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Game 24: Matt Moore Strikes Out Seven as Rays Win 3-1

The Rays beat the Mariners on Tuesday night with a solid performance from Matt Moore, and strong bullpen support. In their first game of many without Evan Longoria in the lineup, the Rays only managed…Read More

Game 17: Price Nearly Unhittable, Power Rules as Rays Shut Out Angels

In 2011, David Price took a backseat. After being the American League Cy Young runner-up in 2010, Price was overshadowed by “Complete Game” James Shields and American League Rookie of the Year…Read More

Reacting to the Foolishness That Was the Geiger Play

What did we just see? We saw the Stephen Bartman play manifest itself at Tropicana Field except for the fact that a) it was during the regular season b) the Rays won the game and the series and c) the…Read More

Game 16: Tampa Takes Series from Minnesota to Improve to 9-7

The Rays, in their powder blue alternates picked up a 6-2 victory Sunday afternoon, taking their three game series against the Twins. Jeff Niemann pitched effectively through 5.1 innings, and the offense…Read More

Game 15: B.J. Upton’s Presence Felt as Shields Dominates Again

James Shields looked great again on Saturday evening, as the Rays beat the Twins 4-1 thanks to a timely hit and some Minnesota errors. The beginning of the game did not feature much action, as Shields…Read More

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Carlos Pena’s “Home” Coming Off to a Welcoming Start

The Rays signing of Carlos Pena this offseason for $7.25 million has been well worth the money so far.…Read More

Game 11: Three Longoria Errors Lead to Frustrating Night

The Rays are a franchise built on defense. The Rays construct their roster out of impressive defensive…Read More

Game 10: Rays Walk out of Boston with a Win

I’d like to introduce myself as the new Staff Writer for Rays Colored Glasses. My name is Joel…Read More

Game 9: Missed Opportunities Down Rays Again

The game’s lines tell it all. The Red Sox scored 6 runs on 8 hits, leaving five men on base. The…Read More

Game 6: Niemann, Bullpen Falters as Tigers Left Smyling

Do you know the difference between James Shields and Jeff Niemann? Both don’t throw very hard and…Read More

Game Three: Rays Sweep Yankees

Pitching on his 25th birthday, Jeremy Hellickson gave the Rays a gift of their own. The Rays jumped out…Read More

Opening Day: An Unexpected Slugfest at the Trop

Sabathia versus Shields. In 2011, those two matched up for a 1-0 Yankee win and a 2-1 Rays win. Opening…Read More

RCG Rays 2012 Season Preview: Carlos Pena

Every Rays fan remembers those days when Carlos Pena was a superstar. He blasted 46 home runs in 2007…Read More

Scouting Notes From Spring Training: The Newcomers

The Rays had a very interesting offseason, signing a few players and making a couple trades. Who are…Read More

What’s Important Now: Ramos, Gomes Struggle in Loss

Spring Game 18: Yankees 5, Rays 2 The Rays got some early offense off the bat of Matt Joyce, but the…Read More

What’s Important Now: Pena, Scott Power Rays

Spring Game 15: Rays 2. Pirates 1 The Rays only scored two runs yesterday, but they came from promising…Read More

What’s Important Now: Davis Struggles Again

Spring Game 14: Phillies 6, Rays 6 The Rays recorded yet another tie yesterday with the Phillies. Wade…Read More

What’s Important Now: Niemann On the Mark

Spring Game 10: Rays 4, Pirates 3 The Rays pulled off a walk-off win yesterday, with Chris Gimenez driving…Read More

What’s Important Now: Struggles Continue

  Spring Game 4: Twins 3, Rays 2 Since some of you watched this game and Robbie already touched…Read More

What’s Important Now: Positive Signs in Loss

Spring Game 1 Recap: Rays at Twins Even with the Rays 7-3 loss in the spring opener, the Rays showed…Read More