Daniel Robertson Banged Up Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays middle infielder Daniel Robertson left the game Sunday due to a hard slide into his ankle at second base on a potential double play. Robertson would end up with a "sore, swollen and bruised left ankle". No word on his status for Tuesday's game, though having a team off-day Monday helps his […]

Blake Snell's Return Pushed Back

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) might see his return pushed back a few days. Snell "felt great" after his bullpen session but the team is considering having him throw another session in a few days. If he throws that session, his return would likely be pushed back to the weekend. Snell is […]

Kevin Kiermaier Homers Saturday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier showed off his power potential Saturday versus the Orioles. He would hit a solo HR to score one of the two runs Tampa Bay would get in the 11-2 loss. It was Kiermaier's third HR in the past 12 games he has played, as opposed to the one he […]

Wilson Ramos Has Rehab Start Pushed Back

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos (hamstring) had the start of his rehab assignment pushed back Saturday. He caught live batting practice on Saturday but his hamstring did not feel as good as hoped afterward, leading to the pushed back date. This is a big blow to the hopes of trading Ramos before the Tuesday […]

Mike Moustakas Traded To Milwaukee Brewers

The Kansas City Royals traded third baseman Mike Moustakas to the Milwaukee Brewers late Friday. The Royals received minor leaguers, outfielder Brett Phillips and pitcher Jorge Lopez. Moustakas is a difference-making bat, with 20 HR and 62 RBI so far this season. The move makes it likely that regular third baseman Travis Shaw will move to second […]

Chris Archer Solid In Last Outing Before Deadline

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer made his last outing before the trade deadline Friday versus Baltimore. He would go six innings allowing four runs (three earned). His strikeout count was a bit disappointing at three considering he had 13 Ks in his last outing. There have been several teams inquiring about Archer so […]

Michael Perez With Three Hits Friday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Michael Perez showed some offensive promise Friday versus Baltimore. In his second career start, he would collect three hits. He even scored a run. At Triple-A for the Diamondbacks, Perez had six home runs and a .284 batting average. So far, it looks like he will be getting some playing time […]

Austin Pruitt Earns Rare Save Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Austin Pruitt earned the save Thursday versus Baltimore. He finished the final 1 1/3 innings of the 4-3 victory. It was only his second save of the season.Pruitt struck out three of the four batters he faced, which is likely a gratifying result after fighting his way back from another stint […]

Rays Trade Jonny Venters To Atlanta

The Tampa Bay Rays traded reliever Jonny Venters to the Atlanta Braves Thursday. It is unknown what his new role will be with the Braves but that will go a long way towards determining what his value will be going forward. If he is a late inning setup man, then he will have value in […]

Kevin Kiermaier Homers Wednesday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier put the Rays on the board Wednesday versus the Yankees. His two-run HR gave them a lead and they would not be caught for the rest of the game. It was Kiermaier's second HR in the past nine games he has played, as opposed to the one he had […]

C.J. Cron Reaches 20 Home Runs Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron continued his breakout season Wednesday versus the Yankees. He hit a solo HR that would eventually be the winning run in the 3-2 victory. Cron has a career high 20 HR already this season to go with 51 RBI. He is currently batting .257, which has been up […]

Stacy McGee Put On PUP List

Washington Redskins defensive lineman Stacy McGee will be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. He had a procedure in May to deal with a groin injury. He signed a five-year deal with the team last off-season. He responded with the most combined tackles in a season of his career though his sacks dropped […]

Josh Holsey To Go On PUP List

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Holsey injured his foot Wednesday. A glass table fell on his foot and the coaches say that he will be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. The Redskins also placed Holsey on the Non-Football Injury list on Wednesday. He only had two tackles in 2017 but the team had […]

Sergio Romo Earns 12th Save Wednesday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays closer Sergio Romo did double duty Wednesday versus the Yankees. he would record 1 1/3 innings pitched, but not consecutively. The continuity of the outing was broken up as he was moved to third base for a batter before returning to the mound. He would record the final out of the game […]

Rays Activate Jonny Venters, Call Up Austin Pruitt Wednesday

The Tampa Bay Rays activated relief pitcher Jonny Venters from the disabled list and brought up Austin Pruitt on Wednesday. Activating Venters was an expected move but bringing up Pruitt was made in response to a trade that happened on Wednesday. Venters is a great story due to his tenacity in overcoming injuries that kept him out of […]

Yonny Chirinos Solid Tuesday Versus Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Yonny Chirinos gave the team a much needed prolonged outing Tuesday versus New York. He went 6 2/3 innings allowing three runs. This allowed the Rays to give their heavily used bullpen some rest as only two pitchers were used by them Tuesday. He took the loss as the Rays were […]

Jonny Venters Has Successful Rehab Outing

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jonny Venters (hamstring) completed his second rehab outing Tuesday. Things seemed to go well and he could be activated as soon as Wednesday. He has filled multiple roles for the Rays this season as a part of the unorthodox system they have used to overcome the injuries to their starting pitchers. […]

Daniel Robertson Homers Monday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays middle infielder Daniel Robertson followed up his Sunday heroics with another blast Monday versus the Yankees. He would hit a homer for the second straight game. He is up to nine HR of the season. The three hits Monday raised his batting average to .263. He is not a superstar but he […]

Jake Bauers Has Strong Game Monday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers showed his potential Monday versus the Yankees. He would score twice as well as a three-run HR. The HR showed off his power potential as the homer was his 6th of the season (three in his past seven games to go with 10 RBI). Bauers would also show […]

Jose Alvarado Earns Fourth Save Monday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jose Alvarado stood in for a sick Sergio Romo to close out the Yankees on Monday. He would go 1 1/3 scoreless innings and held off a furious rally attempt by one of the best teams in the majors to earn his fourth save of the season. He was filling in […]

Jake Faria Will Make At Least One More Rehab Start

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria (oblique) will make at least one more rehab start in the minors. He is eligible to be activated from the disabled list already, but for whatever reason, will get another start in Triple-A Durham. In Faria's 86 2/3 innings in the majors during 2017, he struck out 84 […]

Wilson Ramos Could Return By Next Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos (hamstring) is optimistic about returning soon. He says he is feeling a lot better and could return by next weekend. While he would not name a date, he did say "probably not more than 10 days". The issue for the Rays is that the trade deadline is likely to […]

C.J. Cron Scores Twice Versus Miami Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron scored twice Sunday versus the Marlins. He would score the first run for the Rays and then come around to score on the winning grand slam. Cron has a career high 19 HR already this season to go with 50 RBI. He is currently batting .254, which has […]

Chris Archer Fans 13 Sunday Versus Miami

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer struck out 13 batters Sunday versus the Marlins. He would last six innings allowing four runs (three earned) and leave trailing. Archer was saved from taking the loss when the Rays came back to win in the bottom of the ninth. He has been speculated to be on […]

Daniel Robertson Is Hero Off The Bench Sunday Versus Miami

Tampa Bay Rays middle infielder Daniel Robertson came off the bench to strike the decisive blow Sunday versus the Marlins. Down 4-2 in the bottom of the ninth, Robertson was brought in to pinch-hit with the bases loaded. He would drive the ball into the stands to win the game. The HR was his eighth […]

Joey Wendle Homers Saturday Versus Miami

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle opened the scoring for the team Saturday versus the Marlins. With the team trailing 2-0, he would drive a ball into the stands to cut the deficit in half. The homer was only his sixth in 118 career games. Wendle is part of an interesting crowd in Tampa's […]

Ji-Man Choi Homers Saturday Versus Miami

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi showed off his power potential Saturday versus the Marlins. He hit a 460-foot solo HR to close the gap to 3-2 in the ninth inning. Choi comes with plenty of power potential. He has 3 HR this season in 48 at-bats which would translate to over 30 HR […]

Mallex Smith Drives In Three Runs Friday Versus Miami

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith had a big ninth inning Friday versus the Marlins. He would come up with the bases loaded and cleared them with a triple. He would then score when the next batter hit a sacrifice fly. They lost 6-5 but the numbers still count for fantasy. Smith has very little […]

Nathan Eovaldi Strong Friday Versus Miami

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi put forth a strong effort Friday versus the Marlins. He went six innings, didn't walk a batter and struck out eight. He would only allow one run but would leave the game with it tied 1-1 which earned him a no-decision. Eovaldi has had some impressive outings and […]

Jesus Sucre Drives In Three Runs Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jesus Sucre took full advantage of his new opportunity Sunday versus Minnesota. He should see plenty of playing time in the near future. With starter Ramos looking to be out for weeks, if not months, Sucre looks to be the starter. The other two options are not world-beaters so he could […]