MIKE ZUNINO NEWS

Tampa Bay slugs 2 HRs, spoils return of Orioles' Means 9-3

Francisco Mejía had a homer and five RBIs, Randy Arozarena also homered and the Tampa Bay Rays spoiled John Means’ return from a left shoulder strain, beating the Baltimore Orioles...

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available off bench Tuesday Manager Kevin Cash said that Zunino (hip) is available off the bench Tuesday against Baltimore, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Impact Zunino exited Monday's game with tightness in his left hip flexor and remained out of the lineup Tuesday. Given that he could be used off the bench, the backstop figures to have a solid chance of rejoining the starting nine for the series finale, though that decision may not be made until he's evaluated again Wednesday morning.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Zunino (hip) is not starting Tuesday's game against Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Zunino exited Monday's game with tightness in his left hip flexor. It's possible the backstop was already in line for a rest, so it's unclear whether the hip issue forced him out of Tuesday's lineup. According to Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE, the catcher should be available off the bench and could rejoin the starting nine Wednesday.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Baltimore rookie Watkins pitches Orioles to 6-1 win vs Rays

Rookie right-hander Spenser Watkins gave up one run in six innings as the Baltimore Orioles tied a season high with their third consecutive win, 6-1 over the Tampa Bay Rays

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with hip injury Zunino left Monday's game against the Orioles due to left hip flexor tightness, Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Zunino will be considered day-to-day until further notice. Francisco Mejia could see more time behind the dish if Zunino is forced to miss additional time.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Zunino is on the bench for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Impact The All-Star backstop went 0-for-3 with a walk and an RBI on Friday, and he is now hitting .182 with three free passes and five RBI in his last 10 games. Francisco Mejia gets the start at catcher Saturday night.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Zunino shares Shohei Ohtani's spotlight in AL All-Star win The Rays catcher hits a home run and makes his mark behind the plate to help make manager Kevin Cash a winner.

JULY 14, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Rocky homecoming: Arenado, NL teammates drop 8th straight

Nolan Arenado and his National League buddies were unable to come up with a timely hit in a 5-2 loss to the American League in the All-Star Game at Coors Field

JULY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sights & sounds from Day 3 at the MLB All-Star Game

Led by MVP Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the AL defeated the NL 5-2 in the All-Star Game. Check out the top moments from Coors Field!

JULY 14, 2021

WATCH: Mike Zunino's sixth-inning homer at MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field Mike Zunino may be hitting below the Mendoza line on the year, but he connected on a pitch in a big way Tuesday.

JULY 14, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM

The Latest: Ohtani gets win in two-way All-Star first

Shohei Ohtani unleashed his 100 mph heat while pitching a perfect inning for the win in becoming baseball’s first two-way All-Star, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rocked Coors Field with a...

JULY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First-time MLB All-Stars reflect on what it means to make it this far

What would your 10-year-old self say now? That's the question Jordan Shusterman asked first-time All-Stars ahead of Tuesday's game.

JULY 13, 2021

Sitting Sunday Zunino is not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Zunino tallied his 19th home run of the season Saturday, but he will grab a seat on the bench prior to heading to his first All-Star game later in the week. Francisco Mejia will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits solo homer Zunino went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo homer in Saturday's win over Toronto.

Impact Zunino tied the game with a solo shot off Ross Stripling in the bottom of the third. He's now homered 19 times this season, trailing only Salvador Perez (20) among all backstops. No other catcher has hit more than 14.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe helps Rays beat Blue Jays 5-2 for 6th straight win

Brandon Lowe homered twice and Mike Zunino also connected, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 for their sixth consecutive win

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays bullpen dominates again in 7-1 win over Blue Jays

Three Tampa Bay relievers combined on five more scoreless innings, Ji-Man Choi drove in three runs and the Rays won their fifth consecutive game, 7-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets breather in nightcap Zunino isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Zunino went hitless with three strikeouts in three at-bats in the first game of Wednesday's twin bill. Francisco Mejia will take his place at catcher and bat sixth.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mejia expected to start for the Indians against Rays

The Indians will start J.C

JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mike Zunino adjusting to 'surreal' reality of being an All-Star Rays notes | As congratulatory messages pile up, the catcher says his focus will be on the team’s remaining games, then heading to Denver.

JULY 6, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

This former Florida catcher named a first-time MLB All-Star Mike Zunino rebuilt his swing after two tough seasons with the Rays. His hard work paid off as he was named to his first all-star game.

JULY 5, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Ohtani 1st All-Star picked as pitcher and hitter

Shohei Ohtani achieved a first in the near century history of baseball’s All-Star Game: selection as both a hitter and a pitcher

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in lineup Friday Zunino is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Zunino will begin the series in Buffalo on the bench after blasting his 18th homer in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals. Francisco Mejia will work behind the plate and bat ninth Friday.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homer tally up to 18 Zunino went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's loss to Washington.

Impact Zunino's third-inning homer marked the backstop's sixth long ball in his last 10 games. While Zunino is slashing an underwhelming .210/.271/.405, his 18 home runs and 36 RBI leave him as a solid fantasy catcher in most formats.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Birthday boy Turner ties mark with 3rd cycle, Nats top Rays

Trea Turner completed his record-tying third career cycle by hitting a sixth-inning triple for the Washington Nationals, accomplishing the feat on his 28th birthday in a 15-6 victo...

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes yard again Tuesday Zunino went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Nationals on Tuesday.

Impact The slugging backstop had a quintessential Zunino line, as he struck out in his other three plate appearances. Despite the ongoing struggles making consistent contact, Zunino is currently leaving the yard more often than not when he does put wood on the ball -- he's homered in five of his last nine games, with those round trippers accounting for a majority of his eight hits in the sample.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE