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O's Johnson takes blame for Rays' rally in 9th

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:33:39 -0400

BALTIMORE - The only finger-pointing Baltimore Orioles closer Jim Johnson did after blowing his second straight save after converting a club-record 35 in a row was at himself.

Joyce, Rays rally past Orioles in 9th for 10-6 win

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:08:37 -0400

BALTIMORE - The Tampa Bay Rays don't seem to mind being behind late in the game.

Lester beats Price, Rays to remain unbeaten

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:08:29 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - The Boston Red Sox pulled out of an offensive funk to help Jon Lester stay unbeaten.

Padres strike out 13 times against Cobb

Sat, 11 May 2013 01:04:10 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Some of the San Diego Padres called it a split-finger fastball, others called it a changeup.

Scott draws bases-loaded walk, Rays win in 10

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:59:26 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - A rare matchup of reigning Cy Young Award winners won't be remembered as a pitching duel.

Jennings, Rays shaken by Happ getting hit in head

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:21:30 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Brandon Jennings stood with his hands on his head, his Tampa Bay Rays teammates also visibly concerned as they watched Toronto's J.A. Happ receive medical attention for about eight minutes.

Cobb overcomes 3 HRs, helps Rays beat Rockies

Sun, 05 May 2013 20:39:10 -0400

DENVER - Giving up three home runs was both humbling and a relief for Alex Cobb.

Escobar leaves game with bruised left hand

Sun, 05 May 2013 01:14:08 -0400

DENVER - Yunel Escobar expressed relief that his worst fear wasn't realized.

Price hit hard in Rays' 9-3 loss to Rockies

Sun, 05 May 2013 01:08:42 -0400

DENVER - On almost every pitch, David Price had a tough time getting a good grip on the ball. The Colorado Rockies sure got hold of it, though.

Rays squander 5-run lead in 9-8 loss to Royals

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:33:47 -0400

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - The Tampa Bay Rays haven't had much trouble getting out to early leads.

Royals rally from 5-run hole to beat Rays 9-8

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:23:32 -0400

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - The Kansas City Royals were trying to dig out of an early five-run hole against Tampa Bay on Wednesday night, and had the bases loaded with one out and Lorenzo Cain at the plate.

Price wins 1st of season, Rays beat White Sox

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:32:25 -0400

CHICAGO - David Price had more problems with the home plate umpire than he had with the Chicago White Sox.

Cobb has strong start as Rays beat Yankees 3-0

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:42:19 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Two bad pitches and an error on Brennan Boesch were enough to beat Andy Pettitte.

Cobb has strong start as Rays beat Yankees 3-0

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:32:40 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Alex Cobb felt like the game was in good hands when he got pulled two outs from a potential shutout.

Rays fall to 0-5 in Cy Young winner Price's starts

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:53:05 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - The last thing David Price won was the Cy Young Award, and it's starting to get old.