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Carlos Gomez To Replace Denard Span
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez (groin strain) is going to be activated this weekend. The Rays just traded away Span to Seattle and thus have a roster spot opening to go with an opening in the outfield. In the simulated game Friday, Gomez hit two home runs to show he is ready. The remaining […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoRyan Yarbrough Another Strong Effort Friday Versus Baltimore
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough once again shine in the new experiment Friday versus the Orioles. This is the second time in the past six games that Yarbrough relieved Romo and then went deep while dominating. Friday, he went seven innings while allowing only one run. He even struck out eight. His ERA has […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoDenard Span Scores Three Runs Thursday Versus Boston
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Denard Span reaches base four times Thursday versus the Red Sox. He went 2-for-3 with two walks which resulted in him scoring three times. He even stole his sixth base of the season. Span is coming off a 2017 season where he batted .272 with 12 home runs and 12 steals. […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoAlex Colome Bounces Back Thursday Versus Boston
Tampa Bay Rays closer Alex Colome bounced back from a tough loss yesterday by closing out the game Thursday versus the Red Sox. He came in with two outs in the ninth and got the final out to earn his 11th save of the season. He had taken the loss Wednesday against the same opponent. […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoBlake Snell Shuts Down Boston Thursday
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell produced a very strong outing Thursday versus the Red Sox. He went six scoreless innings while striking out eight. He has been the Rays best pitcher this season with his record now being 6-3 with a 2.78 ERA. Snell just recently turned 25 years old but already had […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoWilson Ramos Returns and Drives In Two Thursday Versus Boston
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos (left hand) returned successfully to the lineup Thursday versus the Red Sox. He took a shot to his hand Tuesday but returned Thursday to the lineup. Ramos would go 3-for-4 while driving in two runs in the game. He now has six home runs and 24 RBI to go […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoCarlos Gomez Could Return This Weekend
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez (groin strain) is close to returning this weekend. He will play an extended spring game Friday and if all goes well, he could return to the team either Saturday or Sunday. He passed an important test Wednesday when he did some baserunning and said it went well. The baserunning […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoAlex Colome Takes Loss Wednesday Versus Boston
Tampa Bay Rays closer Alex Colome had a rough outing Wednesday versus the Red Sox. The game was tied 1-1 going into the ninth inning when Colome was called upon. He was not helped by an early error by super prospect Willy Adames error but he would only last 2/3 of an inning giving up […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoChris Archer Strong Wednesday Versus Boston
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer pitched six strong innings versus the Red Sox Wednesday. He only allowed one run and kept the Rays in the game which would go to the ninth inning tied 1-1 before Boston would win. Archer would strike out six against a strong hitting opponent. He has pitched over […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoWilson Ramos Available Day After Injury Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos (left hand) was reported to be available Wednesday if needed versus the Red Sox. His hand was still bruised and he did not appear in the game but the fact that he was available speaks to the hope that the injury will not keep him out for more than […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoWilly Adames Hits HR Tuesday Versus Boston
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Willy Adames was called up for a few days on Tuesday. He made the most of his first game as he hit a solo home run off Boston ace Chris Sale. Adames is reportedly only going to be up with the team for a few days as infielder Joey Wendle is […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoJake Faria With Rough Outing Versus Boston, Will Miss Some Time
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria (oblique) had a rough night Tuesday versus Boston. First, he gave up a three-run home run to Mookie Betts, which would prove to be the game-winner in the 4-2 loss. He would then leave the game after 2 2/3 innings with a left oblique strain. After the game, […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoWilson Ramos Leaves Game Tuesday, Could Avoid DL
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos left the game Tuesday versus Boston with a contusion on his left hand. Original guesses were leery, but there is room for optimism. The hand is swollen, but Ramos is regaining feeling in it. He says that he was hit in a similar spot over the weekend and is […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoAdeiny Hechavarria Not Ready For Any Activity Yet
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (hamstring) is not ready for any activity yet, which was reported Tuesday. He was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday a few days after he was injured. There were hopes that this would be a quick recovery or the DL stint was the team just being safe, but […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoCarlos Gomez Progressing Towards Return
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez (groin) has progressed toward his return from a groin injury. He is playing catch and Tuesday is planning to increase his baseball activities. The hope is that he can return either Saturday (when he is eligible) or soon after. Gomez was a superstar back in 2013 and 2014. In […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoJohnny Field Homers Sunday Versus Los Angeles
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Johnny Field would provide most of the offense Sunday against the Angels. His third-inning solo homer put the Rays up 1-0. He would later come around to score the other Tampa Bay run. In his last four games, he has gone 7-for-16 with five runs scored, two HR and four RBI. […]
Jamie Mellor 6 years agoDaniel Robertson Grand Against Los Angeles Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Daniel Robertson was involved in all five runs by Tampa Bay Saturday versus the Angels. He drove in the first four with a second-inning grand slam which would stand up as the game-winner. He would also come around to score the other Rays run later in the game. In his last […]
Jamie Mellor 7 years agoAlex Colome Earns A Save Saturday Versus Los Angeles
Tampa Bay Rays closer Alex Colome came in to end the late rally by the Angels Saturday. The Angels had just gotten a two-run HR by Mike Trout to close the deficit to 5-3 with no outs in the ninth inning when manager Kevin Cash called for Colome. He would set down three straight batters […]
Jamie Mellor 7 years agoRyan Yarbrough Strong Versus Los Angeles Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough had a strong outing Saturday versus the Angels. Coming in to start the second inning, he went 6 1/3 innings allowing one run. Yarbrough would earn the win to move to 4-2 with a 3.54 ERA. He is starting to become interesting in deeper leagues, especially if they […]
Jamie Mellor 7 years agoMatt Duffy Makes His Return Saturday Versus Los Angeles
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy made his return from his hamstring injury Saturday versus the Angels. He went hitless but walked twice. His return helped the Rays to decide to call up pitching help instead of another infielder in response to the DL stint for Hechavarria. He is batting .315 with two home […]
Jamie Mellor 7 years agoSergio Romo To Start Sunday After Saturday Success
Tampa Bay Rays reliever Sergio Romo will make the start for the second consecutive day Sunday versus Los Angeles. Saturday, he would throw a perfect first inning while striking out all three batters he faced. The Rays have decided to try the same thing Sunday so their starter can go longer into the game before […]
Jamie Mellor 7 years agoNathan Eovaldi WIll Have Another Rehab Start
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) will throw another rehab outing in the minors. His Friday outing was a success but the club has decided he will make another outing on Wednesday with Triple-A Durham. If all goes well, the expectation is that he will rejoin the Rays before the end of the […]
Jamie Mellor 7 years agoAdeiny Hechavarria Placed On Disabled List Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday. It seemed likely from the start that he would go to the DL but the Rays waited a few days to give him a chance. The hope is that the strain will turn out to be minor which could […]
Jamie Mellor 7 years agoDaniel Robertson Continues Recent Run Friday Versus Los Angeles
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Daniel Robertson reached base three times Friday versus Los Angeles. In his last six games, he only has five hits but walked seven times. During those six games, he has scored five times and driven in three. For the season, he is batting .284 with a .438 OBP. He is not […]
Jamie Mellor 7 years agoMallex Smith With His Tenth Steal Friday Versus Los Angeles
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith continued his speedster role Friday versus the Angels. He would score a run and steal his tenth base of the season. Smith even added his tenth RBI as well. He may have very little power but Smith is batting .315 in 2018. Smith is a speedster who is batting […]
Jamie Mellor 7 years agoChristian Arroyo Reaches Four Times Friday Versus Los Angeles
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Christian Arroyo had his first significant fantasy effort with the team Friday versus the Angels. He would go 2-for-3 while walking twice. Arroyo would score a run as well as driving in his first run with the Rays. Arroyo will help fill the gap for Hechavarria until he returns. He looks […]
Jamie Mellor 7 years agoWilson Ramos Homers Twice Friday Versus The Angels
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos homered twice versus Los Angeles Friday. He would drive in three runs and reverse a brief slump. He recently had an 18-game hitting streak before struggling this week going into the game. He now has six HRs and 21 RBI to go with a very fantasy friendly .282 batting […]
Jamie Mellor 7 years agoMatt Duffy Likely To Return Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy (hamstring) looks to return to the Rays Saturday versus Los Angeles. Even better, he will probably be in the lineup. He is batting .322 with two home runs and 14 RBI. In his last healthy season in 2015, he batted .295 with 12 home runs and 12 stolen […]
Jamie Mellor 7 years agoBlake Snell With A Strong Outing Friday Versus Los Angeles
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell threw a very strong game in a victory over the Angels Friday. He went 6 2/3 innings against a strong lineup allowing two runs while striking out eight. The Rays would continue their strong recent run by winning their fifth straight game. Snell just recently turned 25 years […]
Jamie Mellor 7 years agoYonny Chirinos Has Started Bullpen Sessions
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Yonny Chirinos (forearm) has begun throwing bullpen sessions in his rehab. Manager Kevin Cash says that the sessions are going "really well." The Rays hope to have him return in early June. He's posting a 3.71 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 24/9 K/BB ratio in 26 2/3 innings this season. He could […]
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