Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays - September 08, 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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Rays exercise 2027 option for RasmussenDrew Rasmussen is set to become the highest paid player in franchise history.

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Grading the performance of the Orioles’ outfield in 2026 From Frank Robinson to Adam Jones, the Baltimore Orioles are no stranger to having elite players patrolling the outfield. The problem is that those players are

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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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Taylor Walls wins Gold Glove awardFinally.

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

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Orioles news: Rece Hinds will be back, clearing the 40-man rosterYou may have seen enough of Rece Hinds. Mike Elias apparently has not.

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

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Luis Robert Jr. Becomes FAOrioles decline $20M team option on veteran OF (ESPN)

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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.

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The Orioles need to be careful not to hand out too many extensionsPre-Arbitration and Arbitration extensions can be very useful for an organization. They allow a team to sign a player to a multi-year deal and can keep the over

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Orioles news: O’s make more contract option decisionsHelsley and Hinds stay, Robert and Eflin are expected to go, and even more decisions are coming.

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Orioles give former top Reds slugging prospect another chance with "curious" MLB dealThe Baltimore Orioles just brought back Rece Hinds on a major league deal, although that isn't as disastrous as you may think.

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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 Trevor Rogers will accept or reject what Baltimore 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.

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A Camden Chat Thanks, and FarewellWith much gratitude for seven great years of blogging.

2027 World Series Odds Are Here 👀

...and the Brewers aren't favorites

MLB Power Rankings Entering Free Agency 🔢Where the Orioles stand 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 ➡️

Orioles news: Helsley exercises player optionThe Orioles’ closer will return in 2027, hopefully with way fewer injuries.

Tyler O’Neill’s 2026 season was another letdownAnother injury-plagued season for O’Neill leaves the Orioles outfield with even more holes to fill.

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

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Orioles relief prospect Kailen Hamson has a fun story, but also a key flaw on the moundThe Baltimore Orioles could have found a hidden gem in pitcher Kailen Hamson, but there is still a lot of work to be done.

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

MLB offseason important datesThings are happening as soon as today, with players filing for free agency.

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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 Orioles could fare next season ➡️

Keegan Akin’s poor season was cut short by elbow surgeryThe reliever, who’s been around since 2020, probably had his Orioles tenure end due to Tommy John surgery.

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Pete Alonso's 2026 Silver Slugger aspirations should have Orioles hopeful more is on the wayPete Alonso might win a Silver Slugger. Had April gone differently, he could've been an MVP favorite, and that should have Orioles fans excited for 2027.

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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Orioles news: More thoughts on new GM Jared BannerEverybody is still talking about the new Orioles hire.

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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 👏

Talkin' Baseball

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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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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

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Orioles' Corbin Burnes trade just came back to haunt Brewers on precipice of a World Series winThe Baltimore Orioles made an aggressive blockbuster trade to acquire ace starter Corbin Burnes as a one-year rental from the Milwaukee Brewers ahead of the 202

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

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Seven DFAs later, has Josh Walker figured it out?The much-disregarded lefty reliever put together his best season in 2026, making him one of the team’s best relievers.

MLB Player Choice Awards 🗳️Peer voting results here 📲

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Mike Elias' admission might be the beginning of the end of his Baltimore tenureThe Baltimore Orioles officially introduced new GM Jared Banner in a press conference on October 27, and some rather interesting quotes came out of the event. B

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Orioles news: Jared Banner is introduced as new GMThe Orioles laid out his responsibilities, and Banner explained his own priorities.

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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 Pete Alonso made our squad as the top first baseman ➡️

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Anthony Nunez flashed elite stuff in an up-and-down rookie seasonThe righty from the Cedric Mullins trade delivered an impressive offspeed arsenal but inconsistent results in the bigs.

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Do not sleep on Orioles catching prospect Ethan Anderson being answer to team’s catching depth problemLike many big league clubs, the Baltimore Orioles are in need of MLB-level catchers heading into 2027. After dealing franchise catcher Adley Rutschman to the Bo

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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

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

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

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Cam Sanders and Alex Hoppe made the most of their opportunitiesTwo midseason acquisitions helped bolster the Orioles bullpen down the stretch.

3 Orioles prospects that could break out in 2027The recent breakthrough in the Baltimore Orioles’ minor league system has been well-documented over the past year. After some strong draft selections and a hand

Orioles news: The World Series heads to TampaThe Brewers carry a 2-0 lead in the Fall Classic as the series shifts to Tropicana Field.

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

Complete list of former Orioles players playing in the 2026 World Series (and why they left)The World Series will once again feature two teams that are not in fact the Baltimore Orioles. Not exactly breaking news, but it is worth noting that it has now

Orioles news: Coaches stay positive about HendersonOne of the biggest 2027 Orioles needs is a return to stardom for Henderson.

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!

3 players in World Series who the Orioles should push hard to acquire this offseasonBaltimore needs to add players with playoff experience if they want to make a deep playoff run, and there's no better way than getting players in the World Seri

Rays WS Game 2 Lineup 📋

The #WorldSeries Game 2 lineup for @RaysBaseball!

Brewers WS Game 2 Lineup

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

Orioles news: An uncertain MLB offseason inches closerPlus: The Brewers take Game 1, more on Banner’s expectations, and Anderson’s rise up the prospect charts.

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

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

Cade Povich had an up-and-down 2026, literallyIs Cade Povich good enough for a Major League rotation?

Juaron Watts-Brown fell behind in 2026Juaron Watts-Brown struggled to match his peers in 2026.

This one move would show Orioles fans that this new front office is serious about competing this offseasonThe Baltimore Orioles can make a statement this offseason if they make a trade for this star and use a key young player to do so.

Orioles news: The World Series starts tonightIt’s time for yet another Orioles-less Fall Classic.