Tampa Bay Rays Rumors & News
Rays vs. O's, with a decent forecast
The Heater | St. Petersburg Times — The Rays are getting ready to play the Orioles tonight in Baltimore, and the big news is just that they are playing, with minimal, if any, impact from Hurricane Earl. That's a significant change from a couple days ago, when it appeared the whole series was in question. Tonight, there's just a chance for some light showers and slightly stronger winds. Matt Garza will be on the mound, and looking to make the Orioles uncomfortable after they hit four homers off him last time. The Rays lineup is relatively normal, though Jason Bartlett has the night off with Reid Brignac at shortstop, and Dan John...
4 mins agoGarza plans to ‘shove it down’ Orioles’ throats
Rays Report | Tampa Tribune — By TONY FABRIZIO BALTIMORE Although Matt Garza comes off one of the best months of his career, the righthander will carry a chip on his shoulder into tonight’s start against the Orioles. Garza (13-7, 3.53) gave up four home…
2 hours agoOfficially, it's now Dr. Maddon
The Heater | St. Petersburg Times — Rays manager Joe Maddon was all smiles Thursday after receiving his honorary doctor of letters degree from Lafayette College.
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Rays extend contract with Double A Montgomery
Rays Report | Tampa Tribune — The Tampa Bay Rays and the Montgomery Biscuits (AA, Southern League) have extended their player development contract (PDC) for four more years, effective through the 2014 season. “We’re extremely excited to continue our partnership with the Rays,” said Biscuits Co-Owner Tom Dickson. “We’re proud to be affiliated with one of…
20 hours agoRays' bats come through when it matters
Tampa Tribune — There should have been little doubt Wednesday night that once Ben Zobrist reached base in the bottom of the eighth inning that he would score.
21 hours agoSoriano wins 3rd delivery man of month award this season
Rays Report | Tampa Tribune — Rafael Soriano was named the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award for August. This Major League Baseball award recognizes the most outstanding relief pitcher during each month of the regular season as voted on by a panel from Major League Baseball. Soriano recorded a 0.84…
22 hours agoSoriano wins MLB's Delivery Man of the Month
The Heater | St. Petersburg Times — Rays closer Rafael Soriano won Major League Baseball's Delivery Man of the Month Award for August, the third time this season he's received the honor for most outstanding relief pitcher. Soriano, who has 40 saves in 42 chances, recorded a .84 E.R.A and led majors with 10 saves during the month. Soriano, who also won the award in May and July, joins Trevor Hoffman (four times) and Joe Nathan as the only relievers with three career Delivery Man of the Month Awards. -- JOE SMITH, Times Staff Writer
23 hours agoHistorical perspective on Hawpe’s debut
Rays Report | Tampa Tribune — ROGER MOONEY ST. PETERSBURG—Things can only get better for Brad Hawpe in a Tampa Bay Rays jersey. Right? According to the blog “Stats & Info,” Hawpe is just the fourth player since 1900 to go 0-for-4 with four strikes in his debut after changing teams.
September 2, 2010Superior defense helps Rays overcome offensive struggles
Tampa Tribune — We know the Tampa Bay Rays are built on pitching and defense, but what transpired Wednesday night at Tropicana Field was extraordinary even by those standards.
September 2, 2010Next game at Baltimore Orioles on Fri, Sep 3 7:05 pm EDT
Opponent news and rumors snapshot:
- Orioles Insider: Tillman headed to Baltimore, could start Sunday Baltimore Sun
- Serial mistakes prove decisive in Orioles' 6-4 loss to Red Sox Baltimore Sun
- Orioles Insider: Minors – Rowell doubles, has 2 RBIs in loss Baltimore Sun
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- Another big day for Curtis Granderson as Yankees beat Blue Jays, 7-3 Ledger on Yankees | Newark Star-Ledger Granderson picks up three RBI; rookie Nova helps Yankees extend win streak to seven
- Friday's Red Sox-White Sox game postponed The Republican The game will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Saturday.
- Pedroia has season-ending surgery Extra Bases | Boston Globe According to the Red Sox, Dustin Pedroia had surgery today on his fractured left foot. He had a screw inserted to speed the healing and make sure he is ready for spring training. So that will end his season. Details...
- Pedroia has surgery on foot Sox Blog | Providence Journal Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia did, as expected, have season-ending surgery on his foot this afternoon. A team official had no further update as of 3:30 p.m.
- Red Sox-White Sox postponed Sox Blog | Providence Journal It's official: The Red Sox-White Sox game scheduled for Friday night has been postponed in advance of Hurricane Earl. The game will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Saturday. Tickets for Friday night's game will be honored for the 1:05 p.m. game on Saturday afternoon. Pitchers for both teams will remain on schedule, a Red Sox official said after the postponement was announced. Clay Buchholz will oppose John Danks in the early game, and John Lackey will oppose Gavin Floyd in the late game.