Evan Longoria, Steven Souza Jr., and Asdrubal powered the Rays to their second straight victory over the Texas Rangers by a 7-2 score, Saturday night. Reliever Andrew Bellatti was the winning pitcher in his major league debut, while Brad Boxberger was credited with the save — his eighth of the season. Tampa Bay maintains solid footing in the AL East — just a game behind the Yankees — after winning four out of its last six, and six of its last 10.
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Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays the Romp Rangers 8-2, Drew Smyly Placed on the DL
A little hope and a little despair. On the day that Alex Cobb was officially placed on the 60-day DL, Nathan Karns put together a solid seven plus inning outing, as the Tampa Bay Rays rolled to an 8-2 win over the Texas Rangers. Brandon Guyer extended the Rays lead with a sixth inning, pinch hit homer to back Karns’ solid start. Yet the night ended on a sour note, with news of another Ray who was placed on the DL.
Rays Roster Moves: Rays Activate Cedeno and DFA Teaford, Injury News, Etc
Beyond his seventh inning performance Tuesday night, you may be asking who is the Tampa Bay Rays newest acquisition? Let’s delve into that.
Rays Roster Moves: Rays Acquire LHP Xavier Cedeno, Place Jaso On 60-Day DL
The Rays announced today that they have acquired recently designated LHP Xavier Cedeno from the Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations.
The Case For James Loney Hitting Fifth
Desmond Jennings entered the 2015 season with high expectations placed upon his shoulders; a sizzling .435 BA/1.036 OPS spring upped the ante for the 28 year-old outfielder. No longer at the top of the order, now hitting fifth, Jennings now himself tasked with another challenge: offering protection for the cleanup hitter, Evan Longoria. Yet Jennings started the season tepidly, slashing .212 BA/.311 OBP/.212 SLG/.523 OPS leading many to wonder if the five hole is the best place for him. With the imminent return of James Loney in the near future, my premise is simple — Loney is better suited than Desmond to hit fifth.