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The Undercards: 9th Inning Rally Not Enough for Hot Rods as They Fall in 10 Innings

Is it good for the wellbeing of a team to finish a game by having a rally fall short? Does it build momentum for the next frustration, or does coming so close but still losing simply amplify the frustration…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 the egregious blown call that ended Monday’s game. For the Rays’ minor league affiliates,…Read More

Assessing The Rays Prospects From The 2012 Montgomery Biscuits Part 4

Ever since they began contending, the Rays have entered each season with a starting rotation among the best in baseball. But even with quality starters in place, it has taken a lighting-in-a-bottle performance…Read More

The Undercards: Crazy Comeback After Crazy Comeback

Saturday night was a special day for the Rays as they overcame an 8-0 deficit to beat the Angels 10-8. During the day Saturday, the Rays’ affiliates set the tone. Five of the six games played featured…Read More

The Undercards: Biscuits Big Win Marred By Scary Injury

Winning is always important. But winning the war of a season is much more important than winning any particular games. It’s great to win, but it hurts to see a player go down with an injury, especially…Read More

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Minor League Review: Jake Thompson Learns That Taking Risks Is the Only Option

Why couldn’t Jacob Thompson strike anyone out? Jake Thompson was the Rays’ second round pick…Read More

The Undercards: Markel, Thompson Dominate to Key Big Day

The starting pitching in the Rays minor league system was about as good as it gets on Tuesday night-…Read More

The Undercards: Notable Draft Picks Debut in GCL Rays Doubleheader

Really exciting to see the 2012 draft picks make their debuts. Got to experience that with a trio of…Read More

The Undercards: Tim Beckham Returns, Brandon Allen Homers Twice in Durham Win

After rain postponed the Rays’ game on Friday night, setting up a Sunday doubleheader, two more…Read More

The Undercards: Jennings Starts His Rehab

Sometimes the most exciting part of minor league games is not the minor leaguers but seeing the big leaguers…Read More

The Undercards: Floethe, Sale Step Up as Hot Rods Win 4-0

In just three games on Monday night, pitchers in the Rays organization combines to strike out 26 batters,…Read More