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Rodney blows save as Rays lose 4-3 to Blue Jays

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:35:31 -0400

TORONTO - There hasn't been a whole lot of relief for Tampa Bay this season.

Bautista powers Blue Jays past Rays 4-3

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:12:46 -0400

TORONTO - Jose Bautista is one dangerous hitter, and he loves to come to the plate with the game on the line.

Ortiz struggles as Rays beat Blue Jays

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:48:31 -0400

TORONTO - An abbreviated outing by Ramon Ortiz put the Toronto Blue Jays in a hole they couldn't climb out of.

Correction: Rays-Orioles story

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:06:48 -0400

BALTIMORE - In a story May 19 about the Tampa Bay Rays' 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, The Associated Press, using information from the Orioles' game notes, reported erroneously that 23-year-old Matt Moore is the youngest lefty to start the season 8-0 since Babe Ruth in 1917. Moore is the youngest left-handed American League pitcher used exclusively as a starter to start 8-0 since Ruth in 1917.

Odorizzi makes Rays debut, but Blue Jays win 7-5

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:57:55 -0400

TORONTO - Jake Odorizzi was just a little too fired up in the first inning of his season debut.

Orioles comes up short in 12-10 loss to Rays

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:19:26 -0400

BALTIMORE - Baltimore's hitters staged an improbable comeback Friday night.

Middlebrooks' 3-run double keys Boston win

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:06:26 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - The Boston Red Sox were down to their last strike when Will Middlebrooks made the most of a mistake.

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.

Misplayed popup costs Red Sox in 5-3 loss to Rays

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:04:24 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli made no excuses for a key defensive miscue.

Hernandez, Rays sweep Padres for 5th straight win

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:45:17 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - The Tampa Bay Rays went back to an old formula that has served them well.

Hit by liner, Happ says 'I feel really fortunate'

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:56:05 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - J.A. Happ feels fortunate.

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.

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 23:32:40 -0400

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