Rays vs. Yankees Series Preview

Coming off of a disappointing 3-4 road trip, the Rays are coming home to host the Yankees for a three game set under the big top. Tampa Bay was able to salvage the last two games of the Blue Jays series, gaining some ground against the Yankees who are ahead of the Rays by 3.5 …

Rays vs Jays, 9/2/12 Starting Lineup

Well, the Rays started September off with a bang, that’s for sure. At least we can say they’re over .500 so far in the ninth month. Yesterday’s game was the first time in Rays history that they won by throwing out the tying run at the plate. The Rays are also the first team to …

The last couple of weeks have felt like this…

On a side note, because of Elliot Johnson’s collision at the plate, Johnson had blood on his forehead, nose, chin, and under his right eye. He noted that he’s ok. But since his clock was cleaned, Johnson took a concussion test after the game. No word on the results yet.

Rays 8/31/12 Starting Lineup

Rays 8/31/12 Starting Lineup: Jennings LF Upton CF Zobrist SS Longoria 3B Joyce RF Keppinger 1B Scott DH Roberts 2B Molina C Hellickson RHP Noteworthiness: The Rays will try to brush the embarrassment of losing to the Jay off of their shoulders, and take game two of their current four game set. Peña is again …

September Roster Expansion: Rounds One & Two

The Rays have announced their first rounds of September call-ups; Reid Brignac (uhh, thanks a lot Sean Rod), Chris Gimenez (I’m good with that), Rich Thompson (ugh), and LHP Cesar Ramos (totally good with that). Update: The front office makes it official, Stephen Vogt and Dane De La Rosa have been called up, and will …