OCTOBER 24, 2020 • MLB.COM
JI MAN CHOI
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Buehler leads Dodgers over Rays 6-2 for 2-1 Series lead
Los Angeles ace Walker Buehler set down the Tampa Bay Rays with dominance and ease that brought flashbacks of Orel Hershiser during the Dodgers' last title runOCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: LA leads Series 2-1 after dominant Buehler start
Walker Buehler struck out 10 over six dominant innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers showed off all their many talents, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 to take a 2-1 lead in the World...OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Randy and the Rays finally a group effort in World Series
After being carried through this postseason by breakout rookie Randy Arozarena, the Tampa Bay Rays' offense turned in a top-to-bottom team effort in a 6-4 Game 2 victory over the L...OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lowe homers twice, Rays hold off Dodgers 6-4 to even Series
Brandon Lowe homered twice and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 to square the World Series at one game apieceOCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Lowe hits 2 homers, Rays even World Series
Brandon Lowe hit two home runs to break out of an extended postseason slump and the Tampa Bay Rays held off the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4, tying the World Series at one game apieceOCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays add extra LH hitters in lineup against Dodgers rookie
The Tampa Bay Rays have more left-handed hitters in their lineup for Game 2 of the World Series against the Los Angeles DodgersOCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench against lefty Choi will sit for Game 1 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Tuesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact The Rays' smart usage of platoons has gotten them this far, and they won't change plans now. Yandy Diaz starts over Choi at first base with the left-handed Clayton Kershaw on the mound for the Dodgers.
OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Why the Dodgers should worry about Ji-Man Choi, the most fun player in the World Series Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi rakes dominant pitching, homers from his weaker side and rarely stops smiling. The Dodgers should be concerne...
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
On bench versus Valdez Choi is not in the lineup for Game 6 of the ALCS against the Astros on Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Choi went 2-for-2 with a solo homer and two walks during Thursday's Game 5 defeat, and he'll take a seat with lefty Framber Valdez starting for Houston in Game 6. Yandy Diaz receives the start at first bay Friday for the Rays.
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ties game with homer Choi went 2-for-2 with two walks and a solo home run in the Rays' Game 5 loss to the Astros on Thursday.
Impact The 29-year-old's second homer of the postseason was a big one as it knotted the game at one apiece in the eighth inning, though Tampa Bay would ultimately fall short. Choi figures to find himself on the bench against lefty Framber Valdez for Game 6, just like he was for Game 1.
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Choi's HR jolts TB: 'We always bounce back' For an inning, it looked like Ji-Man Choi was the Rays’ savior in Thursday’s Game 5 of the American League Championship Series. In the top o...
OCTOBER 16, 2020 • MLB.COM
Rays' offense stuck in neutral again as Astros force Game 6
The Tampa Bay Rays’ offense has fallen largely silent on the brink of the World Series except for an occasional homerOCTOBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Springer, Altuve homer to keep Astros alive in ALCS
George Springer broke a tie with a two-run homer, José Altuve also went deep and hit an RBI double, and Zack Greinke escaped a bases-loaded jam for the Houston Astros, who beat the...OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench for Game 3 Choi will be on the bench for Game 3 of the ALCS against the Astros on Tuesday.
Impact Choi sits even with a righty (Jose Urquidy) on the mound for the Astros. Yandy Diaz will play first base in his absence.
OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Altuve's 2 early throwing errors doom Astros in ALCS Game 2
The Houston Astros are finding it tough to summon their usual postseason proficiency so far in the AL Championship SeriesOCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Margot's homer, catch highlight Rays' 4-2 win over Astros
Manuel Margot hit a three-run home run after a crucial Houston error and made a spectacular catch in right field in his former home ballpark, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Astros...OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting ALCS Game 1 Choi is not in the lineup for Game 1 of the ALCS against the Astros on Sunday.
Impact The 29-year-old will take a seat in the series opener with southpaw Framber Valdez starting for Houston. Choi is 4-for-18 with one homer, three RBI and three walks over 22 playoff plate appearances this year.
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Brosseau homer off Chapman lifts Rays over Yanks, into ALCS
Mike Brosseau homered off Aroldis Chapman with one out in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 2-1 in the decisive Game 5 to reach the AL Championship...OCTOBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stanton, Yankees power way to 9-3 win against Rays in opener
Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam in the ninth inning for New York’s fourth home run of the game, and the Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-3 in their AL Division Series opener at...OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why the Yankees should worry about Ji-Man Choi, the most fun player left in the postseason Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi rakes against Gerrit Cole, homers from his weaker side and rarely stops smiling. The Yankees should be concer...
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Benched again in Game 2 Choi is out of the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of the Rays' wild-card series with the Blue Jays, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact The hamstring injury that sidelined Choi for the final two weeks of the regular season no longer looks to be a major concern, as he was included on the Rays' postseason roster and came off the bench in Tuesday's 3-1 win to make an appearance as a pinch-hitter. His absence from the lineup Wednesday is likely a result of the Blue Jays bringing a lefty (Hyun-Jin Ryu) to the hill.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
With Ji-Man Choi out, Rays will turn to Mike Brosseau, Nate Lowe Notebook | With starting first baseman out rest of the regular season, expect a platoon for now.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM
Out 2-3 weeks Choi was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Manager Kevin Cash said it will be a 2-to-3 week absence for Choi, which likely means the end of his regular season. Nate Lowe looks like the obvious replacement at first base for the remainder of the campaign, with Mike Brosseau also getting starts against lefties.
SEPTEMBER 13, 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 MortonSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
