Jake Faria Thows Bullpen Monday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria (oblique) threw a bullpen session Monday. No specific information has been disclosed on how it went but in this case, no news could turn out to be a slightly positive sign. There has been no update to the timetable that simply says it could be August. In Faria's […]

Chris Archer With Another Successful Throwing Session Monday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (abdominal) had another successful throwing and fielding session Monday. He will throw a simulated game Thursday and if that goes well, he would start a rehab stint in the minor leagues. If things go well on Thursday, he could also be on track to return to the rotation […]

Jonny Venters To The DL

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jonny Venters (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday. He has a right hamstring strain. There's no word on how long he will actually be gone. Venters made for a great comeback story, as he has been through three Tommy John surgeries, but the truth is that he is […]

Mallex Smith Continues To Run Sunday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith continues to lead the team in steals and picked up another one Sunday versus New York. Along with the stolen base, he also scored a run in the 7-6 extra-inning win. He still will sit occasionally when the handed matchup dictates but he has a decent chance to see […]

Carlos Gomez Strong Sunday, Risky Going Forward

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez picked a good weekend to show signs of life. He played in two of the three games against the Yankees and went 4-for-7 with a walk. He also scored a run and drove in two during the game on Sunday, Before this weekend, he had a combined one run […]

Kevin Kiermaier Starting To Come Around Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier scored a run for the second straight game Sunday versus New York. After going 0-for-13 in his first four games back from injury with no runs scored or driven in, he has gone 2-for-8 with two runs scored over the last two games. Kiermaier even stole a base Sunday. […]

Jake Bauers With Winning Homer Sunday Versus Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers came up big in the clutch Sunday versus New York. In the bottom of the 12th inning, Bauers stepped up in a tie game with no one on the bases and ended the game with a solo HR. He would reach twice in the game as his OBP […]

Troy Fumagalli Is Making Progress In Rehab

Denver Broncos rookie tight end Troy Fumagalli is rehabbing from a sports hernia surgery that has kept him out of the practices and workouts so far. He is making progress and says he will be 100% for training camp in July. While unable to participate in the physical side, Fumagalli has attended all of the […]

Willy Adames Homers Versus The Yankees Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames outslugged the entire Yankees offense Saturday. He went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI while the Yankees would be shutout. The HR might only have been his second of the season but as a recent call-up, Adames has only played 14 games. The same caveat applies when evaluating […]

Wilmer Font Beats The Yankees Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Wilmer Font earned the win Saturday versus New York. He held them scoreless for 5 2/3 innings while only giving up three hits to the powerhouse. Font's last two starts have been against the mighty Bronx Bombers and he has responded going 10 1/3 innings allowing only one run combined. […]

Yonny Chirinos Suffers Another Setback In Minors

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Yonny Chirinos (forearm) has suffered another obstacle on his way back. He has now been placed on the disabled list down in Triple-A, this time for a shoulder problem. The Rays have been without him since late April due to a mild right flexor tendon strain. He's posting a 3.71 ERA, […]

Chris Archer Takes Step Forward Saturday In Recovery

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (abdominal) was "highly encouraged" Saturday, the day after a bullpen session. He threw 20 pitches Friday, although he did not throw any sliders. He will now throw another session on Monday. If all goes well Monday, he could be on track to return to the rotation in "early […]

Chris Archer Has "Come A Long Way" In Rehab

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (abdominal) had another great bullpen session Friday. He threw 20 pitches without feeling soreness and will wait to see how he feels Saturday. Archer did not throw sliders but if there is no soreness Saturday, he will throw another session Monday. Everything after that is yet to be […]

Sergio Romo Earns A Save Friday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays closer Sergio Romo suppressed a strong offense Friday versus the Yankees. He protected a 2-1 lead against possibly the most powerful offense in the majors to earn his fifth save of the season out of nine chances. While five out of nine is not a good rate, he has converted three out […]

Rob Refsnyder Clears Waivers

Tampa Bay outfielder Rob Refsnyder cleared waivers Friday. The Rays will now move him to Triple-A Durham. Refsnyder likely needs injuries or trades at the major league level to get back anytime soon. As long as he remains in Durham, he has no fantasy value.

Bradley Chubb Signs Four-Year Rookie Contract

Denver Broncos edge rusher Bradley Chubb has signed a four-year rookie contract on Thursday. Chubb was the sixth overall pick in the 2018 draft. He is an elite pass rusher who has seen time already in the offseason at defensive end and strongside linebacker. The news that Shane Ray will have surgery and likely miss […]

Nathan Eovaldi Beaten By Barrage Of Homers Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi got a close look at the power of the Astros on Wednesday. He lasted six innings and did a good job of eliminating walks and giving up only seven hits. Eovaldi's demise came courtesy of the home run. Houston would hit four solo HRs, including three in a […]

Sergio Romo Earns Fourth Save Of The Season Versus Houston

Tampa Bay Rays closer Sergio Romo came in for the third straight game in a save situation Tuesday versus the Astros. This time, he recorded two outs to close out a 2-1 victory. Romo now has four saves on the season, and having been used in three straight save situations over the last three days […]

Hayden Hurst Has Signed A Four-Year Contract

The Baltimore Ravens have signed their first-round rookie tight end, Hayden Hurst, to a four-year contract. Given the relative weakness of the production of tight ends for the Ravens in 2017, expect Hurst to get plenty of looks in training camp. If he can win a role, expect quarterback Joe Flacco to use him as a safety […]

Blake Snell Shines In Matchup Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell kept up with one of the best pitchers in baseball Tuesday versus the Astros. He went seven innings, allowing one run and outlasting the MLB ERA leader (among qualified starters) in Justin Verlander. He did walk seven batters but earned the win when the Rays took the lead […]

C.J. Cron Ties Career High In Homers

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron hit his 16th home run of the season Tuesday versus the Astros. This tied his career high, which he set and tied each of the last three seasons. The HR opened the scoring up in the game. He also leads the team with 37 RBI. He is currently […]

Mallex Smith Will "Play A Lot"

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith will continue to see plenty of playing time despite the return of Kevin Kiermaier. Kiermaier will play regularly in center field while Smith will play regularly with the occasional rest versus lefties. Carlos Gomez and Johnny Field with split time against righties while occasionally both will play when Smith […]

Joey Wendle Drives In Two Runs Monday Versus Houston

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle drove in two runs versus the Astros Monday. His two-run single would put the Rays up 4-0 against one of the best pitchers in the majors. Wendle is part of an interesting crowd in Tampa's infield, where when everyone is healthy there are five players for three positions. […]

Jake Bauers Scores Twice Monday Versus Houston

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers scores twice Monday versus the Astros. He would reach three times in the game as his OBP moves to .380. The only one of the five traditional hitting categories he hasn't made an impact is steals. Bauers had five home runs and 10 steals at Triple-A this season, […]

Wilson Ramos Homers Monday Versus Houston

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos got the team off to a quick start versus the Astros Monday. His first inning two-run home run put the team up 2-0 three batters into the game. Ramos is among the league leaders for hits as a catcher in 2018. Ramos now has nine home runs and 35 […]

Sergio Romo Blows Save Monday Versus Houston

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Sergio Romo blows a save Monday versus the Astros. He came into the game with a 4-3 lead but would only record one out before the Astros would beat him. The only positive for Romo owners Monday was that this was the second night in a row that Romo came into […]

Daniel Robertson Has Rehab Game Tuesday, Could Return Friday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Daniel Robertson (hamstring) will play a rehab game Tuesday in Class-A. If all goes well, they expect to activate him Friday. His return would further diminish the chances of Hechavarria regaining a starting job with the Rays. The bigger question is whether Robertson will regain a regular starting role or […]

Kevin Kiermaier To Be Activated Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (thumb) will be activated in time for the game Tuesday versus Houston. Outfielder Rob Refsnyder will be designated for assignment to make room for him. He has been rehabbing from a thumb surgery and the return is several weeks earlier than original timetables. Injuries continue to plague Kiermaier and […]

Sergio Romo Earns A Save Sunday Versus The Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Sergio Romo earned his third save of the season Sunday versus New York. He would pitch a scoreless ninth inning to maintain and close out the 3-1 lead. Romo has been serving multiple roles this season, including starting several times. This split role makes it tough for fantasy owners to use […]

Adeiny Hechavarria Likely Not Sticking In The Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria may be headed back to the bench despite three hits in the game Sunday. He played shortstop Sunday but reports are saying that Willy Adames will regain the starting job at shortstop Monday and the manager was fairly clear that Adames was his guy going forward. With Daniel Robertson […]