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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tyler Chatwood, center, waits for manager Charlie Montoyo to remove him as catcher Danny Jansen (9) and Bo Bichette join them during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Rays rally with 5 walks in 9th, top Jays for 10th win in row

By Mark Didtler May. 23, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena connects for a three-run home run off New York Yankees pitcher Michael King during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 13, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Catching for the Yankees is Gary Sanchez. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Hill strikes out 9, Rays beat COVID-19 impacted Yankees 9-1

By Mark Didtler May. 13, 2021 10:29 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, left, scores past Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (10) on a sacrifice fly by Aaron Hicks during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Cole strikes out 12 in eight innings, Yankees beat Rays 1-0

By Mark Didtler May. 12, 2021 10:01 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Diaz is tagged out at home plate by Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 23, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Matz wins 4th straight start, Blue Jays beat Rays 5-3

By Mark Didtler Apr. 23, 2021 10:07 PM EDT

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nick Nelson talks to teammates and pitching coach Matt Blake, right, during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, April 16, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Rays dominate Yankees 8-2 in matchup of AL East strugglers

By Ronald Blum Apr. 16, 2021 10:39 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates' Colin Moran (19) celebrates with Nick Gonzalez (81) after hitting a two-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nick Anderson, center, during the fifth inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game in Bradenton, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Chisox star Jiménez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing

Mar. 25, 2021 09:17 PM EDT

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., center, leaves the field following an injury in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2021 07:51 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Manuel Margot, left, and Randy Arozarena, right, stretch during spring training baseball practice on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
American League East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:47 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena works out during spring training baseball practice on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Port Charlotte, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
AL champion Rays motivated to make another World Series run

By Fred Goodall Mar. 17, 2021 02:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates starter Chris Archer pitches against the Washington Nationals in the first inning of a baseball game, in Pittsburgh. Free agent right-hander Archer has finalized a one-year, $6.5 million contract that reunites him with the Tampa Bay Rays. The 32-year-old is back with the AL champions after missing all of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season after having surgery to relieve symptoms of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome when he was with the Pittsburgh Pirates. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Archer eager to re-establish himself with AL champion Rays

By Fred Goodall Feb. 22, 2021 02:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates starter Chris Archer pitches against the Washington Nationals in the first inning of a baseball game, in Pittsburgh. Free agent right-hander Archer has finalized a one-year, $6.5 million contract that reunites him with the Tampa Bay Rays. The 32-year-old is back with the AL champions after missing all of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season after having surgery to relieve symptoms of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome when he was with the Pittsburgh Pirates. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Chris Archer finalizes 1-year, $6.5 million deal with Rays

Feb. 09, 2021 05:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, in Pittsburgh. Two-time All-Star pitcher Chris Archer has agreed to rejoin the Tampa Bay Rays on a $6.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 because the agreement was subject to a successful physical and had not been announced. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, FIle)
Archer agrees to rejoin Rays on $6.5 million, 1-year deal

By Fred Goodall Feb. 02, 2021 11:07 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates starter Chris Archer pitches against the Washington Nationals in the first inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh. Archer’s $11 million option for 2021 has been declined by the Pirates, making the 32-year-old right-hander eligible for free agency. Archer will receive a $250,000 buyout, completing a contract he agreed to with Tampa Bay in April 2014. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Pitcher Chris Archer's $11M option declined by Pirates

Oct. 31, 2020 09:16 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell celebrates the end of the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Rays reach Series, but face familiar question over new park

By Fred Goodall Oct. 28, 2020 06:06 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner flies out against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays a baseball World Series Game 6 Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
The Latest: Dodgers' Turner tests positive for coronavirus

Oct. 27, 2020 11:39 PM EDT

A Tampa Bay Rays fan watches during the ninth inning in Game 5 of the baseball World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Rays, Dodgers grateful to have fans at neutral-site Series

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 27, 2020 03:47 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Ji-Man Choi singles against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
The Latest: Lowe hits 2 homers, Rays even World Series

Oct. 21, 2020 06:21 PM EDT

Members of the Los Angeles Dodgers stand during the national anthem before Game 7 of a baseball National League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. Most of the seats of a new $1.2 billion, 40,518-capacity will be empty among the smallest crowd to view a World Series game in more than a century. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Few fans, masked umps, muted celebrations for World Series

By Ronald Blum Oct. 19, 2020 10:39 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino, right, crosses the plate after hitting a solo home run and before greeting the Rays Austin Meadows, left, during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in New York. Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) stands with his hands on his hips. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Rays add All-Star OF Meadows to ALDS roster vs. Yankees

Oct. 05, 2020 03:58 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) makes a diving catch on a flyout by Tampa Bay Rays' Brandon Lowe during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Meadows 2 hits in return from virus, Rays top Red Sox 5-1

By Mark Didtler Aug. 04, 2020 10:59 PM EDT