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.

Jeff Todd (MLB Trade Rumors): Brad Boxberger to miss eight weeks

According to Jeff Todd (MLB Trade Rumors), Tampa Bay Rays back-of-the bullpen reliever Brad Boxberger is expected to miss eight weeks after undergoing core muscle surgery. Todd writes, Rays closer Brad Boxberger will be out of action for eight weeks after undergoing core muscle surgery, per manager Kevin Cash (via Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, …

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 …

Roster Moves: Rays announce Cuba travel roster; make first round of roster cuts

On Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Rays announced their traveling roster for next week’s game in Cuba. The Rays also announced their first round of roster cuts.