DRaysBay · Jul 21, 2025
Series Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago White Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox will now engage in a three game series in Tampa.
The Rays finally snapped a run of consecutive series losses by taking two of three from the Orioles. The White Sox meanwhile opened up the break by sweeping the Pirates.
The Rays are now 52-48 on the season, 6.5 games back of the Blue Jays and 1.5 games back of the 3rd Wild Card spot.
Frivolities
The top players by career bWAR to have played for the Rays and White Sox:
Manny Ramirez
James Shields
Jose Canseco
Julio Franco
Wilson Alvarez
The Rays best player offensively against the Orioles all-time (min. 25 PA):
Mallex Smith: .579/.680/.737 with 0 HR over 25 PA