The New What Next: Rays vs. Mariners — A Series Preview

Despite falling 7-2 in the series finale with the Athletics, the Tampa Bay Rays are set to kickoff a three-game set against the Seattle Mariners on Monday, with a 1-1/2 game lead in the AL East. All is not well in Mudville though; not only have the Rays dropped two straight against the AL worst Oakland while scoring just two-runs in the last 19 innings of play, they start the series amidst injury concerns — yes, again.