Yes, a Sunday off
Because of the Republican National Convention welcome party at Tropicana Field tonight, the Rays adjusted their schedule and have a rare Sunday off. It is the first scheduled Sunday off in the majors, not related to an international trip, since 1995, when there was a conflict with a football game in St. Louis.
Today: Off
Next game: Monday, at Rangers, 8:05 p.m. Rays — David Price (16-4, 2.28); Rangers — Derek Holland (8-6, 4.92)
Reaction of the day
The Rays were amused and intrigued by the developments in Boston, which led to the blockbuster trade that sent Josh Beckett, Adrian Gonzalez, Nick Punto and ex-mate Carl Crawford to the Dodgers. "That's crazy," LHP David Price said. "It's taking some pretty good bats from that Boston lineup, so it's good for us."
On deck
Tuesday: at Rangers, 8:05, Sun Sports. Rays — James Shields (12-7, 4.01); Rangers — Yu Darvish (12-9, 4.51)
Wednesday: at Rangers, 7:05, Sun Sports. Rays — Alex Cobb (8-8, 4.32) or Matt Moore (10-7, 3.60); Rangers — Matt Harrison (15-7, 3.04)
Thursday: at Blue Jays, 7:07, Sun Sports. Rays — Alex Cobb (8-8, 4.32) or Matt Moore (10-7, 3.60); Jays — TBA
Friday: at Blue Jays, 7:07, Sun Sports. Rays — Jeremy Hellickson (8-9, 3.42); Jays — TBA
Rays disabled list
(with eligible-to-return date)
C Robinson Chirinos, concussion, 60-day, June 5
OF Brandon Guyer*, left shoulder surgery, 60-day, July 13
RHP Jeff Niemann, right leg fracture, 60-day, July 14
* out for season
Marc Topkin, Times staff writer
AL East
Team W L Pct. GB
New York 73 53 .579—
Tampa Bay 70 57 .551 31/2
Baltimore 69 57 .548 4
Boston 60 67 .472 131/2
Toronto 56 70 .444 17
AL race for wild cards
Team W L Pct. GB
Tampa Bay 70 57 .551—
Oakland 69 57 .548—
Baltimore 69 57 .548—
Detroit 68 58 .540 1
Los Angeles 66 61 .520 31/2
Top two wild cards make postseason; GB is games behind second wild card
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