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Ben Zobrist Nearly Breaks Matt Joyce’s Hand [audioGIF]

Rays Index — Earlier we showed you a blown call in which it Ben Zobrist clearly tagged a runner before he reached second base. That play cost the Rays a run and the normally mild-mannered Zobrist was visibly upset. Well, the very next inning, Zobrist scored on an Evan Longoria double, and after [...]

Tampa Bay Rays 21 hours ago

Final: Red Sox 4, Rays 3

Extra Bases | Boston Globe — Game over Junichi Tazawa preserved the one-run lead in his first strong outing as the team's closer. He allowed a single to right to Luke Scott, but then got Ben Zobrist to line out to shortstop. The biggie was striking...

Boston Red Sox May 16, 2013

Huston Street falters in ninth

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Padres closer Huston Street suffered his first blown save and his second loss of the season as he surrendered a two-out, two-run homer to Evan Longoria in the bottom of the ninth in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Rays.Street entered the game in the ninth inning with a one-run lead. He retired the first two batters he faced before walking Ben Zobrist and serving up a walkoff two-run blast.Street had converted his last eight save opportunities before falling short Saturday night. He has a 4.91 ERA with 10 strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings.

May 11, 2013

Cobb Mows Down Padres in Rays' Win

The Ledger — ST. PETERSBURG | Alex Cobb struck out 13 in fewer than five innings and Ryan Roberts and Ben Zobrist drove in two runs apiece to help the Tampa Bay Rays rally for a 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.

Tampa Bay Rays May 10, 2013

Ben Zobrist rejoins lineup Tuesday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rays outfielder Ben Zobrist returned to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Toronto after missing the past two outings for personal reasons. Zobrist, who has posted multiple hits in four of his past six games, took his usual spot as the No. 3 hitter for Tampa Bay.

May 7, 2013

Rays | Ben Zobrist returning

KFFL — Tampa Bay Rays 2B Ben Zobrist will return to the team Tuesday, May 7, after ...

May 7, 2013

Tailgating With The Rays: Talking Lefties, Loney, And Lineups For Game 31

Rays Index — Playing A Little Pepper… Ben Zobrist will miss tonight’s game to be with his family after his grandfather passed away. Sean Rodriguez will start at shortstop…The Rays will face 3 straight left-handers starting tonight. So expect plenty of Sean Rodriguez and Ryan Roberts…After playing 26 of 30 teams that currently have [...]

Tampa Bay Rays May 6, 2013

Rays | Ben Zobrist leaves team

KFFL — Tampa Bay Rays 2B Ben Zobrist has left the team to attend the funeral for ...

May 6, 2013

Ben Zobrist away from Rays

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rays utilitly player Ben Zobrist has left the team due to the death of his grandmother, the Tampa Bay Times reports Sunday. Zobrist will not go on the bereavement list, however.  Zobrist, who should miss Sunday and Monday's games, likely will return Tuesday against Toronto.  Zobrist is batting .261 on the year with three homers and 21 RBI. He's 9 for 27 (.333) over his last six games with two of those homers and six RBI. 

May 5, 2013

Ben Zobrist scoring for Rays

CBSSports.com Fantasy — After batting .391 (9 for 23) in the previous five games, Ben Zobrist did not have the same success Saturday night against the Rockies but again scored a run for the Rays. He reached on a fielder's choice in his first at-bat and scored on James Loney's double. Zobrist finished 0 for 4 with a walk in the 9-3 loss. The 31-year-old has scored seven runs in the last six games.

May 4, 2013

Ben Zobrist with back-to-back solid games

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rays infielder Ben Zobrist got a start at shortstop and continued his hot hitting on Sunday at Chicago. Zobrist picked up three more hits for the Rays.  Batting third, Zobrist singled three times and drove in two runs. His single in the eighth inning scored Sean Rodriguez and made the score 4-3 Tampa Bay. He added another RBI single in the ninth.  Zobrist went 3 for 5 with a run scored and is 5 for 10 in his last two games with a homer and four RBI. He's batting .266 on the year. 

April 29, 2013

Price wins 1st of season, Rays beat White Sox

Northwest Herald — CHICAGO – David Price struck out nine in winning for first time this season, Ben Zobrist hit a go-ahead RBI single in a three-run eighth spurred by Alex Rios' error and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the White Sox, 8-3, on Sunday.

Chicago White Sox April 28, 2013

Ben Zobrist hits home run No. 2

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Ben Zobrist had a productive night at the plate for the Rays Saturday against the White Sox. He went 2 for 5 with a homer, a walk and two runs scored in the 10-4 win. The 31-year-old launched a two-run homer off starter Gavin Floyd in his first at-bat for his second long ball. He added a double in the sixth inning. Zobrist is batting .247 with 17 RBI and 10 runs scored. He also has two stolen bases.

April 27, 2013

Elbow injury forces Gavin Floyd out early

CBSSports.com Fantasy — White Sox pitcher Gavin Floyd left Saturday's start against the Rays in the third inning due to a flexor muscle strain in his right elbow. The right-hander threw 47 pitches, 28 for strikes, and was pulled after Ben Zobrist grounded out in the third inning. He was replaced on the mound by Hector Sanchez.Floyd allowed two runs on two hits with two walks over 2 2/3 innings before the early exit. He also struck out one and left in line for the loss. The 30-year-old spent time on the disabled list last season due to elbow tendinitis. His next start -- if healthy -- is scheduled for Friday against t...

April 27, 2013

Tailgating With The Rays: Talking Zobrist At Short And More Pitching Dominance For Game 22

Rays Index — Playing A Little Pepper… No Yunel Escobar tonight as Ben Zobrist will fill in at shortstop. According to the Rays, Escobar is “day to day.” And apparently Escobar doesn’t expect to be out long. Of course, they all say that…In last 20 seasons, only 4 teams shutout their opponents 5+ times in first [...]

Tampa Bay Rays April 26, 2013

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Ben Zobrist Photos

  • Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Zobrist, right, throws over San Diego Padres' Yonder Alonso (23) to complete the double play on a ball hit by Chris Denorfia during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 12, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Zobrist, right, throws over San Diego Padres' Yonder Alonso (23) to complete the double play on a ball hit by Chris Denorfia during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 12, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
  • San Diego Padres relief pitcher Huston Street walks off the field after giving up a two-run walk-off home run to the Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria that also scored Ben Zobrist, rounding the bases in the background, during the ninth inning of an interleague baseball game Saturday, May 11, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays won 8-7 The Associated Press
    San Diego Padres relief pitcher Huston Street walks off the field after giving up a two-run walk-off home run to the Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria that also scored Ben Zobrist, rounding the bases in the background, during the ninth inning of an interleague baseball game Saturday, May 11, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays won 8-7. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
  • Tampa Bay Rays' Yunel Escobar, right, celebrates with Ben Zobrist after scoring during the seventh inning of an interleague baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, May 10, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Rays' Yunel Escobar, right, celebrates with Ben Zobrist after scoring during the seventh inning of an interleague baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, May 10, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
  • Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria, right, is congratulated by teammate Ben Zobrist after his two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. At rear is Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria, right, is congratulated by teammate Ben Zobrist after his two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. At rear is Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
  • Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista jumps over second baseman Maicer Izturis after making a catch on a fly ball by Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla The Associated Press
    Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista jumps over second baseman Maicer Izturis after making a catch on a fly ball by Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
  • Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado throws to first to make the final out of the game against Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist during the ninth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Denver. Colorado defeated Tampa Bay 9-3 The Associated Press
    Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado throws to first to make the final out of the game against Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist during the ninth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Denver. Colorado defeated Tampa Bay 9-3. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
  • Tampa Bay Rays' manager Joe Maddon and coach Dave Martinez congratulate Ben Zobrist after Zobrist hit a two-run home run in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game in Chicago on Saturday, April 27, 2013. . The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Rays' manager Joe Maddon and coach Dave Martinez congratulate Ben Zobrist after Zobrist hit a two-run home run in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game in Chicago on Saturday, April 27, 2013. . (AP Photo/Charles Cherney)
  • Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist is all smiles after hitting two-run home run in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game in Chicago on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Matt Joyce who scored on the home run is the player on the left. The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist is all smiles after hitting two-run home run in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game in Chicago on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Matt Joyce who scored on the home run is the player on the left. (AP Photo/Charles Cherney)
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