Maddon shows confidence in McGee: Rays pitcher Jake McGee retired all seven batters he faced on Thursday, needing just 29 pitches to get the job done. He struck out three batters over his 2 1/3 innings of work, helping his team get the 4-3 win. Ever since manager Joe Maddon showed faith in McGee a few weeks ago, the young hurler has been on a roll. "Ever since the Morneau strikeout I've been pitching really well and going out from the first pitch and just letting it go and trying to hit the corners," McGee told the Tampa Tribune. (Updated 05/04/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/23/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Maddon said McGee put together his best game of the year on Thursday as his velocity and location was right where it needed to be. McGee has two holds and owns a 2.35 ERA on the season for the Rays. While McGee is pitching well, he's still a middle reliever and isn't in line for saves. Fantasy owners should continue to view him as a marginal option at this time. (Updated 05/04/2012).
05/16/2012 22:54 Rays cool off surging Red Sox
Jeremy Hellickson pitched six solid innings, Luke Scott had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Boston 2-1 on Wednesday night, snapping the Red Sox's five-game winning streak.
05/14/2012 22:42 Bullpen carries Rays over Blue Jays
Cesar Ramos got his first career win after replacing the injured Jeff Niemann, and Ben Zobrist homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 on Monday night.
05/05/2012 23:43 Gomes' HR in 12th puts A's over Rays
Jonny Gomes came through against his former team, hitting a go-ahead homer in the 12th inning that sent the Oakland Athletics to a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night.
05/03/2012 16:34 Big second propels Rays to sweep of M's
Jeff Keppinger hit a two-run homer and Desmond Jennings added a two-run triple to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Thursday to complete a four-game sweep.