The Toronto Blue Jays hosted the Tampa Bay Rays in a series just 10 days ago, and they rolled into the meeting fresh off a sweep of the first-plac

In the worst way, the Tampa Bay Rays needed to find a way to put together a couple of wins at George M. Steinbrenner Field. They did so, finishing off a series victory on Wednesday over the Houston Astros with an 8-4 win.

The Toronto Blue Jays will look to extend a pair of winning streaks when they open a three-game series against the host Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski is set to undergo Tommy John surgery that will sideline him rest of the season and put his 2026 campaign in jeopardy, as well. The Astros have been dealing with pitching injuries like no other team.

Hunter Brown (6-2, 1.43 ErA) pitches for the Houston Astros as they end a seven-game road trip at Tampa Bay. Houston is 3-3 so far on the trip. Taj Bradley (3-3, 4.80) pitches for the Rays. How to watch,

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For years — certainly the eight seasons Kyle Snyder has been pitching coach — the Rays have built their strategy on the foundation of throwing strikes early and often.

Welcome to George M. Steinbrenner Field, where the history runs deep and the tradition is rich. Long home to Yankees Spring Training and the Minor League Tarpons, the centrally located ballpark in Tampa will temporarily host the Tampa Bay Rays for the 2025 season while New York’s affiliate plays on an adjacent field.