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.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Smyly, Arencibia and the Rays Pile It On the Orioles, 11-2

J.P. Arencibia homered and drove in six runs to back a dominant start by Drew Smyly, as the Tampa Bay Rays breezed past the free-falling Baltimore Orioles 11-2 Tuesday night. For the second straight game, the Rays knocked out the Orioles’ starter in the fifth inning, and Tampa Bay (66-66) was able to move back to .500 ahead of the series finale Wednesday, when they’ll go for the sweep.

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.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Fall 6-3; More on the September Callups

The Kansas City Royals continued their dominance over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, winning by a 6-3 margin. Kansas City is an AL best 80-49 on the season, and 6-0 against Tampa Bay. Ever the relentless bunch, four of the Royals six runs came with two outs.