MAY 15, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
JOEY WENDLE #18 - SHORTSTOP - ATLANTA BRAVES
0 HR •
1 RBI •
.222 AVG
0 HR
1 RBI
.222 AVG
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.
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 12-5MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phillips, Rays rally late, end Mets' 7-game winning streak
Brett Phillips hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays stopped the Mets’ seven-game winning streak, rallying past New York 3-2MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting against lefty Wendle is out of the lineup Friday against the Mets, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Wendle will take a seat with southpaw David Peterson starting Friday for the Mets. Kevin Padlo will start at the hot corner in the series opener for Tampa Bay.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sits against southpaw Wendle will not start Tuesday against lefty Jordan Montgomery and the Yankees, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
Impact Wendle may be losing starts against southpaws, as he's now been on the bench against four of the last six the Rays have faced. Kevin Padlo will start at third base in his absence.
MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Montgomery, Yankees to face Patino, Rays
The Yankees will start Jordan Montgomery on Tuesday and the Rays are expected to counter with Luis PatinoMAY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Friday's lineup Wendle will sit Friday against the Athletics, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Mike Brosseau will be the third baseman with lefty Sean Manaea on the mound for Oakland. Wendle isn't being strictly platooned this season, though nearly all of his off days have come against southpaws. He's started against six of the 12 the Rays have faced thus far this season.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Manaea scheduled to start as Oakland hosts Tampa Bay
The Rays will start Rich Hill on Friday while the Athletics are expected to counter with Sean ManaeaMAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels look to end 3-game skid against Rays
Los Angeles will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Angels take on Tampa BayMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cobb expected to start as Angels host the Rays
The Rays will start Shane McClanahan on Tuesday while the Angels are expected to counter with Alex CobbMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Monday Wendle isn't starting Monday's game against the Angels, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact The Angels are now starting left-hander Jose Quintana on Monday, so Wendle will retreat to the bench. Mike Brosseau will start at third base and bat second.
MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Glasnow, Rays to face Ohtani, Angels
The Rays will start Tyler Glasnow on Monday while the Angels are expected to counter with Shohei OhtaniMAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays host Athletics, aim to build on Glasnow's strong performance
Tampa Bay looks to follow up a dominant performance by Wednesday starter Tyler GlasnowAPRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Wednesday Wendle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
Impact The lefty-hitting Wendle will get a breather with southpaw Cole Irvin on the bump for Oakland. With Wendle on the bench, Yandy Diaz and Willy Adames will fill out the left side of the infield.
APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Glasnow scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Oakland
The Athletics will start Cole Irvin on Wednesday while the Rays are expected to counter with Tyler GlasnowAPRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phillips' homer helps Rays cool off Athletics 4-3
Brett Phillips hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 4-3 win over Oakland, handing the Athletics their second loss in 16 gamesAPRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wacha expected to start for the Rays against the Athletics
The Athletics will start Frankie Montas on Tuesday and the Rays are expected to counter with Michael WachaAPRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hill expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Oakland
The Athletics will start Sean Manaea on Monday and the Rays are expected to counter with Rich HillAPRIL 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Saturday Wendle isn't starting Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.
Impact Wendle went hitless with two strikeouts in four at-bats during Friday's series opener against Toronto. Mike Brosseau will take over as the third baseman Saturday, batting fourth.
APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Honeywell Jr. expected to start as Rays host the Blue Jays
The Blue Jays will start Robbie Ray on Saturday and the Rays are expected to counter with Brent Honeywell JrAPRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joseph Patrick Wendle now 'The Big Bopper' Joey Wendle has earned a handful of nicknames over the years. Tyler Glasnow said he called Wendle “Best To Ever Do It” in 2018. Playing off...
APRIL 23, 2021 • MLB.COM
Plates three in loss Wendle went 2-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 9-8 loss to the Royals.
Impact Wendle doubled home a run in his first and last at-bats of the evening while driving in his third run on a sacrifice fly in the fifth. The 30-year-old continues to be one of the hottest hitters in baseball at the moment with a slash line of .365/.388/.619 to go along with three home runs, seven doubles, 15 RBI and 16 runs scored. His only concerning stat is a 1:12 BB:K, as he needs to do a better job at working the count against pitchers.
APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Royals beat Rays 9-8 on Perez's game-ending single
Salvador Perez hit a game-ending RBI single, and the Kansas City Royals avoided a sweep by topping the Tampa Bay Rays 9-8APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wacha scheduled to start for Rays at Royals
The Rays will start Michael Wacha on Wednesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Jakob JunisAPRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wacha scheduled to start for Rays at Royals
The Rays will start Michael Wacha on Wednesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Jakob JunisAPRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
