The Tampa Bay Rays officially announced the September call ups of six players on Tuesday, a list that also included lefty Matt Moore. Kevin Cash quieted any speculation of how Moore might be used when he set the starting rotation for the upcoming series against the New York Yankees — Moore had been tapped to start Saturday afternoon.
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Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Pitching Staff Failed in 11-7 Loss; Casali Headed to the DL
Normally when the Tampa Bay Rays collect 13 hits, score in three different innings, and put a crooked number the board, you expect to see a tally in the win column. Yet in spite of the fact that they were able to battle back from a pair of three-run deficits against the Twins, the pitching staff let the team down in an 11-7 loss. Starter Nathan Karns and long reliever Matt Andriese combined for 10 runs on nine hits and five walks, and the loss in the series opener found Tampa Bay back under .500…once again.
Rays 8/24/15 Starting Lineup, Loney Suspended, Etc
Rays 8/24/15 Starting Lineup
Sizemore RF
Jennings LF
Longoria 3B
Jaso DH
Forsythe 2B
Cabrera SS
Loney 1B
Kiermaier CF
Casali C
Karns RHP
The New What Next: Rays vs. Astros, Part Two — A Series Preview
In July, the Tampa Bay Rays we in the throes of an extended 2-13 slump when the Houston Astros visited Tropicana Field for a three-game set. Although the odds were largely stacked against them, the Rays put together a morale building sweep, subsequently holding the home run mashing Astros to just four runs. Fast forward to the present, as the team readies itself for another series against Houston after dropping three consecutive games to that other team from Texas.
Rays 8/14/15 Starting Lineup, X-Rays Spex Watch Party, Etc
As the Blue Jays and Yankees ready themselves for a battle for the top seed in the AL East, the Tampa Bay Rays, too, are set for a three-game series that could have postseason implications in Arlington Texas. Tonight Nathan Karns will toe the rubber opposite of Martin Perez and the Rangers in the first of three meaningful games.