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Rays look to Kolarek (yeah, him) for the rescue

August 17, 2018 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. Sometimes, even the guy in charge of the saves needs saving. Sometimes, he needs it from the least likely source on the roster. Moments after Sergio Romo — who leads the team in saves with 14 — blew up and seemed determined to blow the Rays’ latest game against the New York […]

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Rays even series against high-priced New York

August 16, 2018 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. Someone has some explaining to do. Maybe, someone has some change coming. The high-priced New York Yankees, with their star-studded roster, lost 6-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays, a team that shops in the value bin, once again Wednesday night. It was the seventh time in 14 games that the Yankees, with […]

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Happ shuts down Rays’ offense once again

August 15, 2018 Tampa Bay Rays

Wednesday, 4 a.m. Sometimes, you can see their promise. Sometimes, you can glimpse at their future. And sometimes, you can see the young Tampa Bay Rays struggle. The Rays’ lineup was handcuffed once again Tuesday night in a 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees. Tampa Bay managed only one hit off of New York […]

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Glasnow impressive in Tampa Bay’s loss

August 13, 2018 general

Monday, 4 a.m. Every game, Tyler Glasnow shows a little bit more. Every game, he lasts a little longer, and dominates hitters a bit more. Every game, he hints that he could be a special pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Toronto, Glasnow was impressive again for the Rays. He […]

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Adames leads Rays to another win over Jays

August 12, 2018 general

Sunday, 3 a.m. It wasn’t that long ago, but Willy Adames was far, far away. He was in Dumpsville, okay. He was struggling to the point where was was staring at his third demotion of the season. He was in the shadows, and he seemed to be lost. It was August 1, twelve games ago, […]

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Ask Gary: Assessing the Bucs after one game

August 11, 2018 College Sports in Florida

Each week, the readers take over GarySheltonsports.com and play Ask Gary. They send in a question, or a couple, on Thursday night or Friday morning and we all talk about the world of sports. Think of it as a radio show where you don’t have to be on hold. Join us and ask a question, […]

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Snell throws five perfect innings in win over Jays

August 11, 2018 general

Saturday, 4 a.m. What’s the only thing better than perfection? Well, more of it. That’s what. Blake Snell retired all 15 batters he faced Friday night in Toronto, striking out six and throwing just 47 pitches in a 7-0 victory over the Jays. But because he had been injured recently, the Rays’ manager Kevin Cash […]

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On trading day, the Rays at least salvage a win

August 1, 2018 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. On a dizzying day with disappointing returns, the Tampa Bay Rays at least won a baseball game. Was it worth losing Chris Archer (and his salary)? Was it worth losing Wilson Ramos (and his salary)? Was it worth losing prospect Justin Williams (and his future)? Perhaps not. It’s for the Rays’ fans […]

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Rays have control in Archer discussions

July 31, 2018 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. He has not been the ace he was advetised as being. On the other hand, he is still one of the highest cards in the deck. So what do you do with Chris Archer on trading day? Do you keep him, or do you tell him his chances are up? Content beyond […]

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Lost weekend: Orioles blast Rays again

July 30, 2018 general

Monday, 4 a.m. The Yankees? Big deal. The Rays have split 12 games with the Yankees this season? The Astros? So what? The Rays have won four out of seven against the Astros. The Red Sox? Who’s impressed? The Rays have at least won four times against the Red Sox this year. But the Orioles? […]

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