World Series notes: Phillips delivers big hit for Rays
Brett Phillips was acquired by Tampa Bay in a trade with Kansas City in AugustOCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Latest: Rays beat LA 8-7, tie Series at two games each
The Tampa Bay Rays pulled off a stunning rally in the bottom of the ninth inning when Brett Phillips’ two-out single and a pair of Dodgers misplays resulted in two runs that beat L...OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Rays add lefties Alvarado, Fleming to ALCS roster
The Tampa Bay Rays have added left-handers José Alvarado and Josh Fleming to their roster for the AL Championship Series against the Houston AstrosOCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Removed from ALCS roster The Rays optioned Phillips (hamstring) to their taxi squad Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Phillips hadn't started in a game for the Rays since he was removed from the Sept. 27 regular-season finale with right hamstring tightness, but he was healthy enough to make four appearances off the bench between Tampa Bay's wild-card round series win over the Blue Jays and divisional-round series win over the Yankees. He was removed from the roster for the Rays' ALCS matchup with the Astros in favor of reliever Jose Alvarado, who will provide the team with another left-handed option out of the bullpen.
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bad-boy Astros, fun-loving Rays set to face off in ALCS
Managed by universally acclaimed good guy Dusty Baker, the Houston Astros remain villains in many people’s eyes for their sign-stealing scandal three years agoOCTOBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryu scheduled to start for Toronto against Tampa Bay
The Rays will take a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 of the ALWCSEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays include McClanahan, Choi, Diaz on wild card roster
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Shoemaker, Blue Jays to take on Snell, Rays
The Blue Jays will start Matt Shoemaker on Tuesday while the Rays are expected to counter with Blake SnellSEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Ailing players heal up, Yanks back in Cleveland
American League playoff teams get only one day off to assess injuries and make roster decisions before the first round begins TuesdaySEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Ailing players heal up, Yanks back in Cleveland
American League playoff teams get only one day off to assess injuries and make roster decisions before the first round begins TuesdaySEPTEMBER 28, 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
Out with hamstring tightness Phillips was removed from Sunday's game against the Phillies with right hamstring tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Phillips apparently tweaked his hamstring in the field as he didn't not have an at-bat prior to exiting the contest. The Rays labeled the 26-year-old's removal as precautionary, but his availability heading into the playoffs is now in question.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Smacks game-tying home run Phillips went 2-for-2 with a home run, two RBI and two walks in Friday's win against the Phillies.
Impact Phillips reached base four times in Friday's contest as he started the Rays' scoring with a second-inning single and tied the game with a solo blast in the sixth inning. He's logged 17 at-bats while serving in a depth role with the Rays, slashing .176/.364/.471 with three RBI and three stolen bases during that time.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Marlins, Reds, Astros lock up spots in the postseason
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Wendle's hit in 8th helps Rays ding Phillies' playoff hopes
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Rips triple in matinee Phillips went 1-for-2 with an RBI triple during a win over the Orioles in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday.
Impact The 26-year-old opened the scoring for the Rays with his second-inning three-bagger, which plated Joey Wendle. The hit was Phillips' first since being acquired from the Royals on Aug. 27. Phillips has only logged eight plate appearances overall in Tampa, however, drawing the start in just two of his first nine games with the club.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Goldschmidt, Cardinals tighten NL Central race, top Cubs
Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer off a struggling Jon Lester, and the St. Louis Cardinals gained ground in the NL Central race by beating the Chicago Cubs 7-3SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placed on COVID-19 IL Phillips was placed on the COVID-19 injured list as he undergoes intake testing, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Phillips needs to undergo intake testing for COVID-19 prior to joining his new team, and his placement on the injured list will free up a spot on the 40-man roster for newly-acquired Cody Reed. Phillips will be eligible for reinstatement once he produces a negative COVID-19 test.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
KC deals Phillips to Rays for IF prospect Fox The Royals today acquired infielder Lucius Fox from the Rays in exchange for outfielder Brett Phillips. Fox will join the 40-man roster but...
AUGUST 27, 2020 • MLB.COM
Rays trade for Brett Phillips from Royals The Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Brett Phillips from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for infielder/outfielder Lucius Fox on Thursda...
AUGUST 27, 2020 • MLB.COM
Traded to Rays Phillips was traded from the Royals to the Rays on Thursday in exchange for Lucius Fox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Phillips saw limited playing time while serving as outfield depth in Kansas City and hit .226 with two RBI and three stolen bases over 18 games. He should play a similar role with the Rays. The 26-year-old's fantasy upside seems limited even if he sees a slight uptick in playing time, as he carries a .205 batting average with 126 strikeouts in the majors over parts of four seasons.
AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Votto's double in 10th lifts Reds over streaking Royals 6-5
Joey Votto doubled home the winning run in the 10th inning, and the Cincinnati Reds blew another late lead before rallying for a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City RoyalsAUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
