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MLB notebook: Chicago Cubs acquire Jose Quintana from Chicago White Sox

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MLB notebook: Chicago Cubs acquire Jose Quintana from Chicago White Sox

Jose Quintana is headed across town after a trade Thursday sent the left-handed starter from the Chicago White Sox to the Cubs in exchange for four prospects.

MLB: Tampa Bay Rays OF Colby Rasmus taking break from baseball

Sports News // 3 years ago

MLB: Tampa Bay Rays OF Colby Rasmus taking break from baseball

The Tampa Bay Rays placed outfielder Colby Rasmus on the restricted list, and he is not expected to play again this season, the Tampa Bay Times reported Thursday.

Tampa Bay Rays overtake Detroit Tigers with two-run seventh for 3-2 win

MLB // 3 years ago

Tampa Bay Rays overtake Detroit Tigers with two-run seventh for 3-2 win

Baseball is a sport where you play the percentages because in a 162-game season it pays off.

Miguel Cabrera walkoff homer lifts Detroit Tigers past Tampa Bay Rays

MLB // 3 years ago

Miguel Cabrera walkoff homer lifts Detroit Tigers past Tampa Bay Rays

Miguel Cabrera wasn't gone and he wasn't forgotten.

Tampa Bay Rays hold on to beat Oakland Athletics

MLB // 3 years ago

Tampa Bay Rays hold on to beat Oakland Athletics

So far Mallex Smith has proved to be everything the Tampa Bay Rays hoped he would be and more with his ability to get on base.

Mike Zunino belts grand slam to lead Seattle Mariners past Tampa Bay Rays

MLB // 3 years ago

Mike Zunino belts grand slam to lead Seattle Mariners past Tampa Bay Rays

SEATTLE -- Mike Zunino nearly left the yard Saturday night.

Tampa Bay Rays score five in seventh to beat Texas Rangers, 10-8

MLB // 3 years ago

Tampa Bay Rays score five in seventh to beat Texas Rangers, 10-8

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Tampa Bay Rays are finding different ways to win games.

Brian Dozier showered by gum after homer leads Minnesota Twins past Tampa Bay Rays

MLB // 3 years ago

Brian Dozier showered by gum after homer leads Minnesota Twins past Tampa Bay Rays

Brian Dozier had faced Tampa Bay Rays reliever Tommy Hunter eight times in his career before Saturday's eighth-inning at-bat.

Chris Archer, Tampa Bay Rays cruise to 12-1 victory over Kansas City Royals

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Chris Archer, Tampa Bay Rays cruise to 12-1 victory over Kansas City Royals

After two of their most frustrating losses of the season, the Tampa Bay Rays bounced back with one of their best wins.

Toronto Blue Jays bullpen teams up for 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay Rays

MLB // 3 years ago

Toronto Blue Jays bullpen teams up for 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Bullpen day turned into a 2-1 win for Toronto on Sunday as five relievers combined to throw a three-hitter, and Darwin Barney hit an eighth-inning home run for the Blue Jays at Tropicana Field.

Jake Odorizzi, Tampa Bay Rays shut down Toronto Blue Jays

MLB // 3 years ago

Jake Odorizzi, Tampa Bay Rays shut down Toronto Blue Jays

The Tampa Bay Rays got seven solid innings from Jake Odorizzi and a homer and three RBIs each from Logan Morrison and Colby Rasmus on the way to a 6-1 win.

Luis Severino, Aaron Hicks carry New York Yankees to sweep of Tampa Bay Rays

MLB // 3 years ago

Luis Severino, Aaron Hicks carry New York Yankees to sweep of Tampa Bay Rays

For a while, Luis Severino seemed headed for one of those tough-luck losses.

Aaron Judge continues power surge as New York Yankees beat Tampa Bay Rays

MLB // 3 years ago

Aaron Judge continues power surge as New York Yankees beat Tampa Bay Rays

Aaron Judge is someone whose size makes him a candidate for fans and teammates to anticipate his next swing and see how far he can drive a ball.

Kendrys Morales, Marcus Stroman guide Toronto Blue Jays to win over Tampa Bay Rays

MLB // 3 years ago

Kendrys Morales, Marcus Stroman guide Toronto Blue Jays to win over Tampa Bay Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Toronto designated hitter Kendrys Morales went into the Thursday game with just a .125 average and one RBI, but manager John Gibbons wasn't surprised at all that he hit a grand slam to power the Blue Jays to a 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

Tampa Bay Rays acquire OF Peter Bourjos from Chicago White Sox

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Tampa Bay Rays acquire OF Peter Bourjos from Chicago White Sox

Outfielder Peter Bourjos was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Colby Ryan Rasmus (born August 11, 1986 in Columbus, Georgia) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.

Rasmus played as pitcher and first baseman for Phenix City National Little League during the 1999 Little League World Series. Phenix City won the United States championship game before losing in the finals to Osaka, Japan 5-0. Rasmus finished the World Series with a batting average of .417 and a pitching record of 0-1 with 7 strikeouts.

Rasmus attended Russell County High School in Seale, Alabama. As a senior, he batted .484 with 24 home runs with 66 RBI and 69 runs scored in 39 games . His 24 home runs passed Bo Jackson for second all-time in the state for home runs in a season by a high school player. In a pre-draft workout, Rasmus was clocked at 95 mph (153 km/h) throwing from center field. He also ran 60 yards in 6.7 seconds. Rasmus helped lead Russell County to a national championship in 2005 as they finished the season ranked first in both the National High School Baseball Coaches Association poll and the USA TODAY Super 25 baseball rankings. Rasmus graduated from Russell County High School in 2005. He is the brother of Batavia Muckdogs center fielder Casey Rasmus

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