Rays look to clinch MLB's 1st playoff berth vs Astros
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The Tampa Bay Rays return home for a three-game set against the Houston Astros starting on Friday night. The Rays split a four-game set in Texas before taking t
A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the MLB game between the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 11, 2026.
The Houston Astros (75-72) are en route to Tropicana Field on Saturday where they will try to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays (87-59). The line on this matchup has Houston at +110 while Tampa Bay opens at -130. The over/under has been set at 9. The pitchers who are expected to start are Peter Lambert and Ian Seymour.
MLB.com's Mark Feinsand highlighted one of those pitchers, All-Star ace Shane McClanahan, as a potential trade option thanks to his injury history, his cheaper 2027 contract, and his looming free agency after the 2027 season.
Peralta has dramatically altered his changeup usage since joining the Rays, and that's part of a pattern for Tampa that has worked for them.
The Tampa Bay Rays have lost right-handed reliever Hunter Bigge, with the Athletics claiming him off waivers on Friday. Bigge, 28, has appeared in 51 2/3 major-league innings, all as a reliever, and owns a career 4.
By the time the Rays get home Thursday night, they could be bound for a trip to the postseason. Tampa Bay's 7-2 win over the Braves on Wednesday night at Truist Park, combined with losses by the Rangers and Blue Jays earlier in the day,
Out since early August with a right hamstring strain, Williamson will work out with the Rays through the weekend and could then begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham next week. If Williamson is able to rejoin the Rays' active roster later this month, he could be used in a short-side platoon role at second base with Richie Palacios.
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The Atlanta Braves announced they cut a seven-year MLB veteran from their roster during their series against the Tampa Bay Rays. The post Atlanta Braves Cut 7-Year MLB Veteran Amid Rays Series appeared first on HEAVY.
This time, Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report is predicting the Rays will land former Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers World Series hero Adolis Garcia as a "buy low" option this offseason.