Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images When the Rays were struggling earlier in the season, we saw many games like this one. A scuffling starter, a bullpen implosion, and hitters who could scatter a handful of singles but not do much else. Before we get to the game, let’s also mention a very frightening moment that occurred off the field. A foul ball off the bat of an Orioles … [Read more...] about Feels like old times (in a bad way): Orioles 4, Rays 1
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Player of the Series: Brandon Lowe
Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images Brandon Lowe is cooler than the other side of the pillow When Brandon Lowe is on one his runs, it is such a joy to watch. The Rays veteran secondbaseman is one such run right now and ptichers beware as the dog is loose. Lowe has 14 hits over his last 34 trips to the plate, hitting .452/.500/.710 with 2 HR over that span. This … [Read more...] about Player of the Series: Brandon Lowe
Series Preview: Rays vs Tigers
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Seventy-five games down, eighty-seven to go. Last weekend, the Tampa Bay Rays got to face the team with the best record in the National League, the New York Mets; the Rays swept the Mets in three games. Now this weekend, the Rays will take on the team with the best record in the American League, the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers shocked the … [Read more...] about Series Preview: Rays vs Tigers
GDT: A true playoff matchup!
Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Skipping Skubal is nice but it’s not like the Gritty Tigs have a shortage of talented players Go Rays! … [Read more...] about GDT: A true playoff matchup!
Rays Acquire Forrest Whitley
June 16: The Rays announced today that Whitley has been added to the club’s active roster with righty Mason Englert optioned to Triple-A Durham as the corresponding active roster move. June 13: The Astros announced that they have traded right-hander Forrest Whitley to the Rays in exchange for cash considerations. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com first reported that Whitley was going … [Read more...] about Rays Acquire Forrest Whitley