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The Undercards: Rich Thompson, Bulls Run Wild Over Indians

There is something to be said for the stolen base. It is truly an exciting play, and is a great way to manufacture runs when the offense is struggling. The stolen base has been a big part of the Rays offense…Read More

Rays Continue To See The Benefits From Creating Pitching Depth In Their Farm System

While David Price, currently on the disabled list, is eager to get back out on the mound after beginning to throw on Monday, the Rays don’t have to sweat about not having their Cy Young Award winner…Read More

Rays Notes: Jake Odorizzi Sent Down, Josh Sale Messes Up Again

The Rays made a roster move following Tuesday’s game, sending down right-hander Jake Odorizzi to get another reliever for today’s game. Odorizzi did not pitch well against the Marlins, but…Read More

Game 50: Kelly Johnson Homers Twice, Odorizzi Struggles As Rays Win 10-6 Over Miami

Kelly Johnson and the Rays defeated the Miami Marlins 10-6 in the first game of the Citrus Series at Tropicana Field on Memorial Day. The Rays quickly got off to an early lead as Miami pitcher Jose Fernandez…Read More

Is Rays’ Jake Odorizzi Better Than We Thought?

No matter how Jake Odorizzi does today versus the Miami Marlins, it won’t tell us too much about his future as a pitcher. If he pitches well, it’s coming against a feeble Marlins lineup and…Read More

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Game 44: Josh Lueke Collapse Negates Jake Odorizzi’s Solid Debut as Rays Lose Opener to Toronto

In order to manage in the major leagues, you often have to take leaps of faiths. Joe Maddon and the Rays…Read More

Can Jake Odorizzi Become The Next Shifty Rays Starter to Make It Big in the Major Leagues?

On the Rays right now are two pitchers who have achieved a great deal of success with power arsenals…Read More

Jake Odorizzi Gets His Opportunity With the Rays

Since the first time he picked up a baseball in Little League, Jake Odorizzi‘s dream has been…Read More

Rays Notes: The Ben Zobrist Decision, Triple-A No-Hitter, Jeremy Hellickson, Alex Cobb Getting Lucky?

When Ben Zobrist‘s grandmother passed away, Zobrist left the team and the Rays were immediately…Read More

The Undercards: Jake Odorizzi, Durham Bulls No-Hit Pawtucket in 2-1 Win

History isn’t always pretty. Not every no-hitter is a 15-strikeout display of unparalleled dominance.…Read More

Los Angeles Dodgers Evidence of Just How Quickly A Starting Pitching Surplus Can Collapse

It’s been a topic of much contention for years now–why do the Rays always operate with an enormous…Read More

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…Read More

The Undercards: Blake Snell Goes 5 Shutout Frames as Hot Rods 3-Hit Great Lakes

Amazingly the Rays weren’t the only team in their organization to lose by 4 runs in an extra inning.…Read More

The Undercards: Sense of Deja Vu as Rays Affiliates Join Rays in Losing Nailbiters

Quite often, the results of a major league team and their minor league affiliates have absolutely nothing…Read More

Rays Pitching Prospect Jake Odorizzi Reminds Everyone Not to Forget Him

Rays right-hander Jake Odorizzi has been a really good pitching prospect for years now. Wherever he…Read More

The Undercards: No Blown Calls Here, Just Dominant Pitching From Rays Prospects

As we all know by now, things were hectic in the Rays Republic and the entire baseball universe after…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

Alex Cobb, Chris Archer Dominate, Tim Beckham Steps Up as Rays Beat Pirates 4-2

When the Rays’ pitchers are at their best, you just get them a couple of runs and you’re…Read More

Rays Notes: Pitching Prospects Highlight Friday Lineup, Ben Zobrist Off to World Baseball Classic

The Toronto Blue Jays have not been a major factor in the AL East the past several seasons. This season,…Read More

What Does Alex Cobb’s All But Guaranteed Spot in the Rays’ Rotation Mean for the Rays’ Other Starters?

On the day that pitchers and catchers reported to the Rays’ spring training home in Port Charlotte,…Read More