The Tampa Bay Rays celebrated manager Kevin Cash’s first win by hopping on a plane and heading south to Miami, for a three game set against the Marlins. Much like the Rays, the Marlins are coming off a disappointing start to the season. In contrast, however, the Rays won a game and were competitive, whereas Miami dropped its opening series, scored a grand total of three runs, and was outscored by 13 runs.
Category Archives: The New What Next
The New What Next: Rays vs. O’s — A Series Preview of Sorts
It’s been opined by more than a few, the Rays appeared to be in restructuring mode early in the offseason, yet they made several present-day improvements to put themselves in position to win in 2014. Matt Silverman put together a team that — in an ideal world — is deeper offensively, more athletic, and improved defensively. And while they were fairly successful during Spring Training (as it relates to wins and losses), the true test of the team’s mettle begins Monday, when the Baltimore Orioles enter the Trop for a three-game set.
Rays Spring Training Update, Day 34: Front Three Starters Announced, Namoli Set to Throw, Stadium News, Etc
There really isn’t much to say about the Tampa Bay Rays/Baltimore Orioles contest Friday afternoon. It wasn’t televised or on the radio, and it was ultimately rained out. If it wasn’t for a handful of tweets suggesting otherwise, you’d never have known there was a game in the first place. In lieu of a formal summary, listed below are a few notes from the “game” as well as other noteworthy things.
Rays Spring Training Update, Day 32: Andriese Solid, Forsythe Named Second Baseman, Updated Stadium Deal, Etc
The Tampa Bay Rays capped off their Grapefruit League season series against the Minnesota Twins, with a 2-1 win Wednesday. Not only did they take the Knutson Cup last Thursday, the Rays posted a perfect 5-0 record against Paul Molitor’s boys. Dukes Knutson would be proud.
Rays Spring Training Update, Day 27; Rays Thumped 11-5, Smith Optioned, Souza Receives Precautionary MRI
Let me turn back the clock to Wednesday afternoon, when the Tampa Bay Rays crushed the Toronto Blue Jays by a score of 9-3? With the loss fresh in their memory, the Jays returned the favor Friday, pounding the Rays 11-5 in an error laden, and home run filled loss.