World Series opponents Brewers, Rays more different than you think
Yes, this Fall Classic is a battle of small-market teams that don't rely on home runs. But dig deeper, and you'll discover there's much more to this matchup.
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AL champion Rays were mainly built by wise trades and low-cost signings
The Tampa Bay Rays were built into American League champions through savvy trades, budget-friendly signings and an organizational strength in identifying, developing and maximizing talent.
How Rays' unique approach carried Tampa Bay to World Series
The small-market Rays are kings of the American League. Here's what Tampa Bay does that nobody else can match.
Report: Guardians could make Kwan available
Steven Kwan’s time as a member of the Cleveland Guardians could be coming to an end. FanSided’s Robert Murray reports rivals believe the team will entertain moving the two-time All-Star outfielder this offseason as he enters his final year of arbitration with free agency on the horizon next winter.
Toronto-born ex-Blue Jay charged over Ontario youth baseball program fraud
Rich Butler, a Toronto-born outfielder who appeared in 86 games across three seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Devil Rays, has been charged with three fraud offences by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS).
`Fastball Freddy' Peralta earns ALCS MVP award after pitching the Rays into the World Series
Freddy Peralta rode his fastball to the American League Championship Series MVP award. Acquired by the Rays from the New York Mets before the trade deadline, Peralta turned around his season in Tampa Bay and helped his new team win its third AL pennant.
Guardians’ painful World Series drought continues at hands of Rays
For yet another season, Cleveland baseball fans will have to wait. The city’s proud major league franchise still hasn’t won a World Series since 1948.
Brewers-Rays will produce a first-time champion, and maybe the first all-indoor World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will play a Suds vs. Sun World Series that will produce a first-time champion and likely baseball’s first all-indoor championship.
How Rays, Brewers can win World Series
It's a battle of two franchises eyeing their first championship trophy. Here's your first look at a Tampa Bay-Milwaukee showdown.
Rays top Guardians to win AL pennant and advance to World Series against Brewers
The Tampa Bay Rays are headed to their third World Series in franchise history after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series from Tropicana Field on Monday night.
Japanese slugger Sato seeking a move to MLB through posting system
Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato, 27, a member of his national team that reached the quarterfinals of this year's World Baseball Classic, is aiming to make a move to Major League Baseball through the posting system, the Japanese news agency Kyodo reported.
Japanese slugger Sato seeking a move to MLB
Teruaki Sato of the Hanshin Tigers is aiming to be the next Japanese slugger to move to American baseball.
Diaz’s guarantee Rays will win Game 6 doesn’t rile up Guardians
Yandy Díaz’s guarantee that the Tampa Bay Rays would win Game 6 of the AL Championship series didn’t turn into bulletin-board material.
Report: Boone returning as Yankees manager in 2027
Aaron Boone will return for his 10th season as manager of the Yankees in 2027, a source told ESPN on Monday, confirming a report by the Bergen Record.
MLB qualifying offer for free agents rises to $23.15M, up 5.1% from last year
The price of a qualifying offer for this year's major league free agents rose 5.1% to $23.15 million from $22,025,000.
Guardians using bullpen for Game 6, line up Williams for potential Game 7
The Guardians with start right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong in Game 6 of the American League Championship on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Milwaukee’s dominant bullpen has Brewers believing they could win their first World Series
Aaron Ashby believes the trust among the Milwaukee Brewers relievers enables each of them to take the mound without having too much of a weight on their shoulders. That bullpen has done much of the heavy lifting in getting the Brewers to their first World Series since 1982.
Athletics hire Smith as president of baseball operations
The Athletics have hired Taylor Smith as its president of baseball operations as the team heads into its final year in West Sacramento, CA and heads to Las Vegas in 2028.
Orioles hire Banner as GM to work alongside team president Elias
The Baltimore Orioles have hired Jared Banner as general manager to work alongside team president Mike Elias.
How Rays brought out best in Peralta for MLB playoffs
After his disastrous stint with the Mets, the Rays took a risk on the two-time All-Star. Tampa Bay has been rewarded with an ace turnaround.
Rays on cusp of return to World Series after wild weekend
The Rays beat the Guardians 3-1 on Sunday night to take a 3-2 lead in the ALCS.
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