Montgomery goes 6 strong innings, Yankees beat Rays 3-1
Jordan Montgomery pitched six strong innings, Aaron Judge and Gary Sánchez homered, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOSH FLEMING #28 - PITCHER - PITTSBURGH PIRATES
1-1 W-L •
1.53 WHIP •
4.02 ERA
1-1 W-L
1.53 WHIP
4.02 ERA
Following opener Tuesday Fleming will work as the primary pitcher behind opener Luis Patino against the Yankees on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact The 24-year-old will work as a bulk pitcher for a second straight outing after giving up three runs over five innings while picking up the win Thursday. Overall Fleming has a 2.81 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 15:10 K:BB over 25.2 innings this season.
MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up win in bulk relief Fleming (2-3) was credited with his second victory in a win over the Angels on Thursday, allowing three earned runs on six hits and a walk. He struck out three.
Impact Fleming got his 15 outs on a relatively efficient 67 pitches, with his one big mistake coming in the form of a Shohei Ohtani two-run home run that he allowed in his first inning on the hill. The versatile southpaw has yet to allow more than three earned runs in any one outing, and Thursday's performance leaves his ERA and WHIP at a solid 2.81 and 1.13, respectively.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rays score 7 runs in 8th to complete 4-game sweep of Angels
Mike Zunino homered, Brett Phillips had two hits during a seven-run eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for an 8-3 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsMAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Filling bulk-relief role Thursday Fleming will serve as a bulk reliever behind opening pitcher Collin McHugh in Thursday's game against the Angels, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.
Impact For the second time in his five appearances on the season, Fleming will be working out of the bullpen. In his other outing as a primary pitcher April 25 against the Blue Jays, Fleming took the loss while giving up a run over 4.1 innings. Though following McHugh will likely suppress Fleming's innings count, it should increase the lefty's chances of factoring into any decision.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles takes 4-game losing streak into matchup with Tampa Bay
Los Angeles will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Angels take on Tampa BayMAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shaky control in quality start Fleming (1-3) took the loss Saturday as the Rays were downed 3-1 by the Astros, giving up three runs on three hits and five walks over six innings while striking out four.
Impact The southpaw had walked only four batters in 14.2 innings coming into the weekend, but Fleming had trouble finding the plate Saturday and tossed just 59 of 98 pitches for strikes. Despite the inefficiency, he did record his first quality start in four trips to the mound. Fleming will take a 2.18 ERA and 12:9 K:BB through 20.2 innings into his next outing.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Houston visits Tampa Bay, looks to build on Urquidy's solid outing
Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Saturday starter Jose UrquidyMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urquidy pitches 7 scoreless innings, Astros beat Rays 3-1
Jose Urquidy scattered four hits over seven shutout innings and the Houston Astros made an early lead stand up, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros in action against the Rays after McCullers Jr.'s strong showing
Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Friday starter Lance McCullersMAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Charged with second loss Fleming (1-2) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out three in 4.1 innings to take the loss against the Blue Jays on Sunday.
Impact Fleming served as a traditional starter in each of his first two outings of the season, but he entered Sunday's game as the primary pitcher behind right-hander Luis Patino. Fleming was still relatively effective in Sunday's series finale, but he was charged with the loss since he gave up the only run of the game in the top of the fifth inning. Fleming has posted a 1.23 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 14.2 innings to begin the year. He lines up to make his next appearance at home against the Astros on Friday.
APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ryu exits early with strain, Jays 'pen finishes off Rays 1-0
Toronto starter Hyun Jin Ryu was forced to leave early with a minor strain and five relievers completed the shutout, lifting the Blue Jays over the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set for bulk role Fleming will serve as the primary pitcher in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Fleming has served as a traditional starter in his two appearances this season, working 5.0 and 5.1 innings, respectively. He's been effective, maintaining 0.87 ERA with a 5:2 K:BB across 10.1 frames. While Fleming will lose the chance for a quality start, he could be in a strong position to earn his second win of the campaign.
APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sharp in Monday's win Fleming (1-1) picked up the win Monday, giving up two hits and no walks over 5.1 scoreless innings in a 4-1 victory over the Royals. He struck out three.
Impact The southpaw got the hook after only 65 pitches (46 strikes), but he was more than efficient enough to qualify for the win. Fleming's lack of length and strikeouts does make him a somewhat dicey fantasy option, but there's a lot to like about his 0.87 ERA and 0.77 WHIP through 10.1 innings so far this season -- though he was facing softer offenses in the Rangers and Royals. He'll next take the mound at home Sunday in a tougher test against Vladimir Guerrero and the Blue Jays.
APRIL 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hill scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Kansas City
The Rays will start Rich Hill on Tuesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Brad KellerAPRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hill scheduled to start for Tampa Bay against Kansas City
The Rays will start Rich Hill on Tuesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Brad KellerAPRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays' Fleming delivers in home state, TB beats Royals 4-1
Josh Fleming pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning, Kevin Kiermaier led a strong effort from the bottom of Tampa Bay’s batting order and the Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 4...APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Duffy expected to start as Royals host the Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Kansas City RoyalsAPRIL 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Patriots' Day at Fenway, Twins still on pause
The Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox begin at 11:05 a.m. at Fenway Park in the annual Patriots’ Day gameAPRIL 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays finish Bronx sweep, last-place Yanks lose 5th straight
The last-place New York Yankees lost their fifth straight game as Yoshi Tsutsugo hit a tiebreaking double off Gerrit Cole in the seventh inning that lifted the Tampa Bay Rays to a...APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Patriots' Day at Fenway, Twins still on pause
The Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox begin at 11:05 a.m. at Fenway Park in the annual Patriots’ Day gameAPRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notes: Fleming, Kiermaier, McHugh, Mazza When Josh Fleming pitches in Kansas City on Monday, it won’t exactly be a homecoming for the Columbia, Ill., native. But with his own fan se...
APRIL 18, 2021 • MLB.COM
Josh Fleming brings excitement back to the Rays’ rotation Josh Fleming made his 2021 debut on the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. He was solid, giving up one run...
APRIL 16, 2021 • RAYSCOLOREDGLASSES.COM
Takes tough-luck loss Fleming (0-1) allowed one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out two across five innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Rangers.
Impact Fleming allowed only a solo home run to Nate Lowe, but didn't receive any run support and took the loss. He pitched well based on his ability to keep the ball on the ground, with nine of his 15 outs coming via groundout. This effort marked Fleming's first start of the season, and he projects to fill the fifth starter role in the Rays' rotation for the time being. Currently, he lines up to make his next start Monday at Kansas CIty.
APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Fleming delivers, rest of Rays don’t in loss to Rangers ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays got the strong start they were hoping for from Josh Fleming on Wednesday as he was called up to fill the ope...
APRIL 15, 2021 • SACBEE.COM
