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Game 42: Huge Rally Versus Jim Johnson in 9th Leads Rays to Victory

It didn’t remotely resemble Rays baseball. Their starting pitcher gave them yet another bad outing and it was their offense that got them back into the game only to watch the bullpen let the Orioles…Read More

Alex Torres May Just Be a Stopgap For the Rays

When David Price was placed upon the disabled list with his strained triceps, the logical move was to bring up a pitcher. It almost seemed to be a certainty that either Jake Odorizzi or Chris Archer would…Read More

Alex Torres Finds Himself Right Where He Belongs in the Rays Bullpen

The game had come apart. Three runs had scored after Fernando Rodney had allowed a two-out, bases clearing double to Will Middlebrooks to give the Red Sox a 4-3 lead in the game. Joe Maddon had seen enough,…Read More

The Undercards: Parker Markel Has Much-Needed Breakout Outing as Stone Crabs Beat Manatees

At least one team in the Rays organization had a good day. Skip to the Charlotte game for some optimism. Triple-A International League: Syracuse Chiefs (WSN) 3, Durham Bulls 2 This game was too similar…Read More

Is It Time for the Rays to Shake Up Their Relief Corps?

At this point, it’s getting impossible to watch. The Rays’ offense has been playing well, getting the Rays out to early leads, but it seems like every time that happens, the Rays bullpen finds…Read More

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RCG Discussion: Why Don’t the Rays Do a Better Job Developing Relievers?

One of my favorite parts about this site has been the opportunity to interact with great commenters who…Read More

Alex Torres: The Next Jake McGee for the Tampa Bay Rays?

It was a foregone conclusion that all hope was lost for Alex Torres. Just one year after a season that…Read More

The Undercards: Alex Torres Rolls, Hak-Ju Lee Has Huge Game, But Bulls Fall in 11 Innings

The last two days have made it extremely tough to be a Rays fan- and that holds true at the minor league…Read More

The Undercards: Brandon Guyer Belts 2 Home Runs, Alex Torres Tosses 5 Shutout Frames in Bulls Win

While the Rays offense sputtered on Tuesday, their minor league affiliates averaged over 8 runs a game…Read More

Does The Rays’ Strategy of Leaving Big League-Ready Pitchers at Triple-A Make Any Sense?

There was a time when the Tampa Bay Devil Rays were infamous throughout baseball for rushing their pitching…Read More

Rays Notes: David Price Named Opening Day Starter, Chris Archer, Jake Odorizzi, Alex Torres Sent Down

Following his second place finish in the AL Cy Young voting in 2010, David Price made his first career…Read More

Rays Notes: Everything Great With Longoria Baby, Torres Joins Venezuelan WBC Team, Photo Day

It was a little nerve-wracking for everyone when labor was induced as Evan Longoria‘s girlfriend…Read More

Rays Notes: Minor League Signees, Kyle Farnsworth, Delmon Young, Alex Torres, Stadium Situation

Yesterday, there was some pretty big news around the Rays as they signed four players to minor league…Read More

Rays Notes: Fernando Rodney to Pitch in World Baseball Classic, Another Positive Drug Test

The World Baseball Classic is an entirely different experience compared to wait players are used to.…Read More

The Undercards: Jon Weber, Wes Bankston, Humberto Cota All Slam 2-Run Homers

Why is the famous phrase “wait for the 3-run homer” and not any other kind of homer? Well,…Read More

The Undercards: Alexander Torres Strikes Out 7, Ryan Reid Strikes Out 5 More in Relief in Zulia Win

You think your stuff is pretty electric. Then a reliever comes out of your bullpen looking absolutely…Read More

The Undercards: Scott Kazmir Enigmatic Again, Alex Torres Rolls

On that fateful day, August 31st, 2009, the Rays traded Scott Kazmir to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.…Read More

The Undercards: Alex Torres Strikes Out 5, Ryan Reid Goes 2 Innings for Win in Zulia’s 3-2 Victory

Nice to pitch knowing you have an ex-teammate behind you ready to do everything he can to seal your wins…Read More

The Undercards: Alex Torres Enigmatic Again, Iker Franco Has Big Day

Alex Torres continues to drive us completely insane. One second he looks like he’s made a breakthrough…Read More

The Undercards: Alex Torres Gets Back on Track vs. Henry Wrigley’s Caracas Squad

Alex Torres is out of time. He’s out of options and if he doesn’t make the Rays out of spring…Read More