The Tampa Bay Rays have a reputation for being on the cutting edge of baseball strategy. But they’re suddenly looking to the past when it comes to pitching.

Once a deep component of the Cleveland Guardians organization, the number of quality middle infield prospects is now reduced.

Two evenly matched AL East rivals, the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays, face off on June 11, 2025, at 8:10 p.m. ET. With both teams listed at even odds (1.93), bullpen execution could be the key to ...