Rays 7/3/14 Starting Lineup, Etc

Rays 7/3/14 Starting Lineup Jennings CF Zobrist SS Joyce LF Longoria 3B Loney 1B Belnome DH Kiermaier RF Hanigan C Figueroa 2B Bedard LHP Noteworthiness The Rays have recalled IF Vince Belnome from Triple-A Durham, corresponding by optioning LHP Jeff Beliveau back to the Bulls. It should be noted: The 10-day rule (on staying in …

The New What Next: Rays vs. Tigers — the Gauntlet Continues

The Tampa Bay Rays’ 11-game road gauntlet has gone well so far, and they’ll attempt to continue their success this weekend, when they head to Detroit for a four game wrap around series against the Tigers. For the Rays, they are currently 6-1 on the road, coming off a huge three-game sweep of the New York Yankees. Tampa Bay has found a way to remain relevant, thanks in large part to a productive offense that has averaged just under five runs per game (over the last 14-days).

Rays Relieve Grant Balfour of Closing Duties

Rays manager Joe Maddon announced on this afternoon’s pre-game show (on WDAE), that Grant Balfour has been relieved of his closing duties. The Rays will opt for a closer by committee type of scenario — at least for the time being. Maddon didn’t specifically mention who may spend the most time in that key position, …

Rays Call Up Ali Solis, Ryan Hanigan Lands On DL (Updated)

Some light has been shed on the Rays’ motivation in calling up catcher Ali Solis from Triple-A Durham, as opposed to a position player like Kevin Kiermaier or Vince Belnome. It seems there’s a good chance Ryan Hanigan could spend some time on the 15-day disabled list, due to complications extending from a tight hamstring.