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Rays' Escobar irks Maddon with showboating after home run
SS Yunel Escobar responded to constant booing in his return to Rogers Centre by hitting a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning that gave the Rays a late shot before they lost 7-5. But now Escobar, who played 21/2 seasons in Toronto, will have to answer to manager Joe Maddon because of his reaction afterward, a slow trot around the bases, ... (more)
Rays Bring Back Cory Wade on Minor League Deal, Fill Triple-A Bullpen Hole and Maybe More
Home >> Rays >> Breaking News >> Rays Bring Back Cory Wade on Minor League Deal, Fill Triple-A Bullpen Hole and Maybe More The past few days brought a couple developments in the Rays bullpen.
Longoria walks mile to raise cancer awareness
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Padres strike out 13 times against Cobb
Cobb struck out 13 in fewer than five innings and Ryan Roberts and Ben Zobrist drove in two runs apiece to help the Rays rally for a 6-3 victory.
MLB Team Report - Tampa Bay Rays - INSIDE PITCH The Rays are meeting the Padres this weekend, which gives right-handed reliever Brandon Gomes a chance to reflect on how far he's come since being acquired by Tampa Bay in the December 2010 Jason Bartlett trade.
Rays notes: Hellickson looks to finish job
Hellickson couldn't hold on to a 5-0 lead in Kansas City and couldn't protect a 7-0 lead against Toronto in the first game of this homestand.
Rays Call Up Josh Luke, Place Brandon Gomes on 15-Day DL
In a move that was pretty much inevitable , the Rays have called up right-hander Josh Lueke from Triple-A, placing Brandon Gomes on the DL with a lat strain in his shoulder in order to make room.
Sports Morning Links: Buddies Edition
In today's Padres-related news, old pals Bud Black and Joe Maddon reunite in St.
Cobb, Rays look to stop Volquez, Padres win streak
While the San Diego Padres look to continue their hot streak, starter Edinson Volquez will look to do the same on Friday.
Ex-Padre Gomes glad to be a Ray
RHP Brandon Gomes doesn't know how things would have worked out had he not been traded from the Padres to the Rays as part of the December 2010 Jason Bartlett deal.
A baseball manager is at his most influential when coordinating his bullpen. Basic bullpen management is a simple concept, even if it's not always easy to execute perfectly.
Rays vs. Jays recap, game 2: J.A. Happ hit by line drive, game secondary
At times, it may seem that relinquished seven run leads matter. They don't. It may seem that badly blown calls at home plate matter.
Is It Time for the Rays to Shake Up Their Relief Corps?
At this point, it's getting impossible to watch. The Rays' offense has been playing well, getting the Rays out to early leads, but it seems like every time that happens, the Rays bullpen finds a way to give it all back.
Maddon holding roster spot as Zobrist tends to family
"He's going to miss today and tomorrow," manager Joe Maddon said before Sunday's series finale against the Rockies.
Maddon looking for McGee's velocity to rise
Hard-throwing Rays reliever Jake McGee has experienced a slow start to his 2013 season, as he tries to replicate a stunning 2012 campaign.
Is It Time To Start Worrying Yet?
It is only early in May, But the Rays are not playing well. What is worse, they are in a division where the Boston Red Sox are running off an leaving everybody.
Longoria lifts Rays to 7-4 win over Rockies
Desmond Jennings also had a two-run homer for the Rays, who improved to 3-4 on their road trip after having a game in Kansas City snowed out the day before.
The Rays Tank: Let's just skip the sixth inning today?
Well, forget the offensive woes, the problem with the Rays the past few nights has been due to the pitching.
Miracles Do Exist as Royals Stage Comeback in 8 - 2 Victory over the Devil [Rays]
Royals bring the superhuman salad tosser Alex Cobb back down to Earth in thrilling sixth inning.
Shields leads Royals to 8-2 win over Rays
James Shields made a stellar first start against his former team, and Mike Moustakas hit a two-run homer to spur the Kansas City Royals to an 8-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.