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Game 40: Fernando Rodney Plays With Fire, Rays Get Burned in 4-3 Loss to Red Sox

Fernando Rodney was so close to getting out of it unscathed. Rodney had walked three of the first four batters he had faced in the inning, but he was one strike away from escaping the self-inflicted jam…Read More

Rays Notes: More on Alex Cobb’s Start

Alex Cobb had quite the night last night, striking out 13 batters in only 4.2 innings of work. Naturally, with that type of performance, there are likely to be several interesting tidbits of information. First,…Read More

Game 35: Alex Cobb Strikes Out Virtually Everyone, Rays Post Comeback Victory

One of the many great things about baseball is the chance to see history any time a game is played. Last night, the 12,424 fans in attendance got to see just that, courtesy of Alex Cobb. Things did not…Read More

Rays Notes: The Ben Zobrist Decision, Triple-A No-Hitter, Jeremy Hellickson, Alex Cobb Getting Lucky?

When Ben Zobrist‘s grandmother passed away, Zobrist left the team and the Rays were immediately forced to make a decision: place Zobrist on the bereavement list or play with a 23-man roster with…Read More

Game 30: Clutch Hitting, Alex Cobb Lead Rays to Series Win Over Rockies

2013 has been a backwards season for the Rays–the pitching has crumbled while the bats are flourishing. The results of that has been a level of frustration unlike like anything Rays fans have ever seen,…Read More

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Game 26: James Shields Sharp, Alex Cobb and Bullpen Falter as Royals Take Opener From Rays

It was a formula the Rays had seen work to perfection plenty of times: James Shields got off to a rough…Read More

Rays Notes: Bizarre Feeling as Rays Go Up Against James Shields

For the first time, James Shields will face the Rays as an opposing player. It’s a moment that…Read More

Wil Myers And The Rays Are Playing The Waiting Game

As Spring Training began for the Rays this year, many questions still needed to be answered. Who would…Read More

Game 21: Alex Cobb Outduels Andy Pettitte As the Tampa Bay Rays Defeat the Yankees 3-0

Alex Cobb dominated over 8 1/3 innings pitched, and Fernando Rodney held on for a somewhat shaky save…Read More

Rays’ Alex Cobb Features Two Curveballs–But Neither of Them Can Last

It took a lot for Alex Cobb to become a regular starter for the Rays. Jeff Niemann had to hurt not once,…Read More

Game 16: Alex Cobb Overcomes Rough Start, Offense Stays Hot in Rays Win

Coming off a brutal road trip where they went 2-7, the Rays needed a positive start to their brief six…Read More

Game 11: Well, At Least the Rays Didn’t Get No-Hit

The same thought crossed the minds of every Rays fan watching the game: “here we go again.”…Read More

Does Alex Cobb’s Harder Curveball Change His Future Outlook for the Rays?

In 2011 and 2012, Alex Cobb established himself as yet another solid young starting pitcher for the Rays,…Read More

Game 5: Alex Cobb Shuts Down Indians In Rays Victory

The biggest question about the Tampa Bay Rays heading into the season had to do with their offense. Would…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

Longoria, Zobrist Have Big Days But Pitching Collapses as Rays Fall to Orioles and Pirates

Split-squad games always make things crazy. Not only do fans have two games they’re trying to keep…Read More

Rays Notes: Sam Fuld’s Status, Fernando Rodney Concerns, Alex Cobb Hits Stride

If there’s any injury Rays fans are terrified of right now, it’s hamstring problems. Coming…Read More

Cobb Takes First Loss as Rays Bats Stay Quiet

The Rays bats stayed quiet, managing just two hits total, as Jon Lester was perfect through six innings,…Read More

Alex Cobb Rolls But Hak-Ju Lee Makes Critical Error as Rays Lose 3-1 to Yankees

Talking to reporters about David Price receiving the Rays’ Opening Day nod following the game Tuesday,…Read More

Does It Make Sense for the Rays’ Alex Cobb to Add a Cutter to His Arsenal?

Yesterday, Alex Cobb was dominant, tossing four innings allowing just 1 hit and striking out 5 while…Read More