Tampa Bay Rays Rumors & News
Rays' Sonnanstine rebounds from rough first outing
Tampa Tribune — RHP Andy Sonnanstine bounced back nicely from a rough first outing of the spring to pitch four shutout innings against the Blue Jays on Thursday at Charlotte Sports Park.
1 hour agoRays' Davis struggles early, settles down against Pirates
Tampa Tribune — BRADENTON - Yes, Rays starting pitcher Wade Davis gave up five runs in the first inning to the Pirates in his first start and second appearance of the spring Thurdsay at McKechnie Field. But the favorite for the fifth spot in team's rotation also settled down and looked sharp in his second inning of work.
1 hour agoRays' Beckham, McGee reassigned to minor-league camp
Tampa Tribune — PORT CHARLOTTE Spring training will begin in earnest tomorrow for Rays prospects Tim Beckham and Jake McGee. The two, along with catcher Nevin Ashley, were cut from big-league camp after today's 4-1 victory against the visiting Blue Jays.
1 hour agoDavis too ‘amped up’ before settling down
Rays Report | Tampa Tribune — BRADENTON - Yes, Wade Davis gave up five runs in the first inning to the Pirates in his first start and second appearance of the spring Thurdsay at McKechnie Field. But the favorite for the fifth starter’s job in the…
2 hours agoNavarro injures thumb - updated
Rays Report | Tampa Tribune — BRADENTON - X-rays taken on catcher Dioner Navarro’s thumb back at the Rays’ complex in Port Charlotte were “inconclusive,” the team said. Navarro left today’s split squad game against the Pirates in the third inning after getting hit on the thumb on a pick-off attempt by pitcher Jack Taschner. The…
4 hours agoMcGee, Beckham sent back to minor league camp
Rays Report | Tampa Tribune — By ROGER MOONEY PORT CHARLOTTE Spring training will begin in earnest tomorrow for Rays prospects Tim Beckham and Jake McGee. The two, along with catcher Nevin Ashley, were cut from big league camp after today’s 4-1 victory against the visiting…
4 hours agoSoriano throws first live BP of spring
Rays Report | Tampa Tribune — By ROGER MOONEY rmooney@tampatrib.com PORT CHARLOTTE Rays closer Rafael Soriano threw live batting practice Thursday for the first time this season. “Been a long time,” he said after throwing 28 pitchers to a group of minor leaguers…
4 hours agoSonnanstine looks much better in second start
Rays Report | Tampa Tribune — By ROGER MOONEY Andy Sonnanstine’s second start of the spring was a complete 180 from his first start. The right-hander, who’s competing for the last spot in the rotation or the last spot in the bullpen, allowed one hit, one…
4 hours agoRays agree in principle on deal with Cuban 1B/OF
Rays Report | Tampa Tribune — The Rays have agreed in principle this afternoon on a reported four year, $3.75 million contract on 27-year-old Cuban first baseman/outfielder Leslie Anderson. VP of baseball andrew Friedman won’t comment until the contract is signed. Here’s more on Anderson: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/03/rays-sign-leslie-anderson.html
4 hours agoSoriano throws first live batting practice for Rays
Tampa Tribune — Rays closer Rafael Soriano threw live batting practice Thursday for the first time this season.
5 hours agoNext game vs Pittsburgh Pirates on Thu, Mar 11
Opponent news and rumors snapshot:
- Hart's latest wild outing hurts Pirates in 16-15 loss Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Two out of 100 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Late-night decision pays dividends for Bucs Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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David Price
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Sean Rodriguez
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Ben Zobrist
2B/RF/SS/LF/CF/1B/3B
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Wade Davis
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| Sat 3/6 | vs Boston | W 6 - 4 | |
| Sun 3/7 | at Philadelphia | W 5 - 3 | |
| Mon 3/8 | vs Pittsburgh | W 4 - 3 | |
| Tue 3/9 | at Baltimore | W 8 - 3 | |
| Wed 3/10 | at Boston | W 8 - 6 | |
| Thu 3/11 | vs Pittsburgh | ||
| Fri 3/12 | vs Philadelphia | 1:05 pm EST | |
| Sat 3/13 | vs Florida | 1:05 pm EST |
- Quick game update School of Roch | MASN Juan Portes hit a three-run homer off David Hernandez in the eighth inning to increase Minnesota's lead to 8-3, and the sky opened up as manager Dave Trembley left the dugout. It's an absolute downpour. Chris George is swimming to the mound. The Orioles scored twice in the top of the eighth on singles by Justin Turner, Miguel Abreu and Jonathan Tucker, and a double-play grounder from Rhyne Hughes. Give Tucker an RBI. Don't give one to Hughes. Abreu is...
- Millwood: "I stink in spring training" School of Roch | MASN Kevin Millwood broke the news to Orioles pitching coach Rick Kranitz after tonight's start. Just a little heads-up, in case Kranitz was wondering. The numbers aren't going to be pretty. Look past them. Kranitz didn't need the warning. This isn't his first rodeo. "I stink in spring training. I'm not a good spring training pitcher," Millwood said after allowing five runs in 2 2/3 innings. "I don't try to win any awards in spring training. I try to get myself...
- Delcarmen hopes to rebound from late-season slump Boston Globe Manny Delcarmen had reason to be optimistic about his 2009 season. In his first 11 appearances, spanning 14 innings, he did not allow an earned run, holding opponents to a .184 batting average with 12 strikeouts and eight walks.
- Together, A.J. Burnett and Jorge Posada work late shift for NY Yankees Newark Star-Ledger Burnett: "The fact that Georgie stayed this late meant a lot anyway. Showed you how much he wants to work too, with me.
- Rain cancels NY Yankees' game against Atlanta Braves Newark Star-Ledger Bad weather also threatens Friday's game at Viera against Nationals.
- Red Sox Journal: Sox fans give Bay the business Providence Journal
- Lightning fall in OT to Toronto Tampa Tribune Phil Kessel scored at 3:33 of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.
- Lightning's Lecavalier blasts Penguins' Cooke Tampa Tribune Normally non-controversial with his comments, Lightning captain Vinny Lecavalier did not hold back when it came to discussing Pittsburgh's Matt Cooke.
- Brodney Pool Reaches Deal With Jets Bucs Report | Tampa Tribune The Tampa Bay Buccaneers expected to host former Cleveland safety Brodney Pool on Friday, but he has to be scratched from the Bucs’ wish list. ESPN reporter Adam Schefter is reporting that the New York Jets reached an agreement on a one-year, $1.3 million deal with Pool on Thursday night.…
- Malone eager to get back on ice for Lightning Tampa Tribune After sitting out one game, LW Ryan Malone said it's time for him to get back into the lineup.
- "Love Manchester, Hate Glazer.' Man U takeover bid continues Bucs Beat | St. Petersburg Times Love Manchester, Hate Glazer. That was the banner hanging from Old Trafford Wednesday during Manchester United's European Champion League's victory over AC Milan A consortium of wealthy businessman, called the "Red Knights,' has employed Japanese investment bank Nomura to help...
- Bucs will host Eagles S Sean Jones Friday Bucs Beat | St. Petersburg Times The Bucs continue to look for safety help. Philadelphia Eagles free agent safety Sean Jones is scheduled to visit Tampa Bay on Friday. Jones, 28, played in 15 games with nine starts for the Eagles in 2009. He recorded 44...