Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros - August 12, 2024

New Astros GM Randy Flores has an ironic connection to sordid Cardinals hacking scandalThe Houston Astros have their new GM in Randy Flores, but he come with some Cardinals connections that are anything but new to long-time Astros fans.

Instant reactions to Astros hiring Randy Flores as general managerThose of you paying attention will realize that the picture above is not new Houston Astros general manager Randy Flores. That is Mike Rizzo formerly of the Was

Astros' GM search reaches boiling point (with a potential complication)I should say out front that I am not an insider or a newsbreaker. I follow the reporting just like everyone else and some of the reporting is speculative and so

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Astros Hire Randy Flores as GMHouston fills vacant position with former Cardinals exec (Heyman)

Astros News: Ryan Weiss decision, Red Sox & Pirates steal coaches, Lance McCullers Jr.With the World Series now in the rearview mirror, the Major League Baseball offseason is officially underway, and the Houston Astros are already making moves. A

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2026-2027 MLB Offseason CalendarYour best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Predicting MLB Teams' Qualifying Offers 🔮Examining if the top players will accept or reject what their respective teams propose 📲

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Contract Projections for top Rays free agentsYour best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

2027 World Series Odds Are Here 👀

...and the Brewers aren't favorites

MLB Power Rankings Entering Free Agency 🔢Where the Astros stand as one of the better teams heading into the offseason ➡️

Ranking 10 Most Likely 1st-Time Champions 🏆Looking at which teams are most likely to follow the Brewers' path to glory ➡️

Martinez Declines $20M OptionRays All-Star pitcher set to hit free agency after career year (Heyman)

Breaking NewsDominican appeals court revokes Wander Franco pardon in sex abuse case (AP)

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Tatsuya Imai's decision on his Astros option doesn't change his uncertain futureThe Houston Astros still don't have a general manager, but that could change at any minute now that executives from the Milwaukee Brewers have free time on thei

Imai Expected to Opt InAstros starter set to make $18.7M next season (Heyman)

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Astros zeroing in on stealing Brewers exec for GM role as contract details remain in fluxThe Houston Astros appear close to ending their search for a new general manager, assuming that Matt Kleine actually takes the job.

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Rays players reflect on the World SeriesYour best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Everything to Know on Lockout and Key Upcoming Dates ⚾Outlining what to watch for during the MLB offseason ➡️

Way-Too-Early 2027 MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮Looking ahead to how the Rays could fare next season ➡️

1 Player Every Team Should Re-Sign in Free Agency 💰Who the Rays must prioritize bringing back 📲

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Complete list of Astros 2026-27 free agents and their outlookThe MLB offseason has arrived, and the Astros have a myriad of decisions ahead, not the least of which is centered around their impending free agents.

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3 Rays players who won't be back after World Series loss to BrewersThe time has come to prepare the roster for next season, and some potential departures already stand out

BREWERS WIN WORLD SERIES 🏆Milwaukee beats Rays in Game 5 for first title in franchise history

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Rays' World Series loss doesn't remove the cathartic reality of surprising 2026 seasonIt's hard to take in some of the good right after losing the World Series, but this was a season the Rays and the Tampa Bay Area needed

MLB's New Winning Formula 🏆Brewers title proves there's another path to World Series success

Early 2027 World Series Odds 🤔Newly crowned champs aren't the betting favorites to repeat 📲

Best World Series Moments of Modern Era 🏆Ranking the 10 most memorable Fall Classic moments of the last 25 years 📲

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Milwaukee Brewers win their first World Series: Brewers 4, Rays 1At least the Rays weren’t shut out.

Rasmussen's Strong Game 5 👏

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Drew Rasmussen gave the Rays four innings of one-run ball while pitching on short rest

Rasmussen Dealing 💥

Drew Rasmussen starts his night with two strikeouts 💪 #WorldSeries

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Lingering Jeremy Peña question will be Astros' biggest decision of the offseasonWe have mentioned a ton of decisions as we move position by position on the diamond, but they all are leading up to this decision. What do the Houston Astros do

Rays Looking to Make History 👀

In World Series history, no team has forced a Game 6 when down 3 games to none … Can @RaysBaseball create baseball history? 🤔 📸 @MLBonFOX

Brewers Game 5 Lineup

Prepare for battle 📺: FOX 📻: WTMJ #WinOurWay

Rasmussen Starting Game 5Rays ace gets the nod to pitch Wednesday on short rest (Tampa Bay Times)

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WS Game 4 PreviewThe Rays season is on the brink

Pitching Wild MLB Trade Ideas 😮How the Reds and Rays can put together a stunning move ➡️

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👀 Manager openings ♨️ Free agent buzz 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Martinez: Rays Are 'Capable'Pitcher believes Tampa Bay can make history after avoiding sweep

MLB Player Choice Awards 🗳️Peer voting results here 📲

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Biggest moment of Ben Williamson’s baseball life extends Rays’ World Series chances to Game 5How can you not be romantic about baseball? Once again, an unlikely hero delivers for the Rays in the World Series

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Not Dead Yet: Rays 4, Brewers 3 in 12 InningsYour best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Rays SHOCK Brewers in Extras ‼️Tampa Bay spoils Milwaukee's chance to sweep World Series. Takeaways from Game 4 thriller 📲

Rays Force Game 5 😱Tampa Bay avoids sweep with 12th inning walk-off rally to extend World Series vs. Brewers 📲

Rays Tie the Game in the 12th 😮

JONNY DELUCA TIES THE GAME IN THE 12TH!

Umps Overturn Safe Call 👀

Confirmed out #ForTampaBay | #WorldSeries

Crazy Chandler Simpson Catch 😱

B/R Walk-Off

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CHANDLER SIMPSON LEAPS AT THE WALL AND MAKES THE CATCH 😮 (via @MLB)

Simpson Drives in 1st Rays Run ⚡

Chandler Simpson gets the Rays on the board first in Game 4!

Brewers Game 4 Lineup

Let's make some history 📺: FOX 📻: WTMJ #WinOurWay

Rays Game 4 Lineup ⚡

Here is the @RaysBaseball starting lineup for Game 4 of the #WorldSeries!

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WS Game 4 PreviewThe Rays season is on the brink

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Evan Longoria to throw out World Series Game Four first pitchLongo is back.

B/R's All-MLB Team Roster ⭐Why Junior Caminero made our squad as the top third baseman ➡️

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Astros interviewing Nationals' Mike Rizzo throws significant wrench in Matt Kleine's GM pursuitThe Houston Astros interviewed Mike Rizzo for their GM vacancy, throwing a wrench into the idea that Matt Kleine is the favorite for the job.

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Astros hire new director of hitting from Guardians, but MLB insider smells a ratThe Houston Astros have now installed a new director of hitting and a director of pitching, but have yet to hire a general manager. What gives?

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Rays' uniform choices in postseason could hint at a full rebrandThe Rays made a drastic change to the uniforms late in the regular season, and they've been riding the branding all the way to the World Series

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Rays found the most embarrassing way possible to send Brewers to the brink of World Series clinchAfter losing two close games, the Rays took a massive gut punch in Game 3 of the World Series on home field

Bucks Shade Florida Teams 😂Shots at Giannis and Tampa Bay Rays in one tweet 📸

A Dome Disaster: Rays 1, Brewers 10Curtains calling

World Series Game 3 Takeaways ✍️Highlights, storylines and reaction from Brewers' 10-1 win over Rays 📲

Brewers Demolish Rays in Game 3 🫨Milwaukee's historic rally puts team up 3-0 in World Series. Highlights, stats and more 📲

Rays' UNREAL Robbery 🤯

Chan off the wall!!!!!! #ForTampaBay | #WorldSeries

Brewers Game 3 Lineup

No slowing down 📺: FOX 📻: WTMJ #WinOurWay

Aranda Not Starting Game 3

The @RaysBaseball starting lineup for Game 3 of the #WorldSeries!

Game 3 Ready 🌴

Views from The Trop 😮‍💨 #WorldSeries

WS Game 3 PreviewBack at Tropicana Field, will the Rays find victory?

Joe Maddon to throw out World Series Game Three first pitchYour best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Bold MLB Predictions For Offseason 🔮Wild moves we could see this winter 📲

Rays World Series News Round-upI got a fever, and the only prescription, is Rays content

Top 10 Hitters in Free Agency 💥How landscape looks for teams in search of a big bat in 2027 📲

Latest Free Agency Buzz 🐝📍 Skubal landing spots 🤔 Peralta's Rays future 📲 Predictions and more

Rays haven't gotten the answer to difficult lingering Bryan Baker questions in World SeriesThe Tampa Bay Rays have had to navigate the first two games of the World Series without their closer

Brewers Pitcher's NSFW Rant 💀Trevor Megill is not a fan of Tropicana Field

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Scouting is True World Series MVP 👀Brewers, Rays prove there's still room for old-school scouting 📲

World Series Game 3 Stat Predictions 🔮Outlook with Brewers 2 games away from a title 📲

Caminero Reacts to 0-2 Deficit 🗣️Rays star says he's 'already forgotten about these last two days' (The Athletic)

Baker Gets Gift from Rays 🧤AL champs give Bucs QB protective glove for dislocated thumb. Tap to see 📸

Kevin Cash's devotion to Rays' Ian Seymour finally coming back to bite him in World Series vs. BrewersThere's also an argument that this decision is a reflection of how thin this Rays bullpen is

Yandy Diaz's controversial World Series Game 2 ending was a disaster of timing for Rob ManfredThe call was clearly correct, but it's still a sign that a rule change needs to be made in the future

Can we go home now?:Rays 4, Brewers, 5Your best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

World Series Game 2 Takeaways 🍿Highlights, storylines and reaction from Brewers' 5-4 win over Rays 📲

Brewers Survive in Game 2 😮‍💨Highlights, stats and more with Milwaukee up 2-0 vs. Tampa Bay in World Series 📲

Controversial Call in Game 2 👀

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Do you think Yandy Díaz checked his swing here?

Astros may have struck gold with undrafted 19-year-old pitching prospect Jagger BeckBeck had a breakthrough campaign for Class A Fayetteville

Rays Up 4-0 in 1st Inning 😨

Liam absolutely LAUNCHED that 🚀 #ForTampaBay | #WorldSeries

Caminero Makes it 2-0 ‼️

JUNIOR CAMINERO 😤 #RaysUp 2-0 early!

Rays on the Board 1st ⚡

The Rays are on the board first in World Series Game 2!

Rays WS Game 2 Lineup 📋

The #WorldSeries Game 2 lineup for @RaysBaseball!

Brewers WS Game 2 Lineup

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Colt Stadium Gets Marker 📍

Houston Astros

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A piece of Houston baseball history is officially marked forever. Yesterday, a Texas Historical Marker was unveiled at Reliant Park honoring Colt Stadium, the original home of Houston's Major League Baseball franchise, the Houston Colt .45s. Congrats to SABER for making this

WS Game 2 PreviewThe Rays look to even the series behind their ace

Manfred Defends Salary CapMLB commissioner uses Brewers vs. Rays World Series matchup as reason to push proposed change

How should Astros solve their third base logjam when Carlos Correa returns?The Houston Astros have to move pieces around to accommodate Isaac Paredes and Carlos Correa at third base.

Game 1 Slipped Away, One Chance at a Time : Rays 2, Brewers 3Your best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Thrilling WS Game 1 🍿Highlights, storylines and reaction from Brewers 3-2 win over Rays 📲

Brewers Get 1st WS Win Since 1982 💪Milwaukee survives with bases loaded in the 9th

Postgame Crew False Alarm on 'Final Out' 😅

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Running the post game crew back off the field during the replay review

Not So Fast, Rays Still Alive 👀

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Was Cooper Pratt's foot off the bag on this potential game-ending double play?

Final Out of Game 1 🍻

THE BREWERS GET THEIR FIRST WORLD SERIES WIN IN 44 YEARS WHAT AN ENDING IN MILWAUKEE 😮

WORLD SERIES GAME 1 GOES TO THE BREWERS!

Mesa's Incredible Throw 🎯

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WHAT A THROW BY VICTOR MESA JR!

Hicks Brings Home 1st Run ⚡️

B/R Walk-Off

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Liam Hicks puts the Rays on the board in the 4th 👏 (via @MLB)

Ranking Every Player in the 2026 World Series 🔢A closer look at each hitter and pitcher on the Rays and Brewers ➡️

WS Opener Sets Ticket Record💰Get-in price for Brewers-Rays is over $2K. Full breakdown from TicketData 📲

Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers superlativesYour best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

World Series Game 1 LineupsRays and Brewers’ hunt for historic first championship begins tonight 📲

Who's Winning World Series MVP? 👑

Favorites to take home top award at Fall Classic

3 takeaways from announced Tampa Bay Rays World Series rosterThe Rays have announced their roster for the World Series, and there is plenty to take away from it

WS Game 1 PreviewThe 2026 World Series begins, tonight

Player Guaranteed WS Ring 🤔Jake Woodford has already won before Brewers and Rays even play 📲

Rays World Series Hype Tape 🎬

When the world is watching, we'll show them who we are. #ForTampaBay | #WorldSeries

Rays finalize World Series rosterGarrett Cleavinger is in, Brody Hopkins is out

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Former White Sox Reliever Has Had Career Renaissance With AL Champion RaysEven though the White Sox are in a better place now, some fans still wonder what could have been with their last core. Andrew Vaughn was part of that core and w

Rays Your Voice: Rays win the pennant, World Series PreviewYour best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Nick Martinez to start game one of the 2026 World SeriesNick Martinez takes the mound tomorrow night

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Astros Could Soon Face a $200 Million Contract Decision

Join us for the 2026 World Series on the SB Nation appOur new game chats are perfect for the MLB Postseason

Nick Martinez Starting Game 1Rays using veteran righty in World Series opener vs. Brewers

Next MLB Players to Sign $200M Contracts 💰Assessing how Junior Caminero is set to cash in over the coming years 📲

Rays reportedly considering surprising World Series rotation shuffle fueled by road splitsOnce the numbers are assessed, it's a move by the Rays that would make sense, given the splits

World Series Predictions 🔮Full Rays vs. Brewers preview with both teams chasing first title ever 📲

ABS Has Changed MLB Postseason 🔎

Clutch challenges have made a HUGE difference

Breaking down Astros' offseason options on the second base market, from expensive to cheapA lot of this offseason is the continuation of thought. Last time, we took a look at the wisdom of moving Jose Altuve into the primary DH position. In that scen

Astros insider floats manager candidate that would infuriate the Angels (and we are here for it)The Houston Astros need a new manager. If they hire Albert Pujols for the job, it would certainly raise eyebrows and cause the Angels to throw a fit.

Rays-Brewers World Series is a battle of revenge tours (and it all begins in Games 1 and 2)Not just one but two of the Rays' top starters have career roots in Milwaukee with the Brewers

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