Could the Rays Add a Pitcher to Trade for a Catcher?
There aren’t many quality catchers in baseball. There are certainly more capable pitchers around. We also know that the Rays have pitching depth- although injuries and utter collapses (cough Alex…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 bare out the success he’s had, particularly in his most recent start in New York, where he went 7…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 fibula from an Adam Lind comebacker. This is a tough loss for the Rays and Niemann, as the tall righty…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 ankle in the first inning on Monday night on a line drive off the bat off Adam Lind, and after finishing…Read More
Do the Rays Take Advantage of Their Florida Locale in the MLB Draft?
For years, there were no major league franchises in the state of Florida, widely renowned as a baseball hotbed. Â Now there are two: the Rays and the Marlins. Right now on the Rays’ 40-man roster,…Read More
Was the Wade Davis Extension a Bad Move by the Rays?
Just before the 2011 season, the Rays signed right-hander Wade Davis to a 4-year extension worth $9,534,100…Read More
Rays’ Offense Explodes for 16 Hits in Win against Rangers
The Rays and Rangers’ offenses were hotter than the weather in Arlington Friday evening, combing…Read More
Could the Rays Team with the Blue Jays for a Catcher Trade?
The Rays need a catcher. Currently they have Jose Molina and Chris Gimenez splitting time at catcher,…Read More
Game 18: Hellickson Outduels Wilson as Rays Win Nail-Biter vs. Angels
There’s a reason that the Rays rotation has gotten the reputation that it currently has. When any…Read More
Game 16: Tampa Takes Series from Minnesota to Improve to 9-7
The Rays, in their powder blue alternates picked up a 6-2 victory Sunday afternoon, taking their three…Read More
Luck Check: Do the Rays Have a Serious Bullpen Problem?
Thus far this season, the Rays are 4-4. What would their record be if it weren’t for the ineffectiveness…Read More
Game 6: Niemann, Bullpen Falters as Tigers Left Smyling
Do you know the difference between James Shields and Jeff Niemann? Both don’t throw very hard and…Read More
Where Do the Rays Rank Among the Top Rotations in Baseball?
Everyone all around baseball knows that the Rays have an incredible rotation. But just how good are they?…Read More
Injury News: Niemann Scratched with Blister, Rodney OK After Line Drive
Mark Topkin just tweeted that Jeff Niemann will miss his start Saturday with a blister on his pitching…Read More
Niemann to Start, Davis to the Bullpen the Best Moves for the Rays
Throughout spring training, the big storyline for the Rays has been the competition for the fifth starter…Read More
Andrew Friedman and Spring Training Trades
We’re approaching the end of spring training. The Rays roster appears to be just about set. Now…Read More
Appreciate the 8th Starter
Who would want to trade places with a pitcher at the upper levels of the Rays minor league system? Simply…Read More
Scouting Notes From Spring Training: The Veterans and Mainstays
After talking about the prospects in my scouting notes this afternoon, we transition to the major leaguers…Read More
What’s Important Now: Davis Strong in Win
Spring Game 17: Rays 3, Marlins 2 Wade Davis definitely bounced back from his rough appearance last time…Read More
What’s Important Now: Davis Looks to Earn His Spot
Spring Game 17: Rays at Marlins Time: 1:05 Pitchers: Rays-Â Wade Davis, Marquis Fleming, Jhonny Nunez,…Read More





















