Jonathan Aranda Might Be the Most Overlooked Star on the Rays

Jonathan Aranda is quietly becoming one of the Tampa Bay Rays' most important hitters entering the MLB playoffs. After his clutch three-run homer against the Texas Rangers, Aranda continues to prove why Tampa Bay's offense is far more dangerous with him in the lineup.

Rays vs. Braves Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Tuesday, Sept. 8

A huge series for two division leaders opens up on Tuesday night, as the Tampa Bay Rays hit the road to play the Atlanta Braves. Tampa Bay has a four-game lead

Tampa Bay Rays at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

The Tampa Bay Rays and Atlanta Braves open a 3-game series Tuesday at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. First pitch is 7:15 p.m. ET.

No sweep of A’s for Texas Rangers, who now face AL-leading Rays

The Texas Rangers twice trailed by four runs Sunday, but each time they did, Jake Burger delivered a home run to help them come back for a critical 8-6

Aranda hits 3-run homer in the 10th to give Rays a 6-3 win over the Rangers

Jonathan Aranda hit a three-run home run in the 10th inning to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 6-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.Tampa Bay (85-57) has won two straight after losing the opener of the four-game series and has the best record in the American League at 85-57.
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Deadline acquisitions coming up big for Rays in stretch run

There is always a rush immediately after the Trade Deadline to name winners and losers. It’s a short-sighted exercise, if only because so many deals involve prospects who are years away from the Majors.

With county commissioners’ approval, Rays get 1 step closer to new stadium

A new stadium for the Rays could open the doors to MLB’s plans for further expansion. League commissioner Rob Manfred has said over the years that he wants to grow the number of clubs in the league by two to 32, but that the Rays and Athletics first need to find new, permanent homes.

Rays closer Bryan Baker exits Rangers clash with apparent injury

Tampa Bay Rays closer Bryan Baker exited Friday night’s 7-6 win over the Texas Rangers after appearing to suffer an injury during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field. The development immediately raised concern with Baker leading MLB with 39 saves during Tampa Bay’s push toward the postseason .
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Rays maintain lead in AL East despite a finale to forget vs. Texas

Nonetheless, the Rays managed to maintain a four-game lead in the American League East over the Yankees, who lost to San Diego. Tampa Bay was undone by Rangers slugger Jake Burger, who had two home runs off Rays starter Ian Seymour, and an untimely error by shortstop Jorge Mateo that led to two more runs in the Texas fourth.