I was just 15-20 minutes into writing this when the Rays placed Richie Palacios back on the injured list and selected the contract of prospect Chandler Simpson, widely regarded as the fastest player in the sport. Simpson swiped 104 bags in 110 minor league games last year. He was caught only 13 times. He's 8-for-11 in steals to begin the current season. He's struck out in fewer … [Read more...] about The Rays’ Emerging Core
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Rays ‘fight ’til the end’ in walk-off victory over Astros
A Healthy Josh Lowe is Vital for the Rays
Josh Lowe was in the opening day lineup for the Tampa Bay Rays during the home opener at George M. Steinbrenner Field. His first plate appearance resulted in a ground out, but the Virginia native smacked his first hit of the season in the fifth inning. Unfortunately, Lowe knew something was wrong with his leg as he hobbled down the first base line. Lowe trudged into the dugout … [Read more...] about A Healthy Josh Lowe is Vital for the Rays
GDT: It would be nice to have a stadium with a roof
Miami Marlins-Handout Photo We should get one of those Go Rays! … [Read more...] about GDT: It would be nice to have a stadium with a roof
Rays 1 Marlins 5: Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain
Jim Rassol-Imagn Images The Wizard of Baz was not sharp, Caminero adds to his MLB leading stat (in a bad way), and Rays drop series to cross state Marlins. Shane Baz not only looks like a haggard Confederate general on his back heels having to retreat while Tecumseh Sherman and his Union troops barrel down on his position, he’s lately pitching like one too. In May for … [Read more...] about Rays 1 Marlins 5: Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain