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Hamilton, Pujols Duo Could Have Been the Devil Rays’

A week ago, the Angels stunned everyone with their blockbuster deal when they signed center fielder Josh Hamilton to a five-year deal worth $125 million. Between Hamilton and Albert Pujols, the Angels…Read More

James Shields, The Best Draft Pick in Rays History

In the early years of their franchise, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays were infamous for drafting horribly, selecting a slew of overvalued players who would save them money and crippling themselves for years…Read More

Rays History: Ex-Yankee Hero Tino Martinez Give The D-Rays Some Magic Of Their Own

In the 2004 season, Tampa native Tino Martinez returned to his hometown and played first base for the Devil Rays. While Martinez’s career had seen its better days during his time with the New York Yankees,…Read More

Rays History: Ben Zobrist’s Coming Out Party

Although Ben Zobrist is usually applauded for his strong defensive skills, Rays fans are also used to seeing Zobrist’s consistent offensive performance these days. After the Houston Astros traded Zobrist…Read More

Rays History: Kazmir Dazzles With 10 K’s In Final Game With Rays

On August 28, 2009, Rays starting pitcher Scott Kazmir was traded to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in exchange for Sean Rodriguez and two minor league players. Kazmir was once the Rays’ ace, but…Read More

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Paying Josh Hamilton

By this point in time, Rays fans are familiar with the saga of Josh Hamilton. How Hamilton was the first…Read More

Devil Rays’ Gomes Hits Three Homers In A Single Game

While former Devil Rays player Jonny Gomes was signed to a two-year deal with the Boston Red Sox this…Read More

Carl Crawford Slides Into History

While Rays fans are used to seeing center fielder B.J. Upton and left fielder Desmond Jennings display…Read More

The First Shutout Game in Franchise History

The Rays are known for winning games with solid pitching and defense, which they displayed in 2012 by…Read More

James Shields’ First Complete Game

Rays fans remember James Shield’s dazzling 2011 season when he pitched 11 complete games. His handiwork…Read More

Rays Notes: Rays Connections to Rookie of the Year, Richie Shaffer, Offseason Plan, Stadium

The Baseball Writers Association of America named the recipients of the 2012 American League and National…Read More

Rays Trade Anniversary: November 11th, Veterans Day

Kind of ironic that on Veterans Day, 1997, the Devil Rays traded a player who would up being a 13-year…Read More

The Market For Jeremy Hellickson

Given the Rays need for offense and the seemingly endless pitching depth, it is fairly apparent as to…Read More

The Last Time B.J. Upton Played An Entire Game Anywhere But Centerfield

These days, it’s awfully hard to remember B.J. Upton as anything but a centerfielder. We vaguely…Read More

Moving Evan Longoria

Evan Longoria is arguably the best hitter on the Tampa Bay Rays when healthy. In fact, over the fifteen…Read More

The Day Eduardo Perez and the Devil Rays Owned Mariano Rivera and the New York Yankees

2005 was not a successful year for the Tampa Bay Rays franchise. But the one thing that stood about that…Read More

Could Dave Martinez Be The Heir Apparent?

Joe Maddon has easily been the most successful manager in the history of the Tampa Bay Rays, and it is…Read More

The Day Pedro Martinez Struck Out 17- And Lost to the Devil Rays

On May 6th, 2000, Pedro Martinez was absolutely dealing. His first 7 outs were all via the strikeout…Read More

The Day Evan Longoria Played Shortstop

For one day, the baseball world diverted from its usual orbit. Evan Longoria is the Rays’ third…Read More

Fernando Rodney’s Season For The Ages

One of the great things about baseball is how the past and present can intermingle. As players climb…Read More