The Rays have a closer, outfield defense has improved, and other things we’ve learned over 51 games
Many factors have contributed to the strong start, but what have we actually learned that we didn’t already expect entering the season? Pitching The Rays entered the season with a much stronger pitching outlook than they had in 2025 thanks to the additions of Martinez and Matz, along with the return to the pitcher-friendly Trop. […] 
