9 March 2010, 1:23 pm
Jeremy Hellickson can't get any more impressive than he was on Tuesday when he finished out the Rays' 8-3 win over the Orioles with four straight strikeouts.... Read More »
9 March 2010, 12:01 pm
Evan Longoria had a double and two RBIs, while Matt Joyce went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and a walk as the Rays topped the Orioles, 8-3, on Tuesday afternoon.... Read More »
9 March 2010, 10:04 am
New signing Hank Blalock is not sure what his role will be with the Rays, but the slugger will give his best effort as he tries to impress during Spring Training.... Read More »
8 March 2010, 6:27 pm
The Rays have confirmed that a Minor League deal with Hank Blalock is essentially done, it will be worth $925,000, plus $350,000 in incentives and an opt-out if he is not in the Major Leagues.... Read More »
8 March 2010, 1:55 pm
Outfield prospect Desmond Jennings is learning as much as he can in camp from his teammates and impressing manager Joe Maddon in Spring Training as he makes his way toward the Majors.... Read More »
8 March 2010, 1:28 pm
In a recent interview, Stuart Sternberg, the Rays' savvy owner, predicted that his team's payroll must be sliced from more than $70 million this season to the $50 million range for 2011.... Read More »
8 March 2010, 12:57 pm
Matt Garza had electric stuff in his second spring start. The righty tossed three scoreless innings, allowing three hits and striking out five as the Rays edged the Bucs, 3-1, in 10 innings on Monday.... Read More »
8 March 2010, 9:31 am
New closer Rafael Soriano has been in uniform this spring, but he hasn't been on the mound during a game, which can be attributed to the right-hander's work schedule.... Read More »
7 March 2010, 1:03 pm
While he would like to play in the field more, Pat Burrell said that's up to the Rays. "We'll get him out there," manager Joe Maddon said. "But the overall plan [is not to use him in the outfield]. I don't want to confuse anything. The plan is for him to be the DH."... Read More »
7 March 2010, 12:36 pm
Angel Chavez's RBI single sent the Rays over the Phillies, 5-3, in 10 innings Sunday in Clearwater, Fla. Kelly Shoppach delivered his first spring home run, a two-run shot, and starter James Shields tossed 2 2/3 scoreless innings.... Read More »