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In a controversial move on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Rays designated Heath Bell for assignment and called-up Nate Karns to give the bullpen some rest (though h...
Drew Jenkins|
The Tampa Bay Rays have their concerns with their team right now, but catcher does not rank highly among them. Ryan Hanigan is signed for the next three ye...
Robbie Knopf|
The small sample size giveth and the small sample size taketh away. A player can be struggling mightily early in the season, but a few great games can sudd...
Robbie Knopf|
If you haven't already caught wind, the Tampa Bay Rays designated reliever Heath Bell for assignment this morning and have called up Nate Karns from Tri...
Drew Jenkins|
In a bit of irony, the Tampa Bay Rays called up Nate Karns on Sunday in attempt to give the bullpen some rest, however they wouldn't even need to use Karn...
Drew Jenkins|
Let's just say that the Tampa Bay Rays bullpen has an excuse to be tired. With starters not providing length and extra innings getting in the way even when...
Robbie Knopf|
With the Tampa Bay Rays pitching staff continually struggling, it is getting harder and harder to see talented starters that are performing well in Trip...
Drew Jenkins|
Thanks to a doubleheader, a 14-inning game, and a trio of starters that did not last five innings, the Tampa Bay Rays bullpen has now tossed 20.2 innings o...
Robbie Knopf|
The Tampa Bay Rays rarely get criticism for the way they run their ballclub. In fact, they compete year in and year out because Andrew Friedman and the fro...
Drew Jenkins|
With a bullpen that had thrown 15.2 innings, the Tampa Bay Rays desperately needed Jake Odorizzi to provide length. However, Odorizzi had not pitched five ...
Robbie Knopf|
The Tampa Bay Rays had an exciting Thursday, as they beat the Boston Red Sox in both games of a doubleheader. But, they couldn't be excited for too long, ...
Drew Jenkins|
Something that may be forgotten about yesterday’s doubleheader sweep was how great the bullpen was. Grant Balfour in particular had a great day and recor...
Joe Saunders|
Over the last few years the Rays have signed several players to long-term contracts. The list currently on their roster includes Evan Longoria (signed thro...
Peter M. Gordon|
When the Tampa Bay Rays agreed on a two-year extension with David DeJesus worth $10.5 million with a third year option, it was a strange deal right from th...
Robbie Knopf|
In a baseball game, the pitching coach visiting the pitcher is a common occurrence. Like a worried parent, they hover, coddle and encourage their charges, ...
Thomas Swan|
Every player has hot streaks and slumps, but some players gain a reputation as streaky for one reason: they place those streaks right next to each other. O...
Robbie Knopf|
Game 1 was a big win for the Rays, but it looked like it would be just another flicker of promise that quickly went away. 2014 has been a Rays season exemp...
Robbie Knopf|
Winning games has not been an easy task for the Tampa Bay Rays in recent days. Injuries have dismantled the rotation and, in turn, overworked the bullpen. ...
Robbie Knopf|
Injuries to Matt Moore and Alex Cobb have brought Cesar Ramos and Erik Bedard into the Tampa Bay Rays' rotation. Among the biggest disappointments on the t...
Robbie Knopf|
The complete game column can be misleading in minor league baseball. Whenever there is a doubleheader, both games are reduced to just 7 innings, giving pit...
Robbie Knopf|
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