MANUEL MARGOT NEWS

Rays hit 4 homers, Glasnow fans 10 in 7-5 win against Yanks

Randy Arozarena, Mike Zunino, Manuel Margot and Austin Meadows hit home runs, and Tyler Glasnow struck out 10 to set a postseason record for the Tampa Bay Rays, who beat the New Yo...

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays add All-Star OF Meadows to ALDS roster vs. Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays have added All-Star outfielder Austin Meadows to the roster for the start of their AL Division Series against the New York Yankees but did not include him in the...

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A look at all 16 potential World Series matchups

With only four teams left in each league, there are now 16 possible World Series matchups for this baseball postseason

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays' Kiermaier: `They don’t like us, we don’t like them'

After losing eight of 10 games in a contentious regular-season series, the New York Yankees just can’t shake the AL East rival Tampa Bay Rays

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Renfroe slam helps Rays sweep young Blue Jays in 1st round

Hunter Renfroe hit a grand slam and the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays won a postseason series for the first time in 12 years, overpowering the young Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 to fini...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryu scheduled to start for Toronto against Tampa Bay

The Rays will take a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 of the ALWC

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cranks homer Margot went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and one single Tuesday in a win over the Blue Jays in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Round.

Impact Margot hit the go-ahead home run in the seventh inning off A.J. Cole. The 26-year-old only hit one home run during the regular season, but he did provide some value on the basepaths, swiping 12 in the shortened season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Snell sharp, Margot homers, Rays beat Blue Jays in opener Blake Snell took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and the top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays opened the playoffs Tuesday with a 3-1 victory over the...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Manuel Margot gives Rays boost with big blast in Game 1 wild-card win The outfielder continues his turnaround with a two-run homer that’s the winning hit in a 3-1 victory against the Blue Jays in the AL series...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM

Giolito, White Sox beat A's 4-1 in wild-card round opener

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go for Game 1 Margot (foot) will be in the lineup for Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Margot was scratched from Sunday's season finale with a sore foot, but the issue was evidently a minor one. Margot started 37 of the Rays' 60 games this season, appearing at all three outfield positions.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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 Jays

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shoemaker, Blue Jays to take on Snell, Rays

The Blue Jays will start Matt Shoemaker on Tuesday while the Rays are expected to counter with Blake Snell

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Ailing players heal up, Yanks back in Cleveland

American League playoff teams get only one day off to assess injuries and make roster decisions before the first round begins Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Ailing players heal up, Yanks back in Cleveland

American League playoff teams get only one day off to assess injuries and make roster decisions before the first round begins Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies eliminated from race by AL East champion Rays, 5-0

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies were eliminated from the playoff race with a 5-0 loss to rookie pitcher Josh Fleming the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched with sore foot Margot was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Phillies with foot soreness, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was originally slated to start in left field Sunday, but he's experiencing some soreness after fouling a pitch off his foot Saturday. It's likely a minor concern, but it makes sense for the Rays to remain cautious in the final game of the regular season. Margot will finish with a .269/.327/.352 slash line and 12 stolen bases in 47 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Margot Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network against the Phillies.

Impact Margot has just four hits in his last eight games, posting a .422 OPS over that stretch. Kevin Kiermaier starts in center field Friday, with Brett Phillips in right.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of hits in critical win Margot went 2-for-2 with a run and was caught stealing on his only attempt in a win over the Mets on Wednesday.

Impact Margot continues to offer steady production down the stretch, with Wednesday's multi-hit effort counting as his fourth over the last 12 games. The 25-year-old outfielder's .271 average and .331 on-base percentage are both career-best figures, and he's already locked in a double-digit steal tally for the fourth straight season as well.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Margot isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Mets.

Impact Margot started in each of the past two games, going 1-for-7 with one RBI and one strikeout. He'll take a seat as Brett Phillips starts in right field Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday Margot isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Orioles.

Impact Margot went hitless with a walk and one strikeout over four plate appearances Friday, and he'll retreat to the bench Saturday. Brett Phillips will take his place in right field.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Game 1 lineup Margot is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Margot went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts Wednesday and will take a seat for Thursday's matinee. Brett Phillips receives the start in right field, batting eighth.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

García hits 2-run homer in 10th, Nationals beat Rays 4-2

Rookie Luis García hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 4-2

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 6-1

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plates pair in win Margot went 2-for-3 with a go-ahead two-run double in a win over the Red Sox on Saturday.

Impact Margot's fourth-inning two-bagger brought home Willy Adames and Nate Lowe, snapping a 2-2 tie and capping off a three-run frame overall for the Rays. The 25-year-old outfielder has been swinging a hot bat of late, as Margot is now 5-for-11 with a double, two RBI, one walk, three stolen bases and a run over his last three games.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE