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Tillman through three innings, and more pregame notes (O's down 2-1) - School of Roch

School of Roch | MASN Sports — Chris Tillman retired the first eight Tampa Bay Rays this afternoon before walking No. 9 hitter Yunel Escobar. You can guess what happened next. Desmond Jennings ran the count full and doubled to left, giving the Rays a 1-0 lead at Camden Yards. Tillman retired the side in order in...

Baltimore Orioles 12 hours ago

John Lackey fades in stretch

Boston Herald — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When John Lackey pitches from the windup, he turns opposing hitters into Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Yunel Escobar, who began the night hitting .191. When he pitches from the stretch, those same hitters, on average, transform into the Detroit Tigers’ Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera.It’s not that simple, of course, and the numbers don’t always tell the complete story, but it’s pretty clear that Lackey has been a different pitcher with the bases empty vs. with runners on this season.

Boston Red Sox May 15, 2013

Good Pitching and Defense Give Rays Fifth Win in a Row, Sweep

The Ledger — Sean Rodriguez, Yunel Escobar and James Loney drove in late runs for the Rays, who won their fifth straight and moved above .500 for the first time since April 5.

Tampa Bay Rays May 12, 2013

Somebody Told Yunel Escobar To ‘Just Shut Up And Swing The Bat,’ But It Wasn’t The Umpire

Rays Index — When a questionable pitch was called a strike against Yunel Escobar late in the game he had a word or two for home plate umpire Tim Welke. And that’s when things got interesting. As Escobar was complaining, one of the field mics caught somebody saying “you’re hitting a buck-77, just [...]

Tampa Bay Rays May 9, 2013

Down on the farm May 9: Rays draft drought is over

DRaysBay — Dietrich picked up his first ML hit in his first at-bat playing second base for the Marlins. Miami acquired him for Yunel Escobar over the winter. Another former Ray, Robinson Chirinos, will be joining the Rangers due to A.J. Pierzynski's injury. Class-A Advanced Charlotte Stone Crabs (10-22) ***Featured game of the day*** A late comeback helped Charlotte extend their winning streak to two with a 7-6 win over Brevard County. The morning contest got off to a fast start thanks to Kes Carter as the Stone Crabs leadoff hitter began the game with a solo home run. The lead was short l...

Tampa Bay Rays May 9, 2013

Searching For The Cause Of Price's Struggles

DRaysBay — This has been an extremely frustrating season for Rays' fans. With the team's mediocre play, there are plenty of culprits deserving a share of the blame. Yunel Escobar is hitting for a mere 43 wRC+, Jeremy Hellickson lost his command, and the bullpen is an absolute train wreck. However, the biggest disappointment has to be David Price, who has degenerated from a Cy Young winner to a replacement level type pitcher. Why has Price been so bad? To find out why David Price is doing poorly, we must first establish what aspects of pitching he is struggling with. Unfortunately, this is not as ...

Tampa Bay Rays May 8, 2013

Yunel Escobar comes on as defensive replacement

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rays shortstop Yunel Escobar, who did not start Monday against Toronto due to a left-hand injury, did get into the game defensively in the sixth inning.  Escobar went 0 for 1 and made an error when he booted a potential double-play ball up the middle.  Escobar was expected to miss a few days, but the fact he entered defensively is a good sign. 

May 7, 2013

Rays | Yunel Escobar still out

KFFL — Tampa Bay Rays SS Yunel Escobar (hand) remains out of the lineup Monday, May 6, ...

May 7, 2013

Yunel Escobar out as expected Monday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rays shortstop Yunel Escobar was out of the lineup Monday against the Blue Jays, as expected. Escobar was expected to miss 2-3 days after getting hit by a pitch on his left hand Saturday.  While X-rays came back negative, manager Joe Maddon felt Escobar would need a few days off. He's considered day to day going forward. 

May 6, 2013

Yunel Escobar to sit 2-3 days

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rays shortstop Yunel Escobar, who left Saturday's game against the White Sox after getting hit by a pitch on the left hand from Jon Garland, underwent X-rays, which came back negative, the Tampa Bay Times reports.  The Rays said Escobar will miss 2-3 days, but not much more. Escobar feels fortunate that the injury he suffered wasn't more serious.  "He thought he broke his hand at the time," bench coach Dave Martinez said in translating Escobar's comments. "He's very grateful and happy that it wasn't broken."

May 5, 2013

X-Rays Negative on Escobar

The Ledger — DENVER | Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Yunel Escobar left Saturday night's game against the Rockies after being hit on the left hand by a pitch from Colorado starter Jon Garland.

Tampa Bay Rays May 4, 2013

Rays SS Escobar injures left hand

Tampa Tribune — Yunel Escobar was struck by a pitch from Rockies starter Jon Garland Saturday and will likely miss a few games.

Tampa Bay Rays May 4, 2013

X-rays negative for Yunel Escobar

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rays shortstop Yunel Escobar's X-rays on his left wrist came back negative, the Tampa Bay Times reports. He is being considered day to day with a left hand contusion.

May 4, 2013

Yunel Escobar goes for X-rays on wrist

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Rays shortstop Yunel Escobar left Saturday's contest against the Rockies in the second inning after getting hit on the left wrist by a pitch. He was taken to the hospital for X-rays. Escobar is batting .174 with two homers and seven RBI.

May 4, 2013

Rays | X-rays negative for Yunel Escobar

KFFL — Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Rays SS Yunel Escobar (hand) had X-rays Saturday, May ...

May 4, 2013

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Yunel Escobar Photos

  • CORRECTS SCORE - Tampa Bay Rays, from left, Ryan Roberts, Yunel Escobar, James Loney and Evan Longoria, wait during a pitching change during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Red Sox won 4-3 The Associated Press
    CORRECTS SCORE - Tampa Bay Rays, from left, Ryan Roberts, Yunel Escobar, James Loney and Evan Longoria, wait during a pitching change during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Red Sox won 4-3. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
  • CORRECTS SCORE - Tampa Bay Rays, from left, Ryan Roberts, Yunel Escobar, James Loney and Evan Longoria, wait during a pitching change during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Red Sox won 4-3 The Associated Press
    CORRECTS SCORE - Tampa Bay Rays, from left, Ryan Roberts, Yunel Escobar, James Loney and Evan Longoria, wait during a pitching change during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Red Sox won 4-3. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
  • Tampa Bay Rays, from left, Ryan Roberts, Yunel Escobar, James Loney and Evan Longoria, wait during a pitching change during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Red Sox won 3-2 The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Rays, from left, Ryan Roberts, Yunel Escobar, James Loney and Evan Longoria, wait during a pitching change during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Thursday, May 16, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Red Sox won 3-2. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
  • Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli (12) can't come up with a ball hit for a fourth-inning, two-run single by Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Joyce during a baseball game Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Rays' Jose Molina, and Yunel Escobar scored on the hit The Associated Press
    Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli (12) can't come up with a ball hit for a fourth-inning, two-run single by Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Joyce during a baseball game Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Rays' Jose Molina, and Yunel Escobar scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
  • 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)
  • Down on the farm May 9: Rays draft drought is over
    Dietrich picked up his first ML hit in his first at-bat playing second base for the Marlins. Miami acquired him for Yunel Escobar over the winter. Another former Ray, Robinson Chirinos, will be joining the Rangers due to A.J. Pierzynski's injury. Class-A Advanced Charlotte Stone Crabs (10-22) ***Featured game of the day*** A late comeback helped Charlotte extend their winning streak to two with a 7-6 win over Brevard County. The morning contest got off to a fast start thanks to Kes Carter as the Stone Crabs leadoff hitter began the game with a solo home run. The lead was short l...
  • Searching For The Cause Of Price's Struggles
    This has been an extremely frustrating season for Rays' fans. With the team's mediocre play, there are plenty of culprits deserving a share of the blame. Yunel Escobar is hitting for a mere 43 wRC+, Jeremy Hellickson lost his command, and the bullpen is an absolute train wreck. However, the biggest disappointment has to be David Price, who has degenerated from a Cy Young winner to a replacement level type pitcher. Why has Price been so bad? To find out why David Price is doing poorly, we must first establish what aspects of pitching he is struggling with. Unfortunately, this is not as ...
  • Escobar leaves game with bruised left hand The Associated Press
    Tampa Bay Rays' Yunel Escobar grimaces as trainers and Jose Molina check on Escobar, who was hit by a pitch from Colorado Rockies starter Jon Garland during the second inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Denver. Escobar left the game. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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