Blake Snell will try and build on his last performance when the Rays host the Twins tonight in a 6:10 p.m. ET contest at Tropicana Field. On Monday, Snell picked up the win against the Rangers when he allowed just one run, on five hits and no walks in 6 1/3 innings, striking out nine. The left-hander has seemingly gotten better in each of his last two starts. (více...)

Kyle Gibson has been a solid performer (3.68 ERA, 13 K's in 14 IP) but only has one win to show for his efforts in 2018. He's coming off a tough performance against Houston where he lasted just 4 1/3 innings, giving up 5 runs. The Twins take on a Rays team that will have Blake Snell on the mound tonight at 5:10 p.m. CT. (více...)

Rays lefty Blake Snell won after allowing one run on five hits (one homer) and no walks with nine strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings vs. the Rangers on Monday.

Spin: Coming off a 10-strikeout performance in which he allowed just one hit but walked five, Snell showed better command in his second straight victory and quality start. He threw 68 of his 103 pitches for strikes and did not walk a batter for the first time this year in what was the season's longest outing by a Rays starter. The 25-year-old has been difficult to hit in the early going, racking up 26 strikeouts in 21 1/3 innings while allowing just 13 knocks -- although three have cleared the fences. The southpaw will look to keep improving in his next scheduled start vs. the Twins at home on April 21. (více...)

The Rays had a much-needed feel-good game Monday night in an 8-4 win over the Rangers at Tropicana Field. Daniel Robertson and C.J. Cron homered and Mallex Smith went 4-for-4 to back Blake Snell, who allowed just one run in 6 1/3 innings, striking out nine. (více...)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Mallex Smith had four hits and Blake Snell struck out nine Monday night to help the Tampa Bay Rays stop a four-game losing streak with an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers. Smith bunted for a single against starter Martin Perez (1-2) in a four-run ... (více...)