After many months, and a dizzying amount of hard work by the Tampa Bay Rays and the staff preparing the grounds at Estadio Latinoamericano ― to bring the field up to MLB standards ― the Rays will finally take the field against the Cuban National Team in Havana.
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Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays tie Baltimore ahead of trip to Cuba
The Tampa Bay Rays tied the Baltimore Orioles 8-8 in the final exhibition game before the Rays’ historic trip to Cuba. Steven Souza Jr., Evan Longoria and Logan Morrison provided the pop for Tampa Bay, as each hit their first homers of the Spring on Sunday.
Rays vs. Orioles take two; team announces more roster cuts
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles, take two. Saturday’s Grapefruit League action against Baltimore was cut short ― after just two outs and six pitches ― due to heavy rain. The Rays will attempt to play one more game this afternoon before they head to Cuba.
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Moore posts strong start, Rays defeat Phillies 6-1
Matt Moore continued his terrific Spring Thursday afternoon, while the Tampa Bay Rays hit four homers in their 6-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Moore posted 4-2/3 innings of one run ball, collecting an impressive eight strikeouts on 70 pitches (52 strikes). The lefty worked around five hits including a Ryan Howard homer ― the only run …
Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Archer named Opening Day starter, Rays fall 5-0, and more
On the day he was officially announced as the Opening Day starter, Chris Archer became the first Rays hurler to work into the fifth inning this Spring.