Morton, Rays to take on Duffy, Royals on Thursday

The Tampa Bay Rays will face off against the Kansas City Royals on Thurssday at 2:15 p.m. EDT/

Mondesi, Royals jump on Rays early, hold on for 3-2 win

Adalberto Mondesi hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning, and the Kansas City Royals held on to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Wednesday in the opener of a doubleheader.

Rays-Royals game postponed due to rain; doubleheader on deck

The Tampa Bay Rays' game against the Kansas City Royals was washed out Tuesday night, and the teams will make it up at part of a doubleheader Wednesday with the first game starting at 12:15 p.m.

Rays score early, pile on late in 8-5 win over Royals

The Tampa Bay Rays have successfully started a Cy Young Award winner and relievers, generated offense from everyone in their hobbled lineup, and watched as their bullpen has preserved far more leads than they've squandered.

Royals open 4-game series at home against Rays

Tampa Bay Rays (18-9, first in the AL East) vs. Kansas City Royals (9-19, fifth in the AL Central)

Tampa Bay Rays lose 10-2 to the Kansas City Royals

Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell allowed three runs and five hits over 3 1/3 innings, throwing 65 pitches in the Tampa Bay Rays' 10-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals.

Rays beat Orioles 4-2

Tyler Glasnow allowed two runs over seven innings in winning his fourth consecutive start to begin the season, Avisail Garcia drove in three runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 on Tuesday night for their seventh victory in eight games.

Rays put Cy Young winner Snell on IL with fractured toe

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed ace left-hander Blake Snell on the 10-day injured list after he broke a toe on his right foot while he was at home Sunday night.

Rays jump to early lead, spoil Giants' home opener 5-2

Yandy Diaz and Kevin Kiermaier hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning and Tampa Bay spoiled the San Francisco Giants' home opener with a 5-2 win Friday for the best start in Rays' franchise history.

Rays put Wendle on 10-day IL with hamstring strain

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed infielder Joey Wendle on the 10-day injured list because of a strained left hamstring.

Braves sign veteran right-hander Tomlin to minor league deal

The Atlanta Braves have signed right-hander Josh Tomlin to a minor league contract with an invitation to the team's major league camp.

Baltimore Orioles' legend, 1st black MLB manager Frank Robinson dead at 83

Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, the first black manager in Major League Baseball and the only player to win the MVP award in both leagues, has died. He was 83.

Family of woman killed by foul ball at Dodger game wants more fan safety at ballparks

The family of a woman who died after being hit by a foul ball while attending a game at Dodger Stadium is pushing for more fan safety at major league ballparks.

Garcia can earn up to $6M under 1-year deal with Rays

Avisail Garcia can earn up to $6 million as part of his one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB, union, Cuba reach deal for players to sign

Major League Baseball, its players' association and the Cuban Baseball Federation reached an agreement that will allow players from the island to sign big league contracts without defecting, an effort to eliminate the dangerous trafficking that had gone on for decades.

Braves' Acuna beats Nats' Soto for NL Rookie of Year

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was an overwhelming pick for National League Rookie of the Year, easily beating Washington outfielder Juan Soto.