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Rays Lineup for Opening Day
Here’s who the Rays will be starting today against the Orioles in the first game of 162: Jennings, CF Fuld, RF Zobrist, 2B Longoria, 3B Joyce, LF Escobar, SS Loney, 1B Molina, C Johnson, DH Price, LHP...
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Rays Lineup for Wednesday Night’s Game vs. the Orioles
Here’s who the Rays will start Wednesday night against the Orioles at Tropicana Field: Jennings, CF Rodriguez, LF Zobrist, RF Longoria, 3B Duncan, DH Escobar, SS Roberts, 2B Lobaton, C Johnson, 1B...
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Niemann Goes on DL
Rays just announced that right-hander Jeff Niemann has been placed on the disabled list with right-shoulder soreness. In Niemann’s place, the Rays have recalled right-hander Brandon Gomes from Triple-A...
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Gomes Offers a Keeper
Just recalled Brandon Gomes was asked by a reporter what he had learned during his three days in Durham. To wit, the right-hander answered: “That I can still ride a bus.” Kid cracks me up. –Bill Chastain
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Rain Delay in Arlington
Looks like today’s rain-delayedRays-Rangers contest at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington will start sometime around 2:30 or 3 p.m. local time. Right now it’s barely raining, but the tarp is still covering...
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Tarp Off the Field
They just pulled the tarp off the infield at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The projected starting time for the game is now 2:30 p.m. central time. –Bill Chastain
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Juan Apodaca Acquired
Tampa Bay just announced that they have acquired Minor League catcher Juan Apodaca from Texas for cash considerations. Apodaca was in camp with the Rangers during Spring Training, but he incurred a...
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Scott Activated
Luke Scott has been activated and is ready to play after struggling with a strained right calf. To make room for him on the 25-man roster, Shelley Duncan was designated for assignment. –Bill Chastain
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Tarp on the Field
The tarp is getting placed on the field in Kansas City with the Rays trailing the Royals 1-0 after 3 1/2 innings of play. The chances of getting this one in don’t look good based on what I’ve seen of...
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Now It’s Snowing
I’m not an expert on these things, but the rain that had been soaking the inside of Kauffman Stadium now appears to be snow. No word yet if they’ve banged the game, though. –Bill Chastain
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Escobar Back in the Lineup
Yunel Escobar, who has missed the last three games with a mild right-hamstring strain, is back in the lineup for tonight’s Rays-Red Sox contest at Fenway Park. Any suspense regarding the Rays shortstop...
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Jennings activated Gomes optioned
Outfielder Desmond Jennings has been activated from the disabled list and reliever Brandon Gomes has been optioned to Triple-A Durham. The addition of Jennings, who fractured his left-middle finger,...
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Rays Sign Four to Minor League Deals
Rays announced four Minor League signings with invites to Major League camp: Catcher Ali Solis, right-hander Santiago Garrido, infielder/outfielder James Darnell, and shortstop Ray Olmedo. –Bill Chastain
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Erik Bedard Official
It’s official, the Rays have signed veteran lefty Erik Bedard to a Minor-League deal with an invite to the Major League camp for Spring Training. The Rays head into camp looking to fill the No. 5 spot...
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Spirited Group
I’m always amused when somebody asks me, “What’s the mood in the clubhouse?” Nevertheless, I can’t help notice the mood of this year’s squad. Starting at the top with ace David Price, the Rays come...
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Athletes Arrive
Tom Foley strolled through the clubhouse prior to Sunday morning’s workout proclaiming, “The athletes have arrived.” The Rays third base coach spoke loud enough for the pitchers to take note. He...
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Longoria and Loney in camp
Evan Longoria and James Loney arrived this morning. Loney, who prefers an economy of words, already spoke to reporters. Longoria should be talking to us later. Both seemed excited to be in camp, which...
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Zim is in Town
The first full-squad workout is taking place today. Of note, Don Zimmer showed up for the occasion. Zimmer, who is a senior adivsor, is entering his 11th season with the Rays organization and his 66th...
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Lineup Looks Close to Expected Opening Day Lineup
Here’s the Rays’ lineup for today’s game against the Pirates. I’m thinking this could look a lot like the Opening Day lineup except I’d put Zobrist at second, Hanigan at catcher, and, of course, Price...
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Looking Good
The Rays are looking really good, particularly this early in camp. Maddon complimented all of the pitchers in camp, noting the clubhouse is full of Major League arms. Some observations from today: Matt...
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