Rays 7/3/14 Starting Lineup, Etc

Rays 7/3/14 Starting Lineup Jennings CF Zobrist SS Joyce LF Longoria 3B Loney 1B Belnome DH Kiermaier RF Hanigan C Figueroa 2B Bedard LHP Noteworthiness The Rays have recalled IF Vince Belnome from Triple-A Durham, corresponding by optioning LHP Jeff Beliveau back to the Bulls. It should be noted: The 10-day rule (on staying in …

The New What Next: Rays vs. Tigers — the Gauntlet Continues

The Tampa Bay Rays’ 11-game road gauntlet has gone well so far, and they’ll attempt to continue their success this weekend, when they head to Detroit for a four game wrap around series against the Tigers. For the Rays, they are currently 6-1 on the road, coming off a huge three-game sweep of the New York Yankees. Tampa Bay has found a way to remain relevant, thanks in large part to a productive offense that has averaged just under five runs per game (over the last 14-days).

The New What Next: Rays vs. Yankees — the Gauntlet Continues

Here we go. The second leg of the Rays 11-game road gauntlet commences in the Bronx, Monday, where Tampa Bay will take on the Evil Empire in a three-game set. The Rays are riding a massive wave of momentum following their big series victory against the Orioles, not to mention a pretty damn good second half of June — since June 15th, Tampa Bay has gone 9-6, outscoring their opponents 67-53 in that span, while averaging 4.46 runs per game.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: The Hangover; Rays Lose 8-1

The hangover — both literal and figurative. Last night’s losing venture led to drinking… Not a copious amount of alcohol, but enough to make me regret being awake and typing a game recap. I see a nap in my future. The skinny: The BABIP luck dragons took a large chunk out of Alex Cobb’s heels, Ryan Hanigan had a hard time throwing out everyone, and the Rays offense went back into hibernation. The Rays ended the night having been thrashed by the Pirates, 8-1.

BA Would Be “Shocked” If David Price Was Traded This Year, Etc

Per a piece on 620wdae.com, Brian “BA” Anderson was quoted Monday, that he would be shocked if David Price would be traded this year.