# Liam Hicks Elevates Rays to Contender Status | MLB News

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Podcast: [MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mlb-baseball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7445019)
Published: 2026-09-05T13:24:21+00:00
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The Tampa Bay Rays are flying high in the AL East, with Liam Hicks’ explosive hitting—.310/.405/.493 in 23 games—proving to be the game-changer they needed behind the plate. Acquired at the trade deadline, Hicks isn’t just filling a hole—he’s elevating the entire lineup with three homers and 13 RBIs, making the Rays serious playoff contenders with home-field advantage on the line. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cebd1db87398b834

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