Looking Backward While Moving Forward: Rays Blank O’s 2-0, Injury and Roster Updates

The Tampa Bay Rays started their home road series well, blanking the Baltimore Orioles 2-0 at Tropicana Field on Friday night. Alex Colome and four relievers combined for dominant a four-hit shutout, and didn’t allow a runner past first base the entire game. Tampa Bay is 13-10 on the season, while Baltimore is 10-11.

The New What Next: Rays vs. Orioles Part Deux — A Series preview

As odd as it may sound, the Baltimore Orioles are set to start a three-game home stand at Tropicana Field on Friday. In turn the Tampa Bay Rays, clad in their road grays, will be the visiting team in their home stadium.

Rays 4/29/15 Starting Lineup, Etc

The Tampa Bay Rays look to salvage a game in New York before they head home for a weekend away series against the Baltimore Orioles. Drew Smyly will take the hill opposite of Michael Pineda, as the previously scheduled pitcher, Masahiro Tanaka, was placed on the 15-day DL last night.

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.