CHARLIE MORTON NEWS

Streaking Rays beat Orioles 3-1 to maintain lead in AL East

Charlie Morton pitched five effective innings and the AL East-leadingTampa Bay Rays used home runs by Yoshi Tsutsugo and Randy Arozarena to beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Saturday...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins beat Cubs 8-1, clinch berth in the postseason

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles take 3-game skid into matchup with Rays

Baltimore is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Tampa Bay

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Glasnow fans 10 in 5 innings to help Rays beat Orioles 2-1

Tyler Glasnow struck out 10 over five innings to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat Alex Cobb and the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 Friday night

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues to build up Morton allowed three runs on six hits and no walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox. He didn't factor into the decision.

Impact The Rays' offense provided Morton with a narrow lead in the fourth inning, but the advantage quickly slipped away in the top of the fifth inning, forcing him to settle for a no-decision. On a more encouraging note, the right-hander threw 77 pitches (55 strikes) as he continues to steadily build back up to full strength following his month-long absence. Barring any setbacks, the right-hander should be able to handle a full workload by the time the postseason begins in two weeks. Morton's next start should come on the road Saturday against Baltimore.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Morton expected to start for the Rays against the Red Sox

The Red Sox will start Martin Perez on Sunday and the Rays are expected to counter with Charlie Morton

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lowe and Meadows hit home runs, Rays beat Red Sox 5-4

Brandon Lowe and Austin Meadows homered and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the last-place Boston Red Sox 5-4

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morton's Clemente nomination 'an honor' Since signing with the Rays in 2018, Charlie Morton has become an integral part of the Tampa Bay rotation. Morton was an All-Star last seaso...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • MLB.COM

Not yet at full strength Morton (1-2) took the loss Monday, giving up three runs on four hits and a walk over five innings in a 6-1 loss to the Nationals. He struck out three.

Impact The right-hander threw 57 pitches (45 strikes) before exiting, as he continues to build his stamina back up after his month-long absence from the rotation. Morton now has a 4.94 ERA and 24:7 K:BB through 23.2 innings this season, but he should at least be close to fully stretched out for his next start Sunday, at home against the Red Sox.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Green, Ottavino struggle as Yankees lose 12-7 to Blue Jays

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scherzer expected to start for Washington against Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Charlie Morton on Monday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Max Scherzer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brosseau gets payback as Rays beat Yankees again, 5-2

Mike Brosseau got some payback against the New York Yankees, hitting two home runs as the Tampa Bay Rays topped their AL East rivals again with a 5-2 victory Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tampa Bay Rays place Charlie Morton on 10-Day Injured List The Tampa Bay Rays have placed veteran right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton on to the 10-day Injury List with right-shoulder inflammation. Mo...

AUGUST 10, 2020 • DRAYSBAY.COM

Morton on IL with inflamed shoulder, Alvarado rejoins Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed right-hander Charlie Morton on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his pitching shoulder

AUGUST 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays place Morton on IL with right shoulder inflammation The Tampa Bay Rays placed right-hander Charlie Morton on the injured list Monday with right shoulder inflammation, less than 24 hours after...

AUGUST 10, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Shifts to 10-day IL The Rays placed Morton (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Monday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Though Morton suggested after exiting his start Sunday against the Yankees that his inflamed right shoulder wasn't much of a concern, the Rays evidently felt the 36-year-old could benefit from at least a week and a half of rest. A clearer target date for Morton's return should emerge once he's allowed to resume throwing, but until then, the Rays will need to add a new member to their rotation. Trevor Richards covered four innings in long relief after Morton's early departure and seemingly represents the most logical option to take the bump when the Rays require a new fifth starter Saturday against the Blue Jays in Buffalo.

AUGUST 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Yarbrough expected to start for Tampa Bay against Boston

The Boston Red Sox square off against the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Downplays shoulder issue Morton said he's "not worried about missing much time" after exiting Sunday's start with right shoulder inflammation, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander labored through two innings versus the Yankees, and he was removed after allowing one run on three hits with two walks and one strikeout. Morton's progression over the next few days figures to determine his availability for his next turn through the rotation, which currently lines up for Saturday against the Blue jays. Trevor Richards, who entered in long relief Sunday, is a likely candidate to enter the rotation should Morton miss any time.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Removed with shoulder inflammation Morton was removed in third inning of his start Sunday against the Yankees due to right shoulder inflammation, FOX Sports Sun repots.

Impact While inflammation isn't an overly serious injury, Morton could require some follow-up scans and may still be forced to the 10-day injured list, which would result in missing at least a start or two. Trevor Richards entered Sunday's game in place of Morton and would likely be a candidate to make a spot start or serve as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen in the event Morton is unable to make his next turn through the rotation. Morton is currently lined up to start Saturday's road game against the Blue Jays.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Morton exits early with apparent injury Rays starter Charlie Morton left Sunday’s game against the Yankees in the third inning with an apparent injury. There is still no word from...

AUGUST 9, 2020 • MLB.COM

Exits start with injury Morton was lifted in the top of the third inning of his start Sunday against the Yankees with an apparent injury, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. He gave up a run on three hits a...

Impact After walking the first batter of the third inning, Morton briefly met with a trainer on the mound before heading to the dugout. The Rays will likely provide an update on Morton later in the game or after the contest concludes, but for now, his availability for his next scheduled start Aug. 15 against the Blue Jays is muddled.

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Paxton expected to start for New York against Tampa Bay

The Tampa Bay Rays host the New York Yankees

AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays’ Charlie Morton seeks to build on quality, endurance will follow The veteran right-hander seeks his fifth win in nine career starts against the Yankees today

AUGUST 9, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM

Meadows, Rays split with Yankees in 7-inning doubleheader

Gerrit Cole came within one strike of earning his 20th straight regular-season win before getting pulled as the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays split a pair of seven-inning gam...

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS