Phillips, Sherriff added for Series by Rays; No LA changes
Outfielder Brett Phillips and left-hander Ryan Sherriff have been added to the Tampa Bay Rays’ roster for the World SeriesOCTOBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inside the stable: A primer on the Rays' fearsome bullpen
The Tampa Bay Rays' bullpen has no thoroughbreds, no All-Stars, no big-money headlinersOCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Astros-Rays go to Game 7, LA trails Braves 3-2
The Astros are channeling the 2004 Red Sox, hoping to “cowboy up” for a stunning comeback that could send them to the World Series in Arlington, TexasOCTOBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros' big bats go silent in ALCS opener loss to Tampa Bay
The Houston Astros' powerhouse offense found it hard to produce in the AL Championship Series openerOCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arozarena homers again, Rays beat Astros 2-1 in ALCS opener
Randy Arozarena homered again at Petco Park and Mike Zunino drove in the go-ahead run for the Tampa Bay Rays, who beat the Houston Astros 2-1 in the opener of the AL Championship S...OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays include McClanahan, Choi, Diaz on wild card roster
Rookie left-hander Shane McClanahan was a surprise addition to the 28-man roster the Tampa Bay Rays announced for the AL first-round series against the Toronto Blue JaysSEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phillies eliminated from race by AL East champion Rays, 5-0
Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies were eliminated from the playoff race with a 5-0 loss to rookie pitcher Josh Fleming the AL East champion Tampa Bay RaysSEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes second loss Loup (3-2) took the loss in the Rays' 6-4 defeat at the hands of the Blue Jays on Monday, allowing two runs (one earned) on a hit and a walk over one-third of an inning.
Impact The southpaw walked into a one-on, two-out scenario in the seventh and eventually surrendered a three-run home run to Randal Grichuck, which also got Loup charged with his first blown save of the season. The 32-year-old has endured a rocky August after opening the season with three scoreless late-July appearances -- he's now carrying a 5.06 ERA over 10.2 innings during the current month, a figure partly comprised of three home runs allowed.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Báez homers twice, Cubs top Tigers 9-3 for 11,000th victory
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grichuk hits 3-run homer in 7th, Blue Jays beat Rays 6-4
Randal Grichuk hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning before later leaving with lower back tightness and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4AUGUST 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jays beat Rays 6-5 in 10 for 6th straight win
Cavan Biggio and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. each drove in a run during the 10th inning to help the Toronto Blue Jays win their sixth consecutive game, 6-5 over the Tampa Bay Rays on Frida...AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zunino goes deep, Rays sweep Yanks for 1st in AL East
The Tampa Bay Rays completed their first sweep at Yankee Stadium in six years and took over first place in the AL East, getting a three-run homer from Mike Zunino in a 10-5 victory...AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains undefeated on season Loup (3-0) was credited with the victory in a win over the Blue Jays on Sunday, allowing a hit and recording no walks or strikeouts over a scoreless seventh inning.
Impact Loup needed a scant eight pitches, six of which he threw for strikes, to get through the trio of Cavan Biggio, Randal Grichuk and Travis Shaw, the latter which he induced an inning-ending double play from. The southpaw has had just one hiccup on the season, which came when he yielded three earned runs on a couple of home runs to these same Blue Jays on Friday, but he's otherwise surrendered just one additional earned run over nine appearances overall.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox hit 4 consecutive homers in victory over Cardinals
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Adames HR gives Rays second win of the day over Blue Jays
Willy Adames hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays, helped by a huge Toronto error, beat the Blue Jays 7-5 to win both games completed SundayAUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nabs first win Monday Loup (1-0) was credited with the victory in a win over the Red Sox on Monday, allowing one hit over a scoreless inning while recording three strikeouts.
Impact The veteran southpaw recorded whiffs of Jackie Bradley, Kevin Pillar and Alex Verdugo, the latter two on swinging strikeouts. Loup has been a dependable relief asset for manager Kevin Cash thus far, posting five scoreless efforts in as many appearances (5.1 innings) while generating a 7:2 K:BB.
AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Padres take opener from light-hitting Dodgers, 2-1
AUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kiermaier, Margot lead hit parade as Rays beat Red Sox 8-7
Kevin Kiermaier hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the seventh inning, Manuel Margot had four hits and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-7AUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets solid work in Sunday Martinez completed defensive drills before playing first base and logging four at-bats in an intrasquad game Sunday, RaysRadio.com reports.
Impact The veteran has unsurprisingly been put right to work since his delayed arrival in camp Friday, and Sunday was his busiest day yet. Martinez took three of his at-bats against right-handed pitchers but also particularly hit the ball hard versus southpaw Aaron Loup, and his performance caught the eye of manager Kevin Cash, who will likely be closer to a decision on Martinez's Opening Day status after Wednesday's camp session. "Really wanted to prioritize getting him at-bats," said Cash. "It was for him to get out there and get at least three innings on his feet and on defense, get a little bit of the feel, the flow of the game and we'll continue to build."
JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
