Rays Spring Training March 12
Corey Brown continues to hit. The outfield hopeful had two singles in two trips to the plate in Thursday’s 10-3 win over the Blue Jays. He’s now hitting .538. “He rakes,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said....
View ArticleRays Spring Training March 15
Monday will be the Rays’ first of two off days this spring, the other will come on March 24. However, Jake Odorizzi will pitch in an intra-squad game that begins Monday morning at 10. Kevin Jepsen,...
View ArticleRays Spring Training March 18
The Rays showed some power on Wednesday at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium against the Blue Jays. Evan Longoria, James Loney, Richie Shaffer and Curt Casali all homered in the Rays’ win. That’s seven the...
View ArticleRays Spring Training March 20
Evan Longoria started for the fourth consecutive game Friday against the Blue Jays. “He’s feeling good,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said. “We’re going to keep him playing. Play in every game from here on...
View ArticleRays Spring Training March 21
Kevin Cash told reporters they were not yet ready to make a decision regarding Asdrubal Cabrera’s position. Looking forward, Cash said the decision on whether the veteran will play shortstop or second...
View ArticleRays Spring Training March 25
Kevin Jepsen will start Thursday’s game against the Yankees. What gives, right? Seems the Rays wanted to have a “bullpen day” according to manager Kevin Cash. “We talked about that,” Cash said....
View ArticleRays Spring Training March 26
On Opening Day the Rays will retire No. 66 , the last number worn by long-time senior advisor Don Zimmer. Zimmer died on June 4. Joe Maddon had this to say about Don Zimmer after hearing the news about...
View ArticleFond of Ramirez
Former Major League great Dennis Martinez has been at Progressive Field as part of a weekend honoring the Indians’ 1995 team. That afforded the native Nicaraguan an opportunity to see his countryman,...
View ArticleRoad Warriors and Other Stuff
The Rays entered Sunday’s action with a Major League best 21-11 road record. Currently they own a five-game road winning streak. Helping to fuel that success has been a Major League leading 2.82 ERA —...
View ArticleKiermaier Not in Lineup Sunday
Kevin Kiermaier had the day off on Saturday and again on Sunday. Rays manager Kevin Cash explained why. “K.K., just keeping him off the turf one more day. His legs are a little drained. He’s fine if we...
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