Wilson Ramos Out For A While

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos (hamstring) is going to miss some time. He has already taken himself out of the All-Star game which he was excited to play in. There is a lot of speculation as to how long he will be out but nothing definite. Ramos is expected to be placed on the […]

Adeiny Hechavarria Scores Three Times Saturday Versus Twins

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria continues his audition for other teams Saturday versus Minnesota. He would score three runs during the 19-6 victory. The rumors and discussions that Hechavarria would be traded have been swirling for weeks but he remains on the Rays. He continues to be a really strong defender but his fantasy […]

Kevin Kiermaier Finds Some Success Saturday Versus Twins

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier gives his owners a rare good day Saturday versus Minnesota. Kiermaier would score twice while driving in two during the 19-6 victory. This was only the third multi-hit game of the season for Kiermaier who is batting .179 in 2018. The center fielder hit 15 home runs and stole […]

Mallex Smith Scores Three Times Saturday Versus Twins

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith did his part in the offensive explosion Saturday versus Minnesota. He would come around to score three times and even drove one in. Smith has very little power and he has only 20 RBI on the season. Smith has value for his speed, as he has 16 steals this […]

C.J. Cron Comes Off Bench With Power Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron may not have started Saturday but he got in on the fun anyway. Coming off the bench, Cron would score twice and drive in two with a home run. The HR was his 19th of the season, continuing to further the best season total of his career. He […]

Carlos Gomez Homers Saturday Versus Minnesota

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez got in on the fun Saturday versus the Twins. In a game where Tampa Bay would score 19 runs, Gomez homered. He would total two runs scored and two driven, including his eighth homer of the season. The truth is that this has been a terrible season for Gomez […]

Jake Bauers Second Straight Big Game Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers followed up his strong Friday with arguably a bigger game Saturday versus the Twins. He would 2-for-5 with a walk but would score four times while driving in four. Included in the line was his fifth HR of the season. Bauers now has two HR in the past […]

Chris Archer With Short Outing Saturday Versus Minnesota

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer made his second start since his return Saturday versus the Twins. The hope was that he would go fairly deep but he lasted only 4 1/3 innings allowing two runs (one earned). He was fairly solid but the Twins worked some long at-bats and got him up to […]

Nathan Eovaldi Roughed Up Friday Versus Minnesota

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi had a tough outing Friday versus the Twins. A start after dominating the Mets, Eovaldi was knocked out early. He lasted 2 2/3 innings allowing eight runs and took the loss. He is likely to be a trade target given his low salary and the fact that he […]

Joey Wendle With Rare Homer Friday Versus Minnesota

Tampa Bay Rays utility player Joey Wendle had a rare display of power Friday versus the Twins. He would hit a solo HR and end with two runs scored and two driven in on Friday. The homer was only his fifth in 114 career games. Wendle is part of an interesting crowd in Tampa's infield, […]

Jake Bauers With A Big Game Friday Versus Minnesota

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers had his power game going Friday versus the Twins. He drilled a ball that was originally called a solo HR before getting reversed, though he would get driven in later in the inning. Bauers would get revenge in the next inning when he responded with a three-run homer. […]

Jake Faria Feels Good Friday After Rehab Game

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria (oblique) felt good after his rehab outing. It was his second rehab start after throwing three innings. He was due back July 22 but it could take longer as he is scheduled to make another outing Tuesday. Faria has not been an ace this season but the Rays […]

Christian Arroyo Avoids Additional Injury

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Christian Arroyo (oblique) got good news Friday. He had gotten a scare Thursday when his left hand that had a bad history of injury started giving him problems. The X-rays came back negative and Arroyo could return to his rehab as soon as Saturday. He still has more than a week […]

Christian Arroyo Suffers Possible Setback

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Christian Arroyo (oblique) was so close to a return. He was expected to only need one or two rehab games before returning to the Rays. However, Arroyo left Thursday's minor league game with discomfort in his left hand. He will be re-evaluated Friday. The fact that it was his left hand […]

C.J. Cron Provides Winning Blast Wednesday Versus Detroit

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron provided the decisive blow Wednesday versus the Tigers. Trailing 2-1, Cron came up with two men on and drove the ball into the stands for a three-run home run. The shot was his 18th of the season, furthering his career-best mark. Cron had hit 16 in each of […]

Kevin Kiermaier With A HR Wednesday Versus Detroit

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier woke up his bat long enough to homer Wednesday versus the Tigers. He would go 3-for-5 with two runs scored. Kiermaier would hit only his second HR of the season, a solo shot to get the Rays on the board. Even with the three hits, he still is only […]

Jose Alvarado Out Until After All-Star Break

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvarado has left the team due to a family emergency. There are not a lot of details being given but the word is that he is out until at least after the All-Star break. It is clear that the Rays are willing to use Alvarado as a closer when […]

Willy Adames With Rare Impact Tuesday Versus Detroit

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames got the Rays started offensively Tuesday versus the Tigers. He would drive in the first run of the game and then proceed to come around to score later in the inning. Adames has not taken the league by storm, as he is hitting .226 with three home runs, one […]

Wilson Ramos Homers For Second Straight Game Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos struck the key blow Tuesday versus the Tigers. He would drill a three-run HR to drive in the decisive margin in the 5-2 victory. This was the second straight game with a HR for Ramos. Ramos is among the league leaders for hits as a catcher in 2018. He […]

Sergio Romo With 10th Save Tuesday Versus Detroit

Tampa Bay Rays closer Sergio Romo recorded the final out Tuesday versus the Tigers. He rebounded from a tough blown save the day before to earn his 10th save of the season. Romo still has reached double digit saves before the All-Star break despite spending time in various other roles this season. He doesn't have […]

Carlos Gomez Drives In Three Monday Versus Detroit

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez had a strong game Monday versus the Tigers. He would collect three hits, and each of them drove a single run home. Gomez had been very quiet the last few weeks until his past two games. In those two games, he has gone 5-for-9 with four RBI. The truth […]

Wilson Ramos Continues To Produce Monday Versus Detroit

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos continued to look good for scouts Monday versus the Tigers. He would reach base twice and came around to score both times. One of them was a solo HR. Ramos is among the league leaders for hits as a catcher in 2018. He now has the 13 home runs […]

Sergio Romo Blows Save Monday Versus Detroit

Tampa Bay Rays closer Sergio Romo blew the save Monday versus the Tigers. He does get the credit for the blown save but an error was involved. It was his fifth blown save of the season but most of those were earlier in the season. Romo still has nine saves despite spending time in various […]

C.J. Cron Sets New Personal Seasonal High In Homers

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron set a new milestone in his career Sunday versus the Mets. He blasted a three-run homer (second hardest hit home run for the Rays since they started tracking it in 2015). It was his 17th of the season, which is the most in his career. Cron had hit […]

Yonny Chirinos Activated Monday, Chaz Roe Out

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Yonny Chirinos (forearm) was activated from the disabled list Sunday. His return will be a welcome development, especially since Chaz Roe is going to be out until at least August with knee surgery. The Rays have been without Eovaldi since late April due to a mild right flexor tendon strain. He's […]

Nathan Eovaldi Flirts With Perfect Game Sunday Versus The Mets

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi took a perfect game into the seventh inning Sunday versus New York. He would allow only one baserunner in seven innings. There were at least a half-dozen teams represented by scouts at the game, presumably many of them to scout Eovaldi. He is likely to be a trade […]

Wilson Ramos Drives In Two Saturday Versus The Mets

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos drove in two runs versus New York Saturday. He would go 2-for-5 and drive in two runs in the game. One of them would be the eventual game-winner. Ramos is among the league leaders for hits as a catcher in 2018. He now has the 12 home runs and […]

Sergio Romo Finishes Off Team Shutout Of The Mets Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Sergio Romo closed out the Mets Saturday. He would retire everyone he faced to finish off the 3-0 victory. Romo now had nine saves despite spending time in various other roles this season. He doesn't have the same stuff he did earlier in his career but he is getting the job […]

Blake Snell Dominant Saturday Versus The Mets

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell held New York in check Saturday. He went 7 1/3 scoreless innings in the 3-0 victory. He would strikeout nine batters as he continues his great season. He has been the Rays best pitcher this season with his record now at 12-4 with a 2.09 ERA. Snell is […]

Willy Adames Homers Versus The Mets Friday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames provided the main offensive highlight for the team Friday versus the New York Mets. Adames homered in the fifth inning to tie the game at 1-1. It would stay that score until the walk-off grand slam for the Mets. Adames has not taken the league by storm, as he […]