DRaysBay Oct 10, 2019
Blake Snell on pitching out of the bullpen: “I was pretty bored.”
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Cool, calm, collected. That was Cy Young winner Blake Snell waiting for his turn in Game 4 of the ALDS. Blake Snell made the first relief appearance of his career on Tuesday, earning a save in Game 4 of the ALDS against the Houston Astros, and for his part Snell both loved and hated the experience. Speaking with the press before tonight’s winner-moves-on Game 5, the Rays fourth elimination game faced this playoffs, Snell reflected on what it was like being in the bullpen. That is, it was boring. Yeah, that’s not for me. I’m not going to lie. It was...
DRaysBay Oct 8, 2019
How the Rays bullpen fares against the Houston Astros
Photo by Bob Levey/ Tonight will be a true test of the Rays superb bullpen Tonight, the Tampa Bay Rays face elimination once again as they take on the Houston Astros in game four of the American League Division Series. Having already used their top three starters in Charlie Morton, Tyler Glasnow, and Blake Snell, the Rays will turn to their fearsome bullpen in hopes of winning the game and forcing a game five in Houston on Thursday. Diego Castillo has already been tabbed as the opener, and then Kevin Cash will choose his battles based on how things proceed from there. “We’ll start...
House of Houston Oct 5, 2019
Houston Astros: Alex Bregman’s great batting success against Blake Snell
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman has historically had the greatest success against Blake Snell among all batters. What is he hitting against him? It’s over Houston Astros fans — our team was able to successfully take Game 1 of the ALDS series with confidence against the Tampa Bay Rays in a 6-2 decision. You […] Houston Astros: Alex Bregman’s great batting success against Blake Snell - House of Houston - House of Houston - A Houston Sports Site - Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, Cougars and More!
The Crawfish Boxes Oct 5, 2019
Game 2 ALDS Preview. Rays vs Astros: Blake Snell vs Gerrit Cole
Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports It’s this year’s ERA champ against last year’s. Odds favor the Astros. Considering the challenge of facing the Astros’ trio of Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole, and Zack Greinke in a five-game series, it goes without saying that winning yesterday’s game was very important to the Rays. Yesterday’s starter for the Rays, Tyler Glasnow, although returning from injury, gave the Rays their best chance to flip home-field advantage on the Astros, even though he was going against Justin Verlander. For 4.1 innings, he almost did it, until Jose Altuve, alone...
Call to the Pen Oct 5, 2019
Tampa Bay Rays must win Game Two to have chance in series
With the Astros geared with the best rotation in baseball and already a one-game lead, is it a must-win for Blake Snell and the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 in Houston? The Houston Astros showed how much of a threat they are with their Game 1 win in Houston on Friday over the Tampa […] Tampa Bay Rays must win Game Two to have chance in series - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
DRaysBay Oct 2, 2019
Rays and A’s announce Wild Card rosters
Photo by Mike Ehrmann/ Both teams have stocked their arsenal ahead of tonight’s must-win game With the American League Wild Card game only hours away and nerves among fans are reaching a fever pitch as the do-or-die match looms closer. We already knew the starting pitchers ahead of time: Charlie Morton for Tampa Bay and Sean Manaea for Oakland, but both teams have now release their complete rosters for the big game, and there are a few interesting notes. For the Rays, you’ll notice that Blake Snell — who pitched on Sunday — is on the list (perhaps in case of late inning lefties?)...
