The AL Cy Young Award race offers different contenders. We’re starting to get a better idea of who the top pitchers are for the coveted award. While Shohei Ohtani was an early favorite before the season began, a few other names are standing out in the pack. As of June 6, an early look features a wide variety of options. Teams like the Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins have … [Read more...] about AL Cy Young Award Race Includes Many Favorites
Taj Bradley Debut: What To Know
The time has finally come. Pitcher Taj Bradley will make his MLB debut tonight as he and the Tampa Bay Rays go up against the Boston Red Sox. Bradley is the Rays’ top prospect, and also the 18th-ranked MLB prospect overall. He is looking to not only impress in his first lick of Major League ball but potentially keep the Rays undefeated at 12-0. Bradley, who has been highly … [Read more...] about Taj Bradley Debut: What To Know
Behind the Rays’ Historic Start
The Tampa Bay Rays‘ perfect 2023 season rolls on after they won their 13th straight game 9-3 over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday afternoon. The club matched the 1982 Atlanta Braves and 1987 Milwaukee Brewers as the only teams since 1900 to start 13-0. The Tampa Bay Rays have matched the longest season-opening winning streak in the modern era! pic.twitter.com/eVoW2nc9NM — MLB … [Read more...] about Behind the Rays’ Historic Start
The 2023 Red Sox Are Not the 2013 Boston Red Sox, Version 2.0
Broadcasters are saying over and over again, “This Boston Red Sox team is just like the 2013 team.” Much of the talk surrounding the comparison has come up recently. Monday marked the 10th anniversary of the horrific Boston Marathon Bombing. While it is human nature to compare things, this comparison of these two teams seems, on the surface, to be non-sensical. It may have to … [Read more...] about The 2023 Red Sox Are Not the 2013 Boston Red Sox, Version 2.0
AL East Strongest Division So Far
A little over two weeks into the 2023 MLB season, it remains a bit early to have a firm idea of the best and worst teams. However, there have been enough games so far to see some broad patterns. One of these is that the AL East has been the strongest division overall. Spearheaded by the Tampa Bay Rays and their historic start, every team in the division is holding their own so … [Read more...] about AL East Strongest Division So Far