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The New What Next: Enter the Mariners, A Series Preview of Sorts

The Tampa Bay Rays return to the friendly confines of the big top Tuesday, kicking off a six game home stand with a three-game set against the Seattle Mariners  — marking the start of a rigorous 46-games-in-48-days schedule leading up to the end of the season. Tampa Bay is slated to go on five more road trips …

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Rays Claim LHP Reliever Wesley Wright Off Waivers (Updated)

The Tampa Bay Rays claimed LHP reliever Wesley Wright off waivers Monday, reports Marc Topkin. The now former Astros reliever will join the Rays Tuesday, while a corresponding move is expected to come down the pike shortly. Wright was presumably let go for salary concerns — he was the highest paid Astro on staff at $1.15M this season, and was acquired for cash considerations.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Dodgers Trounce Tampa Bay, 8-2

The Rays first trip into Dodgers Stadium certainly left a lot to be desired — that is unless you’re a Dodgers fan. The Dodgers put together a dominating three-game sweep against the Rays, holding Tampa Bay to eight total runs in 27 innings. Tampa Bay will make its way home for a six game home stand following the disastrous 0-6 road trip. The Rays lost their season-worst fifth in a row, but remained three games behind AL East-leading Boston following the Red Sox’s loss to Juego G and the Royals Sunday afternoon. Thanks Big Game James! Game peripherals follow.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Drop Fourth Consecutive

Ouch. Yesterday’s game against Zach Greinke and the Dodgers certainly didn’t play out the way we hoped it would. Tampa Bay has now dropped its fourth consecutive game, and second consecutive series, after being blanked 5-0 by Los Angeles Saturday. If the Rays are going to salvage a game on their current road trip, they’re going to have to do so against a very tough pitcher tonight. It won’t be easy. It’s time for another edition of The Good, The Bad, and The Argyle: A Bulleted Game Summary.