Rays Notes: Roster Set, Carlos Pena Gets a Hit in Astros Debut
The Rays Opening Day roster is now set, as Luke Scott has officially been placed on the disabled list. Shelley Duncan has taken the roster spot while Scott is out, presumably for the short term. However,…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 accomplishments of Carlos Pena, Jason Bartlett, and Ben Zobrist. Between Pena’s record-setting…Read More
Can We Call Luke Scott A Comeback Kid?
There’s no place like home sweet home. Especially if you’re looking for a second chance. The Rays re-signed designated hitter Luke Scott this week to a one-year $2.75 million deal. Scott is…Read More
The Rays First True MVP Candidate
One of the benefits of WAR is it’s ability to show the value of any player over the course of a season and throughout that players career. Even though different websites may have different formulas…Read More
Rays Notes: Carlos Pena Signs with Astros, Minor League Rogers Suspended, Manager-Umpire Confrontations
It was an amazing moment for Rays fans when Carlos Pena returned to the Rays on a one-year contract and even better when Pena had a huge Opening Day, slamming a first-inning grand slam off of CC Sabathia…Read More
Similarities Between This Offseason and 2011′s Offseason For The Rays
After being crowned the AL East Division Champions in 2010, the Rays’ excitement was quickly diminished…Read More
Rays 2012 Positional Review – First Base
Comparatively, first base was a position of relative stability for the Tampa Bay Rays. Carlos Pena made…Read More
If the Rays Sign James Loney, They’re Taking It Too Far
The other day in the Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo mentioned current Red Sox first baseman James Loney,…Read More
Game 155: Carlos Pena Helps Lead Rays To Victory
The Tampa Bay Rays continued their hot streak, winning their seventh consecutive game on Wednesday night,…Read More
Last Season’s Momentum Can Help Rays Finish This Season Strong
Momentum. That was the word being thrown around this past offseason as the Rays were looking to carry…Read More
Carlos Pena Shows Signs of Life
2012 began like a dream for Carlos Pena and the Rays. They signed as a free agent when nobody thought…Read More
Game 150: Rays Refuse to Die, Stun Red Sox With Rally From 3-Run Deficit in 9th
The Rays could see their season flashing before their eyes. This was going to be it. It would be the…Read More
Was Carlos Pena The Worst Free Agent Signing In Rays History?
The Tampa Bay Rays front office gets a lot of credit, and deservedly so, for their moves in free agency.…Read More
Is Carlos Pena Done?
One of the greatest moments Rays fans can remember was when we heard that the Rays had re-signed Carlos…Read More
Should Jeff Keppinger Be the Rays’ Everyday First Baseman?
Jeff Keppinger received a full off-day on Tuesday with Carlos Pena at first base. Pena went 0 for 4 with…Read More
The Rays’ Defensive Mastery Is Back
It seems funny that the day I write this, Carlos Pena and Jose Molina collide on a foul popup to let…Read More
Rays Notes: A Comeback for the Ages
On Saturday night in Los Angeles, the Angels honored their 2002 World Series team, with two Rays taking…Read More
Game 119: The Comeback
It’s hard enough for Rays fans to watch a game starting at 10 PM EST and stay awake. And after…Read More
Where Does Luke Scott Fit In?
Luke Scott began his rehab assignment with the Charlotte Stone Crabs on Friday. After struggling…Read More
What Evan Longoria Means To The Rays Offense
The Tampa Bay Rays have struggled to score runs for most of the season. Meanwhile, Evan Longoria…Read More





















