Rays Notes: Sale Suspension, Niemann Returns, Joyce Injury, Rodriguez Timetable
Rays fans got sudden and stunning news on Tuesday afternoon as 2010 first round pick Josh Sale, who was enjoying a fine 2012 season, tested positive for meth, the 4th such player on the Low-A Bowling Green…Read More
Sean Rodriguez Hits Something
Sean Rodriguez finally hit something Sunday night. Unfortunately, it was not a baseball that he struck – it was a locker. Reports differ as to what exactly happened, whether or not Rodriguez punched…Read More
Sean Rodriguez Blows His Chance
In 2012, Sean Rodriguez had a chance to cement himself as a big league starting shortstop. Reid Brignac fell apart. Elliot Johnson couldn’t field. Rodriguez had the ability to be a solid shortstop…Read More
Rays Notes: Bad Decisions, Bad Luck
Sean Rodriguez was swinging the bat well at Triple-A Durham and had a chance to receive quite a bit of playing time for the Rays in September. But one mistake, and that could be over. Rodriguez punched…Read More
Pre-Game Rays Notes: Scott Up, Rodriguez Down, Longoria Playing 3B
In a news item that we’ve been expecting but still gives us a little shock to our system, Luke Scott has come off the 15-day DL, with Sean Rodriguez being optioned to Triple-A to clear room on the…Read More
Rays Notes: Road Trip, Pitching, Sean Rodriguez, Justin O’Conner, Chuck LaMar
The Rays are coming off a road trip to remember, and Marc Topkin had some interesting notes. #Rays 37…Read More
Game 119: B.J. Upton Helps Rays Batter Angels, 12-3
The Tampa Bay Rays got back to their scoring ways, battering Jered Weaver and the Angels 12-3…Read More
Can Reid Brignac Contribute Anything to the Rays?
For the first time all season, I thought of Reid Brignac. The Rays were ahead 4-3 on Wednesday with…Read More
Game 81: Sean Rodriguez Keys Comeback
After a June where Sean Rodriguez hit .181, he must have been glad to see the calender page turn. Rodriguez…Read More
Has Sean Rodriguez Lost His Chance?
Evan Longoria is out. Jeff Keppinger is out. And Sean Rodriguez would not be in the lineup otherwise.…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…Read More
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 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 37: Resurgent Price, Timely Offense Leads Rays Back from 3-0 Deficit
It’s frustrating to fall behind in games as a pitcher. But the best pitchers can stay composed…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 32: Cano and Granderson Ruin Pitching Duel between Price and CC
The Rays lost the rubber match Thursday night against the Yankees. The game featured a battle of lefty…Read More
Anatomy of a Web Gem: Breaking Down Sean Rodriguez’s Defensive Masterpiece
Yesterday was not a day that Rays fans could hang their hat on. But Sean Rodriguez‘s defensive…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 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





















