Tag Archives: Alex Cobb

Daily Process: Alex Cobb Demoted to Triple-A

I felt sympathetic towards Edwin Rodriguez after his Friday night ejection, as it appeared he had a valid point, but his lineup tonight boggled my mind. There are a lot of good things that can arise from batting Dewayne Wise … Continue reading

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Daily Process: Rays Lose In Extras

The focus of this game is going to be on the umpires and on one play in particular: the one where Justin Ruggiano appeared safe but was called out at the plate. The Rays were trailing 1-0 at the time, … Continue reading

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Daily Process: Joyce & Longoria Go Yard; Cobb, Peralta, Farnsworth Pitch In

On James Shields Day, Alex Cobb showed a Shields-like process in just his second major league start. The final line (6.1 IP, 4H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 4 K) may not reflect it; however, Cobb was much improved in his second … Continue reading

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Report: Alex Cobb Returns

Update: Roger Mooney is reporting Cobb was scratched from his Sunday start with Durham and appears likely to start for the Rays on Tuesday. Credit to the wire services for being way out in front on the possibility, albeit erroneous … Continue reading

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Filling Jeff Niemann’s Rotation Slot

Because Jeff Niemann will miss at least three weeks with back tightness, the Rays have to make a decision about who fills out the rotation for (roughly) the rest of May. Assuming the Rays will keep everyone on normal rest, … Continue reading

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