Rays closer Alex Colome entered a 7-3 game with two men on base and no outs in the ninth inning, and proceeded to retire the next three batters in order. It was his 21st save in as many chances, and his tenth save in which none of the batters he faced reached base. He holds a 1.59 ERA and a 1.06 [...]

Alex Colome has held ninth-inning duties for the Rays for most of the season with Brad Boxberger battling multiple injuries, and has performed admirably. The 27-year-old former starter is a perfect 19-for-19 in save opportunities with a 1.69 ERA, a 1.09 [...]

With the All-Star Break a mere weekend away, there was some significant bullpen shuffling this week thanks to injuries and recoveries. Most of the expected closers made the All-Star team for their respective leagues, with some setup surprises like Brad ... read more »

Exactly a week after landing on the disabled list with biceps tendinitis, 27-year-old closer Alex Colome has been activated by the Tampa Bay Rays. The Dominican native has posted a 1.76 ERA in 29 appearances, successfully converting 19 of 19 save opportunities. In other news, right-hander Alex Cobb [...]

The Rays placed closer Alex Colome on the disabled list Tuesday with biceps tendinitis, retroactive to June 19. The 27-year-old had collected 19 saves in as many chances, with a 1.71 ERA, 1.11 [...]

The Rays were dealt yet another blow to their bullpen today as closer Alex Colome was placed on the disabled list with biceps tendinitis. The 27-year-old Dominican native had not appeared in a game in 10 days, as the Rays underwent a lengthy losing streak. The news comes as regular closer Brad Boxbe[...]

Alex Colome yielded three runs on three hits while recording just two outs in Saturday’s 6-4 loss to the Giants. He entered the game in a 3-3 tie, so even though he was credited with the loss, he remains perfect through 19 save opportunities. In fact, all six of his earned runs on the year have co[...]

Alex Colome escaped disaster to complete a scoreless ninth as the Rays beat the Diamondbacks 6-3 on [...]

Alex Colome earned his 14th save of the season on Saturday afternoon against the Twins. After a five-out save last night, Colome was called on in the ninth inning with two runners on and two outs. He gave up a base hit to Twins’ DH Joe Mauer before striking out Brain Dozier to end the game. Colome[...]

Alex Colome picked up his 13th save of the season on Friday night against the Twins. He recorded five outs and allowed two hits and two walks, and he also struck out three. Colome’s dominance continues. Opponents have just a .073 batting average on his cutter. He now has a 1.14 ERA and 32:6 K/BB o[...]