Rays Notes: David Price Named MLB 2K13 Cover, Kazmir, Howell Finalize Deals
The rewards keep coming in for David Price after his magnificent 2012 season. First the AL Cy Young, then a key to the city of Tampa, and now, the cover of a MLB 2K13. 2K Spots announced that Price…Read More
Unmatched Heart Turned J.P. Howell Into One of the Best Relievers the Rays Have Ever Seen
I remember watching the Rays on national TV in 2011 when J.P. Howell came to the mound and threw a fastball at 86 MPH. The broadcaster scoffed and said that it was so sad how such a pitcher who had once…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 Kansas City Royals. Howell had been a former first round pick turned failed starter, and he continued…Read More
Rays Notes: Lance Berkman Considered A Possible Target For The Rays
A lot of outlets have looked at the Rays search for another hitter in the lineup, and one of the names that continues to be brought up is Lance Berkman. Marc Topkin looked at the possible fit for Berkman…Read More
Rays Notes: St. Pete Mayor Election Looms Large for Rays, Torra Signs with Nats, J.P. Howell Next?
I don’t think any Rays fan who lives in St. Petersburg wants to talk local politics right now. But come next November, they just might have to. A Tampa Bay Times editorial wrote about how the St.…Read More
Rays Notes: Rays Finalize Roberto Hernandez Contract, Matt Bush Finalizes Plea Deal
On the same day where the Rays concluded negotiations with a pitcher on a 2013 contract, one of their…Read More
Ticket To The Trop: Cowbell Craziness
It’s exciting, it raises the energy level in Tropicana Field, it can even bring the crowd to their…Read More
Looking At The Rays’ Free Agents
The offseason is here for the Rays and it has yet to be determined which direction they will choose to…Read More
Rays Notes: J.P. Howell’s Incredible Play, Rays Clubhouse, WBC
With a runner on 3rd and 2 outs in the 7th inning of Sunday’s game, J.P. Howell made an incredible…Read More
Is J.P. Howell Back?
For two years, J.P. Howell was one of the best relievers the Rays have ever seen. Between 2008 and 2009,…Read More
Rays Notes: Henry Wrigley Gets Award, J.P. Howell Scoreless
Henry Wrigley was named the Topps Minor League Player of the Month for July, as he batted .370 with three…Read More
Rays Notes: Pitching Dominance, Hak-Ju Lee
How good has the bullpen been recently? Over the last 48 innings they pitched, the bullpen has given…Read More
Rays Notes: Laughable Rumors, Competitive Balance, Incredible Stories
Rays fans and baseball fans across the country got on edge when they heard Bob Nightengale of USA Today…Read More
What Has Happened to J.P. Howell?
It really was not that long ago. We remember it clearly. J.P. Howell wasn’t just a situational…Read More
Rays Reclamation Projects: J.P. Howell
It’s not a good idea to have a short leash on other people. Most of the time, though, you never…Read More
Rays’ Offense Explodes for 16 Hits in Win against Rangers
The Rays and Rangers’ offenses were hotter than the weather in Arlington Friday evening, combing…Read More
Game 13: Rays Clinch Series as Longoria, Offense Shines Again
From the time the Rays left Tropicana Field after their Opening Series sweep of the Yankees until the…Read More
Luck Check: Do the Rays Have a Serious Bullpen Problem?
Thus far this season, the Rays are 4-4. What would their record be if it weren’t for the ineffectiveness…Read More
Please Tell Me J.P. Howell Isn’t Really as Bad as He Was in 2011
It’s hard to find any player in the big leagues who performed worse than Rays lefty reliever J.P.…Read More
Is the Rays bullpen set for improvement in 2012?
The Rays have made some moves this offseason, and most of them have involved trading relievers as they…Read More




















