The Latest Breaking News from Brandon Lowe

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Before joining the injured list with a broken right thumb, Harold Ramirez had recorded hits in nine of 11 games. That propelled his batting average to .329, and it made his earlier-than-expected return to the lineup a welcomed addition for the Rays.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays returned Thursday to Tropicana Field deprived of shuteye and a series sweep of the Yankees. The bullpen taxed and the everyday players bleary-eyed, they needed a collective jolt.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo had already made magic happen once, starting behind second base in a shift, charging down a dribbler on the right side and beating Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Brandon Lowe to first with a flip of his glove.

DETROIT — They sold out Comerica Park for Lou-lapalooza Saturday night.

DETROIT — The Rays had to walk Friday before they could run.

DETROIT — Games against struggling teams like the Tigers are the ones the Rays have to win in their quest to reach the playoffs for a fourth straight season.

BALTIMORE — Manager Kevin Cash has talked repeatedly about the need for his Rays to be more productive offensively, especially early in games. So when they scored three runs over the first two innings Wednesday, they seemed to be on the right track.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As much as the Orioles’ fanbase begged for him to join the club’s major league roster and has since pleaded to watch him every day, Adley Rutschman won’t catch every game. Baltimore’s roster construction will likely keep the face of the franchise from the designated hitter…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Center fielder Kevin Kiermaier acknowledged Saturday that his season — and potentially his Rays career — could be over due to his left hip issue.

Injuries are testing Tampa Bay’s depth. Can the club hang on in a crowded wild card race?

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — So much of the recent talk around the Rays has been about what they have lost, in terms of players to injuries and games.