JOEY WENDLE NEWS

Homers as pinch hitter Wendle went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals.

Impact Wendle didn't start the contest, but he came through in the clutch as a pinch hitter with a game-tying eighth-inning solo shot to right field. Wendle produced another big hit in the 10th frame, again driving home the game-tying run with a single. He has already tied his career high with seven homers in 203 plate appearances this season while adding a .288/.350/.500 slash line, 29 RBI and four stolen bases.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castro hits RBI double in 2-run 11th, Nats beat Rays 9-7

Starlin Castro hit an RBI double during a two-run 11th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 9-7

JUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Wednesday Wendle isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Wendle had started each of the last two games and went 0-for-4 with two walks and two strikeouts during that time. Mike Brosseau will take over at the hot corner and bat fifth.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Wendle isn't starting Saturday against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Wendle will get a breather after he went 2-for-16 with a run, an RBI and six strikeouts across his last four games. Mike Brosseau will start at third base and bat sixth.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gibson, Rangers end 9-game skid in 5-4 win over AL-best Rays

Kyle Gibson pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings in his return from the injured list and the Texas Rangers ended a nine-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over Tampa Bay

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees edge first-place Rays for second straight night, 4-3

Gio Urshela homered early, Clint Frazier drove in two a night after his walk-off homer and the New York Yankees overcame several sloppy moments to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3

JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Frazier's 11th-inning HR lifts slumping Yankees over Rays

Clint Frazier hit a game-ending, two-run homer with two outs in the 11th inning after making a game-saving catch in the eighth, and the slumping New York Yankees beat the rival Tam...

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Monday Wendle is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Yandy Diaz will shift to the hot corner as Wendle takes a seat for the series opener at Yankee Stadium.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays beat Phillies 6-2 for 15th win in last 16 games

Mike Zunino and Brett Phillips homered as the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays won for the 15th time in 16 games, 6-2 over the Philadelphia Phillies

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meadows homers and has 4 RBIs, Rays beat Royals 7-2

Austin Meadows homered and had four RBIs, Shane McClanahan went five scoreless innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays play the Royals after Glasnow's strong outing

Tampa Bay looks to follow up a dominant performance by Wednesday starter Tyler Glasnow

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Propels Rays to win with grand slam Wendle went 3-for-4 with a grand slam, a double and two runs scored in Monday's 14-8 win over Toronto.

Impact Wendle kicked off the first inning with a bang, clubbing a grand slam in the first inning to extend his team's lead to five. Following an impressive three-hit performance, he's batting .310 on the season to go along with six home runs, 24 RBI and three stolen bases through 45 games.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays win 11th in a row, score 7 in 11th to beat Toronto 14-8

Francisco Mejía hit a tiebreaking, two-run single during a seven-run burst in the 11th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays won their 11th straight game, outlasting the Toronto Blue Jays...

MAY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benched versus lefty Wendle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The left-handed Wendle will take a seat for the second day in a row with Toronto bringing another southpaw (Hyun Jin Ryu) to the hill. Yandy Diaz will cover third base in Wendle's stead.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Wendle will sit Saturday against the Blue Jays, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wendle will head to the bench against lefty Robbie Ray. Mike Brosseau starts at third base while Taylor Walls will make his major-league debut at shortstop.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mejía hits grand slam in 12th, Rays beat Blue Jays 9-7

Francisco Mejía hit a grand slam in the 12th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays won their eighth consecutive game by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 9-7

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

These 11 major leaguers don't wear batting gloves, preferring to grin and 'bare' it

What motivates MLB players to forgo batting gloves? Jake Mintz went right to the sources, the barehanded hitters themselves, to find out.

MAY 21, 2021

Brewers trade 2 relievers, acquire SS Adames from Rays

The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired shortstop Willy Adames (pronounced ah-DAH-mes) and pitcher Trevor Richards from the Tampa Bay Rays for relievers J

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes yard twice Wendle went 4-for-6 with two solo home runs Thursday against the Orioles.

Impact Wendle opened and closed the scoring for the Rays on Thursday by slugging a home run in the second and eighth innings. It was the first time Wendle has gone yard since April 18. However, he now has three multi-hit games in his last four starts, and he's racked up six runs scored, four RBI and one stolen base in that same four-game span. Despite his lack of recent power production, Wendle has maintained an impressive .309/.354/.537 line with 28 runs scored and 20 RBI across 147 plate appearances.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays push winning streak to 7, beat O's 10-1 for sweep

Joey Wendle homered twice, Rich Hill combined with his bullpen on a two-hitter and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-1 to extend their winning streak to seven games

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benched against lefty Wendle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact With a tough southpaw (John Means) on the hill for the opposition, Rays manager Kevin Cash has elected to give three key left-handed hitters in Wendle, Austin Meadows and Ji-Man Choi the day off. Wendle's move to the bench opens up third base for Mike Brosseau, who will bat ninth in the order.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps up torrid pace Wendle went 3-for-5 with a triple and two runs in a win over the Orioles on Tuesday.

Impact Wendle now has a combined seven hits over two of his last three games, leading to a quick 25-point boost in his batting average to .292. Wendle also laced his first three-bagger of the season Tuesday and is now has laced 17 of his 38 hits this season for extra bases, having also compiled 13 doubles and three home runs.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stroman expected to start for the Mets against Rays

The Mets will start Marcus Stroman on Sunday while the Rays are expected to counter with Josh Fleming

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records four hits Wendle went 4-for-5 with three doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 12-5 win over the Mets.

Impact The cleanup hitter was a nightmare for the Mets throughout Saturday's contest, playing a considerable role in the Rays' 12-run outburst. Wendle's average had fallen to .267 after a rough stretch at the plate, but is now back up to .289 on the season. The 31-year-old has hit three homers in 2021, but power isn't his forte. Rather, multi-hit performances like Saturday are what give Wendle his legitimate fantasy value.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wendle hits 3 of Tampa Bay’s 8 doubles, Rays beat Mets 12-5 Joey Wendle hit three doubles and a single, keying two big innings that sent the Tampa Bay Rays past the New York Mets 12-5.

MAY 15, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM