-2. Thanks to the late rally, the Rays earned back the game they lost to the Yankees on Monday.