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<item><title><![CDATA[Price continues dominance over Blue Jays]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_15_tbamlb_tormlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 12:11:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_15_tbamlb_tormlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Price continues dominance over Blue Jays]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[David Price&#39;s dominance at Rogers Centre continued and Tampa Bay&#39;s bats chipped in just enough to help complete the two-game sweep of Toronto, beating the Blue Jays, 4-3, on Tuesday. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Chris Toman</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Hellickson looks to cool off surging Red Sox]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_16_bosmlb_tbamlb_1&amp;mode=preview&amp;vkey=preview_web_home&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 23:30:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_16_bosmlb_tbamlb_1&amp;mode=preview&amp;vkey=preview_web_home&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Hellickson looks to cool off surging Red Sox]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Red Sox are red hot as they roll into St. Petersburg to begin a two-game series with the Rays on Wednesday. Clay Buchholz gets the ball looking to continue Boston&#39;s recent stretch of strong starting pitching, while Jeremy Hellickson starts for Tampa Bay after a strong outing against the Orioles on Friday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rays recall Lueke to bolster &#39;pen]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31353918&amp;notebook_id=31353924&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:51:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31353918&amp;notebook_id=31353924&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Rays recall Lueke to bolster &#39;pen]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Rays recalled right-hander Josh Lueke from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday to make room on their 25-man roster after placing Jeff Niemann on the 15-day disabled list.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cobb, Archer likely starter candidates]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31353918&amp;notebook_id=31353922&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:51:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31353918&amp;notebook_id=31353922&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Cobb, Archer likely starter candidates]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With Jeff Niemann on the disabled list, the Rays&#39; leading candidates to replace him in the rotation are Minor League starters Alex Cobb and Chris Archer.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Niemann placed on DL with broken leg]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31353918&amp;notebook_id=31353920&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:50:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31353918&amp;notebook_id=31353920&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Niemann placed on DL with broken leg]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jeff Niemann, who was seen hobbling around Rogers Centre in an air boot and crutches on Tuesday, has been placed on the 15-day disabled list. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rays sign Garko to Minor League contract]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31233168&amp;notebook_id=31298458&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 01:19:53 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31233168&amp;notebook_id=31298458&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Rays sign Garko to Minor League contract]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Rays signed first baseman/outfielder Ryan Garko to a Minor League contract Monday. Garko, who had been playing in the independent Atlantic League, will report to Double-A Montgomery. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Niemann hurt, but bullpen, bats provide big lift]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_14_tbamlb_tormlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_14_tbamlb_tormlb_1&amp;mode=recap_away&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Niemann hurt, but bullpen, bats provide big lift]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The bullpen answered the bell after losing starter Jeff Niemann to a leg injury, while the offense plated six runs in the fifth inning, sparking the Rays to 7-1 victory over the Blue Jays on Monday night at Rogers Centre.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Chris Toman</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Cut4: Price&#39;s home run trot is in midseason form]]></title><link>http://www.mlb.com/cutfour/article.jsp?content_id=31248528&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 00:57:06 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.mlb.com/cutfour/article.jsp?content_id=31248528&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Cut4: Price&#39;s home run trot is in midseason form]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Niemann breaks bone in leg on comebacker]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31252472&amp;vkey=news_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 23:47:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31252472&amp;vkey=news_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Niemann breaks bone in leg on comebacker]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rays right-hander Jeff Niemann was diagnosed with a small fracture of his right fibula after getting hit in the first inning with a comebacker off the bat of Blue Jays first baseman Adam Lind. It is believed Niemann will miss four to six weeks.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Chris Toman</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Johnson performing well on offensive side]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31233168&amp;notebook_id=31233182&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 12:20:21 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31233168&amp;notebook_id=31233182&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Johnson performing well on offensive side]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Elliot Johnson, penciled in as the No. 9 hitter Monday against the Blue Jays, has done a lot of things that have impressed Rays manager Joe Maddon.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rodriguez back in lineup, playing third base]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31233168&amp;notebook_id=31233180&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 12:20:20 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31233168&amp;notebook_id=31233180&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Rodriguez back in lineup, playing third base]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sean Rodriguez, who got the start at third base for Monday&#39;s series opener against the Blue Jays, was back in the lineup after not starting Sunday&#39;s game due to a strained intercostal muscle.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Left knee sprain sends Jennings to 15-day DL]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31233168&amp;notebook_id=31233178&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 12:20:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31233168&amp;notebook_id=31233178&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Left knee sprain sends Jennings to 15-day DL]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings, who suffered a left knee sprain May 6 against the A&#39;s, has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Saturday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Triple-A prospect Archer right on target]]></title><link>http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31201930&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:53 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31201930&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Triple-A prospect Archer right on target]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rays put pink bats to good use]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31149758&amp;notebook_id=31181956&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 19:27:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31149758&amp;notebook_id=31181956&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Rays put pink bats to good use]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Pink power went the Rays&#39; way Sunday afternoon, particularly in the early going when Rays hitters using pink bats fared better than those who did not.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bats come alive for Rays in finale vs. O&#39;s]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_13_tbamlb_balmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 19:11:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_13_tbamlb_balmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Bats come alive for Rays in finale vs. O&#39;s]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Rays avoided a sweep Sunday when their bats came to life in a 9-8 win over the Orioles with a Mother&#39;s Day crowd of 29,552 in attendance at Camden Yards.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Chastain</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rays pitchers have some fun in batting cage]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31149758&amp;notebook_id=31149764&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 14:43:55 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31149758&amp;notebook_id=31149764&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Rays pitchers have some fun in batting cage]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Getting the starting pitchers prepared to hit during Interleague Play is a job that pitching coach Jim Hickey takes seriously. The goals are to not have a pitcher get hurt and perhaps to enable the pitcher to be able to help his own cause with the bat.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Gimenez having trouble avoiding interference]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31149758&amp;notebook_id=31149762&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 14:43:54 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31149758&amp;notebook_id=31149762&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Gimenez having trouble avoiding interference]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chris Gimenez earned a dubious distinction Saturday night when he was called for his third catcher&#39;s interference this season. In doing so, he became the first catcher to commit three in one season since Mike Napoli did it with the Angels in 2006.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rays tie team mark for errors on Saturday]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31149758&amp;notebook_id=31149760&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 14:43:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31149758&amp;notebook_id=31149760&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Rays tie team mark for errors on Saturday]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Rays committed five errors Saturday night, tying the club record (previously on May 12, 2000 vs. Toronto and April 15, 2001 vs. Toronto). However, Saturday night&#39;s error-fest was the Rays&#39; first in which five different players committed errors.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Errors hurt Rays in third straight loss]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_12_tbamlb_balmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 23:42:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_12_tbamlb_balmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Errors hurt Rays in third straight loss]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Not since the days of the &quot;Devil Rays&quot; has a Tampa Bay team experienced a night like Saturday night when the Rays committed five errors in a 5-3 loss to the Orioles at Camden Yards with 32,862 in attendance.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Chastain</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Matsui closing in on joining Triple-A team]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120512&amp;content_id=31068560&amp;vkey=news_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 20:19:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120512&amp;content_id=31068560&amp;vkey=news_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Matsui closing in on joining Triple-A team]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hideki Matsui will travel to Toronto this weekend to obtain his visa. Although nothing is confirmed, it is anticipated that sometime Tuesday he will arrive in Durham to begin playing for the Rays&#39; Triple-A affiliate in the International League. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Chastain</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Maddon weighs in on Wilson&#39;s starts]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120512&amp;content_id=31076146&amp;notebook_id=31080200&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 18:54:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120512&amp;content_id=31076146&amp;notebook_id=31080200&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Maddon weighs in on Wilson&#39;s starts]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After C.J. Wilson&#39;s start was cut short by rain, the Angels decided to let him make the start on Saturday. Rays manager Joe Maddon isn&#39;t so sure he would make the same decision.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rays know there&#39;s room for improvement]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120512&amp;content_id=31076146&amp;notebook_id=31080202&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 18:54:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120512&amp;content_id=31076146&amp;notebook_id=31080202&amp;vkey=notebook_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Rays know there&#39;s room for improvement]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Rays have been a little bit off the last several games concerning doing the little things necessary to win. Rays manager Joe Maddon pointed out as much after Friday night&#39;s 4-3 loss to the Orioles when he basically said everybody needed to do better from the manager to the coaches and players.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[After solid start, late homer sinks Rays]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_11_tbamlb_balmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 23:52:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_11_tbamlb_balmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[After solid start, late homer sinks Rays]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Rays weathered the first two Orioles home runs Friday night before the third one took them down in a 4-3 loss at Camden Yards with 26,669 in attendance.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Chastain</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Pena has mom to thank for selfless attitude]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120508&amp;content_id=30694236&amp;vkey=news_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120508&amp;content_id=30694236&amp;vkey=news_tb&amp;c_id=tb&amp;partnerId=rss_tb</guid><description><![CDATA[Pena has mom to thank for selfless attitude]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[&quot;Sacrifice&quot; is the first word that leaves Carlos Pena&#39;s mouth when he&#39;s asked to talk about his mother, Mery Pena.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bill Chastain</dc:creator>
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