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Cliff Lee Expects to Break Rays Hex in Division Series Opener

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Cliff Lee lost just nine times in 2010. Three of those came in his three starts against the Rays. But Lee said his 0-3 record against Tampa Bay won't matter Wednesday when he takes the mound for Texas in the AL Division Series opener. "It has zero bearing on the game tomorrow," Lee said Tuesday....

Steve Phillips' Three Down: Giants Pitching, Yankees' Rotation, Ben Zobrist

The Tampa Bay Rays are locked in a dead heat with the Yankees for first place in the AL East, and they are doing so despite some down performances from key players. One of the biggest letdowns has been Ben Zobrist, who will have to pick it up if the Rays are going to make noise in October. For now, he's part of Steve...

Damage Control: Nats' Stephen Strasburg on the Mend

Stephen Strasburg owners, we have some good news for you. On Sunday, Strasburg threw a baseball for the first time since going on the DL with shoulder inflammation last week. He reported zero issues with his iffy wing and according to the Washington Post, came away from the session extremely encouraged: Strasburg...

Rays' Matt Garza Throws No-Hitter Against Tigers

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Garza threw the fifth no-hitter of the 2010 season against the Detroit Tigers Monday night, facing the minimum 27 hitters in a brilliant 5-0 victory at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. Garza was kept from perfection in the second inning when he walked Detroit right fielder Brennan...

Rays Still Waiting to Hit on All Cylinders

NEW YORK -- For Tuesday's game, Joe Maddon made out a lineup card that had seven players batting .266 or worse -- including five players below .240. And this is the best team in baseball, on pace to win 117 games after Wednesday's 10-6 victory at Yankee Stadium that gave them a four-game lead in the AL East. Imagine if...

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05/22/12 Maddon shuffles lineup, bats Pena first Source: MLB Rays manager Joe Maddon isn't afraid to shake up the lineup, and he did so again Tuesday.
05/21/12 Fantasy Baseball 2012: 5 Start-or-Sit Scenarios for... Source: Bleacher Report Ben Zobrist (six homers, .265 batting) was a legitimate candidate for 20 homers, 20 steals and 90 RBI in the preseason but will likely fall short of the lofty goals come Sept. 30.
05/20/12 Zobrist sputtering at plate Source: CBSSports.com Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling.
05/17/12 Another day, another to DL Source: TBO.com - Tampa Bay FL OF Brandon Guyer (strained left shoulder) became the third Ray this week to be placed on the disabled list.
05/16/12 Lawrie ejected as Jays take tough loss against Rays Source: CTV News TORONTO Sean Rodriguez led off the seventh with a home run and the Tampa Bay Rays scored two more unearned runs in the inning to complete a two-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays with a 4-3 victory on Tuesday.