Tom Brew

Joined: Jun 16, 2023

Tom Brew is a long-time award-winning writer and editor for some of the best newspapers in America, including the Tampa Bay Times, Indianapolis Star and South Florida Sun Sentinel. He has been a publisher with Sports Illustrated/FanNation for five years. He also has written four books.

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) celebrates his solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Columnists

Tampa Bay got walked off in the ninth inning Sunday at Texas, getting swept and falling below .500 for the first time in 2025. That's nine straight losses at Globe Life Stadium, dating back to 2022. The Rangers are their nemesis for sure right now.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) throws against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Podcasts

After the first week of the 2025 MLB season, "On SI" baseball writers Tom Brew, Brady Farkas, Jack Ankony and Brandon Brown met for another episode of the Payoff Pitch Podcast to discuss the Dodgers' 8-0 start, the Braves' 0-7 record and more.

Pittsburgh's Thomas Harrington throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. He was making his MLB debut.

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Thomas Harrington made his major-league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but it did not go well for the 23-year-old. He gave up six runs in four innings in the 7-0 loss, struggling with control. He allowed four walks for the first time in his pro career.

Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Jake Mangum (28) celebrates after hitting a double against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.

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Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash didn't hit much as a player, and his self-deprecating sense of humor had the media cracking up Tuesday when talking about walk-up songs.

Tampa Bay starter Drew Rasmussen throws a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday in Tampa.

News

Through four games, Tampa Bay Rays starters have 26 strikeouts and just one walk. Drew Rasmussen was the latest arm to shine, pitching five scoreless innings Monday in a 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The pitching is really good.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) adjusts his elbow pad during his at bat at Angel Stadium on March 25.

Betting

Every year I pick three MLB teams to go over their win totals, and three to go under, and it's a fun exercise. I've gone 5-1 two yeas in a row, so here are my choices as we start the 2025 season on Thursday. Who are your picks?

Chicago Cubs staff assistant Franklin Font (left) and second baseman Javier Baez (right) hoist the 2016 World Series trophy.

Podcasts

The ''Fastball on SI'' baseball site is well read, and in 2025 we're taking the next big step, adding national baseball columns and opinion pieces. Tom Brew, Jack Ankony and Brady Farkas will be sharing their thoughts every day starting Thursday.

Milwaukee pitcher Brandon Woodruff pours champagne over broadcaster Bob Uecker and manager Pat Murphy after winning the NL Central Division title.

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Bob Uecker was more than just a radio voice. He was a Milwaukee icon and part of the family fabric of multiple generations of Brewers fans.

Detroit Tigers left fielder Riley Greene (31) high-fives teammates after beating the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday.

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DETROIT — In the six-month daily grind that is a major-league baseball season, every year there are probably a half-dozen or so teams that are mostly irrelevant

Houston Astros pitcher Josh Hader (71) and catcher Victor Caratini (17) celebrate as they beat the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday at Tropicana Field.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There aren't many things we all agree on in this country these days, but it's fair to say that outside of metro Houston, most Americans a

Tampa Bay outfielder Randy Arozarena poses after hitting a home run. He was traded to the Seattle Mariners on Friday.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There is no joy in RandyLand. Mighty Randy Arozarena has checked out. There was quite a somber tone out in the left field bleachers at Tr

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SEATTLE — it was just five years ago this week that the Baltimore Orioles selected catacher Adley Rutschman and shortstop Gunnar Henderson with their first two

Tom Brew

Joined: Jun 16, 2023

My Two Cents: 5 Best April Storylines in American League East

New York Yankees No-Hitters All-Time List

WATCH: Jose Caballero Makes History With First Career Grand Slam For Tampa Bay Rays

Meet the Opponent: Angels Come to Tampa With Surprising 6-3 Record

Columnists

My Two Cents: Years Later, Rays Still Can't Figure Out How to Beat Rangers

Podcasts

Payoff Pitch Podcast: MLB Opening Week Winners And Losers, Extensions, Torpedo Bats

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Pirates' Thomas Harrington Roughed Up By Rays in MLB Debut

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Rays Manager Kevin Cash Had Hilarious Response to Jake Mangum's Walkup Song

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My Two Cents: As Expected — At Least By Some — Rays' Rotation Off to Dominant Start

Betting

My Two Cents: My 2025 '3 Up/3 Down' Picks on Team Win Totals

Podcasts

Tom Brew, Brady Farkas, Jack Ankony Named National Columnists on 'Fastball on SI'

News

For Brewers Fans, Bob Uecker Was One Of Us — And We Loved Him For It

My Two Cents: Can Red-Hot Tigers Actually Pull This Off?

My Two Cents: Don't Look Now, But Astros Rolling Toward Another ALCS Appearance

My Two Cents: I Get Rays Selling, But Why Not for 2025?

'Really Cool': Orioles' Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson Picked as All-Star Starters