Tampa Bay Rays News and Links: That Moment When Everything is Going Wrong

The Tampa Bay Rays were defeated for the fourth straight game last night as four run first inning was not enough from them losing to the Kansas City Royals in extra innings. Jose Alvarado impressed during his two innings of relief during the game. Diego Moreno making his Rays debut allowed the go-ahead homer in the top of the 12th.

Kevin Cash didn’t get see anything past the third inning however, after he was ejected for arguing a balk call that allowed a run to score. He sounded off on it following the game, obviously still flummoxed by the call.

• Matt Duffy began his rehab assignment last night with the Charlotte Stone Crabs, collecting a hit in three at-bats
• Kevin Kiermaier attributes his recent struggles in center field to bad decision making
• MLB Pipeline has Jake Faria as the pitcher to watch for during today’s slate of minor league games
• Ryne Stanek throws fast...

• The Ryan Howard and Atlanta Braves relationship didn’t last long as the veteran first baseman was released from his minor league deal
• The Baltimore Orioles will be without star closer, Zach Britton, for at least two more months
• Jameson Taillon of the Pittsburgh Pirates underwent surgery to treat suspected testicular cancer