--RHP James Shields was named the Opening Day starter for the second consecutive season, joining LHP Scott Kazmir and LHP Wilson Alvarez as the only Rays pitchers to start more than one opener. 

Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. 

With the first two weeks of exhibitions behind them, the Rays are ready to start playing games. 

Eugene Kingsale singled in the tying run and scored the game-winner as the Netherlands rallied for a 2-1 victory over the heavily favored Dominican Republic in 11 innings Tuesday to earn a surprise spot in the second round of the World Baseball Classic. 

Eugene Kingsale singled in the tying run and scored the game-winner as the Netherlands rallied for a 2-1 victory over the heavily favored Dominican Republic in 11 innings Tuesday to earn a surprise spot in the second round of the World Baseball Classic. 

Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. 

--RHP James Shields was named the Opening Day starter for the second consecutive season, joining LHP Scott Kazmir and LHP Wilson Alvarez as the only Rays pitchers to start more than one opener. 

With the first two weeks of exhibitions behind them, the Rays are ready to start playing games. 

David Price turned in a scoreless spring training debut, flashing the lively left arm that made him a postseason star last year. 

 

 

 

Even though they won 97 games and advanced to the World Series, the Rays knew they had to improve their roster during the offseason. 

With the first two weeks of exhibitions behind them, the Rays are ready to start playing games. 

--RHP James Shields was named the Opening Day starter for the second consecutive season, joining LHP Scott Kazmir and LHP Wilson Alvarez as the only Rays pitchers to start more than one opener.