Rays news and notes

The dish

Today: Rays vs. A's

When/where: 7:10; Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg

TV/radio: FSN; 1250-AM, 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)

Probable pitchers:

Rays

LHP Scott Kazmir (7-5, 3.04)

A's

LHP Dana Eveland (7-6, 3.49)

Watch for ...

The reset button: Scott Kazmir said the All-Star break gave him a chance to hit the "reset button," as he tries to reclaim his early season form after going 1-4 in his past seven starts (4.97 ERA). He is 4-1 at home with a 1.96 ERA.

Rough starts: Dana Eveland has struggled in the first inning his past three starts but was tough against the Rays earlier this season, throwing his first complete game (one run, three hits).

Trade winds: A's LF Matt Murton and closer Huston Street have been rumored to be potential trade targets for the Rays.

On deck

Tuesday: A's, 7:10, Ch. 66. Rays — RHP Andy Sonnanstine (10-4, 4.58); A's — LHP Dallas Braden (1-0, 4.50)

Wednesday: A's, 12:40, FSN. Rays — RHP James Shields (8-6, 3.69); A's — LHP Greg Smith (5-8, 3.79)

Thursday: at Royals, 8:10, Ch. 66. Rays — RHP Matt Garza (8-5, 3.68); Royals — RHP Gil Meche (7-9, 4.55)

Number of the day I

.108 Batting average for Rays with runners in scoring position the past 10 games (8-for-74).

Number of the day II

10 Combined relievers used by both teams Sunday.

Quote of the day

"We Meat Loaf-ed them actually, so you've gotta be happy with that."

Joe Maddon, Rays manager, on taking two of three from the Jays, referring to Meat Loaf's 1977 hit, Two Out of Three Ain't Bad