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
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
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





















