--Manager Joe Maddon said it was "50-50 at best" the Rays would make a trade to boost their offense before the July 31 deadline for non-waiver deals. 

MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. 

Offense continues to be a mystery for the Rays, who are looking for help externally but finding ways to win anyway. 

--Manager Joe Maddon said it was "50-50 at best" the Rays would make a trade to boost their offense before the July 31 deadline for non-waiver deals. 

MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. 

The Tampa Bay Rays believe Scott Kazmir is ready for a big second half of the season. 

Edwin Jackson surpassed his victory total for last season and the Tampa Bay Rays snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. 

Road victories have been rare for Tampa Bay. 

Top Two-Start Pitchers of the Week 

MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jason Bartlett (sprained right knee) went on the 15-day disabled list July 3. 

The Rays' lack of offense is worsening. 

--RHP Matt Garza didn't strike out a batter for the first time in 45 major league appearances. 

Gil Meche's arms and hands were coated with sweat, his rhythm completely off from spending so much time trying to dry off. 

Another road loss has cost the Tampa Bay Rays sole possession of first place in the AL East. 

Gil Meche promised John Buck he'd pitch a good game if he could shave the catcher's head.