Wilson Ramos Drives In A Run Sunday Versus Seattle

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos drove in a run Sunday versus the Mariners. He now has seven home runs and 30 RBI to go with a fantasy-friendly .287 batting average. The batting average and stats are much more appealing given the standards for catchers to be useful in fantasy. His 2015 season was a […]

C.J. Cron Closing In On Career High In HRs

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron hit yet another homer Sunday versus the Mariners. The blast was a solo shot and his 15th HR of the season. Not only is he now among the American League leaders, he is also one shy of his career-high of 16. He also leads the team with 36 […]

Nathan Eovaldi Decent Sunday Versus Seattle

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi made it through five innings Sunday versus the Mariners. He would allow three runs with only four hits which was not great but it kept the team in the game. Eovaldi is coming back from Tommy John surgery and then another surgery at the beginning of this season. […]

Adeiny Hechavarria To Start Rehab Assignment Monday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (hamstring) will start his rehab assignment Monday in Dunedin. Hechavarria is not much of a fantasy option right now, and shortstop prospect Willy Adames looms as a threat in the long term. In fact, rumors suggest Willy Adames may be called up fairly soon. Some speculate that the rehab […]

Kevin Kiermaier To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (thumb) will head out on a rehab assignment next Tuesday in Dunedin. Kiermaier is aiming to be back somewhere around June 20, which will be several weeks ahead of schedule. Even if it takes an extra week or so, a return by the end of June would still be […]

Daniel Robertson Leaves Game Sunday Due To Hamstring Injury

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Daniel Robertson left the game after one inning Sunday versus the Mariners. The Rays say that it was due to left hamstring tightness. It has been said that he did not look good running for first base before he left. Robertson is not a shallow league asset, but in AL-only […]

Adrian Gonzalez Released By The Mets

The New York Mets have released first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. He was mired in a 1-for-19 slump which had brought his batting average down to .237. Gonzalez is in the last year of his huge seven-year deal and had given the Mets six home runs with 26 RBI. Gonzalez used to be a fairly reliable […]

Matt Duffy Drives In A Run Saturday Versus Seattle

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy would drive in the first Tampa Bay run of the game which wiped out the only deficit the team would face in the game. He would record two hits to raise his season batting average to .319. In his last healthy season in 2015, he batted .295 with […]

Jake Bauers With A Couple Of Career Firsts Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jake Bauers reached a few milestones Saturday. He recorded his first two hits of his MLB career. Bauers also recorded his first double and extra-base hit of his career. Finally, he also scored his first career run. Bauers, who had five home runs and 10 steals at Triple-A this season. […]

Mallex Smith Scores Twice Saturday Versus Seattle

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith had a homer taken away by review Saturday versus the Mariners. After review, they changed it to a triple, though he would come around to score anyway. For the game, he went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Smith may have very little power, but Smith is […]

Blake Snell Strong Again Saturday Versus Seattle

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell continued to be the ace of the staff in 2018. Snell went six innings Saturday versus the Mariners. He did only record one strikeout but he earned the win and ended the eight-game losing streak for the Rays. He did hit the first batter of his career in […]

Chaz Roe With His First Career Save Saturday Versus Seattle

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Chaz Roe threw 1 1/3 innings Saturday versus the Mariners. He would not allow a run and would earn his first save of his career. Roe now has 132 appearances with the one save. Roe gains most of his value in leagues that reward holds. There is a chance that Roe […]

Jake Faria Plays Catch For First Time

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria (oblique) played catch for the first time Saturday since his injury. In Faria's 86 2/3 innings in the majors during 2017, he struck out 84 batters while issuing only 31 walks. Perhaps the biggest concern is that he also gave up 11 home runs in those 86 2/3 […]

Adeiny Hechavarria, Kevin Kiermaier Both Look Good Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (hamstring) and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (thumb) both had encouraging practices Saturday in their respective drills. Kiermaier was throwing to the bases to test his thumb while Hechavarria tested out his hamstring in fielding grounders. Both look to head out to rehab assignments next week and return in late June. […]

Christian Arroyo With His First Homer Of Season

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Christian Arroyo got the team on the board Friday versus Seattle. Trailing 4-0, Arroyo would hit a solo home run to open the scoring for Tampa Bay. It was his first homer of the season. The blast broke up a 3-for-19 stretch. He is a highly regarded prospect that was acquired […]

C.J. Cron With A Homer Friday Versus The Mariners

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron touched up former teammate Alex Colome on Friday versus Seattle. Cron would come up with a batter on and hit a two-run shot. It was his 14th home run of the season. Cron's 14 home runs and 35 RBI on the season put him well ahead of a […]

Adeiny Hechavarria Taking Swings

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria (hamstring) has begun to take swings. Taking swings may be a small step, but it is definitely a step forward in his rehab. The truth is his greatest asset is his defense, so while taking swings is exciting, how he fares in fielding practice might be a better benchmark. […]

Johnny Field Drives In Three Thursday Versus Seattle

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Johnny Field did his best to bring the Rays back in the ninth Thursday versus the Mariners. He would hit a three-run double to bring them to within one run and stood at second as the tying run. The Rays still lost, but the hit was a moment of excitement for […]

Daniel Robertson With A HR Thursday Versus Seattle

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Daniel Robertson would open the scoring for the Rays with a solo hom run Thursday versus the Mariners. The HR was his seventh of the season. There was perhaps a more telling symbol of his value to the team that happened away from the cameras. The Rays needed to clear […]

Garett Bolles Bulks Up During Offseason

Denver Broncos offensive lineman Garett Bolles has bulked up over the offseason. He weighed in at 290 to 295 pounds last season and has come into training camp in 2018 as high as possibly 308 pounds. A bulkier frame would likely help him more in run blocking, so this is more of a benefit to […]

C.J. Cron With A Homer Wednesday Versus Washington

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron would hit a home run Wednesday versus the Nationals. He has 13 home runs and 33 RBI on the season, which puts him well ahead of a pace to break his career high of 16. He is currently batting .260, which is much better than many late-round power […]

Brad Miller With Three Hits Wednesday; Faces Challenge To Role

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller had a good game Wednesday versus Washington. He would go 3-for-4 and scored a run. However, the news broke that super prospect Jake Bauers will be called up before the game Thursday. Common practice suggests that such a valuable prospect would not be called up unless they planned […]

Nathan Eovaldi Less Effective Versus Washington Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was less effective Tuesday versus the Nationals than he was in his season debut. In his first outing, he went six hitless innings. Tuesday, he went five innings, allowing four runs while striking out four. The poorer result could be partially attributed to facing a better opponent Tuesday. […]

Brad Miller Clutch Off Bench

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller had a rollercoaster type of day Tuesday versus Washington. First, he was put on the bench facing a right-hander despite that being the side he has more career success against. Admittedly, the right-hander was one of the best pitchers in baseball in Max Scherzer. He sat on the […]

Isaiah McKenzie Looking To Redeem Himself In 2018

Denver Broncos punt returner and wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie had a rough rookie season in 2017. There was hope that he would be like Tyreek Hill and be a major playmaker at both returner and receiver. Instead, he had one of the highest fumble rates in the league overall and made multiple questionable decisions while […]

Yonny Chirinos Activated From DL, Optioned To Minors

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Yonny Chirinos (forearm) was activated from the disabled list Monday. He was then optioned to Triple-A Durham. He's been out since late April due to a mild right flexor tendon strain. It sounds like he is getting closer to a return. He's posting a 3.71 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 24/9 […]

Blake Snell Ties American League Record Sunday Versus Seattle

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell had 12 strikeouts Sunday versus the Mariners. He would strike out the first seven Seattle batters, which tied the modern American League record. Snell would go six innings allowing only two runs and leave with a 1-0 lead. He would end up with a no-decision. Snell has been […]

C.J. Cron Leaves Game Sunday Versus Oakland, Hopes To Return Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron left the game Sunday after being hit in the fifth. His right forearm was swollen and sore after being hit by a pitch that forced him from the game, but X-rays were negative. He hopes to return Tuesday. Cron has 12 home runs and 32 RBI on the […]

Chris Archer Questionable Friday, Anthony Banda Hurt

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (groin) is questionable for his start Friday versus Seattle. He left the game Saturday with tightness. Archer still felt it Sunday and so he will see a specialist on Monday. It could turn out to be minor but Archer is unsure and says he has not had this […]

Kenneth Dixon Looks To Be Healthy For 2018, Could Make Impact

Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon missed 2017 with a meniscus tear and allowed Alex Collins to grab the starting job, which he ran away with. Collins may enter training camp as the starter but Dixon will still get a chance to fight for it. Before the injury, Dixon had impressed his coaches. One big […]