Matt Andriese To Start Second Game Of Doubleheader Saturday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Matt Andriese was named the starting pitcher for the upcoming second game of the Saturday doubleheader versus the Orioles. He has made 11 appearances this season but only one start. He has allowed only one run over the past 12 innings he has pitched, though that is stretched over six […]

Kevin Kiermaier Mid-May Update

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier continues his rehab and even came on part of the 10-day road trip that includes Baltimore this weekend. He is looking to have his cast removed next Friday. He then begins strengthening exercises and other steps towards recovering. He is hoping to return in mid-July around the All-Star break. […]

Jake Faria Gets Roughed Up Friday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria had his string of strong outings ended Friday versus the Orioles. He lasted six innings (plus letting the first three batters of the seventh to reach) and ultimately was credited with seven runs allowed. He had been pitching well lately but had a rough game Friday. In Faria's […]

Ryan Yarbrough Digs Hole Offense Never Climbs Out Of Wednesday Versus Atlanta

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough allowed five earned runs Wednesday versus the Braves. He did last five innings which tied a season-high for him. The one positive was his seven strikeouts. Yarbrough would help put the Rays into a 5-0 deficit, which they never dug out of in the 5-2 loss. There will […]

Wilson Ramos Drives In Two Wednesday Versus Atlanta

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos provided all the RBI for the Rays Wednesday versus the Braves. His two-run single in the eighth inning accounted for the scoring in the 5-2 loss. Ramos is now hitting .313 with 18 RBI this season. His 2015 season was a success, as he hit 22 home runs with […]

Adeiny Hechavarria Injures His Eye Tuesday Versus Atlanta

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria left the game Tuesday versus the Braves with a facial injury. He has swelling and bruising above his left eye. Hechavarria is not sure if he will play Wednesday but is hoping it will turn out to be nothing serious. He is having a season where his counting stats […]

Blake Snell Has Another Great Outing Tuesday Versus Atlanta

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell threw another gem in the loss Tuesday versus the Braves. He went 6 1/3 innings, allowing just one run, though his strikeouts were underwhelming at five. He now has a 2.40 ERA on the season and has allowed more than two runs only once in eight 2018 starts. […]

Carlos Gomez Homers For Rays Lone Run Sunday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez supplied the only offense for the Rays Sunday versus the Blue Jays. His eighth-inning HR tied the game at 1-1 before Colome lost it in the ninth. It was his fifth homer of the season. Gomez was a superstar back in 2013 & 2014. In those two seasons, he […]

Alex Colome Takes Loss Sunday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays closer Alex Colome took the loss Sunday versus the Blue Jays. He came into the ninth with the game tied 1-1 and the winning run scored on a wild pitch by Colome. The loss came a day after he had picked up his sixth save of the season. The loss was his […]

Chris Archer Tough No-Decision Sunday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer pitched a great game Sunday versus the Blue Jays but took a no-decision. He went seven innings allowing one run while striking out six. The Rays offense only managed one run in the game to let Archer down. He has pitched over 200 innings each of the past […]

Jake Faria Holds Down Toronto Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria allowed one run Saturday versus the Blue Jays. He only went 5 1/3 innings but left with the lead and the Rays would hold on, handing him his third victory of the season. It was his second strong outing in a row. In Faria's 86 2/3 innings in […]

Mallex Smith Scores Twice Saturday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith scored twice Saturday versus the Blue Jays. He reached base four times to push his OBP to a very fantasy-friendly .410. Smith also stole his seventh base of the season. Smith has found himself in a good position to get consistent playing time and is currently on pace to […]

Denard Span Produces Friday Versus The Blue Jays

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Denard Span continued to contribute Friday versus Toronto. He drove in the eventual game-winner with a groundout and later would score on the two-run home run by Brad Miller. He is now up to 23 RBI and a .381 on-base percentage. Span is coming off a 2017 season where he batted […]

Brad Miller Homers Off The Bench Friday Versus The Blue Jays

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller did not start the game but still impacted it Friday versus Toronto. He came in off the bench to take over the designated hitter spot and hit a two-run home run. It was his third of the season and brings his season RBI total to 12. Miller is […]

Matt Duffy Scores Run Friday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy scored a run Friday versus the Blue Jays. He would collect three hits in the game. He also collected four hits last Saturday. Duffy's batting average is now .295. In his last healthy season in 2015, he batted .295 with 12 home runs and 12 stolen bases. Duffy's […]

Nathan Eovaldi Makes First Rehab Start

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) made his first rehab start Friday night for the Stone Crabs. He went an inning while allowing a run. Eovaldi continues to rehab from his surgery to remove loose cartilage in his elbow. Eovaldi had looked really good in spring training and if he returns with the […]

Ryan Yarbrough's Star Rising, Andrew Kittredge Falling

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough earned a few different types of victories Friday versus Toronto. Reports had come out saying that Yarbrough would take over Yonny Chirinos' spot in the rotation, but then the team decided to start Andrew Kittredge on Friday. Kittredge would last two innings while giving up a run. Yarbrough […]

Denard Span Drives In Two Without A Hit Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Denard Span continued to produce as a leadoff hitter Wednesday versus the Tigers. He would score a run and drive one in (in two separate plate appearances) despite not recording a hit in the game. He did draw two walks, as befits a leadoff hitter. His on-base percentage is a very […]

Wilson Ramos With Three Reassuring Hits Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos took another step in reassuring his owners Wednesday versus the Tigers. He would collect three hits in his second start returning from his injury. He has now reached five times in the two games and also has caught 19 innings in two days. His 2015 season was a success, […]

Blake Snell Catches Tigers By Tail Wednesday But Offense Lets Go

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell allowed only two runs Wednesday versus Detroit. He lasted 6 2/3 innings while striking out four. The Rays offense would only manage two runs in 12 innings, so eventually Tampa Bay lost 3-2. His ERA for the season is a very fantasy-friendly 2.55. Snell just recently turned 25 […]

Lamar Jackson Looks To Be Given Time To Develop

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is not being looked at as the Day 1 starter for Baltimore. Joe Flacco is no longer a young stud but he still appears likely to be the starter come Week 1 unless he gets injured. Jackson could be in good hands, as some of his coaches have handled players […]

Wilson Ramos Returns To Lineup Versus Detroit Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos returned from rehabbing his groin Tuesday versus the Tigers. He was the only Tampa Bay hitter to reach twice in their 2-1 loss. While his hitting was welcome Tuesday, the bigger news for his owners was that he made it through the whole game as the catcher. His 2015 […]

Chris Archer Let Down By Rays Offense Tuesday Versus Detroit

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer allowed only two runs Tuesday versus the Tigers. He lasted six innings while striking out six. He was unfortunate to take the loss as the Rays would only score once in the game. Archer is an elite strikeout pitcher who has had at least 233 K's in each […]

Jesus Sucre With Good X-Ray News Monday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jesus Sucre had his X-rays on his left forearm come back negative. He feared it was a break. Sucre is batting .281 on the season and shares the catching duties with Wilson Ramos. Ramos is working his way back from groin problems, so Sucre started Monday. His value partially depends on […]

Wilson Ramos Feeling Better

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos continues to rehab from his groin injury. The tightness eased in his right side and now he will see how it feels in his left side on Tuesday. His 2015 season was a success, as he hit 22 home runs with 80 runs batted in and a .307 batting […]

Brad Miller With A HR Versus The Tigers Monday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller hit a ninth-inning home run versus Detroit Monday. It would end up being the game-winning run. It was his second HR of the season. It has been noted previously that Miller could play some second base on certain occasions if the Rays want to get both C.J. Cron […]

C.J. Cron With A HR Monday Versus The Tigers

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron hit a home run Monday versus Detroit. It broke up a scoreless tie in the ninth inning. It was his seventh HR of the season and moved his RBI total to 19. Cron has tempting power, as he has hit 16 home runs in each of the past […]

Jose Alvarado With A Save Monday Versus Detroit

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvardo earned his first career save versus the Tigers Monday. He came in with the bases loaded and a 3-0 lead. Alvardo would give up a hit to make it 3-2 but would close out the game. He closed because Alex Colome has pitched three of the past four […]

Jake Faria With Eight Scoreless Innings Monday Versus Detroit

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria went eight scoreless innings Monday versus the Tigers. He would allow four baserunners while striking out six to earn the win. In Faria's 86 2/3 innings in the majors during 2017, he struck out 84 batters while issuing only 31 walks. Perhaps the biggest concern is that he […]

Alex Colome With His Third Loss Sunday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays closer Alex Colome gave up the winning run Sunday versus the Red Sox. He came into a game tied at 3-3 and allowed the go-ahead run. It is his third loss already this season to go along with some blown saves. Colome recorded an MLB-leading 47 saves in 2017, but his overall […]