The Tampa Bay Rays followed a one run loss Friday afternoon, with a one run victory against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday. There were a few noteworthy highlights; Nathan Karns tossing a perfect four inning start, and catcher Reńe Rivera’s two run, fourth inning blast to left field being just a couple. The Rays walked away from Sarasota with their fourth win of the spring, bringing their Grapefruit League record to a respectable 4-6-1.
Author Archives: Schmitty
Rays Spring Training Update, Day 19; Rays Fall 2-1, Colome Has Pneumonia, Souza Rolled His Ankle
The Tampa Bay Rays dropped their sixth game of the spring, this time to the Philadelphia Phillies by a 2-1 margin, Friday. Despite the loss, starter Chris Archer put together a pretty good outing in his 3-1/3 innings of work. The loss can be blamed on the offense who was stifled by the Phillies hurlers.
Rays Spring Training Update, Day 18: Rays Pound Jays 10-3, Make Roster Cuts, and More
After putting together an abysmal, MLB worst, 1-5-1 Spring Training record — as if that kind of stuff really matters — the Tampa Bay Rays notched a pair of big wins, including a high scoring 10-3 routing of the Toronto Blue Jays, Thursday afternoon. Steven Souza and Logan Forsythe came up big Friday afternoon, while the pitching staff racked up an impressive 14 strikeouts.
Rays Spring Training Update, Day 17: Rays Win 5-2, Outfield Picture Developing
Spring Training 2015 represents a symbolic moment of truth in the careers of couple of infield prospects: Tim Beckham and Hak-Ju Lee. The former is coming off a string of lackluster seasons in the Rays minor league system (his 2014 .258 BA/.281 OBP/.290 SLG/.571 OPS/.256 wOBA line speaks to tat), while the latter is coming off a disastrous, recovery season at Triple-A Durham. In short, both need to work their way into the Rays’ plans. And while one Spring Training game may not be enough boost his chances of making the Opening Day roster, Lee made a valiant attempt to leave an indelible mark on manager Kevin Cash, leading the Rays to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday. Tampa Bay is now 2-0 in the Knutson Classic.
Rays to Sign LHP Jonny Venters, Etc
According to Jeff Todd (MLB Trade Rumors), the Tampa Bay Rays have signed former Braves LHP reliever Jonny Venters to a two-year minor league contract. Venters is currently recovering from his third Tommy John’s surgery –performed in September 2014, and the Rays will look to provide him with rehabilitation sources and bring him back slowly.