Tampa Bay Rays vs. San Diego Padres - September 01, 2024

The writing was on the Walls Congrats, Taylor!

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Sorry walking this back I actually think Taylor Walls is the best defense in the history of all sports and also most military conflicts

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Congrats to the best defender in baseball!

Marc Topkin

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#Rays prospect Caden Bodine, who played at 4 levels in 2026 (and finished season on taxi squad for World Series) won the minor-league Gold Glove for catchers

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Picking Every MLB Team's MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in 2026Who will win the awards for your team?

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Yuki Matsui’s return gives Padres relief and a dangerous assumption to avoidThe Padres have one less problem to solve this winter. It’s a win they should happily take. Yuki Matsui is staying in San Diego after declining to exercise his

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Taylor Walls wins Gold Glove awardFinally.

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The Perfect Role PlayerRoster Review: Dustin Harris

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Gold Glove Winners Revealed 🌟PCA, Bellinger and Rafaela headline top defensive players. Full list here 📲

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Wandy Peralta’s $4.45 million return leaves Padres with a bullpen trust problemThe Padres got 77 1/3 innings from Wandy Peralta this season. Finding him a place on their initial postseason rosters seemed to be a much bigger ask. We know th

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Arizona Fall League —Week 4Javelinas take first place

Padres’ Nick Pivetta option comes with a bigger gamble than it seemsThe Padres need starting pitching, and Nick Pivetta can give them very good starting pitching. We’ve seen him do it before. After his 2026 campaign was derailed

Padres’ Joe Musgrove comeback hopes put pressure on A.J. Preller’s 2027 rotation planYou can't build a rotation on hopes and a dream.

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The Rule 5 ProtecteeRoster Review: Garrett Hawkins

Orioles’ Luis Robert Jr. decision could give Padres a second chance to land himThe Padres have tried to bring Luis Robert Jr. to San Diego in the past. They might soon get another shot, and maybe A.J. Preller should give it some real consi

Padres’ Casey Mize reunion would double down on a trade that already fell shortThe Padres already paid for Casey Mize once. We don’t necessarily believe they should pay for him again. His disappointing time in San Diego should leave the Pa

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Rasmussen Staying with RaysTampa Bay exercises ace's $20M option for next season

Padres' successful offseason plan includes a willingness to admit trade deadline mistakesIt's not often wise to double down on your mistakes.

Padres need to know what Luis Rengifo fixes before bringing him backLuis Rengifo is the kind of player who can make a reunion make sense after his 2026 performance with the Padres. He brought spark and a reliable bat that worked

Padres face an expensive bullpen balancing act with Adrian Morejon and Jason AdamThe Padres can bring back Adrian Morejon and Jason Adam. They can also pay for starting pitching and improve the lineup. Doing all of it takes an ownership grou

Manny Machado’s October raised the stakes for the Padres’ offseasonGarrett Mitchell caught the ball. The Padres still have to answer for everything around it. As painful as the postseason was, they have to move on and plan thei

Padres need a left-field upgrade before settling for Austin Hays or Ramón LaureanoThe Padres need to shop for a starting left fielder before they start getting comfortable with familiar names. Austin Hays and Ramón Laureano can be part of the

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MLB's Top FA Storylines 📖Moves to watch after World Series 📲

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Do the Rays have a pitching depth problem?Your best source for quality Tampa Bay Rays news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s projected deal gives Padres six years of risk with one expensive catchThe most important part of Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s projected contract arrives after his second season. That’s when he could decide he deserves a better deal and lea

Padres’ Ty France reunion hinges on a clear plan for Gavin SheetsWe can welcome Ty France back with open arms. Immediately after, it’s okay to ask where Gavin Sheets is supposed to play. It should be one of the first question

Should the Padres sign two starters instead of re-signing Michael King?How important is depth really?

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A Dwindling Keystone PlayerRoster Review: Jake Cronenworth

Padres’ Walker Buehler decision comes down to how much of his comeback they believeThe Padres got what they wanted out of Walker Buehler. Now comes the part that can turn a smart signing into something a little more expensive. Buehler rebuilt

Padres’ rival poaching Ben Fritz leaves AJ Preller with crucial pitching staff decisionArizona just added an assignment to the Padres’ offseason. By hiring Ben Fritz as their pitching coach, the Diamondbacks filled their own vacancy with someone S

Red Sox’s Nate Eaton trade leaves Padres’ Jarren Duran hopes aliveSo, Boston traded an outfielder, but that doesn’t mean the Padres don’t have every reason to ask about another one. That’s where we should land after the Red So

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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.

Padres tumble 14 spots in ESPN’s 2027 power rankings over a familiar flawYou’d think that winning 91 games ought to buy a little goodwill. For the Padres, it apparently bought enough to get through the postseason before everyone star

Predicting MLB Teams' Qualifying Offers 🔮Examining if Adrián Morejón will accept or reject what San Diego proposes 📲

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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

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Michael King elects free agency, but could remain with PadresNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 30, 2026.

Padres would take on a different kind of risk with Trevor Rogers' projected dealThe heat is on for the San Diego Padres. The offseason is officially here, and it's time for the front office to get to work. The first step for the organizatio

MLB Power Rankings Entering Free Agency 🔢Where the Padres 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)

Michael King has opted outPadres’ ace is a free agent.

Surviving the Xander Bogaerts contractPadres’ shortstop here for another seven seasons.

A Reliever Who’s Hard to Pin DownRoster Review: Kyle Hart

Padres should demand an impact bat in any Jeremiah Estrada tradeIf the Padres end up trading Jeremiah Estrada, we should be able to find the payoff in the starting lineup. Yes, an everyday hitter. That should be the price of

All 10 Padres free agents ranked from must-keep priority to easy goodbyeThe Padres’ offseason just got more expensive. Michael King’s decision to decline his player option adds the biggest name to a group that already included nine

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

Francis Peña’s fall resurgence gives Padres a forgotten option for their 2027 bullpenHe's dominating the Arizona Fall League right now.

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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 ➡️

Michael King’s expected opt-out puts pressure on A.J. Preller’s Padres rotation planWe knew this was coming. Michael King declining his player option should have caught nobody in the Padres’ front office by surprise. This possibility belonged i

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

A closer look at Padres’ Randy Vasquez breakout seasonThe Friars may have found themselves a quality starting pitcher.

Brandon Lowe gives Padres a reason to reopen the Jake Cronenworth trade debateThe Padres should be willing to make their infield uncomfortable if it means they’ll be putting out a better lineup. Brandon Lowe looks like a pretty good reaso

Michael King Declines OptionPadres starter hitting free agency (Heyman)

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

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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.

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Baseball lives for another dayNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 28, 2026.

Losing Adrian Morejon would leave Padres with more than one bullpen role to fillIf the Padres spend any time thinking about if they can afford to lose Adrian Morejon, they should count every out he’s gotten for them first. Sounds simple. Bu

Rasmussen's Strong Game 5 👏

Talkin' Baseball

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

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The Defense-Only BackstopRoster Review: Freddy Fermin

Rasmussen Dealing 💥

Drew Rasmussen starts his night with two strikeouts 💪 #WorldSeries

How much spending room do the Padres have to get this offseason right?The Padres have already paid for the stars. They just need to make sure they continue to pay for the support around them. We spend most winters admiring the nam

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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)

Padres can't let Tarik Skubal rumors distract from their biggest offseason needThis coming offseason, the San Diego Padres have a few roster needs. The general consensus, however, is that adding starting pitching is the top priority. And r

Ethan Salas should make Padres think twice before trading their next top prospectEthan Salas gives the Padres a reason to take a beat and let the next trade offer sit for a minute. It’s not a secret that A.J. Preller can build a blockbuster.

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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 ➡️

Latest MLB Rumors 👂

👀 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 📲

Freddy Peralta’s projected contract gives Padres another reason to re-sign Michael KingThe Padres can let Michael King walk if they want. Finding a worthwhile replacement at a more comfortable price may not be in the cards. Freddy Peralta’s projec

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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 📲

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Padres prospect Justin DeCriscio has the tools to give their bench a needed boostThe Padres should take their prospect Justin DeCriscio seriously. Developing a player who can handle shortstop and cover other positions around the field would

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)

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A Troubling Relief CampaignRoster Review: Jeremiah Estrada

Simpson Drives in 1st Rays Run ⚡

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

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Padres remaining Brewers' toughest October test on verge of World Series sweep proves roster can contendThe Padres have been out of the playoffs for weeks now, and somehow Milwaukee keeps making their elimination hurt worse, or better, depending on what lens you’r

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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San Diego Padres’ role in CBA negotiationsSan Diego and the pending lockout.

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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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Padres’ Tatsuya Nogami signing brings an unusual development gamble from JapanThe Padres spent $300,000 on a pitcher whose next adjustment includes the baseball itself. That’s at least where they should start after negotiations. Tatsuya N

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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 📲

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Padres signing Tarik Skubal would be a defining statement from ownershipTarik Skubal signing with the Padres ultimately belongs in the believe-it-when-we-see-it category. The size of the commitment makes that a perfectly reasonable

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Bargain Hunting for a DHRoster Review: Miguel Andujar

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?

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Former Padres prospect Robert Gasser holds the key to Brewers’ control of World Series vs. RaysThe Padres traded Robert Gasser to help win in the postseason. But it turns out, he’s getting the ball with a chance to put Milwaukee one victory from a World S

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 2026-27 Offseason 🔮How the Padres could make a signiifcant move ➡️

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

Ranking Top 10 Hitters in Free Agency 🔢Where Ty France ranks among the list of top available batters 📲

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Padres’ thin farm system should force ownership to spend in free agencyThe Padres’ farm system continues to pick up the tab for the major league roster. Every offseason and trade deadline brings another opportunity for A.J. Preller

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

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Padres are perfect fit for Luis GilStarting pitching could be the Friars top priority this offseason.

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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

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7 Padres players who could be gone before Opening Day 2027The Padres have enough familiar faces under contract to make next season’s roster look settled. But we should know that’s far from the truth. A.J. Preller has s

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

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The Padres’ Failed StarterRoster Review: Griffin Canning

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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 📸

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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

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Arizona Fall League update: Week 3Alex McCoy continues to slug.

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Padres should give prospect Tucker Musgrove a bullpen shot before signing another relieverBefore the Padres go out and buy another veteran’s chance to pitch in the middle innings, we should see how Tucker Musgrove could handle the pressure. There’s u

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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

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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?

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