Rays set starting lineup against right-handed pitching with Forsythe leading off

On Sunday afternoon, Tampa Bay Rays​ manager Kevin Cash released the team’s primary lineup against right-handed pitching for the upcoming season. Seen below, the lineup boasts 2B Logan Forsythe as the leadoff hitter, offering the infielder stability as an everyday player. In an interview with Marc Topkin (Tampa Bay Times), Cash noted the reasons for batting Forsythe …

Rays vs. Orioles take two; team announces more roster cuts

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles, take two. Saturday’s Grapefruit League action against Baltimore was cut short ― after just two outs and six pitches ― due to heavy rain. The Rays will attempt to play one more game this afternoon before they head to Cuba.

Jeff Todd (MLB Trade Rumors): Brad Boxberger to miss eight weeks

According to Jeff Todd (MLB Trade Rumors), Tampa Bay Rays back-of-the bullpen reliever Brad Boxberger is expected to miss eight weeks after undergoing core muscle surgery. Todd writes, Rays closer Brad Boxberger will be out of action for eight weeks after undergoing core muscle surgery, per manager Kevin Cash (via Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, …