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KEVIN CASH


Playoff-bound Rays score 2 in 9th to beat Angels 5-4

Manuel Margot flared a run-scoring single to right field to complete a two-run ninth and the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4.

Rays open series in Baltimore with 4-3 victory, pull within game of Orioles in AL East

Luke Raley hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning, and Tampa Bayโ€™s remarkable bullpen retired everyone it faced in the Raysโ€™ 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night in the opener of a huge series at Camden Yards.

Rays' Wander Franco moved to administrative leave while MLB, Dominican authorities investigate

Wander Franco has been placed on administrative leave indefinitely by Major League Baseball while authorities in the Dominican Republic investigate the Tampa Bay Rays' All-Star shortstop for an alleged relationship with a minor.

Dominican authorities investigate Rays' Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minor

Authorities in the Dominican Republic are investigating Tampa Bay All-Star shortstop Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minor, according to the office of the attorney general in his native country.

Rays All-Star pitcher McClanahan is likely to miss the rest of the season

Tampa Bay Rays All-Star pitcher Shane McClanahanโ€™s season may be over due to an injured left arm.

Garcia, Astros stop Rays' 14-game home winning streak

Luis Garcia scattered three hits over six innings and the Houston Astros ended the Tampa Bay Rays' 14-game season-opening home winning streak, 5-0.

Rays lefty Springs put on IL, meets with Tommy John surgeon

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jeffrey Springs was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a left elbow flexor strain that may require Tommy John surgery.

Confident Rays not surprised by 11-0 start to season

The streaking Tampa Bay Rays are running out of superlatives to describe baseballโ€™s best start in more than three decades.

MLB shift limits raising batter spirits and averages so far

Major League Baseball's new limits on infield shifts are raising batter spirits this spring.

Royals turn to Matt Quatraro to turn around languishing club

The Kansas City Royals had qualified candidates to become their next manager already within the organization, including one hired by the Chicago White Sox just this week.

Snell: Dodgers-Padres NLDS at Petco Park should be 'insane'

The atmosphere at Petco Park will be absolutely electric when Blake Snell and the Padres face Tony Gonsolin and the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in the first playoff game at San Diego's downtown ballpark with fans in the stands in 16 years.

Guardians take WC opener as Ramรญrez homers, Bieber dominates

Josรฉ Ramรญrez connected for a two-run homer, Shane Bieber dominated Tampa Bay for 7 2/3 innings and the young Cleveland Guardians played with poise in their postseason debut, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 in their wild-card opener.

Third wild card creates opportunity for another playoff team

The Philadelphia Phillies grabbed baseballโ€™s last playoff ticket, and Bryce Harper and company partied into the night.

Arozarena 6 RBIs, Rays beat Blue Jays, tie for AL WC lead

Randy Arozarena hit his 20th homer and drove in six runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat Toronto 10-6, tying the Blue Jays at the top of the AL wild-card standings.

Wander Franco drives in 3 as Rays beat Blue Jays 10-5

Wander Franco had three RBIs, Jonathan Aranda homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 in the opener of a big four-game series between playoff contenders.

Rays' Randy Arozarena, Yandy Dรญaz had altercation after game

Rays teammates Yandy Dรญaz and Randy Arozarena had an altercation after a 4-0 loss to the Astros on Monday, partially prompting Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash to bench both players Tuesday in a 5-0 defeat to Houston.

Rays' Shane McClanahan pulled vs Astros with neck tightness

Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan was pulled in the fifth inning with neck tightness during a 5-0 loss to the Houston Astros.

Rays pitching coach injured on visit to mound

Tampa Bay Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder injured himself walking toward the mound to visit ace Shane McClanahan during the seventh inning of a 9-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers.

LEADING OFF: Subway Series rolls, Ortiz honor, missing Cards

Aaron Judge and Pete Alonso swing away as the Subway Series starts up at Citi Field on Tuesday night with both New York teams in first place.

LEADING OFF: Sale rejoins Red Sox, Realmuto misses Jays trip

Red Sox lefty Chris Sale is set to make his season debut when he starts against Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field on Tuesday night.

Kolozsvary scores on game-ending balk as Reds beat Rays 2-1

Mark Kolozsvary scored on a game-ending balk by Matt Wisler in the 10th inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Judge homers twice, Yankees come back to beat Rays 5-4

Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 26th and 27th home runs, Jose Trevino delivered a two-run shot that put New York ahead in the eighth inning and the Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4.

Cole no-hit bid into 8th, Yanks beat Rays 4-2 for 50th win

Gerrit Cole took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Aaron Hicks hit a tiebreaking triple in the ninth as Manuel Margot slammed into the right-field wall and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 for their 50th win.

Rizzo HR in 9th, Yanks edge Rays for 14th straight home win

Anthony Rizzo hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning and the streaking New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 for their 14th straight home win.

McClanahan wins 5th straight start, Rays sweep 3 from Cards

Shane McClanahan pitched eight superb innings to win his fifth consecutive start and the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 2-1 victory.

Cash: Rays players not wearing LGBTQ logos won't divide team

A number of Tampa Bay Rays players decided not to wear rainbow-colored logos on their uniforms as part of the teamโ€™s annual โ€œPride Nightโ€ on Saturday that recognized the LGBTQ community.

LEADING OFF: Rays put Franco on IL, Cortes excels for Yanks

The Rays have put shortstop Wander Franco on the 10-day injured list with a right quadriceps strain, the latest setback for the injury-plagued team.

Arozarena's 2 HRs spoil Rutschman's debut as Rays top O's

Randy Arozarena hit a pair of homers, Jeffrey Springs threw shutout ball into the sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays spoiled the debut of Baltimore Orioles top prospect Adley Rutschman with a 6-1 victory.

Rays snap 3-game skid, hold off Angels 4-2 in 10 innings

Vidal Brujรกn got an RBI double leading off the 10th inning for his first hit of the season, and the Tampa Bay Rays rebounded from their no-hit loss with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

LEADING OFF: Mets ace Scherzer starts night game vs Phillies

New York Mets ace Max Scherzer starts at night against Bryce Harper and the Phillies at Citi Field.

Irvin pitches into 7th, A's take 3 of 4 from Rays, 6-3

Cole Irvin pitched into the seventh inning,and the Oakland Athletics beat Tampa Bay 6-3 to take three of four from the Rays, Irvin allowed three runs and five hits in 6 1/3 innings as the rebuilding Aโ€™s under new manager Mark Kotsay improved to 4-3.

Kluber looks good, Rays beat Orioles 8-0 to complete sweep

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber looked good in his debut with the Tampa Bay Rays, pitching into the fifth inning to help the defending AL East champions beat Baltimore 8-0 and complete a season-opening sweep of the Orioles.

Cash wins 2nd straight Manager of the Year; Kapler NL winner

Tampa Bayโ€™s Kevin Cash has become the second skipper to win Manager of the Year honors in back-to-back seasons, taking this year's American League award.

Rays' remarkable season comes to sudden end at Fenway Park

Rays' remarkable season comes to sudden end at Fenway Park

The AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays saw their record-setting season come to a sudden end Monday night when they lost to the Boston Red Sox 6-5 in Game 4 of their Division Series and were eliminated in the best-of-five playoff.

LEADING OFF: Astros face renewed sign-stealing charge

LEADING OFF: Astros face renewed sign-stealing charge

The Astros are facing renewed suspicions over sign stealing two years after being punished by the league for a scandal during their 2017 World Series run.

LEADING OFF: Red Sox try to close out Rays on Marathon Day

LEADING OFF: Red Sox try to close out Rays on Marathon Day

Boston fans hope to enjoy plenty of runners -- and runs -- on a big sports Monday in town.

Marathon changes afoot: Rolling start, masks, leaf peeping

Marathon changes afoot: Rolling start, masks, leaf peeping

For runners in this year's Boston Marathon, it all starts before race day and 26.2 miles away from Main Street in Hopkinton.

Red Sox flex muscles, power past Rays 14-6 to even ALDS 1-1

Red Sox flex muscles, power past Rays 14-6 to even ALDS 1-1

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Martinez on ALDS roster, not in Game 1 lineup for Red Sox

Martinez on ALDS roster, not in Game 1 lineup for Red Sox

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Defending AL champ Rays poised to open ALDS against Red Sox

Defending AL champ Rays poised to open ALDS against Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays have won more games than any other team in the American League over the past two seasons, going about their business with a quiet confidence that has the full attention of the Boston Red Sox.

Rays clinch top seed in AL playoffs, stall Astros in West

Rays clinch top seed in AL playoffs, stall Astros in West

Drew Rasmussen and three relievers combined for a three-hitter, Brandon Lowe and Ji-Man Choi both homered and the Tampa Bay Rays coasted past the Houston Astros 7-0, giving them the No. 1 seed in the American League playoffs.

Rays clinch 2nd straight AL East title, beat Marlins 7-3

Rays clinch 2nd straight AL East title, beat Marlins 7-3

The Tampa Bay Rays clinched their second straight AL East title, with Mike Zunino hitting a go-ahead homer and Brandon Lowe later adding a pair of RBI doubles to beat the Miami Marlins 7-3.

Kiermaier hit after scouting report flap; Rays to playoffs

Kiermaier hit after scouting report flap; Rays to playoffs

Kevin Kiermaier was hit by a pitch after scooping up a Toronto scouting report two days earlier, and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched a postseason berth with a 7-1 victory over the Blue Jays.

Kiermaier shocked by reaction to taking scouting card

Kiermaier shocked by reaction to taking scouting card

Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier says he is shocked by reaction to his scooping up a scouting a card that fell out of Toronto catcher Alejandro Kirkโ€™s wristband.

Rays' Cash apologizes after Kiermaier takes, keeps data card

Rays' Cash apologizes after Kiermaier takes, keeps data card

Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash apologized to Blue Jays management a day after Rays veteran Kevin Kiermaier scooped up a scouting data card that fell out of Toronto catcher Alejandro Kirkโ€™s wristband and refused to give it back.

Rays' Franco extends streak, exits with hamstring tightness

Rays' Franco extends streak, exits with hamstring tightness

Tampa Bay Rays rookie Wander Franco extended his on-base streak to 39 games, then exited in the first inning against Detroit because of tightness in his right hamstring.

Meadows, Rays rally from 6 runs down, beat Bosox 11-10 in 10

Meadows, Rays rally from 6 runs down, beat Bosox 11-10 in 10

Austin Meadows hit a tying, inside-the-park homer in the ninth inning, Nelson Cruz had a go-ahead single in the 10th and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied from a six-run deficit to beat the Boston Red Sox 11-10.

Snell pulled after 7 no-hit innings, Padres beat D-backs 3-0

Snell pulled after 7 no-hit innings, Padres beat D-backs 3-0

Blake Snell threw seven hitless innings before being pulled for a reliever, and San Diego lost its bid for a combined no-hitter in the eighth inning when Arizonaโ€™s David Peralta dropped a bloop single into shallow left field in the Padres' 3-0 win.

Franco, AL East-leading Rays win 8th in row, top Red Sox 6-1

Franco, AL East-leading Rays win 8th in row, top Red Sox 6-1

Wander Franco extended his on-base streak 30 games with a two-run single, fellow rookie Luis Patiรฑo pitched neatly into the sixth inning and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays won their eighth in a row, beating the Boston Red Sox 6-1.

LEADING OFF: Padres try new pitch, Reds-Brewers, O's skid

LEADING OFF: Padres try new pitch, Reds-Brewers, O's skid

One day after firing pitching coach Larry Rothschild, the slumping San Diego Padres begin a three-game series Tuesday night against the NL West rival Los Angeles Dodgers.

Bosox rout Rays 20-8 in their highest-scoring game since '15

Bosox rout Rays 20-8 in their highest-scoring game since '15

Bobby Dalbec drove in a career-high five runs, Xander Bogaerts and Hunter Renfroe each had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox routed the Tampa Bay Rays 20-8.

Rays rally past Red Sox 8-4, extend lead in AL East

Rays rally past Red Sox 8-4, extend lead in AL East

Tampa Bayโ€™s Francisco Mejรญa singled with the bases loaded in the ninth, Bostonโ€™s Hunter Renfroe made a costly error on the play, and it helped the Rays rally past the Red Sox 8-4 on Tuesday night.

LEADING OFF: Betts has ailing hip, Mattingly nears return

LEADING OFF: Betts has ailing hip, Mattingly nears return

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts might be returning to the injured list after he was scratched from the lineup Tuesday night in Philadelphia with a sore right hip.

Baseball All-Star Game becomes Greatest Sho on Earth

Baseball All-Star Game becomes Greatest Sho on Earth

As five dozen players sat outside Coors Field ahead of the All-Star Game, they looked forward to the Greatest Sho on Earth.

Ohtani is AL starting pitcher, bats leadoff in All-Star Game

Ohtani is AL starting pitcher, bats leadoff in All-Star Game

Shohei Ohtani will be the American Leagueโ€™s starting pitcher in Tuesdayโ€™s nightโ€™s All-Star Game and will bat leadoff, too, as the designated hitter.

Angels' Maddon: Ohtani to pitch and hit in All-Star Game

Angels' Maddon: Ohtani to pitch and hit in All-Star Game

Shohei Ohtani plans to pitch and hit in his first All-Star Game next week.

Ohtani 1st All-Star picked as pitcher, position player

Ohtani 1st All-Star picked as pitcher, position player

Shohei Ohtani achieved a first in the near century history of baseballโ€™s All-Star Game: selection as both a hitter and a pitcher.

LEADING OFF: Schwarber gets MRI on hamstring, Brews roll

LEADING OFF: Schwarber gets MRI on hamstring, Brews roll

After a historic June homer binge, Kyle Schwarberโ€™s July got off to a less promising start.

Maddon supports Ohtani pitching and hitting in All-Star Game

Maddon supports Ohtani pitching and hitting in All-Star Game

Fans hoping Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani will pitch and hit in the All-Star Game might just get their wish.

Nats' Schwarber in impressive company with slugging exploits

Nats' Schwarber in impressive company with slugging exploits

Kyle Schwarberโ€™s exploits have now progressed into truly rarified air.

Schwarber's 12th homer in 10 games helps Nats over .500

Schwarber's 12th homer in 10 games helps Nats over .500

Kyle Schwarber led off the first inning with his 12th home run in 10 games, and the Washington Nationals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 to move above.

LEADING OFF: Rays rookie Franco slumping, Harper plunked

LEADING OFF: Rays rookie Franco slumping, Harper plunked

Wander Franco got off to a smashing start this week, hitting a home run and double in his major league debut for Tampa Bay.

Snell pitches 5 scoreless innings, Padres beat Dodgers 3-2

Snell pitches 5 scoreless innings, Padres beat Dodgers 3-2

Jake Cronenworth and rookie Kim Ha-seong homered off Clayton Kershaw, Blake Snell pitched five scoreless innings and the San Diego Padres got their third straight win against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers, 3-2.

Top prospect Wander Franco homers in MLB debut for Rays

Top prospect Wander Franco homers in MLB debut for Rays

Wander Franco, a 20-year-old infielder considered the best prospect in the minor leagues, homered for the Tampa Bay Rays in his major league debut, connecting for a three-run drive against Boston.

LEADING OFF: Franco debut, Kershaw vs Snell, Hendricks hot

LEADING OFF: Franco debut, Kershaw vs Snell, Hendricks hot

Wander Franco, a 20-year-old infielder considered the best prospect in the minor leagues, is set to make his major league debut for the Tampa Bay Rays against the visiting Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.

Darvish fans 11, Padres get 2 big homers to beat Dodgers 6-2

Darvish fans 11, Padres get 2 big homers to beat Dodgers 6-2

Yu Darvish struck out 11 in six brilliant innings to become the fastest big leaguer to reach 1,500 for his career, Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth homered and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in the opener of a three-game series between the NL West rivals.

LEADING OFF: Blue Jays bop at Fenway, Rays-Chisox meet up

LEADING OFF: Blue Jays bop at Fenway, Rays-Chisox meet up

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the bashing Toronto Blue Jays try to keep up their power surge at Fenway Park.

Minor league pitcher stable in hospital after liner to head

Minor league pitcher stable in hospital after liner to head

Minor league pitcher Tyler Zombro was kept overnight at a hospital and remains in stable condition after being struck in the head by a line drive.

Yarbrough gets Rays 1st complete game in 5 years, tops Yanks

Yarbrough gets Rays 1st complete game in 5 years, tops Yanks

Ryan Yarbrough ended a 24-start winless skid with Tampa Bayโ€™s first complete game in more than five years, Austin Meadows homered off shaky Yankees ace Gerrit Cole and drove in five and the Rays beat New York 9-2.

Rays win for 16th time in 17 games, Hill beats Yankees 3-1

Rays win for 16th time in 17 games, Hill beats Yankees 3-1

Rich Hill finished May with the lowest monthly ERA in 75 years of a pitcher in his 40s, and the Tampa Bay Rays won for the 16th time in 17 games by keeping up their domination of the reeling Yankees with a 3-1 victory.

Rays' 11-game win streak ends, fall to Keller, Royals 2-1

Rays' 11-game win streak ends, fall to Keller, Royals 2-1

The Tampa Bay Raysโ€™ 11-game winning streak came to an end when Brad Keller pitched seven strong innings and Salvador Perez hit a tiebreaking RBI single to give the Kansas City Royals a 2-1 victory.

Rays score 7 runs in 8th to complete 4-game sweep of Angels

Rays score 7 runs in 8th to complete 4-game sweep of Angels

Mike Zunino homered, Brett Phillips had two hits during a seven-run eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for an 8-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Adames, Margot slug Rays past Angels 7-3; Rendon injured

Adames, Margot slug Rays past Angels 7-3; Rendon injured

Willy Adames and Manuel Margot homered, Mike Brosseau had a two-run single and the Tampa Bay Rays opened a seven-game California road trip with a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Hill sharp, Kluber roughed up as Rays beat Yankees 10-5

Hill sharp, Kluber roughed up as Rays beat Yankees 10-5

Rich Hill pitched six strong innings, Austin Meadows led a hit parade against Corey Kluber and New Yorkโ€™s bullpen, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees 10-5 to snap a four-game skid.

LEADING OFF: Nats have 3 positives, no opener Friday

LEADING OFF: Nats have 3 positives, no opener Friday

The Nationals and Mets are waiting until at least Saturday to start their season as Washington deals with a COVID-19 outbreak.

LEADING OFF: Nats have 3 positives, no opener Friday

LEADING OFF: Nats have 3 positives, no opener Friday

The Nationals and Mets are waiting until at least Saturday to start their season as Washington deals with a COVID-19 outbreak.

Padres finalize deal acquiring ace Blake Snell from Rays

Padres finalize deal acquiring ace Blake Snell from Rays

(AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)SAN DIEGO โ€“ Blake Snell gave up the ball in Game 6 of the World Series, shaking his head after manager Kevin Cashโ€™s curious pitching change. The San Diego Padres, determined to go all the way, just wanted him that much. He pitched spectacularly into the sixth inning of World Series Game 6 against the Dodgers before Cash pulled him after 73 pitches. We got to the World Series because we won.โ€Snell said he was stunned and saddened to leave Tampa Bay. โ€œThis acquisition is in line with our overall strategy to build a consistently winning ballclub for the great city of San Diego,โ€ Padres owner Peter Seidler said.

AP source: Padres have deal in place to get Snell from Rays

AP source: Padres have deal in place to get Snell from Rays

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)Two months ago, Blake Snell got yanked off the mound with a two-hit shutout going in the final game of the World Series. Now, the Tampa Bay Rays are ready to ship him out of town. The San Diego Padres are close to completing a blockbuster trade to acquire Snell from the defending AL champions. The Athletic was first to report the players headed from San Diego to Tampa Bay if the trade is finalized.

MLB tells managers to expect on-time spring training start

MLB tells managers to expect on-time spring training start

(AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. โ€“ Big league managers say Major League Baseball instructed them to prepare for spring training to start on time in mid-February despite uncertainty around the coronavirus. Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said Wednesday that officials from the commissioner's office had a meeting with managers Tuesday and expressed optimism about opening spring camps as scheduled. โ€œI think Major League Baseball was somewhat the petri dish,โ€ Cash said. Obviously if you look at last yearโ€™s situation, Major League Baseball, everybody adjusted on the fly. "So right now weโ€™re going as scheduled, with planning on playing a 162-game season, but you have to be adaptable.

Kevin Cash, Don Mattingly win Manager of the Year awards

Kevin Cash, Don Mattingly win Manager of the Year awards

FILE - In this July 24, 2020, file photo, Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly, left, gives an elbow-bump to Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi, right, prior to a baseball game in Philadelphia. Mattingly won the NL Manager of the Year award on Tuesday night, Nov. 10. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)Tampa Bayโ€™s Kevin Cash won the AL Manager of the Year award on Tuesday night, and Miamiโ€™s Don Mattingly took home the NL honor. Tingler and Ross led their teams to the playoffs in their first seasons as a big league manager. The Tampa, Florida, native and Florida State alum was hired as Tampa Bay manager the day before his 37th birthday.

Mookie Betts, Jacob deGrom in the mix for historic NL awards

Mookie Betts, Jacob deGrom in the mix for historic NL awards

(AP Photo/Eric Gay)Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts could become the second player to win the MVP award in each league, and New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom is in the running for his third consecutive NL Cy Young Award. Betts, Freddie Freeman and Manny Machado are the top finishers for NL MVP in balloting by the Baseball Writersโ€™ Association of America. DeGrom, Trevor Bauer and Yu Darvish are the finalists in the NL Cy Young race. Betts, who won the 2018 AL MVP award with Boston, helped the Dodgers win the World Series last week for the first time since 1988. Frank Robinson is the only player to win the MVP award in both leagues, accomplishing the feat in 1961 with Cincinnati and 1966 for Baltimore.

Cash's bullpen blunder joins Little, others in playoff lore

Cash's bullpen blunder joins Little, others in playoff lore

Aaron Boone hit a game-ending leadoff homer in the 11th, sending New York to the World Series. 2015 WORLD SERIES GAME 5Matt Harvey and the New York Mets held a 2-0 lead, needing a win to send the Series back to Kansas City. 2016 WORLD SERIES GAME 7The Chicago Cubs led the Cleveland Indians 5-1 heading into the bottom of the fifth. 2019 WORLD SERIES GAME 7Too bad for Houston fans, the last time they saw Gerrit Cole throw, it was in the bullpen rather than on the mound. โ€œI wasnโ€™t going to pitch him unless we were going to win the World Series and have a lead,โ€ Hinch said.

Cashed Out: Rays manager roasted for pulling Snell in Game 6

Cashed Out: Rays manager roasted for pulling Snell in Game 6

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell leaves the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)ARLINGTON, Texas โ€“ Blake Snell turned away from his manager and yelled an expletive as Kevin Cash headed to the mound. Iโ€™m not going to ask any questions, but he was pitching a great game," Betts said. It was the Cy Young Snell that pitched tonight.โ€Count Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, himself a frequent target for criticism over pulling starters, among those happy to see Snell go. โ€œMookie looked at me with a little smile, and we were all just excited that Snell was out of the game,โ€ Roberts said.

Fitting finale: Dodgers win title, Turner tests positive

Fitting finale: Dodgers win title, Turner tests positive

He wasn't on the field initially as the Dodgers enjoyed the spoils of a title earned during a most unusual season. The 35-year-old Turner has been a staple in the Dodgersโ€™ lineup for seven of their eight consecutive NL West titles. Los Angeles had come up short in the World Series twice in the previous three years. The Rays had 16 Ks and the Dodgers 11, the most combined strikeouts in a nine-inning World Series game. โ€œThis year has been crazy, but no matter what, weโ€™ll look back on this and weโ€™re World Series champs.

World Series notes: Rays chase Game 7, one more for Morton

World Series notes: Rays chase Game 7, one more for Morton

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton reacts after giving up two runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)ARLINGTON, Texas โ€“ Charlie Morton started the day Tuesday not knowing if he will pitch in a Game 7 of the World Series with his Tampa Bay Rays facing elimination against the Los Angeles Dodgers. โ€œIโ€™ve been thinking about it,โ€ Morton said before Game 6, with Tampa Bay trailing 3-2 in the Series. But Morton has Game 7 experience in the World Series that Buehler lacks. Morton acknowledged it will be different going into the final day of the season knowing he was starting a Game 7 in the World Series.

Dodgers 1 win from title after 32 years and more than $3.6B

Dodgers 1 win from title after 32 years and more than $3.6B

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 1988, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser holds his World Series Most Valuable Player trophy following the Dodgers' decisive 5-2 win over the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, Ca. Since Hershiser struck out Oaklands Tony Phillips for the final out of the 1988 World Series, the Dodgers have played 5,014 regular-season games and 113 more in the postseason in pursuit of their next title. The rookie right-hander hopes to keep the World Series from reaching a Game 7 for the fourth time in five years. The Rays and Cash have impressed Roberts with their relentlessness, evidenced by their ninth-inning rally to win Game 4. Hershiser, the 1988 World Series MVP, says each time the postseason is lengthened it adds another level of uncertainty to the competition.

Kershaw stops steal of home, hands Dodgers 3-2 Series lead

Kershaw stops steal of home, hands Dodgers 3-2 Series lead

โ€œI think a lot of credit goes to what heโ€™s been able to do in this World Series for us.โ€Kershaw even prevented the Rays from stealing the tying run. Kershawโ€™s formidable resume has lacked two of the most satisfying achievements: a win deep in the World Series and a championship ring. โ€œKersh, a lot of credit goes to him for what weโ€™ve been able to do in this World Series,โ€ Treinen said. Provided a 3-0 lead, Kershaw allowed Tampa Bay to pull within a run in the third when Kiermaier singled, Yandy Dรญaz tripled on a ball down the right-field line that skipped past Betts and Arozarena singled. He sets records with nine postseason homers allowed and three wild pitches in a Series game, tying a mark with two wild pitches in an inning.

Power surge: Home runs more than half of scoring in playoffs

Power surge: Home runs more than half of scoring in playoffs

(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)ARLINGTON, Texas โ€“ For all the talk about pride in advancing runners and manufacturing runs, teams in the postseason have really dug the long ball. Home runs drove in 235 of the 456 runs in the postseason through World Series Game 4, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. That comes to 51.5%, up from 46.6% last year and highest since the postseason expanded beyond the World Series in 1969. That gave the Rays 33 homers in the postseason accounting for 52 of 76 runs (68.4%). The reason theyโ€™re in postseason, playing postseason baseball is because a lot of that coincides with great pitching and thatโ€™s what weโ€™re seeing.

Arozarena slugs into WS history, stumbles into October lore

Arozarena slugs into WS history, stumbles into October lore

(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)ARLINGTON, Texas โ€“ Hours after slugging his way into World Series history, Randy Arozarena stumbled into October lore. None of those three won the World Series. โ€œIt feels really good to be able to break the record and be on top of that record board,โ€ Arozarena said through a translator. Center fielder Chris Taylor bobbled the hit, chased after the ball and threw toward the plate as Arozarena rounded third. Down in the dirt, Arozarena kept pounding the plate as the Rays rushed out to celebrate with him.

World Series notes: Kershaw could have title-clinching shot

World Series notes: Kershaw could have title-clinching shot

(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)ARLINGTON, Texas โ€“ Clayton Kershaw could take the mound Sunday night with a chance to close out the Los Angeles Dodgersโ€™ first World Series title since 1988. Now the 6-foot-1, 260-pound Rays first baseman is doing full splits in the World Series. Choi is the first Korean-born position player to appear in a World Series game, which he called an honor while crediting the โ€œspecial group of guyโ€ โ€” his teammates and them getting there together. Clayton felt the same way.โ€Betts is a four-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner who helped the Red Sox beat the Dodgers in the 2018 World Series. โ€œJust understanding that if we do things the right way in spring training, weโ€™ll do those things all the way through the World Series.

Morton merely mortal for Rays, question becomes what's next

Morton merely mortal for Rays, question becomes what's next

(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)ARLINGTON, Texas โ€“ Charlie Morton made the slow stroll to the dugout after one of the worst starts of his stellar, and somewhat improbable, four-year postseason run. โ€œI gave up hits on my curveball, I gave up hits on my sinker, I gave up hits on my four-seamer,โ€ Morton said. Mostly unknown or not, at least some Dodgers fans at the neutral-site World Series in Texas sure remembered him. One in the upper deck at the home of the Texas Rangers chanted โ€œcheat-erโ€ the entire time Morton pitched. Morton was long gone before the final out of possibly his final game.

World Series Notebook: Urรญas, 4-0 in postseason, set for G4

World Series Notebook: Urรญas, 4-0 in postseason, set for G4

The left-hander finished that series with three perfect innings, the last two protecting a 4-3 lead in Game 7 and sending LA to the World Series against Tampa Bay. Yarbrough threw 19 pitches out of the bullpen in Game 1 of the World Series. โ€œIโ€™m going to throw until they take the ball out of my hands,โ€ Yarbrough said. Thatโ€™s how you win a World Series,โ€ said Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts, who was part of the Red Sox when they beat Los Angeles in the World Series two years ago. Turner's 75th career postseason hit was a double that set up Max Muncy's two-run single in the third.

Parade of pitchers not a merry-go-round for Dodgers

Parade of pitchers not a merry-go-round for Dodgers

(AP Photo/Eric Gay)ARLINGTON, Texas โ€“ More was not merrier for Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers. By the end of the Dodgersโ€™ 6-4 defeat Wednesday night, which evened the Series at one game apiece, it appeared the Dodgers are down to essentially a two-man rotation of Walker Buehler and Clayton Kershaw. Alex Wood (six outs) and Jake McGee (three) finished with shutout relief, but the damage yielded by the earlier parade of pitchers was too much to overcome. He would be on track to start a Game 7 on normal rest or Game 6 on three days' rest. It remains to be seen whether this merry-go-round will be a fun ride for Roberts and the Dodgers.

Lowe homers twice, Rays hold off Dodgers 6-4 to even Series

Lowe homers twice, Rays hold off Dodgers 6-4 to even Series

After Lowe finally busted out in Game 2 of the World Series, the Rays and Dodgers are tied deep in the heart of Texas. Snell attacked with breaking pitches in the strike zone, not his usual pattern, against a Dodgers team that doesn't often chase. SHORT HOPSSnellโ€™s nine strikeouts were the most in a World Series game by a pitcher who didn't last five innings. Dodgers: Buehler threw six shutout innings to win Game 6 of the NL Championship Series against Atlanta and force Game 7. His only previous World Series start was Game 3 against Boston in 2018, when he fired seven scoreless innings in the only game the Dodgers won.

World Series Notebook: Rays enjoying playing with fans again

World Series Notebook: Rays enjoying playing with fans again

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)ARLINGTON, Texas โ€“ After winning the Division Series and AL Championship Series in San Diego, the Tampa Bay Rays played before fans in the World Series opener for the first time since spring training. Itโ€™s feels like itโ€™s like hanging on top of you and itโ€™s got all the World Series logos. If they win the World Series, the Dodgers would have 13 wins there this season โ€” and the maximum number of games there is 20. It will be after the first scheduled day off in the middle of a postseason series in this pandemic-altered season.

The Latest: Dodgers pull within 6-4 on Seager homer in 8th

The Latest: Dodgers pull within 6-4 on Seager homer in 8th

Tampa Bay is looking to even the Fall Classic after Los Angeles won 8-3 in the opener. He and Dylan Floro are the only Los Angeles pitchers who havenโ€™t been charged with at least one run in Game 2. The Los Angeles Dodgers try to take a 2-0 World Series lead against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Los Angeles Dodgers have certainly settled into the new ballpark deep in the heart of Texas. Game 2 of the World Series will be the Dodgersโ€™ 15th game at the $1.2 billion Globe Life Field.

LEADING OFF: Dodgers turn to Jansen, bullpen for Game 2

LEADING OFF: Dodgers turn to Jansen, bullpen for Game 2

A look at what's happening around the majors Wednesday:___BULLPEN SAVEDThe Dodgers were so good in Game 1 of the World Series, they helped themselves for Game 2. Top relievers Kenley Jansen, Blake Treinen and Brusdar Graterol should all be fresh for a bullpen game against Tampa Bay after they weren't needed in an 8-3 win Tuesday. Jansen has more blown saves (three) than conversions (two) in two previous World Series and also struggled this fall, but he seemed to have himself righted by the end of the NLCS. Manager Kevin Cash โ€” uncharacteristically slow to pull starter Tyler Glasnow in Game 1 โ€” also has fresh arms in the bullpen. After separating his troubled right shoulder while bumping forearms celebrating his go-ahead homer in NLCS Game 7, the Dodgers slugger touched feet with teammates after going deep in the World Series opener Tuesday.

Kershaw, LA stars shine, Dodgers top Rays 8-3 in WS opener

Kershaw, LA stars shine, Dodgers top Rays 8-3 in WS opener

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw warms up before Game 1 of the baseball World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)ARLINGTON, Texas โ€“ Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts โ€” the Los Angeles Dodgers stars all shined. โ€œConstantly keep putting that in your brain: tomorrow, win tomorrow, win tomorrow, win tomorrow. Eight of the last 10 teams to win Game 1 went on the title, all except the 2016 Indians and 2017 Dodgers. โ€Betts became the first to hit a home run, steal two bases and score twice in a Series game.

Glasnow wilts, can't stay with Kershaw as Rays drop Game 1

Glasnow wilts, can't stay with Kershaw as Rays drop Game 1

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow leaves the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash might have waited a smidge too long to go to his bullpen in Game 1 of the World Series. โ€œI felt a little weird in the beginning, made the adjustment I think in that third inning and started to feel pretty good,โ€ Glasnow said. When he finally pulled Glasnow, Cash was boxed in because he needed lefty reliever Ryan Yarbrough to face the left-handed Bellinger, who popped out. โ€œWe didnโ€™t do ourselves any favors with the walks,โ€ Cash said.

World Series Notebook: LA rookie vs Cy Young winner in G2

World Series Notebook: LA rookie vs Cy Young winner in G2

(AP Photo/Eric Gay)ARLINGTON, Texas โ€“ The Los Angeles Dodgers are going with rookie right-hander Tony Gonsolin to start Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. KERSHAW KsDodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw became only the second pitcher ever with at least 200 postseason strikeouts. His 112 pitches were a career high, and the most for any Rays pitcher since July 2018. Now Cash is leading the Rays in their first World Series since 2008, which is being played in the Rangers' new $1.2 billion stadium. It was a pleasant night for the first World Series game played in Arlington since 2011, when the Rangers played in their second consecutive World Series.

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