Jake Faria To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria (oblique) will start his rehab assignment Saturday with Charlotte. He should have plenty of time to work himself back to form, as he is not eligible to be activated by the Rays until July 22. In Faria's 86 2/3 innings in the majors during 2017, he struck out […]

Chris Archer To Start Monday Versus Detroit

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (abdominal) is returning to the Rays on Monday. He will be limited to 75 pitches against the Tigers. If all goes well, the Rays will work to build him back up to his old form where he will become a third regular starter in the rotation. Archer will […]

Rays Leaning Toward Starting Chris Archer Monday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (abdominal) felt good the day after a successful rehab start on Tuesday. Manager Kevin Cash spoke about the issue and writers say he sounded like he was leaning towards having Archer pitch for the team Monday. If Archer pitches Monday for the Rays, he will likely be on […]

Wilson Ramos Homers In Marathon Tuesday Game Versus Miami

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos hit an early home run to get the Rays on the board Tuesday versus the Marlins. He would reach four times and finish with two runs scored and two driven in. The HR was his 12th of the season. Ramos is among the league leaders for hits as a […]

Jose Alvarado Earns Third Save Tuesday Versus Miami

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvarado came in to finish off a marathon game Tuesday versus the Marlins. He was the ninth Rays pitcher of the game and would record the final two outs to close out the victory. The game lasted 16 innings and the usual closer Sergio Romo had already been used […]

Vidal Nuno Headed To The Disabled List

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Vidal Nuno will be headed to the disabled list with a hamstring problem. He clutched his hamstring as he ran out a run-producing hit in the decisive 16th inning. He pitched two scoreless innings and even managed to get two hits himself. Nuno was the winning pitcher in the game to […]

Chris Archer Strong In First Rehab Start

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer had his first rehab start Tuesday. He went four hitless innings, striking out seven. It remains to be seen but it is possible that this could be his only rehab start. If Archer feels good for the next few days, he could start for the Rays as early […]

C.J. Cron With Three Hits Monday Versus The Marlins

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron recorded three hits Monday versus Miami. The biggest hit came in the ninth inning when he doubled with two outs to drive in the tying run. Miami would still win but it was still a clutch at-bat by Cron. He has tied his career high in homers at […]

Nathan Eovaldi Strong Monday Versus Miami

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was solid Monday versus the Marlins. He went six innings, allowing two runs with five strikeouts. The effort was quite solid, though some had high hopes given the opponent as well as his strong last outing against a stronger Washington offense. He has started to re-establish himself after […]

Matt Duffy Drives In Two Sunday Versus The Astros

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy was one of the few offensive stars in a pitcher's duel Sunday versus Houston. Snell and Morton were really good but Duffy cashed in when Morton left one in the seventh by singling off the resulting reliever to drive in two. Duffy is now batting .321 on the […]

Sergio Romo Earns Another Save Sunday Versus Houston

Tampa Bay Rays closer Sergio Romo earns another save against the defending champs Sunday. In the three-game series this weekend, Romo came into the ninth inning of all three with a lead. He gave way to Alvarado Friday but he picked up the other two saves in the sweep. Romo now has eight saves on […]

Blake Snell Dominates Sunday Versus Houston

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell held down one of the best offenses in baseball Sunday versus the Astros. He would go 7 1/3 innings allowing only one run while striking out 10. He has been the Rays best pitcher this season with his record now at 11-4 with a 2.24 ERA. Snell is […]

Mallex Smith With Rare HR Sunday Versus Houston

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith with a very rare HR Sunday versus the Astros. He would break the longest active homerless streak in the majors (by a non-pitcher) at 356 at-bats. The HR would turn out to be the winning margin in the 3-2 victory. He still will sit occasionally when facing a particularly […]

Sergio Romo Earns Seventh Save Saturday Versus Houston

Tampa Bay Rays closer Sergio Romo earned save unlucky (for Houston) number seven Saturday versus the Astros. He would produce a clean ninth inning to close out the game. Romo had been serving multiple roles this season, including starting several times. This split role made it tough for fantasy owners to use Romo. When he […]

Matt Duffy Scores Twice Saturday Versus Houston

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy continued his batting average prowess Saturday versus the Astros. He would go 3-for-4 and score twice in the 5-2 victory. Duffy is now batting .322 on the season. In his last healthy season in 2015, he batted .295 with 12 home runs and 12 stolen bases. Duffy's floor […]

Wilson Ramos Drives In Four Saturday Versus Houston

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos drove in four runs Saturday versus the Astros. In fact, the only run he didn't drive in was the eventual game-winner in the 5-2 victory. Ramos is among the league leaders for hits as a catcher in 2018. Ramos now has 11 home runs and 43 RBI to go […]

Wilmer Font Likely Out Eight Weeks

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Wilmer Font (lat strain) could miss eight weeks with his injury. The Rays do not plan to promote another player to the position of starter but instead run another bullpen or opener day until Chris Archer returns. In the case of Archer, that could be July 8 or 9 if everything […]

Sergio Romo And Jose Alvarado Combine To Close Out Houston

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitchers Sergio Romo and Jose Alvarado combined to shut down the Astros in the ninth inning Friday. Sergio Romo came in and got the first two outs of the ninth inning but then allowed a single. Alvardo was then brought in to retire Marwin Gonzalez to close out the 3-2 victory. […]

Wilmer Font Earns Win Friday, May Miss Significant Time

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Wilmer Font had a rollercoaster day Saturday. He started the game versus Houston, going five innings with one run allowed to earn the win. Font would then leave the game with an injury. He will be further evaluated Saturday but the current diagnosis is a right lat strain. Manager Kevin […]

Chris Archer Will Have A Rehab Outing Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (abdomen) will throw a four-inning rehab outing on Wednesday. Archer says that he is "feeling great". After the rehab outing, a decision will be made about whether he is ready to return, which could lead to an early July return. Archer will be hoping to improve on a […]

Ryan Yarbrough Strong But Takes Loss Thursday Versus Houston

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough took a tough loss Thursday versus the Astros. He went 6 1/3 innings in relief of the opener Stanek and only allowed a single run. Yarbrough would still take the loss as that single run stood up in a 1-0 Houston win. Yarbrough fantasy value is interesting, depending on […]

Sergio Romo Earns A Save Tuesday Versus The Nationals

Tampa Bay Rays closer Sergio Romo came into a precarious situation Tuesday versus Washington. Romo was brought in with the bases loaded with one out in the ninth inning of a 1-0 game. He managed to get two outs without allowing a run to earn his sixth save of the season. Romo had been serving […]

Kevin Kiermaier Scores Key Run Versus Washington Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier scored the only run of the game Tuesday versus the Nationals. He would also steal his third base of the season. Expect his average to keep rising from its current terrible point to something closer to respectability. The center fielder hit 15 home runs and stole 16 bases last […]

Jake Bauers Drives In Decisive Run Tuesday Versus Washington

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers drove in the only run of the game Tuesday versus the Nationals. With runners on first and third with one out, he hit the ball to the right side of the infield. Bauers would hustle down the line and beat the relay throw to first to prevent a […]

Nathan Eovaldi Strong Tuesday Versus Washington

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi took a no-hitter into the sixth inning Tuesday. He would end up going six scoreless innings, allowing only one hit while earning the win. He even recorded nine strikeouts. Eovaldi owners are relieved to see this after the previous outing saw him hurt by four home runs. He […]

Wilmer Font Upgraded To Starter

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Wilmer Font has been upgraded to a true starter by the team. He will make his next start Friday versus Houston. Font's last two starts were against the mighty Bronx Bombers and he responded by going 10 1/3 innings, allowing only one run combined. Font played for Oakland and the Dodgers […]

Jake Bauers With His First Four-Hit Game Monday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers recorded his first career four-hit game of his young career Monday versus Washington. He would score twice while driving in one run as the Rays won 11-0. His on-base percentage is now a great .416 so far in his rookie run. The only one of the five traditional […]

Wilson Ramos With Two Homers Monday Versus Washington

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos hit two home runs Monday versus the Nationals. Ramos was excited to play against his old team and admits that he pressed a little too much the first time the two teams met. There is also speculation that Ramos and Washington could be a good fit in the mid-season […]

Kevin Kiermaier Grand On Monday Versus The Nationals

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier finally broke out some offense Monday versus Washington. He would only record a walk and one hit but he made the hit count. Kiermaier hit a grand slam to push the lead to 6-0 and the Rays would cruise from there. The grand slam would account for his first […]

Blake Snell Takes No-Hitter Into Seventh Inning Monday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell dominated Monday versus Washington. He took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and would finish with seven scoreless innings Monday. Snell would also strike out 10 in the outing. He has been the Rays best pitcher this season with his record now at 10-4 with a 2.31 ERA. […]