Articles By: Joel Poiley

Counting Pitches?

Counting Pitches?

Pitch counts, old school-new school, Joel Poiley breaks it down…

BJ Upton chats with RSE

BJ Upton chats with RSE

B.J. Upton has been a lightning rod for discussion among Rays’ fans since he burst on the scene as a 19-year-old in 2004. People see his long, loping strides and assume he isn’t hustling. He’s been benched several times by Manager Joe Maddon, and few can forget his dust-up in the dugout with Evan Longoria […]

Steven Stamkos Chats with RSE

Steven Stamkos Chats with RSE

The Stamkos File Hometown: Markham, Ontario  Age: 20 Height: 6-0  Weight:  176  Position: Center Seasons in NHL: 2 Awards/honors: 2010 Rocket Richard winner with Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby for most goals in the 2009-10 season with 51. Did you know: Stamkos is the third youngest player to score 50 goals, with only Wayne Gretzky and Jimmy […]

Who will be October’s Hero?

Who will be October’s Hero?

TAMPA, Florida (RSE) – Mickey Hatcher. Rick Dempsey. Brian Doyle. Gene Tenace. Not exactly household baseball names, but all excelled under the harsh spotlight in October. As the Rays ready for the pressure cooker of the playoffs, who will emerge as this year’s hero? Will B.J. Upton suddenly find his groove as he did two […]