The Rays cobbled together a big inning for the second straight game, scoring five runs in the fourth to beat the Mets again, this time 8-4. Shortstop Taylor Walls had a big role in the win, delivering two doubles and dropping a squeeze bunt in the middle of the fourth-inning outburst.

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Baltimore Orioles in a battle between two AL East teams coming off impressive sweeps. My Orioles vs. Rays predictions expect the offenses to remain front and center in the series opener, focusing particularly on Tampa infielder, Jonathan Aranda.

It’s Monday, June 16 and the Orioles (30-40) are in Tampa to take on the Rays (39-32). Zach Eflin is slated to take the mound for Baltimore against Ryan Pepiot for Tampa Bay. Both Baltimore and Tampa Bay are coming off series sweeps of their opponents over the weekend. The Orioles outscored the Angels 19-7, while the Rays outscored the Mets 24-9.

If the Tampa Bay Rays make this year’s postseason, where would they play their home games? If you answered with a blank stare or a confused shrug, don’t feel bad. Apparently, Major League Baseball and the Rays would both have the same response.

There are plenty of reasons why the Tampa Bay Rays are hot right now, but their uptick in fastball usage may just top the list.

NEW YORK - The Tampa Bay Rays scored six runs in the top of the sixth inning to spoil a solid outing from Clay Holmes and beat the New York Mets 7-5 at Citi Fie

The Rays closed out a 5-1 homestand with Sunday's 3-2 victory. All of this helped Tampa Bay stay strong in the latest MLB Power Rankings, sitting in the No. 14 spot and moving up two from last week's location, according to MLB.com.

John Romano | The organization known for coddling starters is now throwing more innings than any rotation in baseball.

For many not paying attention, they might think the analytically minded Rays might still on that concept, but those quick to judge the Rays never had eyes to understand the why’