Rays look to keep home win streak going, host the Twins
The Tampa Bay Rays, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Minnesota TwinsAPRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays and Mariners meet to determine series winner
Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Seattle Mariners are looking for a series win with a victory on ThursdayAPRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still dealing discomfort Mazza was still feeling discomfort in his back Tuesday, CJ Haddad of MLB.com reports.
Impact Mazza was placed on the injured list on April 23 due to back spasms, though the date was retroactive to April 18. That makes it likely that he will not be activated when first eligible Thursday. Prior to being sidelined, Mazza had allowed seven earned runs across 5.1 innings.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners look to extend win streak, take on the Rays
The Seattle Mariners are looking to keep a four-game win streak intact when they take on the Tampa Bay RaysAPRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays host the Mariners in first of 3-game series
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Seattle Mariners to open a three-game seriesAPRIL 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays and Red Sox square off with series tied 1-1
The Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesAPRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays host the Red Sox on 3-game home losing streak
The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to end their three-game home losing streak with a win over the Boston Red SoxAPRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out with back spasms Mazza landed on the 10-day injured list due to lower-back spasms Friday.
Impact The move was backdated three days, so Mazza will be eligible to return in a week, though it's not yet clear if a minimum-length stay is on the table. He's had a very poor start to the season, giving up 10 runs (seven earned) in 5.1 innings strikeout out five batters and walking six. Colin Poche was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.
APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets win despite ugly outing Mazza (1-0) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and five walks while striking out one across 2.1 innings to earn the win Sunday against the White Sox.
Impact Mazza entered the game in the third inning and was slated for an extended relief appearance. However, despite throwing 62 pitches, he managed to record only seven outs. He struggled mightily with his control, as he had only a 50 percent strike rate and he started ahead in the count for only seven of the 15 batters he faced. Despite the negatives, Mazza did earn his first win of the season.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Arozarena leads Rays past White Sox 9-3 to stop 4-game slide
Randy Arozarena doubled twice and finished with three hits as the Tampa Bay Rays topped the Chicago White Sox 9-3 to stop a four-game slideAPRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Roughed up after early entrance Mazza pitched three innings against Oakland on Monday, allowing eight runs (six earned) on seven hits and one walk while striking out four. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact To Mazza's credit, he ate multiple innings and stuck around for 73 pitches after starter Luis Patino exited during the first inning due to a strained left oblique. However, Mazza was far from impressive in the emergency appearance, yielding a trio of home runs, including long balls to two of the first three batters he faced. This was the first outing of the season for the right-hander, who posted a 4.61 ERA over 27.1 innings for the Rays last season. Given his heavy workload Monday, Mazza will likely be unavailable to pitch for at least a few days.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Blackburn goes 5 scoreless, A's hand Rays 1st loss, 13-2
Paul Blackburn allowed three hits in five scoreless innings, Seth Brown and Elvis Andrus both hit three-run homers, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 13-2APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wins roster spot Mazza will break camp in the big-league bullpen, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact The 32-year-old entered camp as a non-roster invitee but has secured a spot on the active roster. He owns a 4.89 ERA and an 18.9 percent strikeout rate in 73.2 major-league innings, so he's unlikely to see high-leverage work.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Outrighted to Triple-A Mazza was outrighted to Triple-A Durham on Friday, radio broadcaster Steve Carney reports.
Impact Mazza threw 27.1 largely unremarkable innings this season, striking out a modest 18.8 percent of opposing batters en route to a 4.61 ERA. He'll become a minor-league free agent Sunday.
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not on ALDS roster Mazza will not be a part of the Rays' ALDS roster, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact The Rays will carry 13 pitchers, but Mazza won't be one of them. He didn't do anything special in 27.1 innings of relief during the regular season, posting a 4.61 ERA and 1.21 WHIP.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled by Rays Mazza was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Mazza spent just over a month in the minors, and he struck out eight in 6.2 scoreless innings across his last five appearances. He missed time in September after he was placed on the COVID-19 IL but will now rejoin the major-league bullpen late in the regular season.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back from COVID-19 IL Mazza retired the two batters he faced in relief Saturday after being reinstated from Triple-A Durham's 7-day injured list earlier that day.
Impact Mazza was on Durham's IL for just over two weeks due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. He'll likely fill a multi-inning role out of the Durham bullpen for the rest of the season, though his presence on the Rays' 40-man roster will make him a candidate for a call-up if the big club requires another relief arm at any point.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tampa Bay Rays wading into uncharted pitching territory with 13 closers
The Tampa Bay Rays have set an MLB record with 13 pitchers recording saves this season. Jordan Shusterman breaks it down.SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Rodriguez, Richards combine on 5-hitter, Red Sox beat Rays
Eduardo Rodriguez pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat Tampa Bay 4-0 for a split of their four-game series with the AL East-leading RaysSEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placed on COVID-19 IL Mazza was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Mazza was sent down Friday, and he'll need to spend some time away from the minor-league club since he was in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. However, the right-hander is expected to rejoin the team soon as long as he doesn't test positive for the virus.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rays' Chris Mazza, Louis Head frequent fliers on Durham shuttle Rays notes | Thanks to injuries and a need for fresh arms and roster shuffling, the right-handers have been busy.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM
Arozarena HR in 8th, Rays keep pecking away at Orioles
Randy Arozarena hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bays Rays continued their dominance over the Baltimore Orioles with a 4-3 victoryAUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Optioned to Triple-A Mazza was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Mazza earned the save Friday against the Orioles when he allowed a run on two hits and no walks while striking out one in three innings. The right-hander gave up just one run in 6.1 innings during his three appearances since he rejoined the major-league bullpen last weekend, but he'll now head back to the minors.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
McClanahan solid, Zunino homers as Rays beat Orioles 6-3
Shane McClanahan won his fifth consecutive start, Mike Zunino hit a three-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets hold in majors return Mazza secured his first hold in a win over the White Sox on Sunday, allowing two hits and recording two strikeouts over 1.1 scoreless innings.
Impact Mazza made his latest return to the majors count with a solid showing that was part of an impressive four-reliever effort after starter Chris Archer logged just two innings due to hip tightness. The right-hander has shuttled frequently between Triple-A Durham and the majors, but he's been very reliable recently with five scoreless appearances in his last six trips to a big-league mound.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
