Rays Links

• MLB.com named the Rays bullpen their bullpen of the week
• Mallex Smith made a game saving catch yesterday afternoon, then channeled his inner Bo Jackson and ran up the outfield wall
• Resly Linares, a pitching prospect with Bowling Green, was among the minor league’s top performers yesterday
• After taking 3 of 4 from the Houston Astros, the Rays brutal schedule is finally evening out as they head to Miami for a three game set
• Former Rays All-Star catcher, Dioner Navarro, is joining the Independent Leagues as he attempts a comeback, the catcher is still just 34 years old
• The Rays victory yesterday was thanks to a bloop single from Matt Duffy and a mental lapse from Houston outfielder, Josh Reddick. DeWayne Staats’ call of the play is one of his best.

• Today marks the start of the international signing period and the Rays have been linked to a couple of names

Around the League

• David Price imploded in the Bronx as the Yankees mounted an offensive surge against the former Rays Cy Young winner,
• The Milwaukee Brewers are highly interested in trading for Mets starter, Noah Syndergaard
• The Kansas City Royals are considering signing draft prospect and convicted child molester, Luke Heimlich