Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Lose to Jays, Niemann Looks Sharp, Roster Moves, and More

The Tampa Bay Rays lost their last Grapefruit League game in Port Charlotte Wednesday by a score of 6-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays. The Rays packed their belongings following the game, shifting their base of operations back to the Trop. I know, I’m a regular Dr. Seuss. The big story was the outstanding outing …

The New What Next: Rays Beat the Pirates 6-2 and Head to Clearwater to Take on That Other Team From Pennsylvania

After dropping five consecutive games, the Rays got back on the right track Monday night, beating the Pirates by a score of 6-2. The Rays will make the hour and a half trek north today to take on the Phillies in Clearwater. Matt Moore had another shaky outing Monday night, lasting only 4-2/3 innings and …

This Week in Rays Baseball: 3/17/13-3/24/13

It’s time for another edition of This Week in Rays Baseball, recapping the news and moves from the past week. It’s been a tough week for the Rays, at least on the field. Tampa Bay dropped six of their last seven games, with only six games left until opening day. However the majority of those …

The New What Next: Rays Drop Two, Prepare for Another Round of the Knutson Cup

The Rays had an opportunity to walk away with a pair of W’s Friday, however they’ll head into Saturday’s game against the Twins in Port Charlotte with a pair of L’s instead. Alex Cobb got the start in the 6-4 loss to the Pirates. Cobber threw 103 pitches in six-and-a-third innings, allowing three earned runs on five …

The New What Next: Rays Take on the O’s and the Pirates in Split Squad Games, and More

Following a tough 3-1 loss at the hands of the Blue Jays Thursday, the Rays will take on both the Orioles and the Pirates in a pair of split squad games in Port Charlotte and Bradenton respectively. Thursday’s game had more to do with a weak offensive showing — the Rays went 1-6 wRISP, with …