Willson Contreras homered, Alec Burleson’s two-run single highlighted a five-run second inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4.

In need of help at the shortstop position, the Rays are turning to the brightest young star in their system. Tampa Bay is calling up top prospect Carson Williams on Thursday ahead of his Major League debut,

The Tampa Bay Rays have decided to promote top prospect Carson Williams to the majors as the team's playoff hopes dim.

Carson Williams is set to make his MLB debut as the Tampa Bay Rays promote the 22-year-old shortstop, betting on his breakout potential for 2024 despite strikeout concerns.

Currently, the Yankees (68-57) lead the race, leaving no doubt that the Rays will heavily rely on Rasmussen to dominate on Wednesday when he faces New York right-hander Cam Schlittler (1-2, 3.94 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. ET.

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San Francisco Giants centre fielder Jung Hoo Lee took what might be the best catch of the MLB season. What was more shocking was that he took the catch with his knees. With Tampa Bay's Yandy Díaz driving a pitch deep,

Ryan Pepiot was dealing. The Tampa Bay starting pitcher had breezed through five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits against the S