Before the first full team workout during Spring Training, the Rays sat in a room at the Port Charlotte complex, immediately getting a sense of how much talent the team had in 2020. One of the main goals that was uttered during the quick conversation? Win the American League East.\n\nWith a 2-1 win over the Mets on Monday at Citi Field and the Yankees’ loss to the Blue Jays, the Rays got closer to their goal as the magic number to clinch their first AL East title since 2010 is down to just one with five games left in the regular season.\n\n• Box score\n\nThe Rays also hold a 1 1/2-game lead over the White Sox, who lost to the Indians, for the top seed in the AL.\n\n• MLB standings\n\n“That would be fun to accomplish and another step that we had in mind,” said Rays infielder
In his last two outings following an opener, Fleming has allowed just one run on four hits over 6 2/3 innings. After Fleming, the Rays used
Though deGrom was sharp on Monday, it was
“This is fun,” Lowe said. “With all the guys from all the different backgrounds kind of meshing in together, the guys in this clubhouse are great. It’s so fun to come to work every day.”\n\nAside from nearing a division title, the Rays are starting to play good baseball at the right time. The club has won five of its last six games and the pitching staff has allowed one run in four of those contests.\n\nThe defense has also been much improved, as