Over the last few months I’ve attempted to write an analytical piece on Boxberger, yet something always got in the way ― life has a way of doing that. Thankfully Jason Hanselman (The Process Report) stepped up to the plate and knocked it out of the park with his recent piece, titled Getting Brad Boxberger Back on the Beaten Path.
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The New What Next: Rays vs. Mets — A Series Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays returned home from a moderately successful six-game road trip having won three against the Red Sox and White Sox. They’ll welcome the New York Mets into the Trop for a rare three-game interleague series.
On Cabrera, Boxberger, Nava, Smyly and More
Despite coming back from a five run deficit, the Tampa Bay Rays couldn’t complete the three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox, falling 6-5 in extra innings. On the bright side, the Rays have now scored at least five runs in eight of the last nine ballgames. For your reading pleasure a few, brief updates on this the first of three off-days over the next eight days.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Crush Sale and the ChiSox, 11-3; Claim Nava Off Waivers
The marquee matchup between Chris Archer and Chris Sale did not live up to billing on Tuesday night, after the Tampa Bay Rays put together a five run sixth — after previously tagging the left handed hurler for three runs — and belted four homers to back Archer in a 11-3 victory.
X-Rays Spex, Green Bench Brewing Company, and the Brewery Bay Present A Very Special Rays Watch Party on August 14
Join us, Green Bench Brewing Co., and The Brewery Bay on Friday, August 14, when we team up to host a Tampa Bay Rays watch party. Come cheer on your favorite ball club as they take on the Texas Rangers, in a game that could have postseason implications. We’re bringing all of the camaraderie of the game, and some delicious foodstuffs, all just a stones throw from Tropicana Field.