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Game 61: Despite 9 Hits, Rays Unable to Keep Up With Mets Offense

Alex Cobb made his 5th start for the Rays tonight, but unfortunately it was his worst. He squared off against Chris Young, who made his 2nd start of the season and who only allowed 2 earned runs. The Mets…Read More

Game 60: Shields returns to form as Rays sweep away Marlins

After consecutive wild starts in losses to the White Sox and Yankees, James Shields returned to form today, pitching 6.1 innings allowing just 1 earned run on 4 hits, as the Rays defeated the Marlins 4-2.…Read More

Game 58: Matt Joyce Leads Rays To Victory

On a night where the Rays pitching staff was in trouble practically every inning, the Rays managed to escape with a 5-1 victory over the Miami Marlins. The Marlins put runners on in each of the first eight…Read More

Has Matt Joyce Become a Star?

It feels like Matt Joyce has been in the majors for a long time, but has yet to really break out. Before being traded to the Rays for Edwin Jackson in 2008, Joyce had played 92 games in the majors at the…Read More

Game 48: Rays Redeem Saturday’s Loss With a 9th Inning Homerun of Their Own

Payback must have felt good for the Rays on Sunday, as they scored 2 in the 9th inning to win the game and the series with the Red Sox. Starters Jeremy Hellickson and Clay Buchholz were strong throughout…Read More

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Game 47: Rodney blows his first save of the season, as Red Sox clip Rays 3-2

In a game that, for the better part of 7 innings, unfolded the way you’d expect it to with David Price…Read More

Game 46: Rays Win As Rivalry Heats Up

The bad blood that is so prevalent in the Red Sox and Rays history appeared yet again tonight, as the…Read More

Game 41: Joyce Slam, Impressive Cobb Help Rays Even Series with Braves

James Shields is the anchor of the Rays rotation. Whenever he loses, it has to rattle the team. The Rays…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

Game 29: Moore Implodes as A’s Take Rubber Game vs. Rays

Sometimes your starting pitcher has everything working and can single-handedly win your team a game.…Read More

Game 24: Matt Moore Strikes Out Seven as Rays Win 3-1

The Rays beat the Mariners on Tuesday night with a solid performance from Matt Moore, and strong bullpen…Read More

Game 21: Texas’ Offense Proves to be Too Potent for Tampa

In Friday night’s game, the Rays and Rangers put on a hitting display; unfortunately the Rangers were…Read More

Game 19: Moore Fades But Allen Comes on Strong as Rays Clinch Sweep

There’s never a single moment where everything ends. The end of one thing is the start of something…Read More

Game 15: B.J. Upton’s Presence Felt as Shields Dominates Again

James Shields looked great again on Saturday evening, as the Rays beat the Twins 4-1 thanks to a timely…Read More

Game 14: Twins Rally, Top Rays 5-4

    Once again, the Rays bullpen failed to hold a lead, and the Rays dropped to 7-7 on the…Read More

Game 12: Price Continues Mastery Over Blue Jays as Offense Ignites

Entering tonight’s game, David Price had been 9-2 with a WHiP of exactly 1.00 in 12 career starts…Read More

Where Has the Rays’ Speed Gone?

The Rays are 5-6. They aren’t playing as well as they have the potential to be playing early in…Read More

Game 11: Three Longoria Errors Lead to Frustrating Night

The Rays are a franchise built on defense. The Rays construct their roster out of impressive defensive…Read More

Game Two: Rays Hold On For The Victory

  Heading into tonight’s game, the Tampa Bay Rays had won their last thirty one straight when…Read More

RCG Rays 2012 Season Preview: Matt Joyce

After years of wasting potential, Matthew Joyce finally broke out in 2011. An American League All-Star,…Read More