OCTOBER 25, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
JOHN CURTISS #37 - PITCHER - COLORADO ROCKIES
0-0 W-L •
2.57 WHIP •
15.43 ERA
0-0 W-L
2.57 WHIP
15.43 ERA
Preposterous Game 4 finish makes a winner of ex-Twin John Curtiss Fall down, get up, keep moving, and turn it into a victory -- Randy Arozarena's madcap race around the bases was about as normal as the Rays...
Stumbling stunner! Rays shock Dodgers in 9th, tie Series 2-2
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The Latest: Rays beat LA 8-7, tie Series at two games each
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The Latest: Kershaw, Dodgers take Game 1 over Rays
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Astros' Garcia, Rays' Curtiss start Game 5 of ALCS
The Houston Astros tapped rookie right-hander Luis Garcia to start Game 5 of the AL Championship Series while the Tampa Bay Rays chose to go with opener John CurtissOCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Curtiss to start G5 as Rays chase AL pennant The Rays announced Thursday that right-hander John Curtiss will start Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Astros....
OCTOBER 15, 2020 • MLB.COM
Curtiss to start G5 as Rays chase AL pennant The Rays announced Thursday that right-hander John Curtiss will start Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Astros....
OCTOBER 15, 2020 • MLB.COM
On mound for Game 5 Curtiss will be on the hill to start Game 5 of the ALCS against the Astros on Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Curtiss will likely be nothing more than an opener in this contest, as he's recorded no more than eight outs in any of his appearances this season. He's a good bet to pitch well during his brief outing, as he recorded a 1.80 ERA and a 25:3 K:BB in 25 innings this season.
OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Monday's Sports in Brief
OCTOBER 6, 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
Rays include McClanahan, Choi, Diaz on wild card roster
Rookie left-hander Shane McClanahan was a surprise addition to the 28-man roster the Tampa Bay Rays announced for the AL first-round series against the Toronto Blue JaysSEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fails to finish an inning as opener Curtiss allowed one run (zero earned) on three hits across two-thirds of an inning Saturday against the Phillies. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Rays' manager Kevin Cash opted to use Curtiss as the team's opener Saturday despite the 27-year-old picking up a save in Friday's series opener. Curtiss allowed consecutive singles to begin the game and was charged with an unearned run after Jean Segura hit a sharp ground ball that forced Yoshi Tsutsugo to make a wild throw to first which plated a run for the Phillies. Curtiss's day was abruptly over after 15 pitches as the righty owns a 1.80 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 25:3 K:BB across 25 innings.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rays beat Philadelphia 4-3, hurt Phillies' playoff hopes
Mike Zunino, Brandon Lowe and Willy Adames each hit a run-scoring single with two outs in the fifth inning as the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays beat Philadelphia 4-3 Saturday nig...SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Curtiss expected to start for the Rays against the Phillies
The Phillies will start Zack Wheeler on Saturday while the Rays are expected to counter with John CurtissSEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Serving as opener Saturday Curtiss will serve as the opener for Saturday's game against the Phillies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Curtiss earned the save Friday as he fired one clean inning while striking out three. Despite his ninth-inning role for the series opener, he'll serve as the opener for Saturday's contest. It's unclear who could serve as the primary pitcher during the game.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Marlins, Reds, Astros lock up spots in the postseason
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wendle's hit in 8th helps Rays ding Phillies' playoff hopes
Joey Wendle had a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning and the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays rallied to hurt Philadelphia’s playoff hopes, beating the Phillies 6-4SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clean outing as opener Curtiss walked one and struck out one in 1.1 scoreless innings during Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Nationals.
Impact The right-hander was effective as Tampa's opener before giving way to Ryan Yarbrough. Curtiss has reeled off nine straight appearances without allowing an earned run, posting a 0.71 WHIP and 11:2 K:BB through 11.1 innings over that stretch with two wins and a save, but his inconsistent role in the Rays bullpen limits his fantasy utility to deeper formats.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gregorius' 2-run homer helps Phillies beat Mets 4-1
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yarbrough ends 16-game skid, Rays beat Nationals 6-1
Ryan Yarbrough stopped a personal 16-game winless streak, Nate Lowe homered and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Washington Nationals 6-1SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Curtiss expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Washington
The Nationals will start Anibal Sanchez on Tuesday and the Rays are expected to counter with John CurtissSEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to open Tuesday Curtiss will serve as the opener Tuesday against the Nationals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact The 27-year-old will open for the second time this season, with Ryan Yarbrough following in the bulk role. Curtiss hasn't allowed an earned run over his past 10 innings and has a 1.53 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 18:2 K:BB across 17.2 frames this season.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs third win Curtiss (3-0) was credited with the win in an extra-inning victory over the Marlins on Sunday, allowing an unearned run on one hit and recording a strikeout over one inning.
Impact Curtiss opened the top of the 10th in typically strong fashion, inducing a groundout from Starling Marte and a lineout from Jesus Aguilar with inning-opening baserunner Lewis Brinson stuck on second base. However, Matt Joyce was subsequently able to bring his teammate home with a clutch two-out single, marking it the first run, albeit unearned, on Curtiss' ledger in the last five appearances. Although the timely hit did give the Marlins a temporary 4-3 advantage, Curtiss garnered his third win of the campaign when Ji-Man Choi and Brandon Lowe were able to bring home a pair of runs for the Rays in the home half of the frame.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
