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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.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Goodbye, Don Zimmer

The Rays dropped their ninth in a row last night, falling to the Marlins 5-4 at the Trop. Yet, something happened to put things back in perspective — the passing of Don Zimmer. In lieu of a proper game recap (you can read my real time, blow-by-blow account of the game at our Tumblr page), what follows is my goodbye to Don Zimmer — may you rest in peace, Zim.

The Most Important 21 Games of the 2014 Season (Re-Posted From DRaysBay)

For a team struggling as much as the Rays are right now, and by struggling, I mean 12 games back in the standings, the saying “Home Sweet Home” may never be more appropriate.

Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Drop Eighth Straight, 1-0

Henderson Alvarez put the death knell on the Rays, capping their worst road trip in franchise history with an 88-pitch, complete game, 1-0 shutout — his third consecutive shutout against an AL team in Interleague Play since he joined the Marlins (extending back to his no hitter in final game of the 2013 season against the Tigers). The Rays ended their road trip without a win, while their frustration was exacerbated by an 0-22 wRISP stretch, and the three momentum killing double plays they grounded into Tuesday night.