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The Undercards: Taylor Guerrieri Sharp, Andrew Toles Wins It in 11 as Hot Rods Beat Peoria

In advance of the Rays taking on James Shields on Tuesday, the Durham Bulls faced fellow ex-Ray Wil Rhymes on Monday. Fine, that comparison doesn’t really work. But even as the Rays were off Monday,…Read More

Luke Scott Leaves Minor League Game With Calf Tightness, Rays Forced to Assess Options

There was just one hurdle remaining for Luke Scott before he would be officially placed on the Rays’ 25-man roster: a minor league game on Friday. Unfortunately, though, it did not go well. Scheduled…Read More

Rays Notes: Sam Fuld Progresses, Astro Leaves a Surprise for Chris Gimenez

Sam Fuld appears to be making progress in his recovery from a tight right hamstring. The injury, which has kept him out of action since March 3rd, is healing, resulting in optimism that Fuld could return…Read More

Why Should The Rays Demote a Superior Catcher in Chris Gimenez Only Because He Has A Minor League Option?

As a major league team, your goal has to be to get your best players on the field on a daily basis. There are certain exceptions to that, with the most notable one being with top prospects, a case where…Read More

Chris Gimenez Is Making a Case To Be The Rays’ Backup Catcher

Typically, Spring Training statistics have as much value as a four dollar bill. After all, last year Munenori Kawasaki led all of baseball in batting average during Spring Training with a .455 batting…Read More

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Jeremy Hellickson Sharp, Chris Gimenez Stays Hot, But Rays Fall 5-1 to Red Sox

With James Shields gone, the Rays are going to have to make up his innings, and that is likely going…Read More

Why Are the Rays Looking for Depth At Catcher and in the Outfield?

At this point in time, the Rays have far from a perfect team, but they believe they have put together…Read More

Rays Notes: Monday Lineup, Luke Scott Injury Update, Backup Catcher Competition

With a win and an Orioles loss on Monday, the Rays would take over first place in the Grapefruit League.…Read More

Price K’s 5, Johnson and Gimenez Both Have Multiple RBI Games As Rays Roll Over Twins

The Rays’ pitchers were in control and the offense impressed once again as the Rays’ easily…Read More

Rays Notes: Questions Surrounding the Rays With Pitchers and Catchers Reporting Tomorrow

We have arrived. The offseason will officially end tomorrow for the Rays as pitchers and catchers report…Read More

Rays Notes: J.P. Howell Departs for Dodgers, Rays Among Best Bullpens, Chris Gimenez, Matt Joyce

It was back in June of 2006 that the Rays acquired a left-handed pitcher named J.P. Howell from the…Read More

Could Eli Whiteside’s Next (and Final) Destination Be The Tampa Bay Rays?

Eli Whiteside has had himself one wild ride this offseason. He began with the San Francisco Giants, with…Read More

Game 136 Preview: Who’s Next?

On Monday, the Rays got a huge lift from an unexpected source. Catcher Chris Gimenez had two big RBI,…Read More

Game 135: Bats Come up Huge in Clutch as Rays Take Opener Versus Yanks

For whatever reason, one-run games have been the Rays’ Achilles’ heel in 2012. Entering Monday,…Read More

Rays Start September Call-Ups With Ramos, Thompson, Brignac and Gimenez

On September 1st, major league active rosters expand to 40 players. Players will come up at different…Read More

The Undercards: Chris Gimenez Leads Durham To Victory

Despite several solid individual performances, the farm system went 2-5 last night. However, there were…Read More

The Undercards: Chris Gimenez Leads Bulls To Comeback Win

  The Rays minor leagues had a successful night on Wednesday, going 6-1 in their games. Here is…Read More

The Undercards: Conrad, Gantt Produce As Minors Go 6-1

  The Tampa Bay Rays may have been off on Monday, but the minor leagues were in action with some…Read More

The Undercards: Cesar Ramos, Peter Markel Dominate In Wins

  Several excellent pitching performances highlight today’s look around the farm system, as…Read More

The Undercards: P-Rays Play Mirror Doubleheader; Hak-Ju Lee’s Hitting Streak Snapped

Sometimes you play an outstanding game and it’s the start of a long streak. Unfortunately, other…Read More