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Not to continue beating a dead horse, but the 2024 Tampa Bay Rays have not lived up to expectations. Under .500 once again, the struggles have continued for the Rays in all facets of the game.

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Rays vs. Royals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Sunday, May 26, 2024

Maikel Garcia will look to extend his 12-game hitting streak when the Kansas City Royals (34-19) take on the Tampa Bay Rays (25-28). The Rays are listed as -122 favorites on the moneyline for the contest, which starts at 1:40 PM ET Sunday, live on BSKC from Tropicana Field.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

Rays vs. Royals Probable Starting Pitchers – May 26

The Tampa Bay Rays (25-28) look to end a stretch of six losses as they face the Kansas City Royals (34-19) on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Rays will send Taj Bradley (1-2) to the mound, while Michael Wacha (4-4) will get the nod for the Royals.

Aaron Civale News / DRaysBay / 6 hours ago

Rays 4, Royals 7: Rays battle but drop 6th straight in extras

Civale battled through five innings and the Rays scored just enough until they didn’t The Tampa Bay Rays entered Saturday’s late afternoon game on the heels of a five game skid hoping to get back in the win column behind a hopefully resurgent Aaron Civale.

Josh Lowe News / Field Level Media / 20 hours ago

Rays place OF Josh Lowe (oblique) on 10-day IL

The Tampa Bay Rays placed outfielder Josh Lowe on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right oblique strain. The move is retroactive to Thursday, one day after Lowe exited his team's game against the Boston Red Sox.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Rays place outfielder on 10-day injured list

He made an early exit from Wednesday’s game because of what was described at the time as a right side strain, though a follow-up MRI didn’t reveal anything out of the ordinary.

Royals, Rays clash with opposite streaks on the line

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The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 20 hours ago

Rays vs. Royals Probable Starting Pitchers – May 25

The Kansas City Royals (33-19) carry a seven-game winning streak into a game against the Tampa Bay Rays (25-27) at 4:10 PM ET on Saturday. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Rays will send Aaron Civale (2-4) to the mound, while Brady Singer (4-2) will take the ball for the Royals.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / May 24

Royals vs. Rays Probable Starting Pitchers – May 24

Following a four-game losing streak, the Tampa Bay Rays (25-26) face off against the Kansas City Royals (32-19) on Friday at 6:50 PM ET. The Royals will give the nod to Seth Lugo (7-1, 1.79 ERA), who is eyeing win No.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / May 24

Rays Looking Lost as Rough Start to the Season Continues

The Tampa Bay Rays’ struggles continue, as they now sit fourth in the AL East with a 25-26 record. Who or what is to blame for their tough start? While frustrations are surely spreading giving up is no option.

Josh Lowe News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Rays taking 'wait and see' approach with injured OF

The club will wait until Friday to make a determination about a potential IL stint.

Red-hot Royals set to open series vs. sagging Rays

Which players have hit the most home runs in a season for every MLB franchise?

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / May 23

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Kansas City Royals Series May 24-26: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

On Friday, May 24 at 6:50 PM ET, a three-game series featuring the Tampa Bay Rays and the visiting Kansas City Royals will begin. Rays vs. Royals Series Info Royals @ Rays Time: Friday, May 24 at 6:50 PM ET Rays Starting Pitcher: Shawn Armstrong Royals Starting Pitcher: Seth Lugo TV Channel: BSSUN Livestream: Fubo […]

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / May 23

A Pair of Pitchers are Working Their Way Back to the Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays are seeing progress in two of their pitchers. Shane Baz and Jeffrey Springs are both completing rehab stints with Triple-A Durham and the Rays rookie-level Flordia Complex League respectively.

Tampa Bay Rays News / ClutchPoints / May 23

3 Rays players fans are already fed up with in 2024 season

The Tampa Bay Rays are one of the rare professional sports franchises where the name on the front of the jersey always seems to matter more than the name on the back.

Josh Lowe News / Field Level Media / May 22

Rays OF Josh Lowe injured, leaves game vs. Red Sox

Tampa Bay outfielder Josh Lowe suffered another setback in his injury-marred 2024 season when he exited Wednesday night's game against the visiting Boston Red Sox after 1 1/2 innings because of "right side tightness," according to the Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / May 22

Tampa Bay Rays Designate Veteran Right-Hander for Assignment, Activate Former Top Prospect

The Tampa Bay Rays started the season off on a sour note but recently have clawed back to .500. They’ve faced plenty of injuries, particularly in the pitching department, where they have almost a full rotation on the shelf.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / May 22

Rays vs. Red Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – May 22

The Tampa Bay Rays (25-25) host the Boston Red Sox (25-24) on Wednesday after a streak of three losses. First pitch is at 6:50 PM ET. The probable pitchers are Ryan Pepiot (3-2) for the Rays and Brayan Bello (4-2) for the Red Sox.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / May 20

Rays activate 2B Brandon Lowe, place RHP Zach Eflin on IL

Brandon Lowe will be in the lineup for the first time in more than six weeks when the Tampa Bay Rays face the Boston Red Sox on Monday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Tampa Bay Rays News / LWOSports.com / May 17

Biggest Underperformers on the 2024 Rays Roster

The start of the 2024 MLB season has been a rocky one for the Tampa Bay Rays. Through 44 games, the Rays sit at 22-22, a far cry from the division-leading 32-12 start in 2023.

MLB News / Action Network / May 16

MLB best bets: Picks and predictions for Thu. 5/16

Action Network's baseball experts share MLB best bets, including picks and predictions for Thursday, May 16.

MLB Opening Pitch: Zerillo's expert picks, odds, predictions for Thu. 5/16

Yandy Diaz's 2-run single helps Rays edge Red Sox

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

Tampa Bay Rays News / ClutchPoints / May 9

3 early-season trades Rays must make

The Tampa Bay Rays are one of the most unpredictable franchises in all of professional sports when it comes to making trades. As a low-budget franchise, they’re always willing to be a year early in trading away their biggest names rather than risking losing them for nothing.

Wander Franco News / FanNation Fastball / May 7

Tampa Bay Rays' Standout Wander Franco to Be Formally Accused of Serious Charge in Dominican Republic

Tampa Bay Rays' shortstop Wander Franco is set to be formally accused of sexually exploiting a minor in the Dominican Republic, putting his baseball future in further doubt.

Jonny DeLuca News / FanNation Fastball / May 7

My Two Cents: Rays Get Hot in 'City Connects,' But Win Streak More About Jonny DeLuca

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jonny DeLuca is many things, but being superstitious isn't one of them. The 25-year-old Tampa Bay Rays outfielder is SoCal cool, has a great head of hair and can even talk skateboarding like the rad kids.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6

Three MLB stars that need to heat up right now

These three players need to get things going quickly before it's too late for their teams.

Three players who need to improve for the Blue Jays to contend in 2024

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The 'Famous MLB families' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Just Baseball / April 30

What Has Happened to the Tampa Bay Rays This Year?

It might be time for Tampa Bay Rays fans to hit the panic button. At this point last year, the Rays were leading all of Major League Baseball with a blistering 23-5 record.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30