Tommy Pham Clutch Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham provided a blast that helped the team pull out a win Wednesday. His two-run homer in the fourth inning put the Rays up 6-3. Given that the final score was 8-5, the HR served as the eventual game-winner. The homer would be his 16th of the season between his […]

Jose Alvarado Earns Sixth Save Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jose Alvarado came up clutch for the team Wednesday versus the Braves. Facing the potential tying run in the eighth inning, Alvarado was summoned from the bullpen like a concerned gamer summoning their best creature to turn the tide of a battle. He would respond by facing four batters to record […]

Brandon Lowe Homers Versus Atlanta Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Brandon Lowe continued his recent hot streak Tuesday versus the Braves. He would hit a two-run homer, which was his first major-league shot. Over his six games, he has gone 7-for-14 to jump his batting average over 100 points. Lowe has had six RBI and the first five runs scored of […]

Tommy Pham Scores Twice Tuesday Versus Atlanta

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham reached base four times Tuesday versus the Braves. He would collect three hits to go with a walk in the 9-5 loss. Pham would come around to score twice, including the final run for the team which tied the game at 5-5. His batting average could use work but […]

Mallex Smith's Return Date Suggested

Tampa Bay Rays outfield Mallex Smith (illness) is recovering well from the illness that put him in the hospital for a few days. The Rays would like to get him some rehab work if they can. The suggested return date for Smith seems to be September 7 as mentioned in a few reports. Smith had […]

Brandon Lowe On Hot Stretch

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Brandon Lowe has finally started producing for the Rays. Over the past five games, he has gone 6-for-11 to jump his batting average over 100 points. Lowe has had four RBI and the first four runs scored of his career over those five games to go with five walks. He has […]

Blake Snell Earns 16th Win Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell had another strong outing Sunday versus Boston. He would go six innings allowing only one run against an elite offense. In fact, he has gone 25 innings in 2018 against Boston and only allowed three earned runs. Snell has had 17 starts this season where he has allowed […]

Mallex Smith Recovering Quickly

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith (illness) is making progress in recovering from the illness that put him in the hospital. In fact, he was released from the hospital later in the day Sunday. It is also being suggested that his return to active duty could come soon after his 10 days are up on […]

Jameson Taillon Shuts Down Milwaukee Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon dominated the Brewers Saturday. He went six innings allowing only one run while striking out eight. He would last long enough for the Pirates to take the lead right before he was relieved so he was awarded a much-deserved victory to get to 10 wins. Taillon controlled the Brewers […]

Adam Frazier Delivers Knockout Blow Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman and outfielder Adam Frazier helped make sure history did not repeat itself from Friday on Saturday. Having blown a two-run lead in the 15th inning Friday, the Pirates found themselves again up two runs in the eighth inning Saturday. Frazier who had come into the game in the seventh inning stepped […]

Gregory Polanco Clutch Saturday Versus Milwaukee

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco came up with one of the biggest hits of the game Saturday versus the Brewers. In the seventh inning with the game tied at 1-1, Polanco would single to drive in two runs. He would add a run scored later in the game and his two RBI stood up as […]

Ji-Man Choi Heating Up Lately

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi has been hot in his last 10 games. Over the last 10 games where Choi has gotten an at-bat, he has recorded a hit in nine of them. The one game he did not record a hit, he had only one at-bat. Choi has 12 hits during the […]

Kevin Kiermaier Scores Winning Run Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier raised his head from his slumber to give a moment of contribution Saturday versus the Red Sox. With the game tied 1-1, he would triple and then come around to score on a wild pitch. The Rays relievers held the Red Sox scoreless for the rest of the game […]

Tommy Pham Returns To Homer Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham (finger) returned to the lineup Saturday versus Boston. He would come up late and deliver a solo homer in the 5-1 victory. It would be his first HT since joining the team near the trade deadline. Pham had been out of the lineup since dislocating his ringer finger Tuesday. […]

Michael Perez Drives In Four Friday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Michael Perez had the best offensive game of his major league career Friday versus Boston. He would drive in a total of four runs in the span of two innings during the game. The four RBI equaled his career total coming into the game. He is a rookie this season who […]

Willy Adames Has Big Game Friday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames had a big fantasy game Friday versus the Red Sox. He would go 2-for-3 with a walk. Adames would hit a two-run homer, end with three runs scored and even stole a base. Adames has only played 55 games so far this season so his counting stats are a […]

Mallex Smith Placed On 10-Day Disabled List

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith (illness) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday. The story evolved as the day went on, starting with Smith waking up feeling sick at 3 a.m. Friday morning. He would be held out of the lineup and sent to see the doctor. He ended up being hospitalized with […]

Matt Duffy Scores Twice Thursday Versus The Royals

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy scored twice Thursday versus Kansas City. He would record two hits, a walk and two runs scored. The two hits raised Duffy's batting average to .295. The second of the runs scored came on an error. Duffy lacks power (four homers) while not compensating with a high steal […]

Jake Bauers Scores Twice Versus Kansas City Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers scored twice Thursday versus the Royals. He would record two hits and his second run scored was the walk-off winner on an error. Bauers had recorded only one hit and one run scored over his past nine games played so it is quite apparent that he has been […]

Tyler Glasnow With Decent Outing Thursday Versus The Royals

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow was mediocre Thursday versus Kansas City. He lasted five innings and allowed three runs against the lowest scoring team in the majors. Glasnow did strike out eight to continue to show his high potential in terms of his stuff. He is an extremely talented pitcher so he could […]

Sergio Romo With The Win Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Sergio Romo continues a strong finish to the season Thursday versus Kansas City. He would pitch a scoreless ninth inning to finish out a season sweep of the Royals (7-0 on the season) and pickup the win. Romo now has 18 saves, three wins, and he's opened five games this season. […]

Mallex Smith Drives In Two Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith drove in two runs Wednesday versus Kansas City. He would drive in two (including the eventual game-winner) and scored once. Smith was involved in the last three runs for the Rays in the 6-3 victory. The RBI were a rare occurrence as even with the two Wednesday, he only […]

Carlos Gomez With Rare Productive Game Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez contributed in multiple categories Wednesday versus the Royals. He would score twice while driving in one. Gomez also stole his 10th base of the season. Wednesday was a rare day of production for Gomez has been in a slump this month along with no longer having an everyday starting […]

Sergio Romo Earns 18th Save Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Sergio Romo continued his fine recent work Wednesday versus the Royals. He allowed two hits but still held Kansas City scoreless over an inning to close out the 6-3 victory. The save was his 18th of the season. Romo not only has saved 18 but he opened five games this […]

Willy Adames Homers Tuesday Versus Kansas City

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames opened the scoring for Tampa Bay Tuesday versus the Royals. He would hit a long solo blast to make it 1-0. He would end up racking up three hits in the game. Adames has only played 52 games so far this season so his counting stats are a bit […]

Sergio Romo With 17th Save Of The Season

Tampa Bay Rays closer Sergio Romo closed out another game for the Rays Tuesday versus the Royals. He did not get to the end smoothly as he allowed two baserunners which allowed the tying run to come to the plate but he survived. He now has 17 saves on the season. This comes a night […]

Blake Snell Earns 15th Win Tuesday Versus Kansas City

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell continued his breakout season Tuesday versus the Royals. He went six innings allowing only one run while striking out 11 as he earned the win. He has been increasing his pitch count over a series of starts after returning from injury. He was able to throw 101 pitches […]

Tommy Pham Productive, Then Leaves Game

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham was involved in two key offensive moments Tuesday versus Kansas City before leaving the game. He would score on the eventual game-winning triple and would later knock in the final run of the game. He also left the game with a finger injury but they were able to pop […]

Jose Alvarado Earns Fifth Save Monday Versus Kansas City

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvarado earned a save Monday versus the Royals. He closed out the 1-0 victory with a scoreless ninth inning only marred by a walk. It would be his fifth save of the season. An argument could be made that Alvarado got the save attempt due to Sergio Romo having […]

Ryan Yarbrough Keeps Racking Up Wins

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Ryan Yarbrough earned yet another victory Monday versus the Royals. He went 5 1/3 scoreless innings in relief of Hunter Wood. The win was Yarbrough's 12th of the season. In fairness, he only allowed two hits and a single walk so it was a dominating effort deserving of reward. It […]