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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

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tim Mayza delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 25, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Ryu exits early with strain, Jays 'pen finishes off Rays 1-0

By Mark Didtler Apr. 25, 2021 05:33 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons, left, greets outfielders Kyle Garlick (30), Brent Rooker (50) and Jake Cave after their win over the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
LEADING OFF: Twins postponed at Angels because of virus

By The Associated Press Apr. 17, 2021 10:30 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

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout celebrates after scoring on a double hit by Justin Upton during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, March 22, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener

By The Associated Press Mar. 22, 2021 08:30 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

AL champion Rays avoid arbitration with Glasnow, 3 others

Jan. 15, 2021 09:36 PM EST
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays agreed to terms on contracts for next season with four of the team’s six arbitration-eligible players, including...

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell leaves the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
AP source: Padres have deal in place to get Snell from Rays

By Mike Fitzpatrick Dec. 28, 2020 12:48 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2020, file photo, New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton winds up during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees plan to plan to exercise two option years on Britton worth $27 million and to decline options on outfielder Brett Gardner and pitcher J.A. Happ. The decisions were disclosed by a person familiar with the team’s decisions who spoke on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Oct. 29, because they had not been announced. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
Yanks exercise Britton option, decline Gardner and Happ

By Ronald Blum Oct. 29, 2020 08:21 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

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
World Series Notebook: Rays enjoying playing with fans again

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 21, 2020 10:16 PM 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

Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger celebrates his two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
The Latest: Kershaw, Dodgers take Game 1 over Rays

Oct. 20, 2020 05:44 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena celebrates his MVP award following their victory against the Houston Astros in Game 7 of a baseball American League Championship Series, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in San Diego. The Rays defeated the Astros 4-2 to win the series 4-3 games. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Arozarena, Rays top Astros 4-2 in Game 7, reach World Series

By Bernie Wilson Oct. 18, 2020 12:31 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Manuel Margot falls over a right field wall after catching a foul ball by Houston Astros center fielder George Springer during the second inning in Game 2 of a baseball American League Championship Series, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, in San Diego.(AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Margot's homer, catch highlight Rays' 4-2 win over Astros

By Bernie Wilson Oct. 12, 2020 08:57 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

Tampa Bay Rays' Manuel Margot, left, congratulates Brandon Lowe, right, after Lowe's solo home run off New York Yankees starter James Paxton during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
Perez has RBI single in 9th, Rays rally to beat Yankees 4-3

By Mark Didtler Aug. 09, 2020 04:54 PM EDT

New York Yankees relief pitcher Adam Ottavino delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Perez hits sac fly in the 8th, Rays beat Yankees 1-0

By Mark Didtler Aug. 07, 2020 09:53 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

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc throws a pitch to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Orioles extend Rays' skid to 4 with 5-4 win in 11 innings

By David Ginsburg Aug. 01, 2020 11:45 PM EDT