Chris Archer Solid Versus Seattle Saturday, Left Game

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer pitched well in the loss Saturday versus the Mariners. He went five innings allowing two runs while striking out six but took the loss. Archer then left the game. After the game, it was revealed that he had tightness in his groin. Archer will be evaluated Sunday to […]

Matt Duffy Ties Game Against MLB Saves Leader Friday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy came up big in the ninth inning Friday versus the Mariners. He was facing the Major League Baseball leader in saves so far in 2018, Edwin Diaz with a runner on third. He would single to drive in the game-tying run. He had three hits during the game […]

Carlos Gomez Returns And Then Homers Friday Versus Seattle

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez returned to action Friday against the Mariners after missing Thursday's game with an aggravated groin. He would record only one hit by it was his seventh HR of the season, a solo shot. The HR would open the scoring the Rays after falling down 3-0. Gomez was a superstar […]

Ryan Yarbrough Strikes Out Nine Thursday Versus Oakland

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough struck out nine versus the Athletics Thursday. He came into the game to relieve Ryne Stanek, who had already given up two runs. Yarbrough would go 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs, but the Rays offense did not wake up until the ninth inning and would lose. He has […]

Wilson Ramos Main Rays Offensive Star Thursday Versus Oakland

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos was involved in all three runs they scored Thursday versus the Athletics. He drove in two runs and then scored the other in the 7-3 loss. Ramos leads all catchers in the majors with 52 hits this season. He now has seven home runs and 28 RBI to go […]

Nathan Eovaldi Spectular In First Outing Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi dominated the Athletics Wednesday. He went six hitless innings where he gave up no runs and walked only one. He was pulled because they wanted to manage his workload and ease him back. He earned the victory. It had been nearly two years since Eovaldi last started in […]

Carlos Gomez Leaves Game Wednesday, Likely Out Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez (legs) left the game in the seventh inning Wednesday versus the Athletics. It was later reported that he has "lower half tightness" and that the departure was precautionary. He is unlikely to play Thursday. Before leaving, he managed to score the eventual winning run. Gomez was a superstar back in […]

Joey Wendle Part Of Three Straight Homers Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle would be part of an interesting sequence Tuesday versus the Athletics. He would be the second batter in a back-to-back-to-back home run stretch for the Rays in the third inning. It was only his second HR of the season. He is currently batting .283 on the season in […]

Daniel Robertson Hits Winning HR Tuesday Versus Oakland

Tampa Bay Rays middle infielder Daniel Robertson hit a key home run Tuesday versus the Athletics. At the time, his solo HR in the ninth inning put the Rays up 4-1, but it would grow in importance as the Rays would struggle in the bottom of the inning, and the final score was 4-3. Robertson […]

Wilson Ramos Homers Versus Oakland Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos hit the third of the back-to-back-to-back home runs by the Rays in the third inning Tuesday versus the Athletics. He now has seven home runs and 26 RBI to go with a very fantasy friendly .308 batting average. His 2015 season was a success, as he hit 22 HRs […]

C.J. Cron Homers Tuesday Versus Oakland

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron homered versus the Athletics Tuesday. His home run was the first of three by the Rays in consecutive at-bats. The HR was his 12th of the season. The RBI takes his total for the season to 31. With the trade of Span, Cron became the team leader in […]

Sergio Romo Earns Save Tuesday Versus Oakland

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Sergio Romo struggled but earned a save versus the Athletics Tuesday. He came into the game in the ninth inning with a three-run lead and would surrender two before getting out of the inning for a 4-3 victory. It was his first save of the season. He has recently started multiple […]

Blake Snell Is Strong Tuesday Versus Oakland

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell pitched a very strong outing versus the Athletics Tuesday. He went 5 2/3 innings without giving up a run. Snell would also strike out seven batters. He has been the Rays best pitcher this season with his record now being 7-3 with a 2.56 ERA. Snell is only […]

Ryne Stanek Announced As Thursday Starter For Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryne Stanek has been announced as the starting pitcher for Thursday versus Oakland. Stanek's fantasy value is limited anyway, but starting limits it even further. Stanek is very unlikely to pitch deep enough to be eligible for a win or a quality start. Starting also means he cannot even get a […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Start Wednesday Versus Oakland

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) will be the starting pitcher for the Rays Wednesday versus the Athletics. His first outing is highly anticipated by many, including manager Kevin Cash. It will be nearly two years since Eovaldi last started in the majors. Eovaldi is coming back from Tommy John surgery and then […]

Jake Faria Moved To The 60-Day DL Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria (oblique) has been moved to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday. The move was part of the procedure involved to activate starter Nathan Eovaldi so he can start Wednesday's game against Oakland. Faria was already expected to miss at least six to eight weeks, so the only notable part […]

Jake Butt Looks To Bounce Back After A Lost Season

Denver Broncos tight end Jake Butt (knee) lost 2017 to injury but hopes to make a big mark in 2018. Butt has torn his ACL in the same knee twice, and the second one cost him his rookie season. He was considered a major prospect and second-round talent before injuring himself in his final college […]

Robert Griffin III Fighting For Career With Baltimore

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III is excited about the 2018 season. He has had a rough going outside of his magical rookie season in 2012. He has suffered injuries, bad playing, a season where he barely saw the field and even a season without an NFL job. He signed with Baltimore hoping to be […]

Joe Flacco Praises Michael Crabtree In May

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is already praising new wide receiver Michael Crabtree. Flacco stated recently about Crabtree, “(He’s) the guy, because he’s got a little different way that he runs the routes. He’s really crafty with it, and he knows when to break away from guys and how to get open.” Crabtree will be […]

Jonny Venters Earns First Save Since 2011 Monday Versus Oakland

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jonny Venters earned a save versus the Athletics on Monday. It came in the 13th inning and only took one batter to earn the final out. He had not earned a save since the 2011 season with Atlanta. Venters has not pitched in the majors since the 2012 Wild-Card game. He […]

Mallex Smith Is Hero Monday Versus Oakland; Brad Miller Is Fine

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith was the offensive hero Monday versus the Athletics. In a 0-0 game in the 13th inning, he would drive in the only run of the game. Before the game, he had been moved up into the leadoff spot when Brad Miller was taken out of the starting lineup. Miller […]

Yonny Chirinos Moved To Triple-A In Rehab

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Yonny Chirinos has been moved up to Triple-A Durham as he continues to rehab his forearm strain. He will make the second of several starts in his rehab, and the promotion is a positive sign. Chirinos wants to return by early June, but that is only going to happen if […]

Chris Archer Dominant Monday Versus Oakland

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer shut down the Athletics on Monday. He went six scoreless innings, striking out seven. Some expressed surprise that he did not come out for the seventh inning after only 88 pitches, but he did not and ended up with a no-decision. This effort follows up his previous outing […]

Carlos Gomez Shows He Is Back By Homering Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez returned Saturday but reassured his owners on Sunday versus the Orioles. He would hit a solo HR. The HR is his sixth of the season. Gomez was a superstar back in 2013 and 2014. In those two seasons, he combined for 47 home runs and 74 steals with a […]

Christian Arroyo Reaches Four Times Sunday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Christian Arroyo reached base four times Sunday versus the Orioles. He would go 2-for-2 with two walks. He would score a run and drive in two. He does not have a ton of at-bats this season but in short action, he is batting .412 this season. He is a highly regarded […]

Brad Miller With A Big Game Sunday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller had a big night offensively against the Orioles Sunday. He would hit a solo HR (his fifth of the season) to go with a double. He would score twice while driving in three. Miller is most likely a deep league option, especially if he gets the occasional game […]

Austin Pruitt Earns Long Save Sunday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Austin Pruitt earned a very long save Sunday versus the Orioles. Pruitt went 5 2/3 innings to close out an 8-3 victory. He would not allow a run while striking out five in a walkless outing. He would earn his first save of the season. Pruitt has not been much of […]

Wilson Ramos Drives In A Run Saturday, Further Reassures Owners

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos had two hits in the victory Saturday over the Orioles. He would go 2-for-4 and drive in the eventual game-winning run. He came back from a bruised hand earlier this week and has begun to reassure his owners and Rays fans with his performances the last few days. He […]

C.J. Cron Drives In Two Saturday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron drove in two runs Saturday versus the Orioles. He had been slumping over the past week or so of games but bounced back Saturday. His two RBI takes his total for the season to 30. With the trade of Span, Cron became the team leader in the category. […]

Anthony Banda Has Great Outing Saurday, Then Sent Down

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Anthony Banda had a roller coaster day Saturday including a win versus Baltimore. He came in as the second pitcher in the new format and pitched 6 1/3 innings allowing only one run. He allowed only three hits and one walk to go with seven strikeouts to pick up his […]