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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

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts celebrates after a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Fitting finale: Dodgers win title, Turner tests positive

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 27, 2020 11:51 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' 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

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

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