NESN.com Apr 7, 2021
Rays Pitcher Defends Randy Arozarena For Role In J.D. Martinez Walk-Off
The Tampa Bay Rays needed Randy Arozarena to make another big catch against the Red Sox on Tuesday, but relief pitcher Ryan Thompson regrets even putting his teammate in that spot. J.D. Martinez played hero for Boston, giving the Sox a 5-4 victory with a 12th-inning walk-off double. Thompson got the first two outs of […] The post Rays Pitcher Defends Randy Arozarena For Role In J.D. Martinez Walk-Off appeared first on NESN.com.
DRaysBay Apr 6, 2021
Randy Arozarena dubbed “AIRozarena” after stellar outfield catch
You know what comes next! Randy Arozarena has moved from left field to right field this season multiple times this season as the Rays have covered for the loss of Kevin Kiermaier to injury, and man has he delivered. Now he has a new nickname — and a new shirt! — AIRozarena Instantly tabbed as one of the best catches of the year by ESPN’s broadcast, that was covering the game and watching Arozarena closely, this catch was a web gem for the ages. And now, of course, it’s celebrated as a shirt! But Randy wasn’t done — later on in the game he kept...
DRaysBay Apr 1, 2021
Rays Opening Day lineup and How to Watch Opening Day 2021
Photo by Mark Brown/ The Rays begin the season in Miami! It’s Opening Day for the American League Champions! The Tampa Bay Rays have unveiled their starting lineup for their first game of the season when they will take on the Miami Marlins with the first pitch slated for 4:10. Yoshi Tsutsugo, 1B Austin Meadows, LF Randy Arozarena, RF Brandon Lowe, 2B Yandy Diaz, 3B Kevin Kiermaier, CF Willy Adames, SS Mike Zunino, C Tyler Glasnow, SP With the Rays playing in a National League ballpark, they will not have the benefit of the designated hitter. Tyler Glasnow is thrust...
Call to the Pen Mar 31, 2021
Tampa Bay Rays reportedly discussing extension for Randy Arozarena
Randy Arozarena burst onto the scene during the 2020 postseason. Although he is still technically a rookie, he essentially was the Tampa Bay Rays offense at times, including in the World Series. He set numerous postseason records, both for a rookie and overall. Arozarena was a one man wrecking machine, even if it was not […] Tampa Bay Rays reportedly discussing extension for Randy Arozarena - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
DRaysBay Mar 30, 2021
Can Randy Arozarena do it again?
Photo by Ronald Martinez/ He put up the greatest post season performance of all time. His rookie season is next. Randy Arozarena has big boots to fill coming into the 2021 season... his own. That is what happens when you help lead your team to a World Series appearance while breaking or tying postseason records held by Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Derek Jeter, Albert Pujols and Barry Bonds. You know, the type of accomplishments all rookies bring to a team. The rise of Arozarena The legend of Randy Arozarena is the type of story that is fit for the big screen. Not because...
DRaysBay Mar 15, 2021
DRaysBay Top-34 Prospects for 2021
Rays left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) (L) and short stop Wander Franco (5) (R) on the first day of full squad workouts during spring training at Charlotte Sports Park | Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports This year was one of the most difficult years to put together a prospect list. Unless a player played in the majors, there is just very little information to be found that doesn’t come from team sources that have to be taken with a grain of salt. The Tampa Bay Rays continue to boast one of the most talented farm systems I have ever seen. There is top-end talent...
