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Rays stay alive in World Series, AL East roundup
The Tampa Bay Rays staved off elimination with a 4-3 World Series win over the Brewers, while the Orioles and Red Sox kept reshaping their front offices.
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Rays extend their season with tight Game 4 win
Still the class of the AL East with a 98-64 regular-season record, the Tampa Bay Rays bought themselves more time Tuesday night. They edged the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3, according to the official box score, and avoided a World Series sweep in Game 4.
As reported by La Presse, Ben Williamson delivered his first hit in the World Series and drove in the decisive run, the swing that kept Tampa Bay from being eliminated. CBS Sports notes that Nick Martinez and the bullpen protected the slim lead and, crucially, saved the Rays from going home early.
CBS Sports also points out that Tampa Bay had to turn to the pitcher who was slated to start Game 5 and use him in relief in Game 4, a choice that shores up the present but could complicate the next matchup. MLB Trade Rumors underlines that Milwaukee has been on a dominant run for weeks, leaving the Rays with no margin for error despite finally getting on the board in the series.
Orioles elevate Jared Banner to GM role
For the Baltimore Orioles, who finished 79-82, the focus is firmly on the offseason. MLB Trade Rumors reports that the club has hired former Cubs assistant general manager Jared Banner as its new GM. He’ll serve as the No. 2 decision-maker under president of baseball operations Mike Elias, who remains atop the baseball department.
According to MLB Trade Rumors, Elias laid out for the Orioles beat writers how responsibilities will be divided between the two, though further specifics were not detailed in the report. The move reinforces Baltimore’s front-office structure as it tackles rotation needs and broader roster decisions this winter.
Red Sox analyst Besky joins Nationals
In Boston, the 87-75 Red Sox are seeing turnover in their analytics group. Per MLB Trade Rumors, David Besky, formerly the club’s director of baseball sciences, is expected to join the Washington Nationals as a pitching strategist. The report notes that a previous story had already indicated Besky was no longer with the Red Sox before this new role emerged.
His departure reshapes a key piece of Boston’s pitching infrastructure at a time when the AL East remains one of the most competitive divisions in the game.