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Breaks spring drought Wendle, who'd gone 0-for-10 with four strikeouts over his first six Grapefruit League games, went 3-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run in a Grapefruit League win over the Pirate...

Impact Thanks to the small sample, Wendle's spring average sprung to .231 with the productive performance. Despite his early struggles, there's not much doubt about the veteran's prowess at the plate after he bounced back from a poor 2019 with a solid .286/.342/.435 slash that included 15 extra-base hits (nine doubles, two triples, four home runs) and 17 RBI across 184 plate appearances in 2020.

MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros LHP Framber Valdez gets positive update on injury

The Houston Astros received a positive update on left-hander Framber Valdez on the same day Forrest Whitley had season-ending surgery on his right elbow

MARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Wednesday Wendle (face) started at third base and went 0-for-2 in Wednesday's Grapefruit League win over the Pirates.

Impact The valued veteran was back in action two days after being hit by a pitch in the helmet during Monday's game against the Twins. Wednesday's inclusion in the starting lineup corroborates the optimism manager Kevin Cash had expressed regarding Wendle's condition Tuesday, and the 30-year-old should be available without restrictions moving forward.

MARCH 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Wednesday Rays manager Kevin Cash said he expects Wendle (face) to play in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Wendle was fortunate to escape with little more than a bruise on his face after he was struck by a pitch in Monday's game against the Twins. Unless the contusion presents some unexpected discomfort when he wears a batting helmet, Wendle should remain on a normal schedule for the rest of the spring.

MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious injury Wendle escaped with nothing worse than a facial contusion after getting hit in the head by a pitch Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Thankfully, the pitch struck Wendle's helmet, so he was able to avoid serious injury. He's not expected to undergo any further tests, so he should be able to get back into game action within the next few days.

MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hit in head by pitch Wendle left Monday's game against the Twins after getting hit in the head by a pitch from Lewis Thorpe, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's not yet clear whether the pitch struck Wendle's helmet or hit him directly in the face. He'll likely miss at least a few days but could miss more time if he winds up diagnosed with a concussion or another serious injury. Xavier Edwards replaced him as a pinch runner.

MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AL champion Rays avoid arbitration with Glasnow, 3 others

The Tampa Bay Rays agreed to terms on contracts for next season with four of the team’s six arbitration-eligible players, including right-handed pitcher Tyler Glasnow

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids arbitration Wendle and the Rays avoided arbitration with a one-year, $2.25 million deal Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Wendle bounced back from a poor 2019 campaign with a strong season for the 2020 AL pennant winners, hitting .286/.342/.435 in 50 games. His four homers and eight steals would have translated to 10.8 homers and 21.6 steals over a full, 162-game season, both of which would have been career highs.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays tender Glasnow, 6 other arbitration-eligible players

The AL champion Tampa Bay Rays have offered 2021 contracts to all seven of their arbitration-eligible players, including starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers 1 win from title after 32 years and more than $3.6B

Since Orel Hershiser struck out Oakland’s Tony Phillips for the final out of the 1988 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers have played 5,014 regular-season games and 113 more in t...

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Margot out at home, Rays unable to steal Game 5 from Dodgers

Manuel Margot and the Tampa Bay Rays fell short in their attempt to steal Game 5 and go ahead in this World Series

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kershaw stops steal of home, hands Dodgers 3-2 Series lead

Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second time in six days, escaping a fourth-inning jam with a quick reaction throw to cut down a runner trying for a rar...

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In Joctober, Pederson does it all for Dodgers

Joc Pederson is the guy the Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t need or want — until October

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Kershaw beats Rays again, gives LA Series lead

Clayton Kershaw beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second time in six days, escaping a fourth-inning jam with a quick reaction throw to cut down a runner trying for a rare steal of ho...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Rays beat LA 8-7, tie Series at two games each

The Tampa Bay Rays pulled off a stunning rally in the bottom of the ninth inning when Brett Phillips’ two-out single and a pair of Dodgers misplays resulted in two runs that beat L...

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays stack lineup with righties against Urías in Game 4

The Tampa Bay Rays started four right-handed hitters at the top of their batting order and seven in all against Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Julio Urías in Game 4 of the World Series

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench for Game 4 Wendle is not in the lineup for Game 4 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Saturday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Wendle will head to the bench with left-hander Julio Urias set to start for the Dodgers. Mike Brosseau will take over at third base in his absence.

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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

Former A's prospect Joey Wendle pays World Series dividends in Game 2 for Rays Joey Wendle is a former Oakland A’s prospect who was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays and is getting an opportunity as a super utilityman. On We...

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Wednesday Sports in Brief

OCTOBER 22, 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

Column: Rays hungry for more after evening up World Series

A day after Los Angeles Dodgers fans finally started believing this could be the year the team’s 32-year World Series victory drought could finally be over, Tampa Bay Rays starter...

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joey Wendle talks about his 3-RBI outing after Rays' 6-4 win in Game 2 of World Series

Joey Wendle talks about his 3-RBI outing after Rays' 6-4 win in Game 2 of World Series

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • Fox Sports

Parade of pitchers not a merry-go-round for Dodgers

More was not merrier for Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers

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 apiece

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS