The Rays were officially eliminated from postseason contention on Friday night in the same way they realistically fell out of the playoff race over the last few months. They had a chance early on, then everything fell apart.

The Rays struck first in the bottom of the inning. Yandy Díaz, doing Yandy Díaz things, lashed a double to left. Christopher Morel followed with a walk, and though Josh Lowe went down swinging, Nick Fortes punched a grounder up the middle to bring Díaz home. It was 1–0, and it felt like momentum might settle in Tampa Bay’s favor.

The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer could be finalized in the next two weeks, team officials announced Wednesday – and major leadership changes are already taking place.

Tampa Bay Rays presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Auld will step down from their roles as part of the pending sale of the team to new owners.

For the third straight game, Alex Cora has elevated Trevor Story to the No. 2 spot in the order, with Alex Bregman hitting third. This was a small change made to the lineup Wednesday as the Sox scuffle to score runs in the final two weeks of the season.

POTENTIAL PARKING CHALLENGES  Both teams will play across the street from each other on Sunday — a nightmare for fans trying to get in and out of the stadiums.

Chandler Simpson logró su segundo juego consecutivo con tres hits y los Rays de Tampa Bay vencieron el jueves 3-0 a los Azulejos de Toronto para dividir su