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Rays’ Fernando Rodney and the Variability of Relievers

In 2012, Fernando Rodney had a season for the ages, saving 48 games with a 0.60 ERA in 74.2, an MLB record for a minimum of 50 innings pitched. But there was no chance whatsoever that he was going to repeat…Read More

Could David Price’s Injury Be a Positive for the Rays?

When David Price got injured, this was an obvious blow to the Rays both in the short and long term. Short term, the Rays need to find a way to survive without Price in the rotation. Although he had struggled…Read More

Matt Harvey’s 6.2 Perfect Innings Mirrored Rick Reed’s Feat Against The Devil Rays In 1998

Every major league pitcher dreams of pitching a perfect game and joining an elite list of only 23 pitchers who have accomplished the rare feat in their career. For 6.2 perfect innings on Tuesday night,…Read More

The Last Time the Rays’ Bullpen Was This Bad

The year was 2007 and for the first time, the Devil Rays’ rotation had two anchors it could rely on to keep the team in the game every time, Scott Kazmir and James Shields. Both had incredible seasons,…Read More

Is David Price Injured?

Following his rough outing against the Colorado Rockies where he allowed nine earned runs in 6.2 innings of work, David Price continues to look nothing like the pitcher who was named the Cy Young Award…Read More

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Rays Notes: Significance of Rays’ 9-8 Loss to the Royals

Last night’s Rays loss was extremely tough to watch. The Rays held early leads of 5-0 and 6-1 before…Read More

History Shows That 4-9 Start Far From a Death Sentence for the Rays’ Season

Every Rays fan seeking comfort for their team’s rough start have heard the following refrain several…Read More

A Golden Age of Trades May Be a Boost for the Rays

Baseball has evolved a lot over the past few years, particularly in terms of competitive balance. While…Read More

The Tampa Bay Rays and Memorable Bench Clearing Brawls

By now, most of us have heard about top Chicago Cubs prospect Jorge Soler charging the Clearwater Threshers…Read More

The Todd Jones Era: One Event That Perfectly Summarizes “The Devil Rays Years” in Tampa Bay

These days, everyone in baseball knows about the Rays’ almost magical ability to sign washed-up…Read More

Reasons for Optimism Abound on the Tampa Bay Rays in 2013

With the upcoming season fast approaching, baseball ‘experts’ everywhere are making their…Read More

Will The Rays Be Playoff Contenders In 2013?

With less than a week until the Rays’ Opening Day, there’s nothing better than the promise of a new…Read More

A Look Back At The Tampa Bay Rays Team MVPs: 2007-2009

In this installment of our series on the Rays’ team MVPs, we take a look down memory lane at the…Read More

Could the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays Make a Trade Involving Jeff Niemann?

Recently, it was reported that the Texas Rangers are searching for help in their starting rotation. Amongst…Read More

Roberto Alomar’s Retirement A Turning Point in Rays History

Roberto Alomar was one of the best second basemen in the history of baseball for a long time and was…Read More

Scott Kazmir’s 2007 Season for the Rays Placed Him in a Unique- And Sad- Group

In 2005 and 2006, Scott Kazmir emerged as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays’ ace. However, it was more de…Read More

A Look Back At The Tampa Bay Rays’ Team MVPs: 2004-2006

The previous team MVP recaps have covered an array of pitchers and utility players, young and old, who…Read More

A Look Back At The Tampa Bay Rays’ Team MVPs – Part 2, Roberto Hernandez

1999 was disappointing for the Devil Rays as they won only 69 games in their second season. However,…Read More

The Topps Inaugural Tampa Bay Rays Set

There are several sure fire signs that spring is around the corner. Pitchers and catchers report to their…Read More

Why MLB Teams Are Wary of Giving Up Draft Picks

There was some talk of the Tampa Bay Rays being a sleeper suitor for Michael Bourn. It’s pretty…Read More