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Jeremy Hellickson victim of blown save

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rays starter Jeremy Hellickson took a 3-2 lead into the ninth inning Wednesday in Toronto, but closer Fernando Rodney blew his fourth save.  Hellickson surrendered the two runs on four hits and a walk over eight innings. James Loney's RBI single in the top of the ninth put Hellickson in line for the win. But Rodney allowed a home run to Jose Bautista. Hellickson gave up a homer and RBI single to Bautista.  Hellickson struck out four and pitched much better than his last outing when he won despite allowing eight runs in 7 2/3 innings.  Hellickson (2-2) makes his next start Tuesday against Miami...

11 hours ago

Fernando Rodney blows another save

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rays closer Fernando Rodney blew his fourth save Wednesday in Toronto. Rodney surrendered a home run to Jose Bautista in the bottom of the ninth to tie the game at 3.  Rodney walked Adam Lind with one out in the inning and was pulled by manager Joe Maddon. Joel Peralta finished the inning to send the game into extra innings.  Rodney has allowed runs in three of his last four appearances and has blown three of his four saves over his last nine outings. His ERA is 5.40. 

11 hours ago

Postgame Shot Of Joe: Fernando Rodney Was Set Up To Fail

Rays Index — Joe is back with this postgame thoughts… What is it about Merlot Joe just wanting certain Rays killers to kill the Rays? Bad enough that Merlot Joe continues to pitch to Chris Davis of the Orioles. Now it’s Jose Bautista. The Jays right fielder has pounded the Rays over the [...]

Tampa Bay Rays 18 hours ago

Fernando Rodney Added A New Twist To His Shoot-The-Moon Save Celebration

Rays Index — After all the commotion caused by Yunel Escobar’s home run celebration on Monday, Fernando Rodney showed that he had Escobar’s back by adding the home run celebration to his own save celebration. The bit of irony here is that Rodney used the non-Blue Jays version of Escobar’s celebration which is [...]

Tampa Bay Rays May 21, 2013

Fernando Rodney pulls ninth save

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rays closer Fernando Rodney was asked to record five outs Tuesday in Toronto. Rodney entered in the eighth inning with two runners on base and one out.  On his first pitch in the eighth, Rodney induced a double play to end the inning. He remained on for the ninth in the 4-2 game and allowed a run to score on a wild pitch before recording the save on a strikeout. He went 1 2/3 innings with two strikeouts and one run allowed on a hit and a walk.  Rodney, who now has nine saves on the season, has recorded two consecutive scoreless appearances since allowing three runs on four hits and a hit over ...

May 21, 2013

Fernando Rodney notches eighth save

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rays closer Fernando Rodney allowed Chris Davis to hit a fly ball to just inches from the center field wall Sunday in Baltimore. Thankfully, that was the closest the Orioles came to scoring off the closer.  Rodney went 1-2-3 in the ninth inning to hold off the Orioles for the 3-1 win. He earned his eighth save as he needed 10 pitches. His ERA is at 4.96.  The 36-year-old rebounded from blowing his third save in his last appearance against Boston May 16. He's been a little shaky this season, but he recorded the outs he needed Sunday. 

May 20, 2013

Postgame Shot Of Joe: “One Pitch” Worked For Rays

Rays Index — Joe is back with his postgame thoughts…. Fernando Rodney moaned about “one pitch” costing the Rays and him in the Sox debacle on Thursday night. So it was fitting that one pitch really turned the Rays to wacky 12-10 win in Baltimore on Friday. In the third inning, Kelly Johnson [...]

Tampa Bay Rays May 18, 2013

Rays | Fernando Rodney unavailable

KFFL — Tampa Bay Rays RP Fernando Rodney is likely unavailable to pitch Friday, May 17, after ...

May 18, 2013

Rays | Not concerned with Fernando Rodney

KFFL — Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon said he's not worried about CL Fernando Rodney yet. ...

May 18, 2013

Joel Peralta picks up four-out save

CBSSports.com Fantasy — With closer Fernando Rodney unavailable, Rays setup man Joel Peralta picked up his first save of the season Friday night against the Orioles.Peralta needed just 16 pitches as he retired the last four batters to secure a 12-10 victory. He has struck out three and has not allowed a run in his last 5 1/3 innings of relief.

May 17, 2013

Job security is Fernando Rodney's friend

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Worried about Fernando Rodney? It's simple, really: The 36-year-old flamethrower won't get back to being the closer he was last year if he continues to walk batters at his current rate. And even if he walks them at half that rate, he's only back to where he was in his Tigers days. What allowed Rodney to take a dramatic leap forward last year was his markedly improved control. He issued just 1.8 walks per nine innings. His previous best was 3.5. Not only did it keep runners off base, but it allowed him to use his best pitch, the changeup, more effectively. So if he wants to get back to being th...

May 17, 2013

Joe Maddon gives Fernando Rodney vote of confidence

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rays manager Joe Maddon said he's "not really concerned yet" about closer Fernando Rodney, the Tampa Bay Times reports. Rodney blew the save in Thursday's game against Boston as he walked four batters and allowed three runs to score. His ERA ballooned to 5.28 as a result, and he has already given up four more earned runs this year (nine) than he did last year.  However, given Rodney's success last year and the good run he was on before Thursday's outing -- a 2.08 ERA and seven saves in eight chances over his last 13 outings -- it will likely take a few more disasters to unseat him. ...

May 17, 2013

Shane Victorino reinjures back, hopes to play Friday

Clubhouse Insider | Boston Herald — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Trailing 3-1 and down to their final strike in the ninth inning, the Red Sox scored three runs on Will Middlebrooks’ bases-loaded double against Tampa Bay Rays closer Fernando Rodney.But if not for a pair of stellar catches by right fielder Shane Victorino in the eighth, the game may have been out of reach.

Boston Red Sox May 17, 2013

The Rays Tank: Who Will We See On Monday?

DRaysBay — With David Price going to the 15-day DL and missing his next three starts, the Rays called up Alex Torres from Durham. As expected, Torres pitched in relief last night, coming into the game in the ninth inning. You know, the ninth inning in which Fernando Rodney blew the save and gave up the go-ahead run in the Rays 4-3 loss to the Red Sox. So let’s observe what options we have for Price’s spot in the rotation: (All stats courtesy of Durham Bulls) 1) Jake Odorizzi- First and foremost, they’re on the same pitching schedule. Odorizzi is 4-0 in eight starts with a 3.83 ERA. In each of ...

Tampa Bay Rays May 17, 2013

Postgame Shot Of Joe: Bats Collapsed As Much As Rodney

Rays Index — Joe is back with his postgame thoughts…. The agony of this latest Fernando Rodney choke job really shouldn’t be overblown beyond pounding your head against the wall because the guy couldn’t throw strikes. It happens. Rarely this painfully, with a three-run ninth, but it happens. Crooked Cap’s immortality only lasted [...]

Tampa Bay Rays May 17, 2013

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Fernando Rodney Photos

  • Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Fernando Rodney reacts after getting the final out against the Baltimore Orioles in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Baltimore. The Rays won 3-1 and swept the three-game series The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Fernando Rodney reacts after getting the final out against the Baltimore Orioles in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Baltimore. The Rays won 3-1 and swept the three-game series. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
  • The Rays Tank: Who Will We See On Monday?
    With David Price going to the 15-day DL and missing his next three starts, the Rays called up Alex Torres from Durham. As expected, Torres pitched in relief last night, coming into the game in the ninth inning. You know, the ninth inning in which Fernando Rodney blew the save and gave up the go-ahead run in the Rays 4-3 loss to the Red Sox. So let’s observe what options we have for Price’s spot in the rotation: (All stats courtesy of Durham Bulls) 1) Jake Odorizzi- First and foremost, they’re on the same pitching schedule. Odorizzi is 4-0 in eight starts with a 3.83 ERA. In each of ...
  • Boston Red Sox's Will Middlebrooks lines a three-run, ninth inning double off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Fernando Rodney during a baseball game Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox's Will Middlebrooks lines a three-run, ninth inning double off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Fernando Rodney during a baseball game Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
  • Boston Red Sox's Daniel Nava leaps as he celebrates with teammate Dustin Pedroia, left, after scoring on a three-run, ninth-inning double by Will Middlebrooks off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Fernando Rodney during a baseball game Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox's Daniel Nava leaps as he celebrates with teammate Dustin Pedroia, left, after scoring on a three-run, ninth-inning double by Will Middlebrooks off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Fernando Rodney during a baseball game Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
  • Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Fernando Rodney celebrates his save after the final out of an interleague baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, May 10, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays won 6-3 The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Fernando Rodney celebrates his save after the final out of an interleague baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, May 10, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays won 6-3. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
  • Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon, right, talks with relief pitcher Fernando Rodney after removing him during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays Monday, May 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Blue Jays won 8-7 The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon, right, talks with relief pitcher Fernando Rodney after removing him during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays Monday, May 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Blue Jays won 8-7. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
  • Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon, left, removes relief pitcher Fernando Rodney, center, as Evan Longoria looks on during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays Monday, May 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Blue Jays won 8-7 The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon, left, removes relief pitcher Fernando Rodney, center, as Evan Longoria looks on during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays Monday, May 6, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Blue Jays won 8-7. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
  • Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Fernando Rodney celebrates an extra innings win against the Colorado Rockies following the 10th inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 3, 2013, in Denver. The Rays beat the Rockies 7-4 The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Fernando Rodney celebrates an extra innings win against the Colorado Rockies following the 10th inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 3, 2013, in Denver. The Rays beat the Rockies 7-4. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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