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Rays Deploy Kenny Piper as 'Catching Closer' in Specialist Role
Kenny Piper, a former 18th-round pick, has carved out a unique late-game defensive specialist role behind the plate for the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Rays' AL East Lead Shrinks to Three Games After Disputed Check-Swing Call
Kevin Cash was ejected after a disputed check-swing call that sparked a four-run Orioles fifth inning in Tampa Bay's 5-3 loss at Camden Yards.
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Rays Place Mesa on IL, Recall Catcher Piper in Roster Shakeup
Tampa Bay Rays placed Victor Mesa Jr. on the injured list with a hamstring strain and recalled catcher Kenny Piper from Triple-A Durham.
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Rays Catcher Kenny Piper Gets One-Day MLB Debut After Hotel Call
Kenny Piper, 28, went from Double-A Montgomery to catching all nine innings in Denver after a last-minute phone call from Rays manager Kevin Cash.