Category Archives: The New What Next

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays, Archer Fall 7-3

Behind the trusty arm of Jarrod Cosart, the Houston Astros were able to snap the Rays’ first winning streak since mid-May, just as it was getting started. The Rays fell 7-3 in Houston, Saturday afternoon. Chris Archer took the loss after posting three innings of six run ball, ending a streak of five excellent starts.

The New What Next: Rays vs. Astros, Part One — A Series Preview of Sorts

Fresh off a big win in the series finale against St. Louis, the Tampa Bay Rays will start a three-game set against the Astros, in Minute Maid Park, Friday Night. Compared to this time last season, the Astros have improved whereas the Rays, well… Because of it, this three game set promises to be interesting.

The New What Next: Rays vs. Cardinals — A Series Preview of Sorts

I’m not naive enough to tout the chances of a Rays postseason run. After all, Tampa Bay has gone scoreless in 19 consecutive innings, and are 5-of-their-last-51 wRISP. They’ve also accumulated all of one win in the month of June. Oof — That’s not how you put together a 15-win June.

The New What Next: Rays vs. Mariners — A Series Preview of Sorts

On the heels of their 10th consecutive loss — and third consecutive series sweep — the Tampa Bay Rays will start another four game series at the Trop, this time against the Seattle Mariners (31-28). Blame the pitching staff for Thursday’s loss; the Rays’ hurlers allowed three runs in each of the 5th, 6th, and 7th innings, and two more in the ninth. So far, on their all important “18-out-of-21 games at home in June” stand, Tampa Bay is 0-2. Ouch.