Ramos was voted he AL All-Star starting catcher this yearAs the 2018 MLB trade deadline was approaching on Tuesday afternoon, the Philadelphia Phillies finalized a deal to acquire nine-year veteran catcher Wilson Ramos from the Tampa Bay Rays.Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports first broke the news early on Tuesday afternoon via Twitter that club was “deep into … Continue reading Phillies acquire all-star catcher Wilson Ramos at the non-waiver trade deadline
Phillies and Rays talking trade as the MLB non-waiver deadline approaches
Ramos is a two-time all-starAs the 2018 MLB trade deadline fast approaches, trades are being finalized and the rumor mills are really starting to heat up. The Philadelphia Phillies, linked to a number of players in recent days, are expected to be active as the afternoon rolls along.It is believed that general manager Matt Klentak is … Continue reading Phillies and Rays talking trade as the MLB non-waiver deadline approaches
Red Sox continue fighting off Yankees, who lower own magic number
Pedroia scores tie-breaking run in Boston's victoryThe Boston Red Sox took 15 innings to gain a win on Friday night over the host Tampa Bay Rays. But win they did after scoring seven times in the top of the 15th, going on to a 13-6 victory.The victory lowered Boston's "Magic Number" for clinching the American … Continue reading Red Sox continue fighting off Yankees, who lower own magic number
Tampa Bay Rays successfully transition Alex Colome to the closer role
Colome (L) leads the American League in SavesWay back on July 28, 2000 the then Tampa Bay Devil Rays completed a trade with the Oakland Athletics. The D-Rays sent away a pair of arms in Jim Mecir and Todd Belitz, and in return received a Double A right-hander named Jesus Colome.Colome had a big arm, with pitches clocked at … Continue reading Tampa Bay Rays successfully transition Alex Colome to the closer role
MLB playoff races wild with more than 20 teams still alive
Brewers and Cardinals two of many teams still aliveIt is very possible that we are about to experience one of the greatest stretch runs in MLB history during the month of September, which begins in just three weeks.A quick glance around the standings in Major League Baseball on Thursday morning, August 10, shows that three … Continue reading MLB playoff races wild with more than 20 teams still alive
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