Jeff Niemann

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The Undercards: 6-1 Day Dampened by Niemann Setback

In the minor leagues, it’s always nice when your team wins. But it’s the individual performances that matter most. That is especially the case when a big league player rehabs an injury in the…Read More

The Undercards: Here We Go Again

After their crazy day on Saturday, Rays affiliates deserved a nice relaxing day on Sunday. They did not get it. Triple-A International League: Gwinnett Braves 13, Durham Bulls 10 (11 innings) After his…Read More

Rays Notes: Rehab Appearances, Jeff Keppinger Strikes Out

Both Jeff Niemann and Luke Scott were in action for the Charlotte Stone Crabs last night, with different results. Scott was 2-4 with a home run, two runs scored, and two RBIs; meanwhile, Niemann gave up…Read More

The Undercards: Luke Scott, Jeff Niemann Rehab Results Highlight Action

Both Luke Scott and Jeff Niemann continued their rehab assignments Tuesday night, with very different results. Brett Nommensen had an excellent day at the dish as well. Here is this morning’s look…Read More

What Role Will Jeff Niemann Play for the Rays Down the Stretch?

At the beginning of 2012, Jeff Niemann pitched well for the Rays and was one of their most dependable starters. In his first 7 starts, he went 2-3, but he posted a 3.38 ERA, striking out 30 versus 12…Read More

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Rays Notes: Jeff Niemann, Luke Scott Rehab Updates

Jeff Niemann is slated to make his second rehab start on either Monday or Tuesday. He hopes to return…Read More

The Trades That Didn’t Happen

Beyond acquiring Ryan Roberts back on July 24th, the Rays did nothing at the MLB Trade Deadline. That…Read More

Could The Rays Stand Pat At The Deadline?

With just about 24 hours until the trade deadline, it is still difficult to figure out what direction…Read More

Rays Notes: Rays Sign First Round Draft Pick Richie Shaffer

The deadline for 2012 MLB Draft picks to sign was Friday at 5 PM, and the Rays had one important name…Read More

Forgetting Jeff Niemann

Jeff who? Jeff Niemann went down earlier this year with a fracture in his leg. It took me a few seconds…Read More

The Ones That Got Away: Mike Pelfrey

Hard to believe it now, but once upon a time, Mike Pelfrey was one heck of a pitching prospect in the…Read More

Ranting

I’m just going to let it all out. Things are not going the way the Rays want them to right now,…Read More

Is Jeff Niemann Worth It?

Here’s an interesting little table. Jeff Niemann, the team’s 5th starter, makes the third-most…Read More

Reviewing the DL

  Every team has to deal with injuries over the course of the season – it is simply an inescapable…Read More

Why Promoting Cobb and Keeping Davis in the ‘Pen Makes Sense for Rays

While Jeff Niemann’s numbers thus far this season (2-3, 3.38 ERA) might not look gaudy, they do not…Read More

Potential Replacements for Jeff Niemann Present Opportunities

Tampa was bit again with the injury bug on Monday, as Jeff Niemann sustained a small fracture in his…Read More

Rays Notes: Fracture in Lower Leg Sidelines Niemann

First, Desmond Jennings went down. And now Jeff Niemann will be out  for a while. Niemann injured his…Read More

Game 36: Bats Rally, Bullpen Steps Up as Rays Take Opener vs. Jays

Before the game, the news was bad. The Rays announced that Desmond Jennings would be placed on the DL…Read More

Game 31: Falling Down to Step It Up

At a certain point, enough is enough. Nobody’s perfect, but no one is that bad. The Rays aren’t…Read More

Jeff Niemann and Tall Pitchers

By any standard, Jeff Niemann is tall. Standing 6’9″ and weighing 285 pounds, Niemann is…Read More