Rays Spring Training Update, Day 23; Rays Win 5-3, Highlights, Injuries and More, Oh My

I spent so much time talking about the abrupt exit of Alex Cobb from the game Tuesday afternoon, I completely overlooked the Tampa Bay Rays’ 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. It happens. Much like the players themselves, after a few months off from everyday action, I too need as many reps as I can get in order to get back into Opening Day form. Below are a few highlights from the Grapefruit League contest.

Alex Cobb Leaves Game with Right Forearm Tendinitis (Updated)

3/18/15 1:00 Update: Rays manager Kevin Cash told the media the team plans to rest Alex Cobb for 4-7 days, then be re-evaluated. He also noted the Rays haven’t talked yet about adjusting Chris Archer’s schedule to take over as the Opening Day starter. Additionally, Matt Silverman said the team will look more toward filling the rotation internally, however, they may also look …

Odds and Ends, Rays 3/17/15 Starting Lineup, Etc

The Tampa Bay Rays return to action today in Clearwater, where they’ll take on the Philadelphia Phillies for the second time in a week. Alex Cobb will make his third start of the Grapefruit League season.

Rays Spring Training Update, Day 21; Rays Win 8-4, Spring Roster Moves, McGee Set to Throw

The Tampa Bay Rays head into their first off-day of the spring on the heels of an 8-4 win over the New York Mets, bringing their Grapefruit League record to 5-6-1. After first posting an abysmal 1-5-1 record, Tampa Bay has won four out of their last five while averaging 5.4 runs per game. Although Spring Training records and statistics don’t matter, especially this early in the game, winning certainly is a feather in the cap in the feel good department.

Rays Spring Training Update, Day 20; Rays Win 3-2, Balfour is Back, Starting Rotation and Injury News

The Tampa Bay Rays followed a one run loss Friday afternoon, with a one run victory against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday. There were a few noteworthy highlights; Nathan Karns tossing a perfect four inning start, and catcher Reńe Rivera’s two run, fourth inning blast to left field being just a couple. The Rays walked away from Sarasota with their fourth win of the spring, bringing their Grapefruit League record to a respectable 4-6-1.