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Rays Grapefruit League Opening Lineup Loaded with Stone Crabs

Posted on February 23, 2017 by jwdonten

The Tampa Bay Rays open their 2017 Grapefruit League schedule on Friday night with a trip to Fort Myers for a game against the Minnesota Twins. The Rays roster will be filled with former Stone Crabs including the game’s starter … Continue reading →

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Offense Comes Alive in GCL Rays Win

Posted on July 7, 2016 by jwdonten

The GCL Rays offense was about as hot as the Florida heat as they cruised to a 7-1 win over the GCL Twins on Thursday afternoon at Charlotte Sports Complex. Every member of the Rays offense reached base in the … Continue reading →

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Update

Posted on April 7, 2016 by jwdonten

Instead of trying to pull double duty again this season, I will be providing my writing and photography to the 27 Outs Baseball Network.  Be sure to follow them for the latest MiLB news at http://www.27outsbaseball.com and read my preview … Continue reading →

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Stone Crabs Field Staff Unchanged for 2016

Posted on January 5, 2016 by jwdonten

The Tampa Bay Rays have released their minor league field staff for the 2016 season and the Stone Crabs staff remains unchanged. Michael Johns will lead the club with Joe Szekely as the hitting coach and Steve Watson as the … Continue reading →

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Three Former Stone Crabs Signed by Other Clubs

Posted on December 31, 2015 by jwdonten

Three former Stone Crabs will be playing for new organizations in 2016 as Matt Bush, Brandon Gomes and Leonardo Reginatto have signed minor league contracts with new teams. Bush was signed by the Texas Rangers. He battled injuries with the … Continue reading →

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Game Photos from 9/9: FSL Divisional Series Game Two vs Palm Beach

Posted on September 13, 2015 by jwdonten

Here are photos from game two of the Florida State League South Division Series where the Stone Crabs won their fifth South Division Championship.  Click on the photo to view the entire gallery.

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Stone Crabs Double Up on Dunedin

Posted on June 10, 2015 by jwdonten

The Stone Crabs hit double digits for the second time in as many days as they defeated the Dunedin Blue Jays 12-6 on Wednesday afternoon at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. The Stone Crabs broke the scoreless tie in the second … Continue reading →

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Loney to Rehab with Stone Crabs

Posted on April 23, 2015 by jwdonten

Rays first baseman James Loney will be rehabbing with the Stone Crabs and is expected to be in the lineup tonight for the series opener against Palm Beach.  Loney went on the Rays DL in the start of the season … Continue reading →

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GCL Rays Continue to Struggle Against GCL Red Sox

Posted on August 20, 2014 by jwdonten

The GCL Rays continue to struggle against the GCL Red Sox as they lost to them 6-3 on Wednesday. The Rays were held scoreless much of the afternoon before a three run ninth helped them avoid a shut-out. The Red … Continue reading →

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Big Ninth Inning Dooms GCL Rays

Posted on August 11, 2014 by jwdonten

The GCL Rays took a three run lead into the last inning of Monday’s game against the GCL Twins but a nine run ninth by the Twins sent the Rays to a 14-9 defeat in the series opener. The Rays … Continue reading →

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