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Game 26: James Shields Sharp, Alex Cobb and Bullpen Falter as Royals Take Opener From Rays

It was a formula the Rays had seen work to perfection plenty of times: James Shields got off to a rough start before hitting a rhythm to deliver a great outing by the time it was all said and done, keeping…Read More

Game 26 Preview: Facing Royals’ James Shields A Critical Checkpoint in Rays History

How are the Rays supposed to react when they step up to the plate and see the most dependable pitcher in the history of their franchise, James Shields, staring back at them from the mound? Their first…Read More

Rays-Royals Series Preview With Kings of Kauffman’s Mike Vamosi

After a relaxing off-day Monday, the Rays are back in action today to begin a quite-anticipated series versus the Kansas City Royals. Not only are they 13-10, just half a game back in the AL Central, but…Read More

Rays Notes: Bizarre Feeling as Rays Go Up Against James Shields

For the first time, James Shields will face the Rays as an opposing player. It’s a moment that has been inevitable since the moment the Rays executed the trade sending Shields and Wade Davis to Kansas…Read More

James Shields’ Leadership Role With The Royals Offers Much Promise For The Franchise

While having good team chemistry and keeping things laid back in the clubhouse is part of the infamous “Rays Way” that has aided in the Rays’ success over the past few seasons, the Kansas City Royals…Read More

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The Tampa Bay Rays and Memorable Bench Clearing Brawls

By now, most of us have heard about top Chicago Cubs prospect Jorge Soler charging the Clearwater Threshers…Read More

Rays Notes: Evan Longoria, James Shields Go At It, Kazmir Scratched From Start Vs. Rays

In the weeks and months after James Shields left the Rays, we seemed to hear endlessly about his mentorship…Read More

Do The Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers View Their Rotation Surpluses The Same Way?

When you’re looking for the exact opposite edge of the financial spectrum in major league baseball…Read More

The Tampa Bay Rays, The Kansas City Royals, and The Margin for Error

On December 9th, 2012, the Tampa Bay Rays and Kansas City Royals executed one of the most talked-about…Read More

James Shields Looks To Add Social Planner To His Leadership Role In Kansas City

Rays fans remember James Shields for his leadership role in the clubhouse, but it looks like Shields…Read More

Brandon Webb’s Retirement Shows Just How Lucky Rays Have Been

On September, 27th, 2008, Brandon Webb made his final start of a 2008 season that saw him go 22-7 with…Read More

James Shields and Game 2 of the 2010 ALDS

What was Joe Maddon thinking? It didn’t make any sense. James Shields was an awfully good pitcher…Read More

The Undercards/Rays Notes: Bankston Homer Not Nearly Enough, Shields Says Goodbye

This winter, as our desire to see some actual baseball being played has reached a tipping point, we’ve…Read More

Texas Rangers’ Matt Harrison Extension Could Be a Major Mistake

It was five years today that the Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a 4-year extension with promising right-hander…Read More

Our First-Ever RCG Mailbag: Did the Rays Make a Mistake By Dealing Wade Davis?

Here at Rays Colored Glasses, we do everything we can to come up with interesting articles that provide…Read More

Ryan Rupe, The Perfect Example of How the Rays Don’t Develop Pitchers Anymore

It quickly became apparent to the Devil Rays that they had gotten a steal with their 6th round pick,…Read More

2012: A Lost Year for the Rays, But One That Needed to Happen

The Rays entered 2012 with aspirations of not just a third straight trip to the postseason but their…Read More

If The World Was Ending, The Rays Would Have Known

Today is December 21st, 2012. We are still alive. Everyone knows that all the discussion about the Mayan…Read More

After Offseason Moves, Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays Are Trending in Opposite Directions

When the Rays traded James Shields, it was widely viewed as an excellent trade for them based on the…Read More

Earlier This Offseason, The Idea of the Rays Acquiring The Mets’ R.A. Dickey Might Not Have Been So Crazy

At least for the time being, the situations regarding the two Cy Young winners in baseball are quite…Read More