Matt Andriese With A Short Outing Sunday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Andriese lasted only 3 1/3 innings Sunday versus the Red Sox. He did not give up a run but they pulled him after two consecutive batters reached. The quick hook with a three-run lead does create some questions as to how much faith they have in him. Andriese has... Read More

Denard Span Homers Sunday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Denard Span continued his unexpected RBI production Sunday versus the Red Sox. He only recorded one hit in the game and dropped his OBP to .378. The lone hit, however, was a two-run HR to give the Rays a 2-0 lead. It was his second HR in two days and moved... Read More

Carlos Gomez Homers Saturday Versus The Red Sox

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez hit a solo HR Saturday versus Boston. He went 2-for-6 to raise his average to .178 which should improve before the season ends. The HR was his fourth of the season. He has been batting in favorable spots in the batting order more often than not so far in... Read More

Denard Span With Inside The Park Homer Saturday Versus The Red Sox

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Denard Span had a big game Saturday versus Boston. He went 2-for-4 with a walk. Span hit a two-run inside the park homer in the second inning and would add another run scored later. Span now has 19 RBI on the young season to go with his on-base percentage to .384.... Read More

Wilson Ramos Homers Then Leaves Game Saturday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos has an eventful game Saturday versus the Red Sox. He went 3-for-3 with a walk to raise his batting average to .292. He would hit a two-run HR, which was his fourth of the season. Ramos would add another run scored. He would leave the game with some groin... Read More

Matt Andriese To Start Sunday For Tampa Bay

The Tampa Bay Rays have named Matt Andriese as the Sunday starting pitcher versus Boston. He has not gone more than 2 2/3 innings yet this season and has a 5.40 ERA in 2018. Andriese has had mediocre results so far in his career as he is below .500 and has had an ERA above... Read More

Wilson Ramos Hits Key Homer Friday Versus Boston

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos hit a two-run HR Friday versus the Red Sox. It gave the Rays a 2-0 lead and they would never trail in their 4-3 victory. He is now batting .261, which is respectable for a catcher. His 2015 season was a success, as he hit 22 home runs with... Read More

Alex Colome Saves His Fifth Game Of The Season

Tampa Bay Rays closer Alex Colome saved his fifth game of the season Friday versus Boston. He threw a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a one-run lead while striking out two. Colome recorded an MLB-leading 47 saves in 2017, but his overall numbers elsewhere weren't as impressive as his 2016 campaign. His strikeout and walk... Read More

Blake Snell Earns Fourth Win Friday Versus The Red Sox

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell earned his fourth win of the young season versus Boston Friday. He went 7 1/3 innings allowing two runs and striking out nine. He is now 4-1 with a 2.52 ERA on the season. Snell just recently turned 25 years old but already had 218 1/3 innings pitched... Read More

Nathan Eovaldi With Another Impressive Bullpen Session Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) threw another impressive bullpen Thursday. Manager Kevin Cash says he was "throwing gas." Eovaldi continues to rehab from his surgery to remove loose cartilage in his elbow. Eovaldi had looked really good in spring training and if he returns with the same quality of pitching, he could... Read More

Chris Archer Earns Win Thursday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer earned the win Thursday versus the Orioles. He went 5 1/3 innings, allowing four runs. He seemed to finally run out of gas in the sixth as he gave up a two-run home run and reached 115 pitches. Part of the increased pitch count was the seven strikeouts... Read More

Brad Miller Scores Twice Versus Baltimore Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller scored twice versus the Orioles on Thursday. The previous day, he drove in two runs. It has been noted previously that Miller could play some second base on certain occasions if the Rays want to get both C.J. Cron and Miller into the lineup that day. Miller is... Read More

Carlos Gomez Steals A Base Thursday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez scored twice versus the Orioles Thursday. He also stole a base, which was his third of the season. He has now scored 12 runs on the season, a respectable amount at this point in the season. He has been batting in favorable spots in the batting order more often... Read More

Wilson Ramos Drives In Three Runs Versus The Orioles Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos drove in three runs Thursday versus Baltimore. He went 2-for-4, including a two-run home run. It was his second of the season. He is now batting .262, which is respectable for a catcher. His 2015 season was a success, as he hit 22 home runs with 80 runs batted... Read More

C.J. Cron Drives In Two Runs Thursday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron drove in two more runs Thursday versus the Orioles. He has driven in four runs in the past two games. He now is tied for the team RBI lead with Denard Span at 17. The two runs came on his sixth home run of the season. Cron has... Read More

Brad Miller Drives In Two Wednesday Versus The Orioles

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Brad Miller drove in two runs Wednesday versus Minnesota. He went 1-for-4 with two runs driven in. Both times he drove in a run, it gave the Rays a one-run lead. It has been noted previously that Miller could play some second base on certain occasions if it is needed... Read More

Jonny Venters Rises Back Into The Majors

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jonny Venters has made it back to the major leagues. He appeared Wednesday versus Baltimore and retired the only batter he faced. He has not pitched in the majors since the 2012 Wild-Card game. He has had four major elbow surgeries. He had three seasons in the majors during which... Read More

Denard Span Scores Twice Wednesday Versus The Orioles

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Denard Span scored twice versus Baltimore on Wednesday. He batted leadoff and went 2-for-5 to bring his on-base percentage to .373. He leads the team with 17 RBI, but it is more likely that his runs scored will overtake his RBI with him batting at the top of the order. Span... Read More

C.J. Cron Knocks In Two Versus the Orioles Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron drove in two runs Wednesday versus Baltimore. Cron has tempting power, as he has hit 16 home runs in each of the past three seasons while not playing more than 116 games. He is currently at a respectable 15 RBI this season. He is currently batting .268, which... Read More

Jake Faria Fails To Go Five Innings Wednesday Versus Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria went only 4 1/3 innings Wednesday versus Baltimore. He allowed four runs while striking out five. He left with the lead and the Rays would hang onto it the rest of the way, but he was denied a win due to not going five innings. In Faria's 86... Read More

Jake Faria Starting Wednesday, Chris Archer Thursday

The Tampa Bay Rays announced their starting pitchers for the next two games. After the postponement Tuesday, the Rays will now start Jake Faria Wednesday versus Baltimore, followed by ace Chris Archer on Thursday. In Faria's 86 2/3 innings in the majors during 2017, he struck out 84 batters while issuing only 31 walks. Perhaps... Read More

Adeiny Hechavarria With A Key Blow Sunday Versus The Twins

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria hit a three-run home run Sunday versus Minnesota. He went 1-for-4 and his batting average is now at .275. Six games ago, Hechavarria was batting .191. He also has 11 RBI now. Hechavarria is a defensive wizard who offers little for fantasy. His career high in HRs is eight.... Read More

C.J. Cron With Third HR In Two Days Sunday Versus Minnesota

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman C.J. Cron continued his power-filled weekend Sunday versus the Twins. He went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run. It was his third long ball in two games and his fifth of the season. Cron has tempting power, as he has hit 16 home runs in each of the past three... Read More

Carlos Gomez With Key HR Sunday Versus Minnesota

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez hit the game-winning two-run home run Sunday versus Minnesota. He went 1-for-5, but that one hit was the game-winner. It was his third HR of the season. He has slumped to start the season and is now hitting .160. He has been batting in favorable spots in the batting... Read More

Alex Colome Earns Second Win Sunday Versus Minnesota

Tampa Bay Rays closer Alex Colome earned his second victory of the season Sunday versus the Twins. Much like his victory Friday, he pitched a scoreless inning and then the Rays won in the bottom of the inning. He also struck out all three batters he faced. Colome recorded an MLB-leading 47 saves in 2017, but... Read More

Yonny Chirinos With Reasonable Outing Sunday Versus Minnesota

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Yonny Chirinos had his first outing since being named the fourth member of the starting rotation. He went 4 2/3 innings, allowing two runs while striking out six. He had started the season with multiple scoreless appearances as he worked to build up his arm. Chirinos was named the Rays... Read More

Shaq Barrett Signs Tender With Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Shaq Barrett signed his second-round restricted free agency tender to stay with the team. He is an underrated outside pass-rusher that stepped up while Shane Ray was out with an injury in 2017. He is an important part of the ability to harass the quarterback which helps the Denver Broncos defense... Read More

Matt Paradis Signs With Denver

The Denver Broncos signed center Matt Paradis to a second-round RFA contract. He will be returning to the team. He is an important part of the offensive line which has effects throughout the rest of the team, both for real-life and fantasy. The offense struggled in 2017 but if the offensive line can play well... Read More

Tampa Bay Rays Moving To A Four-Man Rotation, Yonny Chirinos Starts Sunday

The Tampa Bay Rays are going to move from their three-man starting pitcher rotation with two games where they handle it via a series of shorter-inning appearances to a four-man rotation with one bullpen game. The additional starting pitcher will be Yonny Chirinos. He had started the season with multiple scoreless appearances as he worked... Read More

Joey Wendle Scores Twice Versus Minnesota Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle collected three hits Saturday versus the Twins. He scored twice in the 10-1 victory. Wendle has now scored five runs in his past four games. Wendle had only 109 major-league plate appearances going into this season. He has scored nine runs so far this season and seems to... Read More