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Records second save Raley earned the save against the Mariners on Thursday, completing a perfect inning during which he struck out one batter.

Impact Andrew Kittredge has emerged as the Rays' most frequent closer this season, but he had pitched each of the the previous three days and was given the night off Thursday. Raley stepped in to fill the ninth-inning role and did well, retiring the side on 12 pitches to preserve a one-run lead. The save was the southpaw's second of the season, and he could get additional chances here and there, though probably not enough to make him a viable fantasy asset in leagues that don't count holds.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zunino homers against former team as Rays top M's 4-3

Mike Zunino hit a three-run homer against his former team, Shane McClanahan held Seattle hitless into the fifth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Mariners 4-3 for their fourth...

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches one-out save Raley struck out the only batter he faced and earned a save over the Orioles on Friday.

Impact J.P. Feyereisen was lifted from the game after coughing up a two-out single to Rougned Odor in the ninth inning. Raley took over and fanned Cedric Mullins on six pitches to secure the 2-1 victory. The 33-year-old southpaw posted a 1.93 ERA in four spring appearances and it looks like he'll be a key member of the Rays' closer committee to start the 2022 campaign.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wander Franco has 3 hits, Rays win opener over Orioles 2-1

Budding star Wander Franco had three hits, Francisco Mejía snapped an eighth-inning tie with a pinch-hit sacrifice fly and the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Or...

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Confident Rays aiming to finally clear World Series hurdle

The young, hungry Tampa Bay Rays have done quite a job building expectations

MARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Southpaw Raley a 'perfect fit' in Rays' bullpen NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Heading into free agency at the end of last season, left-handed reliever Brooks Raley figured the Rays were the last tea...

MARCH 23, 2022 • MLB.COM

Báez to Detroit, MLB teams race to finish biz before lockout

Javier Báez agreed to bring his high motor to the Motor City, while other teams around the majors raced to finish up business before Tuesday’s deadline to tender contracts and a li...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays land Raley for $10M, trade Wendle to Marlins, sign Choi

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed reliever Brooks Raley to a $10 million, two-year contract with a club option for 2024

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays have $10 million multi-year deal with reliever Brooks Raley ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays have a deal in place to add lefty reliever Brooks Raley on a two-year contact with a 2024 option worth a gua...

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Reaches deal with Rays Raley agreed Monday with the Rays on a two-year deal, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact The financial terms of the deal have yet to be revealed, but the contract lasts two years plus an option for a third, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Judging purely by his 4.78 ERA in 49 innings of relief for the Astros last season, Raley doesn't look like much of a player, but a deeper dive makes him look much more interesting. All three of his 31.7 percent strikeout rate, 7.8 percent walk rate and 45.3 percent groundball rate were better than average, leading to a 3.27 FIP and 2.90 xFIP. It's very possible he'll see high-leverage opportunities and the occasional save in the Rays' fluid bullpen.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Braves win first World Series title since 1995

The Atlanta Braves have won their first World Series championship since 1995, hammering the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With pitchers fried, Braves' Fried tries to win World Series

The Atlanta Braves lead the World Series three games to two and will try to win the championship Tuesday night when Max Fried starts against the Astros in Houston

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unlikely hero, 2 HRs carry Braves to brink of Series title

The Atlanta Braves are one win from their first World Series title in 26 years

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Braves take 3-1 series lead with Game 4 win

Dansby Swanson and pinch-hitter Jorge Soler hit back-to-back homers in the seventh inning, propelling the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros and a three games...

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Series 2021: Braves, Astros loaded with relievers — here are the top 15

Who do you call when you need a big out? Jordan Shusterman is here to help, ranking the top 15 relievers in the World Series.

OCTOBER 29, 2021

After the scandals, Anthopoulos, Click lead teams to Series

Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos and Houston GM James Click both took over teams in turmoil and led them to the World Series

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A capsule look at World Series between Braves and Astros

A capsule look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

From Yordan Álvarez to Dusty Baker, here are the Houston Astros you can cheer

Yes, the 2017 Astros cheated, but most of the current roster wasn't on that team. Jake Mintz highlights the Astros to root for.

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Montas reaches 200 Ks, A's pound first-place Astros 14-2

Frankie Montas pitched two-hit ball over seven innings and became the first Oakland pitcher in 20 years to reach 200 strikeouts in a season, helping the Athletics pound the Houston...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros rally late against former teammate, top Mariners 4-3

Jake Meyers had the last of three singles as part of Houston’s eighth-inning rally against former teammate Joe Smith, scoring Kyle Tucker with the go-ahead run and sending the Astr...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Completes suspension Raley is back with the Astros on Tuesday after serving his two-game suspension, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact The lefty served his punishment for throwing at J.P. Crawford and will be an option out of Houston's bullpen in Tuesday's series opener against Colorado.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Begins two-game suspension Raley's suspension for throwing at J.P. Crawford was reduced on appeal from three to two games Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The incident occured back in late July. Raley will begin serving the ban immediately, so he'll miss both weekend games against the Twins but will be eligible to return at the start of next week.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Altuve hits grand slam on 2-homer night, Astros beat Giants

José Altuve hit a grand slam in the sixth one inning after putting Houston ahead on a solo homer, and the AL-leading Houston Astros held off the San Francisco Giants 9-6 in a match...

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Appealing three-game suspension Raley is appealing a three-game suspension for intentionally throwing at J.P. Crawford on Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Raley will be eligible to pitch while he awaits a decision on his appeal. The southpaw has allowed three runs on two hits and three walks while striking out three in 2.1 innings across four relief appearances since the start of July.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros lefty Raley suspended three games, manager Baker one

Astros left-handed reliever Brooks Raley was suspended for three games and fined Friday by Major League Baseball for intentionally throwing at and hitting Seattle’s J

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS