Daniel Russell

Editor-in-Chief at DRays Bay

Interests: Tampa Bay Rays, Liverpool FC, New England Patriots, X-men & FF | EIC @DRaysBay

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Rare Littell loss as drones dazzle - O’s 5, Rays 1

1 week ago | draysbay.com | Daniel Russell

The most notable aspect of last night’s rare loss amidst a Tampa Bay Rays hot streak was in the sky: drones! Following in the footsteps of many west coast teams, the Rays added a drone show to light up the night sky with impressions of various Rays images, players, and unforgettable moments. Tonight’s drone show highlights: Longo Game 162, SkateRay, Yandy, and Brett Phillips pic.twitter.com/h3SsAYN0Pe— Elijah Flewellen (@Flewellen727) June 18, 2025What was forgettable was this game.
Rays Reacts Results: Evan Longoria Special

1 week ago | draysbay.com | Daniel Russell

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images This week’s Rays Reacts was an Evan Longoria special following his one-day contract to retire as a Rays player. He threw the first pitch, but should he have picked up a bat? We asked if y’all, the fans, would have liked to see Longoria on the field again this season for these finally-above-.500 Rays, and y’all said... YES.
Rays rotation leading MLB in consistency

1 week ago | draysbay.com | Daniel Russell

Brad Penner-Imagn Images We are not that many years removed from the moment the Tampa Bay Rays ruined baseball. After several starting pitchers were felled by injury, the Rays were forced to rush Yonny Chirinos and Ryan Yarbrough to the majors, and in order to protect their young guns, tried one new trick people hated. The Opener.
Rays Reacts: Evan Longoria Special

2 weeks ago | draysbay.com | Daniel Russell

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Tampa Bay Rays fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
Rays Reacts Results: Are the Rays playoffs bound yet?

3 weeks ago | draysbay.com | Daniel Russell

Thomas Shea-Imagn Images The Tampa Bay Rays remain an a pretty strong win streak, having cruised through their sweep of the Rangers. Ahead of that series, I posed two questions. In response to both, y’all were pretty negative!First: Should the Rays have optioned Chandler Simpson to work on his defense, when he’d provided such a spark to a Rays team adrift? 80% say he should have stayed on the Major League roster. Objectively, it makes some sense that Simpson was optioned.
Rasmussen and a wild sixth shut down Texas - Rays 5, Rangers 1

3 weeks ago | draysbay.com | Daniel Russell

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images This game was two completely different viewing experiences. For the first five innings it was a pitcher’s duel, and despite an inconsistent strike zone, it was Drew Rasmussen who came out ahead. He struck out eight batters over five scoreless innings, bringing his stretch of strong outings to 23 innings without a run allowed. The Rangers could not touch his fastball, with Rasmussen locating it all around the zone and fooling batters left and right.
Rays Reacts Survey: Chandler Simpson & Rays 2025 Outlook

3 weeks ago | draysbay.com | Daniel Russell

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Tampa Bay Rays fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
Roundtable: What is the top storyline of the first third of the season?

1 month ago | draysbay.com | Daniel Russell

Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images With the 2025 season one third complete, what is the top story line of the year thus far? Danny RussellWith the series win against the Twins, the Rays have risen to a 28-27 record, second in the AL East — albeit 7.0 games back from the Yankees — and, in an astonishing turn around, improving their playoff odds to 30%.
Player of the Series: Zack Littell

1 month ago | draysbay.com | Daniel Russell

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images With Adam on vacation this week, I’ve had the opportunity to write this week’s Player of the Series articles, and the power is thrilling. I can choose anyone! Maybe I could even choose the fans! Because, in addition to the great bucket hat catch on Memorial Day, we were treated to this bro who celebrated catching a homerun ball with Raymond, and I’m mostly here for the vibes anyway. But the intent of this series is to celebrate the players, and that I shall.
Rays announce drone shows, free tickets for kids

1 month ago | draysbay.com | Daniel Russell

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The Tampa Bay Rays have announced two postgame drone shows and new ticket offers for fans. The first postgame drone show is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17 after the game against the Baltimore Orioles and will depict iconic moments in Rays history in the night sky. The second show is scheduled for Friday, September 19 after the game against the Boston Red Sox and will showcase and honor Rays fans.