Rays Sign Kelly Johnson to One-Year Deal
The Tampa Bay Rays continued their free agent signing spree Monday, agreeing with second baseman Kelly Johnson for a one-year deal. Johnson, 30, has posted a .255/.338/.429 career line during his seven...
View Article5 Things on Joe Maddon’s Spring Training To-Do List
As the MLB offseason gradually comes to a conclusion and spring training nears, Joe Maddon and the Tampa Bay Rays know exactly what their priorities are this spring in order to put the best roster...
View ArticleProjections for the Rays’ Opening Day Roster
With spring training now in full swing and the first games nearing, the Rays’ 2013 roster appears to be coming together. Tampa Bay has made their share of roster moves and put their final touches on...
View ArticleScott Hurt as Rays Beat Twins 7-2
The Rays defeated the Twins Sunday afternoon by a score of 7-2, improving their Grapefruit League record to 7-3. David Price was on the hill for Tampa, and looked very sharp in his three scoreless...
View ArticleJake McGee’s Ugly Outing Spoils Opener as Rays Fall to O’s 7-4
A tough loss spoiled what was great Opening Day atmosphere at a sold-out Tropicana Field Tuesday afternoon. Cy Young award winner David Price took the mound against former Ray Jason Hammel. It wasn’t...
View ArticleFour Biggest Barriers Standing in the Way of Rays Division Title
It’s been a rough start to the year for the Tampa Bay Rays. Anemic offense has been the theme of the first two weeks of the season, which shows in the Rays’ 5-9 last-place record. But of course, it’s...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays First Quarter Grades
It hasn’t been an ideal start to the year for the Tampa Bay Rays. With one quarter of the season already behind us, the Rays currently stand at an even 20-20. The’ve really underachieved overall as a...
View ArticleRe-Grading Every Rays Offseason Acquisition
It was a productive offseason for general manager Andrew Friedman, as he significantly bolstered the Tampa Bay Rays’ offense and organizational depth. The Rays made headlines this winter when they...
View ArticleRanking the Rays’ Best Bargaining Chips For the Trade Deadline
Just two weeks away from the trade deadline, the Tampa Bay Rays have clearly emerged as contenders in the AL East, standing atop the Wild Card race and just 2.5 games out of first place in the...
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