Imaginary runners with real implications for Rays hitters this spring

John Romano | Hitting coach Chad Mottola introduced a rather unique plan to improve Tampa Bay’s situational hitting prowess.
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Sun, Mar 30
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Rays flip the script, take advantage of sloppy Rockies to win series
The Windup | Scoring four runs in the sixth turns around the game a day after Colorado had played dazzling defense.
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A photo in Steinbrenner Field’s visiting clubhouse needs no words
Tales | A Rays employee suggested the image would provide the answer to questions that don’t need to be asked.
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Rays do almost everything right except win the game against Colorado
Tampa Bay pounds out 12 hits and pitches well, but the Rockies play great defense and get hits when it matters.
Sat, Mar 29
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Rays get on base but have trouble crossing the plate in loss to Rockies
The Windup | For the first time in franchise history, Tampa Bay has at least 17 baserunners and fails to score more than one run.
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Uber, airports, perseverance bring Jake Mangum to a big-league debut
With Josh Lowe expected to be out for weeks with an oblique injury, Mangum gets his first call to the majors at age 29.
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What Rays fans need to know before they go to Steinbrenner Field in Tampa
There’s a new clear-bag policy, fewer food options and fans have to be mindful of the heat.