Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Tampa Bay Rays - June 21, 2024

The writing was on the Walls Congrats, Taylor!

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Picking Every MLB Team's MVP, Cy Young and ROY 🏆Looking back on the Pirates' standout players in 2026 📲

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Predicting Early Signings in Free Agency 🔮Why Brandon Lowe could decide to remain in Pittsburgh 📲

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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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Pirates' overlooked trade candidate could solve a problem Ben Cherington still hasn't addressedThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years stockpiling pitching talent. This offseason, it might finally be time to turn some of that depth into something they des

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Here’s where the Pirates stand in the offseason power rankingsThe Bucs have some expectations this season.

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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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Pirates' latest coaching hire could give them an inside track on newly available Astros pitcherNever hurts to add a little more pitching depth.

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Gleyber Torres free agency prediction reveals why Pirates can't afford to lose Brandon LoweIt's his way or the highway.

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Skenes & Livvy's Elf Costume 😂Turns out Buddy can throw heat 🎥

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

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Pirates' award-winning pitching prospect could force an uncomfortable offseason decisionThe Pittsburgh Pirates spent much of the 2026 season searching for answers in their bullpen. Now, one potential solution is already in their organization — but

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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.

Red Sox free-agent hurler could give Pirates perfect buy-low candidate to bolster the rotationThere's a delicate balancing act that Ben Cherington must undertake in order to fill all of the Pittsburgh Pirates' needs, build upon 2026's promising turnaroun

Pirates' latest Esmerlyn Valdez update comes with a troubling offensive realityEsmerlyn Valdez is healthy again and preparing to play winter ball in the Dominican Republic. That's encouraging news for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but a troublin

Jim Bowden's free-agent predictions expose Pirates' most glaring offseason contradictionThe Pittsburgh Pirates have plenty of holes to fill this offseason, but Jim Bowden's latest free-agent predictions raise an interesting question about whether t

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Why Pirates need to re-sign Brandon LoweBrandon Lowe is a free agent this winter after a great first season with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Vogey Sings 'Stacy's Mom' 💀Brewers parade has gone off the rails. Watch here 📲

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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 Brandon Lowe will accept or reject what Pittsburgh 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.

Pirates' Mitch Keller just admitted something that makes his $38.8 million future even more complicatedMitch Keller's disappointing 2026 season might have been more complicated than his statistics suggest. Unfortunately for the Pittsburgh Pirates, that only makes

2027 World Series Odds Are Here 👀

...and the Brewers aren't favorites

MLB Power Rankings Entering Free Agency 🔢Where the Pirates 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)

Pirates could spend $67 million in free agency just to keep the same team togetherThe Pittsburgh Pirates could commit $67 million in free agency this offseason without adding a single new player to their roster. That's the uncomfortable reali

Jim Bowden's Brandon Lowe prediction leaves Pirates with almost no excuse to let him walkThe prevailing sentiment has been that Brandon Lowe's market will be hot this offseason, making it seem like the Pittsburgh Pirates will really have to stretch

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

Pirates passed on Matt Arnold in 2019, but Brewers' World Series win exposes a much bigger problemIn November 2019, the Pittsburgh Pirates were searching for a general manager who could transform their struggling organization into a sustainable small-market

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Pirates should have hope after Brewers’ World Series championshipThe Pittsburgh Pirates might be getting closer to their goals.

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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 ➡️

Pirates paid a premium for another elite shortstop with no obvious future openingThe Pittsburgh Pirates are doing something interesting at the shortstop position. Obviously, when you employ one of the game's brightest young stars, Konnor Gri

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

Surprising Pirates reunion prediction could become an expensive offseason mistakeThe Pittsburgh Pirates have plenty of needs to address this offseason, and upgrading their bullpen should be among their priorities. But one MLB insider's surpr

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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

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Pirates need to add a veteran starting pitcherThe Bucs have a good rotation. It still needs a veteran arm, however.

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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Pirates' newest second-base prospect offers something their strikeout-prone lineup desperately needsMore offensive balance is the goal.

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

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World Series matchup doesn’t change need for salary cap/floor systemThe Pittsburgh Pirates are watching their division rival pull off an improbable run.

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

Pirates' latest Astros hire reveals bigger plan to fix disappointing pitching staffThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years building their reputation around pitching development. After a disappointing 2026 season, however, they're increasingly

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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

Pirates' most infamous trade comes back to haunt them in Rays' World Series thrillerEight years after the Pittsburgh Pirates made one of the most regrettable trades in franchise history, the two pitchers at the center of that deal found themsel

MLB Player Choice Awards 🗳️Peer voting results here 📲

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MLB's proposed playoff overhaul could create another hurdle for Pirates' postseason dreamsImagine the Pittsburgh Pirates finally ending their postseason drought, only to have a higher-seeded opponent publicly select them as the team it would rather f

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Pirate hire former Astros pitching coach for Minor LeaguesThe Bucs executed a steal from the Astros organization.

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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!

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Brewers' World Series dominance exposes a surprising truth about Pirates' biggest weaknessFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates' biggest problem was painfully obvious: They couldn't score enough runs to compete with the National League's best teams. But

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Pirates' troubling Arizona Fall League results expose an uncomfortable pitching development questionThe Pittsburgh Pirates have built a reputation for developing young pitchers. But one of their former top draft picks is becoming an increasingly uncomfortable

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 2026 All-MLB Team ⭐Who we selected for our squad of this year's best hitters and pitchers ➡️

Brewers' World Series rally shows Pirates what smart baseball looks likeThe most important play of the Milwaukee Brewers' historic World Series Game 3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays wasn't a home run, a spectacular defensive play o

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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

Pirates' Brandon Lowe embodies Roberto Clemente's legacy as uncertain future loomsWhen Major League Baseball announced New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor as the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award winner Monday morning, it was a reminder that s

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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

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Three things the Pirates need to do to have a successful offseasonThe Pirates need to capitalize on this season and continue to build through free-agency and the trade market.

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' $50 million World Series hero Cooper Pratt shows Pirates what comes after Konnor Griffin extensionThe Pittsburgh Pirates made one of the most significant financial commitments in franchise history when they signed Konnor Griffin to a nine-year, $140 million

Pirates' bullpen concerns look even worse after Brewers' latest World Series masterpieceThe Milwaukee Brewers are two wins away from a World Series championship, and they're providing the Pittsburgh Pirates with yet another uncomfortable reminder o

Livvy Dunne Making Acting Debut'Baywatch' reboot series announces premiere date and TV info 📲

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 2026-27 Offseason 🔮How the Pirates 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 Brandon Lowe ranks among the list of top available batters 📲

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

Pirates' Brandon Lowe dilemma could make Mitch Keller, Bryan Reynolds expendableIt's a question of priorities.

Pirates' Paul Skenes is MLB's lowest-paid union leader, but he's fighting for something biggerPaul Skenes is one of the most valuable players in Major League Baseball. He's also the lowest-paid member of the eight-player executive subcommittee helping le

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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

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

Pirates' long-awaited competitive window could be destroyed by MLB's looming labor warThe Pittsburgh Pirates' 2026 season didn't go the way they or the fans had hoped, though there were small victories along the way. Oneil Cruz broke out. Braxton

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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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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

Pirates' most expensive player could become their most uncomfortable offseason decisionThe future is here. Is he a part of it?

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!

MLBPA's alternative to a salary floor could be an even bigger nightmare for Pirates ownershipFor years, Pittsburgh Pirates owner Bob Nutting has been able to point to baseball's economic system as an explanation for his team's spending limitations. Smal

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

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

Pirates' biggest offensive weakness has an unlikely solution hiding in plain sight after Oneil Cruz's seasonOne of the biggest issues facing the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026 was the team's performance against left-handed pitching, particularly left-handed starters. When

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' 😅

Scott Grodsky

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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 📲

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Come chat the Rays vs. Brewers World Series with Bucs Dugout!The World Series stage is set.