Joel Peralta

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What Are the Rays’ Options to Replace Fernando Rodney?

Fernando Rodney has struggled this season, and it may now be time to remove him from the closer’s role. He has gone from the seemingly invincible arrow shooting savior of the bullpen to the same…Read More

Tampa Bay Rays’ Joel Peralta Seizes Every Edge He Can Get to Help the Team Win

The Rays’ bullpen features plenty of relievers with incredible arms capable of hitting 95 MPH or higher. From Fernando Rodney to Jake McGee, Kyle Farnsworth to Cesar Ramos, and even the recently-called…Read More

Game 32: A Terrible Case of Deja Vu As Rays Bullpen Collapses Once Again

One game you can live with. But two and we begin to get concerned. Three and it starts looking like a pattern. Four and we begin to panic. There is plenty of time left in teh 2013 season. If the Rays play…Read More

Lefties Matt Moore and Jake McGee Struggle Mightily as Tigers Blow Out Rays

Spring training got off to a great start for the Rays as they began 4-1 with their pitchers dominating and their offense always seeming to come through in the clutch. This game did not fit that description-…Read More

Rays Notes: Matt Moore, Joel Peralta Make First Appearances, Rays Top 15 Prospects

In 2013, the Rays are expecting to have one of the best rotations in baseball once again. But for that to happen, a key pitcher is going to be Matt Moore. The lefty with sky-high potential is penciled…Read More

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Rays Notes: The Dangers of the Sandwich

We have all been there before. You’re out on the road and feeling hungry when suddenly a craving…Read More

Rays Notes: Evan Longoria, Everyone Excited for Start of Spring

We’ve finally made it. Rays pitchers and catchers have reported, along with quite a few position…Read More

Rays Notes: Five Rays Named to World Baseball Classic Rosters, Uniform Numbers

With baseball no longer in the Olympics, the World Baseball Classic is the only time every four years…Read More

The Undercards: Jon Weber Closes Series on High Note as Mexicali Wins Game 7 vs. Mazatlan

Sometimes it’s awfully hard to Game 7 to live up to its billing. For the victorious team, though,…Read More

The Undercards: Juan Miranda Singles in Winning Run in 11th as Obregon Wins

There’s nothing better than coming up huge in the Postseason. Not too often under normal circumstances…Read More

The Undercards: Manny Ramirez Laces 3 Hits, Joel Peralta Overpowering as Aguilas Win 3rd Straight

Wow! A non-Jon Weber headline! Why? Because the Aguilas de Mexicali gave him a day off. Instead, we’ll…Read More

The Undercards: Joel, I Think You’ve Had Enough Baseball for One Year

How do they do it? It’s hard enough to survive a 162-game season and then to go to Winter Ball…Read More

The Undercards: Joel Peralta, Juan Cruz Sharp in Winter Debuts, Wes Bankston Suddenly Red-Hot Again

In Winter Ball, major league players like to go their hometown team and get a few relaxing games in.…Read More

Rays Notes: Rays Add 4 Top Prospects to 40-Man Roster, Finalize Joel Peralta Signing

Tuesday at 11:59 PM was the Rays’ last chance to add players to their 40-man roster to prevent…Read More

Similarities Between This Offseason and 2011′s Offseason For The Rays

After being crowned the AL East Division Champions in 2010, the Rays’ excitement was quickly diminished…Read More

Breaking News: Rays Re-Sign Joel Peralta

Joel Peralta has been saying even since the season ended that there was nothing he wanted more than to…Read More

Will the Rays Go After Matt Capps?

The Rays’ bullpen could be heading towards a time of transition with Joel Peralta, J.P. Howell,…Read More

Rays Notes: Stadium Chaos, Joel Peralta Set to Cash In?

The Rays’ stadium situation is getting continuously more tense. Sunday in the Tampa Bay Times,…Read More

Rays Notes and Fall Recap: Rays Among IL Top Prospects, Joel Peralta, Ben Zobrist

Usually the Minor League Recap gets a full article here at RCG, but there was not much going on in terms…Read More

Rays Notes: Joel Peralta, Dave Martinez, Coaching Staff

In 2011, Joel Peralta came to the Rays, his fourth organization in four years. And over the past two…Read More